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Listening to quality music is the MOST important part of a musical education for your child. Did you get that? The easiest and cheapest way to hav...

Growing up we had to play one or two carols on your musical instrument before opening presents. We would also be required to sing a handful of Chri...

I’m sure the thought of singing together as a family sounds daunting, even to the parents who grew up singing “Johnny Appleseed” around the dinner ...

From guitars to violins to pianos to trumpets...Sometimes deciding WHICH instrument your child wants to play seems like a difficult decision to mak...

Learn all about composer Camille Saint Saens and his beloved piece, "The Carnival of the Animals".

  “If children are not introduced to music at a young age, I believe something fundamental is actually being taken away from them.” - Luciano Pava...

Music is foundational for child development. The good news is, you can give your children the gift of music in as few as 5 minutes a day!

Learning an instrument can be an exciting and daunting experience for both children and parents. Here are 4 tips to set everyone up for success!

Take the guesswork out of choosing a first instrument for your child with these tips.

Regardless of your level of musical experience, introducing kids to music can be simple, fun and uncomplicated with these 3 simple methods! 

A brief introduction to Bakerview Music Academy, an Abbotsford El Sistema Program that offers FREE music lessons!

Don't be afraid to take kids to concerts! Arm yourself with these 3 tips for proper concert etiquette and some tools and games to make the experience enjoyable for all.