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  • SQUILT Musical Moments

    Discover SQUILT Musical Moments: Simple, Free Music Lessons for Your Day If you’ve ever wanted to add more beautiful music to your day—but felt overwhelmed by planning “one more thing”—SQUILT Musical Moments are for you. These short, focused videos on YouTube are simple, completely free, and we have a growing library of them for you to use anyti...
  • The Renaissance: Dowland's Legacy

    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...
  • Music of the Renaissance

    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...
  • Inspiring Women Composers Every Child Should Know

    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...
  • Paganini’s Caprice 24: The Devil’s Violinist and the Magic of Music

    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! Who W...
  • Effortless Music Appreciation With A Listening Calendar

    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! What Is the SQ...