Has your child expressed an interest in playing the guitar or piano? Helping your child learn music or dancing is a great way for you to keep them active and to engage them in fun activities. Did you know that music goes beyond having fun? Music and dance lessons provide many positive advantages that you […]
Has your child asked for piano or guitar lessons? Or maybe the flute or the violin? If you are hesitating about whether these lessons are worthwhile, you’d be surprised to learn of the amazing benefits for children that take music lessons. Whether your child ends up becoming the next professional musician, or they learn to […]
Children can effectively learn anything when it is taught in a rhythmic pattern. However, trying to teach a child music is an entirely different type of challenge. Not only do you have to make sure the child grasps their lessons, but they also have to be interesting and fun. Music lessons may become tedious if […]
Yes, music is fun, and playing an instrument is a great skill to have all throughout your life, but there's even more benefit to music lessons than just proficiency on the keys or the strings, or on brasses and woodwinds. At Westminster Arts Academy, we try to optimize how music builds our students’ life […]
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 […]
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- […]
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 […]
