Children's Instruments and Music Resources Waltham MA

Teach your kids the value of music with environmentally friendly homemade musical instruments that inspire the three R’s- reduce, recycle and reuse. Make it a fun activity time that lets you foster creativity and strengthens your bond. You can find instructions for making such musical instruments on the Internet. Music is a great way to help your children develop sensory-motor skills, such as eye/hand coordination, gross-motor strength, and auditory awareness to discriminate sounds. Please scroll down to learn more and get access to all the music related products and services for kids in Waltham, MA listed below.
Lori L.
(877) 231-8505
Highland Street
West Newton, MA
Subjects
Piano, Music Theory, Singing, Theatrical Broadway Singing, Opera Voice
Ages Taught
3 to 99
Specialties
Private, Group, Classroom, Musical Theatre, Classical, Pop, Opera
Education
Longy School of Music - Opera Performance - 2006-present (Master's degree received) University of Maine - Music Education - Voice - 1999-2004 (Bachelor's degree received) Edward Little High School - H.S. Diploma - 1995-1999 (High School diploma received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Jimi Z.
(877) 231-8505
Lowell Avenue First
Watertown, MA
Subjects
Speaking Voice, Theatrical Broadway Singing, Music Performance, Clarinet, Acting, Singing, Saxophone, Music Theory, Songwriting, Music Recording
Ages Taught
11 to 70
Specialties
McClosky Voice Technique, Alexander Voice Technique, Bel Canto Voice Technique, Jimi Z. Modern Voice Method. Bsing a voiceover actor and previous Broadway actor, I also use a lot of drama in performance styles.
Education
New England Conservatory of Music - Contemporary Improvisational Studies(Third Stream Studies) - 1979-1984 (Bachelor's degree received) Berklee College of Music - Performance Studies - 1978-1979 Manhattan School of Music - Performance Studies Studies - 1976-1978 (Degree received) McClosky Institute of Voice - Voice Therapy/Voice Technician Certification - 1995-2000 (Degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Sonia D.
(877) 231-8505
commonwealth ave.
Allston, MA
Subjects
Viola, Violin
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I use suzuki book for teaching, but incorporate my own learnings and findings through teaching. I'm very good with kids.
Education
boston conservatory - violin performance - 2004-2008 (Bachelor's degree received) boston university - violin performance - 2008-2010 (Master's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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David C.
(877) 231-8505
Bayard St.
Allston, MA
Subjects
Songwriting, Music Theory, Bass Guitar, Guitar
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
Metal, Rock, Blues, Pop
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Jeff M.
(877) 231-8505
Cross Street
Winchester, MA
Subjects
Music Theory, Drums, Percussion, Music Performance, Music Recording
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I specialize in drumset, classical percussion, and several hand percussion instruments; djembe, congas, bongos, dumbek, and turkish frame drum. I am proficient in Jazz harmony and I have 10 years of experience teaching/tutoring in this field. I am proficient in studio engineering and I have 8 years of experience using production software such as Pro Tools, Logic, Reason, Finale.
Education
Berklee College of Music - Drumset Performance - 1997-1999 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Gil Graham
41 Foster
Arlington, MA
Instruments
Drums, Percussion
Styles
Blues, Jazz, Kids, Other, Rock - Alternative
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$66
Years of Experience
45 Years

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Jeff Harrington
Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA
Instruments
Clarinet, Composition, Ear Training, Saxophone, Theory
Styles
Blues, Classical, Jazz
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$70
Years of Experience
25 Years

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Ming-Hui L.
(877) 231-8505
Park Vale Ave,
Allston, MA
Subjects
Cello, Piano
Ages Taught
3 to 60
Specialties
music, Cello, Piano
Education
Stella Matutina Girls' High school in Taiwan - - -1999 Taipei National University of the Arts - Music - -2003 Peabody of Johns Hopkins University - Music - -2005 Boston University - Music - current
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Laura H.
(877) 231-8505
Lowell Circle
Somerville, MA
Subjects
Acting, Music Performance, Opera Voice, Singing
Ages Taught
8 to 30
Specialties
I specialize in operatic and classical (art song, oratorio) singing
Education
SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY - voice - 2001-2005 (Bachelor's degree received) Longy School of Music - opera - 2007-2010 (Master's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Jonathan B.
(877) 231-8505
Melvin Ave
Brighton, MA
Subjects
Music Theory, Guitar
Ages Taught
1 to 99
Specialties
Guitar: beg to inter Rock, jazz, folk, blues. Classical and flamenco can be taught at a beginner's level only.
Education
Brandeis University - Sociology/Music - August 2002 - May 2006 (Bachelor's degree received)
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Children's Instruments for Miniature Musicians

Children’s Instruments for Miniature Musicians

May 29, 2009   Marisa Belger

As W flings his miniature body across his miniature piano, creating an avalanche of sound with his stomach and knees and feet (note: his hands are nowhere near the keys), I wonder if he inherited his father’s musical ability or if he’ll end up like me—tone deaf and instrument-phobic, left playing the egg shaker at his in-laws’ family gatherings.

I hope for the best and so encourage his musical experimentation (until the headache creeps up and begs for a quiet, introspective child prone to reading and drawing and other silent activities) with a variety of kid-sized instruments like Melissa and Doug’s piano complete with color-coded keys and songbook. Plan Toys also nurtures novice musicians with a starter baby drum or a more advanced drum set made from natural rubber wood and non-toxic paints....

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