Hi everyone! My name is Olya. I came to Normal from Vladimir, Russia 8 years ago to get my Master’s degree in Communications. Then I got married and had a daughter Leah. The marriage did not work out. When Leah was almost 6 months old I had to flee from the place where we resided […]
A Mother from Russia Relishes the Gift of Music Read More »
Last Thursday, I had 3 pediatric therapists, a developmental therapist and 2 physical therapists, come to my home to evaluate Ryan for his overall development to see if he is need of further services. (primarily for his lack of walking) The good news is, Ryan does not need further services, as he is only slightly
Kindermusik Makes all the Difference – A Mother’s Story Read More »
Okay, I admit it, I never went to Kindermusik. Well, never is a strong word. I would go maybe once, twice a year. Sure, at home, I sang ALL the songs, read the stories, all of that. But rarely did I grace the doorstep of that magical world of a Kindermusik classroom…. As I mentioned
Dads Do it Too (or The Tale of the Missing Kindermusik Mom) by Tawni Martin Read More »
By Tawni Martin – Music Connections Foundation Administrator Kindermusik entered our family’s life in the early winter of 1995. My husband came across some information about a fairly new music program in Bloomington, which included a class offered for very young children. Eager to begin, our daughter Brenna and her dad actually had to wait
My heart overflowed this week when I had a chance to assist at our Foundation Class for seniors, (with Moms and their kiddos) at Heritage Manor in Bloomington. It struck me so profoundly how the goals we have for a little one – working on range of motion in the arms and legs, labeling and
Making a difference at both “ends” of life Read More »
Hear our Music Connections parent, Lisa Landstrom, tell her Kindermusik “story:” My Kindermusik story began when I was 3. I know, I know. 3? Let me explain. My parents played in the bell choir and sung in the church choir. I went to every practice and from that early age, I realized just how important
Parent Testimonial Read More »
The start of a school year is, at Music Connections, exhilarating and exhausting at the same time. For at least two weeks leading up to the start, my administrator and I often spend 12-14 hours a day preparing. With a small administrative staff of two, we are the “jack of all trades” – janitor, pack
“It’s all about the…..” Read More »