Julie Perley
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5 Patriotic Musical Activities for Kids
Celebrate the 4th of July or Memorial Day with fun and educational musical activities for kids! Try these 5 easy, patriotic music games and DIY crafts to teach your child about gratitude, rhythm, and patriotism. Continue reading
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Notes from the Week #2
In this week’s Notes from the Week, I focus on how to practice gratitude and self-care in life’s difficult moments. This is your reminder to slow down, take some deep breaths, and remember that whatever challenges are causing you stress… Continue reading
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5 Speckled Frogs Activity – A Fun Musical Game for Children
Engage preschoolers with this fun and educational “5 Speckled Frogs” activity. Great for teaching music, math, and movement through song! Includes a free coloring page and instructional video for how to lead the activity. Continue reading
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Notes from the Week #1
Hey everyone! Welcome to my first ever Notes from the Week, a casual series where I’ll be writing about recent experiences in my life. I’m hoping that this can be a more personal and laid-back series where I can share… Continue reading
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Top 5 Best Instruments for Beginners – Music Lessons Made Easy
Thinking of starting music lessons and not sure where to begin? These 5 beginner-friendly instruments are great for kids and adults alike. Learn what makes each one a good choice for learning music with ease and fun! Continue reading
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5 Interesting Things About Me
Today’s post will be much more casual than the other more informative posts I’ve been writing. I’d like to share some facts about myself so that you, wonderful reader, can get a better sense of who the author of this… Continue reading
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Why Music Matters in Early Childhood Development
Unlock your child’s potential with music! Explore how early musical activities stimulate neural connections in the developing brain—boosting cognitive growth, language skills, and emotional regulation—and ways you can start incorporating more music into your day. Continue reading
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How to Become a Music Therapist (And Why I Chose It)
If you are looking to become a music therapist, congrats! The field of music therapy is rapidly growing, and it can be an amazing and rewarding career option. You probably likely already have a desire and passion to help others… Continue reading
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What You Need to Know about Music Therapy
In recent years, there have been numerous videos appearing on the internet depicting the seemingly miraculous effects that music has on a person. From a former ballerina with Alzheimer’s listening to the music of Swan Lake and reenacting the dance… Continue reading
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Introduction
Welcome to The Melody of Life Blog A warm and non-judgmental place for receiving tips and inspiration from everything to parenting and toddlerhood, to self-care and finding the joy in life’s simple moments. About Me Hi! My name is Julie… Continue reading
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