Children's Instruments and Music Resources Washington DC

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 Washington, DC listed below.
Princess B.
(877) 231-8505
Jefferson Street
Hyattsville, MD
Subjects
Acting, Songwriting, Music Performance, Singing, Speaking Voice
Ages Taught
10 to 99
Specialties
Performance Technique, Basic Voice, Songwriting & Lyric Analysis, Hip-Hop Theater, R&B, Theater/Acting/Drama (Beginner & Advanced), Public Speaking/Speech Writing & Delivery, Music Business & Entrepreneurship, Arts Workshopping & Outlining
Education
William G. Enloe HS - Theater - 1994-1996 (High School diploma received) North Carolina Central University - Theater - 1996-1999 (not complete) University of The District of Columbia - Theater/Mass Communications - 2000-2002 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Jessica P.
(877) 231-8505
Ridgewood Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD
Subjects
Upright Bass, Cello, Piano, Music Theory
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
pop, traditional, classical, baroque, renaissance
Education
Juilliard Pre-College - Double Bass Performance - 1998-1999 (High School diploma received) Eastman School of Music - Double Bass Performance - 1999-2003 (Bachelor's degree received) Cincinnati College Conservatory - Double Bass Performance - 2003-2005 (Master's degree received) Stony Brook University - Double Bass Performance - 2005-Present (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Lisa B.
(877) 231-8505
Modrad Way
Silver Spring, MD
Subjects
Violin, Songwriting, Guitar, Music Theory, Music Performance, Singing
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I teach classical violin using the Strictly Strings Music Book with improvisational violin and creative composition, as well as some Suzuki methods. I also teach rock violin. I teach folk guitar and singing, playing chords and note reading, composition, music theory, history and appreciation.
Education
Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico - Business Administration - 1996-1998 (Master's degree received) University of Virginia - Music - 1976-1980 (Bachelor's degree received)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Khanh-Vi N.
(877) 231-8505
Sydenstricker Road
Springfield, VA
Subjects
Music Theory, Piano, Songwriting
Ages Taught
5 to 80
Specialties
Classical music/keyboard styles; Piano pedagogy; contempory/jazz composition; Suzuki Method.
Education
Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus - Music Theory, Piano - August 2002-July 2004 (not complete) Virginia Commonwealth University - Music Education - August 2004-Present (not complete)
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Wade M.
(877) 231-8505
University Drive
Fairfax, VA
Subjects
Music Performance, Music Recording, Songwriting, Music Theory, Piano
Ages Taught
6 to 99
Specialties
Beginning through Advanced/Professional Level Piano; Classical; Introductory Jazz; Music Theory; Composition; Song Writing; Improvisation; Ear Training; Sight Singing; Conducting; Dalcroze method; Orff method; Suzuki method; Artistry at the Piano;
Education
Stetson University - Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance - 2010 George Mason University - Master of Music in Piano Performance - 2012
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Mariana P.
(877) 231-8505
Underwood Place NW
Washington, DC
Subjects
Singing
Ages Taught
1 to 99
Specialties
Voice Classical. Children
Education
San Agustin - Science and Humanities - 1998-2001 Shenandoah Conservatory - Voice Performance - 2002-2006 The Catholic University of America - Vocal Pedagogy - 2007-2008
Membership Organizations
TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Cesar Cartagena
3607 Cooper Lane 3607 Cooper Lane
Hyattsville, MD
Instruments
Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone
Styles
Blues, Folk - Country - Bluegrass, Jazz, Other, Rock - Alternative
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$30
Years of Experience
5 Years

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Jan deHoll
Springfield, VA
Instruments
Autoharps, Banjo, Ear Training, Early Music, Electric Bass, Electronic, Ethnomusicology, Guitar, Mandolin, Musicology, Ukelele
Styles
Blues, Folk - Country - Bluegrass, Kids, Rock - Alternative
Experience Levels
Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$56
Years of Experience
6 Years

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Olga Simonova
Reston, VA
Instruments
Piano, Theory
Styles
Classical
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$0
Years of Experience
20 Years

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Olga Simonova
Reston, VA
Promotion
$0 / hr
Hours
Classical
Memberships and Certifications
"Piano
Services
Theory"
Service Types and Repair
20 years

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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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