“Rhythm stirs our bodies. Melody or tonality stirs our brains. The coming together of rhythm and melody bridges our cerebellum (the motor...

Julie Wylie is excited to announce that her 'The Power of Musical Play' training film is now available.

Today we started a six week Musical Play programme at a school in Christchurch. The children were totally engaged from the start.

Here is the outline of a Musical Play session – specifically for Junior School children who experience high anxiety.

Parents, don't forget about the value of taking time to daydream, to play, to rest, and to connect with nature – it is the simple pleasures.

Music is a fundamental building block to a child's life – but you may be wondering, what do children learn through Musical Play classes?

Don't forget Baa Baa Black Sheep! This is such a simple rhyme – and it has lasted the ages for good reason. Listen carefully to the patte...

Don't forget Row Row Row Your Boat! This age-old nursery rhyme may be an oldie, but it is a goodie for a reason.

Is 'Jack and Jill' a super simple or complex rhyme?

Don't forget Twinkle Twinkle! This nursery rhyme has really stood the test of time. Here's why.

These 8 incredibly simple Musical Play activities are some of the most important foundational musical experiences for children under 5.

Don't forget Humpty Dumpty! This simple little rhyme continues to be a favourite for good reason. Here's why.

Forget the "I'm not musical" attitude – we are ALL musical, we just need to learn how to build and nurture that musiciality early.

Playgrounds are the perfect backdrop for music – especially for work with children in early intervention or special education settings.

How often do we expect children to tune in and listen quietly – but we aren’t following the same rules? Below is what we encourage teache...

We are asked about how to support a shy child in music classes really frequently. So, here are some helpful guidelines to follow...

Calling all dads! If you're not already involved in our Musical Play classes – here is why you're missing out.

We are often asked if we teach children using “solfeggio" or Do Re Me. The short answer is no – (sorry, Judi Dench).

Life has changed drastically for many young children in NZ and around the world this year. How can we use music to support their understa...

This is an extremely subtle, yet incredibly damaging thing that happens to many, many children.

"And now get ready to stop!" – why is this simple sung phrase so important?

Here is a simple, yet effective, idea for at home learning with Musical Play. All you need is you, your wee one and a little creativity!

It is now, more than ever, so important that everyone washes their hands – and this includes our toddlers and young children. Here is our...

We are often asked when to start ‘music’ with babies. The truth is...