Away We Go on the Harmonica!

Our toddler theme this session is Away We Go, which is all about trains, cars, boats, and other things that go, go, go!  Each family received 2 harmonicas specially designed for toddlers.  If you’re thinking that harmonicas are only for drifters and jazz musicians, think again!  Here are a couple of videos you might enjoy.  [...]

Happy “We Love Kindermusik” Week!

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! This week we are joining with Kindermusik programs around the world to celebrate “We Love Kindermusik” Week.  During classes, we will add some “love”ly songs, dances, and instrument play-alongs to show the love between our parents and their children, and our teachers and their families.  Each child will get a small [...]

Announcing…Spring 2012 Class Schedule!

Julie is pleased to announce the Spring 2012 Kindermusik class schedule.  All classes will be held at our new location, First Baptist Church of Olathe. Village ~ Newborn to 18 mos. with parent ~ Cock-a-Doodle-MOO Hop on the hayride!  In this class, we will sing farm songs, including Old MacDonald, Hayride, and Clever Cows.  You’ll [...]

We’re Moving!

Julie’s Music Brioso is very excited to announce our new location! Effective January 2012, our Kindermusik classes will be held at First Baptist Church of Olathe, near 151st & Mur-Len in Olathe. Stay tuned for more details, including pictures of our new room!

Toss, tackle, and tickle your kids!

My apologies that I’ve been neglecting this blog over the past summer.  This week, I was resolved to write a blog post, but unsure about a topic.  Yesterday, a newspaper article magically landed on my kitchen table and gave me the inspiration I needed. The article is entitled Start Horsing Around and originally appeared in [...]

Announcing…Fall 2011 Class Schedule!

Julie is pleased to announce the Fall 2011 Kindermusik class schedule: Daytime Classes: Leigh’s School of Dance (13490 S Arapho Drive) in Olathe Village ~ Newborn to 18 mos. with parent ~ Do-Si-Do Pick up your baby and dance!  In Do-Si-Do, you’ll dance the Charleston, the Tango, and the Cha-Cha.  Learn why dancing with your [...]

Parenting = Happiness? Let’s Be Honest

This is a departure from my usual posts about how music and play bring joy to the lives of young children.  In my work as an educator of young children, I have the opportunity to see how parents interact with their children and each other, and this article is for them. For the past few [...]

Announcing…Summer 2011 Class Schedule

Julie is pleased to announce her Summer 2011 class schedule.  All classes meet once a week for 5 weeks, and are held at Leigh’s School of Dance in Olathe.   No classes the week of July 4.  Wednesday morning class(es) will be added if there is enough demand, so let Julie know if you are interested [...]

What Do I Do With All This Stuff?

Kindermusik is so much more than a once-a-week event with you and your child.  All of the curricula are designed for you, your child’s first and most important teacher, to continue the learning with your child all week long.  With all of the snow days we’ve had over the past few weeks, this concept has [...]

Announcing…Spring 2011 Class Schedule!

Julie is pleased to announce the Spring 2011 Kindermusik class schedule: Daytime Classes: Leigh’s School of Dance (13490 S Arapho Drive) in Olathe Village ~ Newborn to 18 mos. with parent ~ Hickory, Dickory, Tickle, and Bounce Research shows that exposing your baby to nursery rhymes and songs strengthens emerging language-learning skills.  That’s why these [...]