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Simply Music Medley--using ALL songs in Levels 1--4!

2009-02-24T14:06:00.001-08:00

This is a medley that a Simply Music teacher wrote to share with her piano students. It includes a small portion of every song that is taught in levels 1 - 4 of the Simply Music program. I found it amazing and I know you'll love it!
ENJOY!

The plot thickens--AGAIN!

2008-06-27T07:32:00.000-07:00

HEY JUDE!

2008-06-08T11:24:00.000-07:00

Too cute...

It's never too early to start your children on good music!

O Danny Boy (oh boy, oh boy...)

2007-12-22T17:30:00.000-08:00

Touching rendition. It'll bring a tear to your eye (actually from laughter but still....).

Dedicated to all of us in our 30s.

2007-12-22T17:13:00.000-08:00

This is really cool... although a little wrong in a way....(I still love it!)

By the way, that was 90's grunge band Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit". It sounds a little different than this version.

Flight of the Bumblebee as you've never heard it before!

2007-12-22T16:58:00.000-08:00

As seen on NBC's Clash of the Choirs. Former boy band-er Nick Lachey leads amateur choir to victory! They won the competition later that week! Great music strikes again!

...the plot thickens!

2007-10-10T10:52:00.000-07:00

This is for you, Uncle Richard! :)

What a Wonderful World

2007-10-10T10:49:00.000-07:00

The Power of Music!

2007-07-05T16:55:00.000-07:00

Absolutely Amazing!

I love the way Simon's jaw hits the table and tears come to everyone's eyes (including mine.)

By the way, he won the competition. :)

Makes sense to me!

2007-05-25T05:53:00.000-07:00

Happy (super)belated Mother's Day!
Enjoy! :)

Puppy with a Combover

2007-05-16T17:05:00.000-07:00

too funny.

Why Music?

2007-05-09T06:41:00.000-07:00

Kindermusik trainer Julee Kowalis explains a little bit of "brain science."

See, I always knew music was good for us!

If we could only convince the rest of the world...

Rock Violin, Anyone?

2007-04-01T11:50:00.000-07:00

How cool is this?

By the way, that was "Owner of a Lonely Heart" and "Smooth Criminal."

Furry, Happy Monsters

2007-03-20T06:51:00.000-07:00

Cracks me up every time.
Enjoy!

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

2007-02-16T10:15:00.000-08:00

Some of you may have heard this unique version. It is truly beautiful--performed by an unlikely artist who has since passed away.
Please enjoy this touching, haunting, ethereal song. It just goes to show that extraordinary music doesn't need to be complicated.

Toddler's have class!

2007-02-07T08:19:00.000-08:00

Alright (Mr.) Rogers, you've got the floor

2007-02-07T08:15:00.000-08:00

Mr. Rogers speaks to the Senate. Get ready for goosebumps and tears.

"In 1969, Mister Rogers appeared before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Communications. His goal was to support funding for PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in response to significant proposed cuts. In about five minutes of testimony, Rogers spoke of the need for social and emotional education that public television provided. He passionately argued that alternative television programming like his Neighborhood helped encourage children to become happy and productive citizens, sometimes opposing less positive messages in media and in popular culture. He even recited the lyrics to one."

We love Mr. Rogers!

Music for One Apartment and Six Drummers

2007-02-06T11:00:00.000-08:00

Other than the breaking and entering, throwing books and using other peoples' toothbrushes, this is actually pretty cool!

Ben's kind words

2006-11-30T04:48:00.000-08:00

While at Kindermusik Convention, we had the priveledge of "experiencing" Boston Philharmonic Conductor, Benjamin Zander. He was so inspirational to all of us, and, apparantly, we were inspirational to him, too! Here's what he wrote on his website--addressed to his students--about his time with us.

I told the teachers in Greensboro all about you [writing to a class he teaches]. It was as if the class moved south for the afternoon. They flew off the walls with the "courage" assignment. It blew the place apart. There is hope for the world! The teachers of the 0-7 year olds at Kindermusik are passionate, alive, engaged, profound, open-hearted, light-hearted and fun. The front row filled up in 6 seconds flat. After that it was a battle to get as close to the front as possible. No one holds back. Tears and laughter flowed in equal measure. They were bursting with excitement. Their singing raised the roof and the heart. The energy in the room was so high that it nearly exploded. I have rarely had so much fun! It took hours to come down - some of us stayed up till one in the morning talking. This is going to change the world. Roz had them for three hours this morning and took them deeper and farther."

Convention Video!

2006-11-10T06:49:00.000-08:00

Here's what I was doing at convention!
Enjoy!
(By the way, at the end, when they are swing dancing, you can see me at a table near them!)
Near the beginning is CEO Michael Dougherty and near the end is Kindermusik Founder Dan Pratt.

website

2006-11-07T06:34:00.000-08:00

Come visit us on the web!
There you will find schedules, class information, etc.
Don't forget about the open house Saturday the 11th!
Have a great day!

www.conbriomusicstudio.com

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2006-11-05T13:26:00.000-08:00

THIS is why we do what we do!

Welcome to our blog!

2006-11-05T13:21:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!
Welcome to con brio Music Studio's brand new blog!
I'm excited to bring this resource to you and I trust it will be a fun and informative adventure!
I'll be updating this regularly, so check often.

Enjoy your day!
Music...pass it on!