Keeping children engaged and entertained is something millions of parents struggle with. The last thing any parent wants is for their child to spend all day on the couch being unproductive. Finding ways to keep your child’s time occupied is essential. Introducing them to activities designed to educate and entertain is crucial. If your child […]
At Westminster Arts Academy, we train students on all instruments, from the woodwinds to the brass to the piano and beyond. We also incorporate some comprehensive ideas in our curriculum and our approach. One of those is something that we think is key to good music theory and training, but it's too often neglected in […]
Are you looking for activities to keep your child occupied in quarantine? If so, encouraging them to learn a musical instrument is a great idea. If you want to avoid the stress and worry of taking your child into a physical location to learn an instrument, online learning is imperative. Many arts academies and music […]
Are you looking for new ways to keep your child occupied with an activity that can build character and make them more confident? If so, allowing them to take music lessons is a great idea. Over 35% of the people in the United States can play a musical instrument. If your child has shown an […]
At Westminster Arts Academy, we are fully compliant with all coronavirus precautions, but we're still Orange County's premier choice for music lessons! How do we do it? As a disaster hit, we quickly pivoted to an online teaching model. There's been a lot of chaos in this new coronavirus world – for all of us- […]
Learning a musical instrument is something that can help to strengthen your child’s ability to solve mathematical equations, improve their problem-solving skills, and more. All this sounds great, but what about benefits for their personal, emotional, social, and physical well-being? The good news is, music lessons can be an effective way to help children – […]
Over the years more and more research emerges that shows the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument at an early age. Brain development, confidence building, and social skills are just some of the valuable benefits that have been linked to playing a musical instrument. All children benefit from learning music, the trick is […]
Most experts agree, dancing is a great activity for any child, regardless of their age. Not only is it a great form of exercise, but it also teaches your child self-confidence, rhythm, coordination, and grace, while inspiring self-expression and creativity. However, there are several things you need to think about before signing your child up […]
At West Minister Arts Academy, we have more than 12 instruments that children can get lessons on playing. With such a wide range of instruments to choose from, it’s good for parents to know that the final decision isn’t based on the sound of the instrument. Here are four factors to consider when choosing an […]
