Mind and Arts Connection

For many years we have promoted the Mind and Arts Connection as well as the Mind and Body Connection to our students, their families and our social media families. More and more research truly indicated that both theories have great value for consideration.

The arts most often mentioned for great benefits is dance, music, theater and art. These benefits do exist and are highly recognized so much now, there is a call for more people to train in Dance Therapy, Music Therapy and Art Therapy by major hospitals. The arts have been found to beneficial to those who have suffered strokes, closed head injuries, cancer and much more.

Researching the internet, you will find article after article on these subjects. Some are informational and others are based on research. And then there are those that are just opinions. Sorting through all of the information is time consuming, but some will say well worth the time.

We ran across a video on the PBS website that is informational and offers research as well. It is about an hour long because there is so much to share. So if you are tired of television or cannot find something interesting to watch this week, maybe tune into this video and learn more about the mind and arts connection. You just may find it to be an investment of time that benefits your family in some way.

Here is the video link :    http://video.pbs.org/video/2271028439/

The PBS website is a gold mind of information about the performing and fine arts. BE sure to check other articles out when visiting.   www.pbs.org

Who Do We Recommend For Pianos?

Many parents ask us about purchasing pianos for their child's lessons. They want to know what will work for their child to learn on. Many have purchased pianos on Craigslist or off of Facebook sites and have been greatly disappointed to find out that they only purchased a worn out clunker that does not serve their child or family well.

For the past several years, we have been using a company out of Hutchison Kansas (yes all the way to Kansas!). The reason has been that we believe that they are specialists when it comes to pianos. We have never been disappointed, and neither have our students when playing on our pianos.

Pianos Unlimited in Hutchison Kansas is also a family owned and ran company. They deliver pianos all over the US. Their website at www.pianosunlimited.com is a great place for you to start looking for a great piano. You will find that they offer restoration services, for those of you that have a family piano that you were hoping to use. They also offer used pianos that have been serviced by their technicians.

We highly recommend Brad at Pianos Unlimited for your source of pianos. They will be happy to guide you through your search for a piano and you will not feel pressured into purchasing something that you are not interested in (at least we have never been).

Do us a favor, when you email or call Pianos Unlimited, please let them know that you got their website address from us. We do not get an affiliate fee or anything like that. What we got from them was a promise they would happily take good care of our students.

Happy piano shopping!

Music Fun Time Program Is A Great Start!

Music Fun Time is a great program for your child ages 18 months to 7 years! Each class is broken down into ages groups of 18 moths to 3 yrs. , 3-5 yrs. and 5-7 yrs.

Music Fun Time is a licensed program that uses the research of how the brain uses connections  between music and math to teach your child to play instruments, learn rhythms and patterns, and understand the symbols of reading music. You can find out more about the benefits of music by going to this link on the national website for Music Fun Time. http://www.musicfuntime.org/home/benefits/

Music Fun Time at Academy of Fine Arts is taught by teachers that understand the very young child and how their focus patterns work. Thus, this thirsty minute class changes every few minutes to include even a craft project, keeping your child learning and entertained.

Music Fun Time also has progressive levels, so that the learning progresses. Eight levels also give the child time to learn on many different instruments such as rhythm instruments, harmonica, flutophone, piano, drums and guitars.

Class sizes are small so that your child has an opportunity to learn and enjoy class.
18 months-3 yrs.      Limited to 4
3-5 yrs.                     Limited to 6
5-6 yrs.                     Limited to 8

For more information about our classes offered, you can visit the national Music Fun Time website at
 http://www.musicfuntime.org/schedules-and-fees/oklahoma/    or our website at www.academyoffineartsok.com

New Computer Lab in Woodward Location

Be sure to check out the new computer lab in the Woodward location. Here students from the Move-N-Learn Academy, as well as our music students in the Woodward Academy of Music Department, will use specialized software to enhance their learning! It also makes learning fun and improves their com puter skills for the future.

Coming soon will be dance sotware to assist our company dancers!