Billy McLaughlin had a profound influence on one of our instructors, and we think his story will inspire you too!
Category: Music Appreciation
How to teach a love of music
Metro Music Makers instructor Aria Taboada shares how you can cultivate a love of music (and music education) in your child.
Is anyone listening to music?
Do you hear what I hear? Instructor Mark Grundhoefer issues a challenge to us all to truly listen to music.
Metro Music Makers students win big at Reflections
Several of our Metro Music Makers students placed in the county-level Reflections contest this year. We are proud of their creativity and contributions to the arts.
Happy Holidays from Metro Music Makers!
Music Makers instructor Mark Grundhoefer created a special playlist for our Metro Music Makers family. We hope you will enjoy listening with your family over the holidays.
Making Holiday Music Memories
Your family likely has many holiday traditions… why not incorporate music into some of them?! Metro Music Makers music therapist and instructor Kristen Van Dyke shares ideas for creating some musical memories for your family.
Thanksgiving reflections: gratitude for my unknowing mentor
Metro Music Makers instructor Aria Taboada shares her reflections of gratitude for her mentor, and challenges us to do the same.
Spotlighting LGBTQ Musicians and Composers
October is LGBT History Month, and with that in mind, we’re sharing some wonderful artists and composers you can teach about in your own lessons.
Then and now: the history of music therapy
Metro Music Makers music therapist Kristen Van Dyke digs into the history and evolution of music therapy.
How to Introduce Female Composers in Your Lessons
Metro Music Makers music therapist and instructor Kristen Van Dyke offers great insight on how to introduce female
