Let’s travel back to the Renaissance, a time of beautiful art, discovery, and elegant music!
One of the most famous composers from this period was John Dowland, an English musician who lived from 1563 to 1626.
Dowland was known throughout Europe for his skill on the lute — a stringed instrument that looks a bit like a guitar but has a rounded ba...
This October, we are stepping back in time to explore one of the most fascinating eras in music history — the Renaissance (1400–1600).
The Renaissance was a time of great rebirth in art, science, and ideas — and of course, in music. Polyphony, madrigals, sacred and secular works, and fascinating instruments like the lute and recorder came to lif...
Music history is full of incredible voices, and among the most inspiring are the women who composed, performed, and led the way across centuries. From the passionate piano music of Clara Schumann to the vibrant symphonies of Florence Price, these composers show us that music knows no boundaries. Let's learn about five remarkable women whose crea...
Have you ever heard a piece of music so exciting, so full of energy and surprises, that it almost felt magical?
That’s exactly how people felt when they first heard Niccolò Paganini play his famous Caprice No. 24 for solo violin. Today, let’s dive into the fascinating story behind this legendary piece and the mysterious man who wrote it!
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Are you looking for a simple way to bring more beauty, joy, and learning into your family’s daily routine? Imagine a moment each day where you and your children pause, listen, and connect through the power of music—no prep, no stress, just pure enjoyment. That’s precisely what the SQUILT Music Listening Calendar is designed to do!
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Why Start with Music Appreciation?
Music appreciation is more than just listening - it’s about engaging with music as a language. When children are exposed to a wide variety of music in an intentional, guided way, their curiosity is sparked.
They begin to notice patterns, rhythms, and melodies, and often want to know more about how music “wor...
