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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...

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...

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...

Have you ever heard of Melba Liston?  Chances are the answer is "no". She is not a figure who is often studied in the world of music - but she is an inspiring and interesting woman for young people of all ages to learn about.Melba Liston was a “true unsung hero of Jazz” and a trailblazer for women instrumentalists. She was one of the first femal...

   Just a little bit of listening each day can yield BIG results.  Here at Super Quiet UnInterrupted Listening Time, I encourage children (and adults!) of all ages to simply LISTEN to music each day. Sometimes, however, parents wonder WHAT to offer for listening selections.  Our monthly listening calendar is a great way to receive a piece of mus...

Learning about (and learning to truly appreciate) great music exposes our children to the cultures and histories of people around the world. Recently, in one of our SQUILT LIVE! lessons, a student said to me, "You didn't tell us this was going to be a geography lesson!".  A-ha! No, I didn't - but I am SO glad they noticed!  (I hope they also rea...