7 Things to Do This Christmas Holiday Season
The holiday season is usually a whirlwind of gift-wrapping, cookie-baking, and family gatherings. For many families, formal music lessons take a backseat, and that’s okay! The holidays are actually a wonderful time to explore music in a relaxed, joyful way. Here are seven simple, pressure-free ways to keep your child’s musical spark glowing throughout the break. 1. Keep Practice Short & Sweet Don’t worry about mastering a difficult sonata right now. Aim for 5–10 minutes of "maintenance" play. This keeps their muscle memory sharp and the habit alive without adding "one more thing" to your holiday to-do list. 2. Turn Light Displays into Listening Sessions When you visit a Christmas park or walk through a neighborhood light display, pay attention to the soundscape. The Challenge: Ask your kids to identify the instruments they hear in the background music or from live carolers. Is that a brass band? A solo violinist? It turns a stroll into an ear-training adve...