by Devmelodies | Jan 3, 2017 | Activities, Early Childhood, Learning Through Play, Music, Music Therapy, Tutorial
It’s #NationalDrinkingStrawDay and we are excited to share a simple and fun and alternative way that you can use those drinking straws! Follow these handy steps below and then head on over to our facebook page and post your video with your straw oboe! Step 1:...
by Devmelodies | Feb 11, 2016 | Activities, Family, Tutorial
I have this awful habit of planning things well in advance, but not acting on them until the last minute. Everything gets done, but I’m working to beat the clock. It happens more in my personal life than anywhere else… often with my kids....
by Devmelodies | Mar 12, 2013 | Activities, Family, Music, Music at Home, Music Therapy, Tutorial
One of my favorite, yet most challenging, music therapy groups is in connection with SOAR (Special Opportunities Available in Recreation), a wonderful program in our city for individuals with special needs. We are currently finishing up our 2nd year with this group!...
by Devmelodies | Feb 12, 2013 | Activities, Early Childhood, Music, Tutorial
If you’ve been hanging around our blog, facebook, or twitter for a while, you’ve probably noticed that we have a love for kazoo. It is something that I bring about in Music Therapy sessions pretty often when working with vocalization and most often, when...
by Devmelodies | Mar 12, 2012 | Activities, Family, Music Therapy, Tutorial
More often then not, I (DevelopingDad) find myself trying to find ways around the issue of funding in the music classroom as well as ways to get a hold of some new instruments. With the help of some good publications and a little resourcefulness this can be possible...
by Devmelodies | Sep 6, 2011 | Activities, Early Childhood, Learning Through Play, Music, Music Therapy, Tutorial
Two weeks ago, I wrote a post about the Ocean drum and how wonderful it was in the classroom. You can view that post HERE. Last week, Developing Melodies was featured in the Macaroni Kid Newsletter with a DIY ocean drum project. You can look through all of...
