The Importance of Piano Lessons for Brain Enhancement
The Power of the Piano
by Michael David Riggs
In 1996, I began to hear my wife (Denie Riggs) talk about the importance of piano lessons for brain function enhancement. Though I did not scoff at this, I assumed she was probably just promoting her profession, something I…
Wow, what a ride as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary of Perfect Praise, Inc. (Summer 2016) Two years after we began the Muscle Shoals Music Academy, Inc. (that later was renamed
Give them the best start
Perfect Praise, Inc.) we began our Early Childhood Music ~ Give Them the Best Start classes! This part of our corporation…
A post by Denie Riggs, written in 2016 but not published for some reason ... until now!
At Perfect Praise Music we offer both group, private and virtual instruction, depending on the needs and age of the student. At Perfect Praise Music ... we've got you covered!
Babies through 8 Years: (Early Childhood Music)
We have…
At Perfect Praise Music we offer both group and private instruction, depending on the needs and age of the student.
Babies through 8 Years: (Early Childhood Music) We have found that children in the very first years of their lives thrive on the group settings. Social skills are developing and the children learn very quickly from…
In the wonderful world of making music, sometimes traditional curricula just don’t fit the needs of all students. At Perfect Praise Music, we have studied the curriculums available, and have developed non-traditional instructional approaches that works for very young children and those who need a different approach.
Our non-traditional approach work wonderfully for the following groups…
By Mrs. Denie Riggs
Founder, Early Childhood Music
This week, a new staff member saw me write “TNT”, an abbreviation for our Tots ‘n Time Toddler program. She laughed and remarked that the toddler classes are certainly explosive!
She was right! When active toddlers are experiencing music class together, there is a lot of explosive and energetic…
As we prepare our students to be on stage in a few weeks, I am reminded of how vital Performing Skills are for the students. Frequently an inquiring parent will tell me that their child is so shy that they will not say their name outside of their house. My reply is, "No worries. They don't have…
Hello, I'm so glad that you asked!
Just this morning I taught a group of adults about the power of just listening to specific types of music, that I call Preferred Music.
There are so many benefits to just passively listening to music that has three criteria.
1. Lots of repeated patterns
2. High voicings of strings and…
Welcome to Perfect Praise. TV... our link to you no matter where you live.
We have a virtual program for every member of the family, enabling you to do music class when you are ready from the privacy of your home.
