By Denie Riggs
Education is a hot topic in America at the present time. President Trump is working to shift the responsibilities of the Department of Education to the 50 states. A significant factor contributing to this shift is the poor performance of American students on academic assessments.
American students rank last among 40 nations in…
Article taken from: https://www.steinway.com/news/features/the-benefits-of-playing-piano
THE PHYSICAL AND mental benefits of playing music have long been recognized. The piano, in particular, has been an unparalleled outlet for those seeking escape, creative expression, and simply fun and joy. Recent years have only seen more evidence of the benefits of piano come to light, linking music making…
Raising Up Future Leaders
... a Testimony from a Mom of 3 prior Early Childhood Music Students ...
(This testimony has been edited only to remove names and location.)
We want to send a warm hello from the (our family). We still think of you often, every time I dust the bookshelves and see the music…
Hi everyone, This article was sent to me by Mr. Terry Stefan of GuitarSignal.com and granted permission for me to share it with you.
While researchers say that the piano is the number one enhancer of brain function because of reading two clefs at the same time, the guitar also has amazing benefits.
I was especially excited…
17 Reasons to Study Piano with Perfect Praise Music
by Denie Riggs
Founding Director
For over 25 years, we have been trumpeting the benefits of playing the piano. Today, piano benefit documentation is well-known and strong. There are tons of great piano teachers both in our local area and world-wide. So why should you choose…
Should Babies/Toddlers Take Music Lessons?
By Michael Riggs
President, Perfect Praise Inc.
Why should babies/toddlers take music lessons?
There are many reasons to have babies participate in music class. Our program at Perfect Praise Music includes the piano even in our baby/toddler classes. The piano is the number one instrument for brain function enhancement, giving benefits…
What is Your Pursuit in Music?
by Michael David Riggs
President, Perfect Praise Inc.
“Your playing is anointed. That’s not something I can teach you. That’s something the Holy Spirit has to do - He puts that on your music when your life and your music please Him. He breaths on your music and causes…
Did You Know?
By
Mrs. Denie Riggs
Founding Director of Early Childhood Music
Scientists are doing more music research and discovering more piano benefits, even faster than we can follow. We are still just touching the surface of the benefits enabled by the study at the piano, of singing and other active musical engagements.
Did you know…
Ten Ways to Musically Enhance Your Baby
By
Mrs. Denie Riggs
The newest music research indicates that eight month old babies have more neural synapses in their brain seeking paths to wire than at any other age of a person. That means if your baby is involved in active musical participation at a very early…
