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Wednesday, June 15, 2016 11:38:50 AM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Chopsticks Aren't Just for Eating!:
Gary said, "Music making helps children's brain functioning in numerous ways. It's not just a theory, it's proven! Chopsticks aren't just for eating dinner with! They are great drum sticks. Coupled with an Oatmeal Box and Coffee Can and your child is learning..." more
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 3:48:30 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Best Deals on Children's Musical Instruments
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 1:38:13 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Great Children's Drum Set and Adults Set Too!:
Gary said, "Nice children's drum set and if your child doesn't take to it use it as your own coffee house jazz kit! That's what I use for my pro coffee house gigs! Good solid construction at a great price."
Friday, July 20, 2012 12:22:16 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Music for Kids:
Gary said, "Have not blogged on here in a long time. Too many different social media platforms! Musicforkids "
Thursday, January 26, 2012 7:38:30 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled :
Gary said, "Earstu flash! Saturday 8pm. Barley n Hops. Occidental. Saturday nite. Free cd's! "
Monday, October 10, 2011 4:11:03 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Music Color:
Gary said, "I like my colored UKULELES! CHECK 'EM OUT. "
Friday, October 7, 2011 4:11:09 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled :
Gary said, "Earstu flash: Barley n Hops - Occidental. Tonight. 9pm to Midnight! Ur on the gig list 4 my band Earstu. If u wish 2 b taken off let me know. hope 2 c u! "
Thursday, October 6, 2011 8:49:09 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled :
Gary said, "reminder to everyone: Earstu at Auborgines. Tonite! 9pm. "
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:55:52 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled :
Gary said, "Soulshine won! Thanks everyone for your support! "
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 4:14:27 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled :
Gary said, "Check out this fun Boomwhacker composition. Amazing! Get you Boomwhackers here: Click here for Boomwhackers! "
Thursday, September 22, 2011 8:32:35 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled :
Gary said, "Hi everyone. EARSTU tonight. Thurs. 9pm. Northlight Books - OLIVERS CTR. Cotati. Rock on! "
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:49:45 AM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Music as a Career Path:
Gary said, "Career Paths: Music is a tougher one than many but if your child has a passion for it and wants to pursue music as a career then I would suggest encouraging it but also make sure you look at all the career options and help your child to create a..." more
Thursday, September 8, 2011 2:02:02 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Kids Bongos!:
Gary said, "Kids Bongos - Ages 1-4. Letting 'em go at below cost! $7.99CLICK HERE http://www.musicforkids.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MFK&Product_Code=RB912&Category_Code=perc "
Thursday, September 8, 2011 2:02:02 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Great Parenting Blog:
Gary said, " Great Parenting Blog. Check it out: http://www.modernmom.com/blogs/cori-linder/top-ten-creative-practicing-tips-for-kids "
Thursday, September 1, 2011 12:57:53 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Why do we play music:
Gary said, "What is the reason we play music in the first place? When I was five years old my uncle would rehearse his band in the living room of our house. My uncle was a guitar player but when the band would come over the drums were my focus! The bass drum..." more
Thursday, August 18, 2011 3:57:13 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled :
Gary said, "Soulshine. 2nite. Windsor green. 6 to 9."
Monday, August 15, 2011 12:13:20 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Music and Story with you Children:
Gary said, "Create a story using music you have in your collection. Help your child write a simple story and then pick out music for the different parts of the story. Maybe a dramatic classical piece by Stravinsky for a dramatic place in the story and a happy..." more
Monday, August 1, 2011 4:26:35 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled The Language of Music:
Gary said, "You can't read or write music without notes. If you think of music as a language, the notes are like letters of the alphabet. If you know how to recognize the notes, you can learn the language.Musicforkids! "
Friday, July 29, 2011 5:54:10 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Laurie Berkner CD's Now Available:
Gary said, "Laurie Berkner Band: http://www.musicforkids.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MFK&Product_Code=berknerbestof&Category_Code=cd "
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 11:42:00 AM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled :
Gary said, "Anything to stupid to be spoken is sung - Voltaire "
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 11:42:00 AM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled :
Gary said, "An interval is the distance between two notes. "
Saturday, July 23, 2011 11:49:55 AM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled :
Gary said, "All my Marin friends- playing CORTE madera town ctr mall Sunday 2 - 4 "
Friday, July 15, 2011 1:14:45 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Balloon Shaker:
Gary said, "BALLOON SHAKER: Add a small handful or unpopped corn into a balloon, droping them through the narrow neck. Blow up the balloon and tie. Makes a great thunder sound! "
Friday, July 8, 2011 1:44:22 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Tim Cain's Children's CD's!:
Gary said, "Tim Cain is an incredible children's artist. Check out these CD's! Great stuff: Tim Cain's CD's Click Here "
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 1:57:40 PM
Gary Benson wrote a blog post titled Music Boosts Children's Brain Power. 10 Reasons to Play Music:
Gary said, "Original Article by by Sarah W. Caron They say that music is the universal language. Regardless of where you are from or what your background, a good melody is something that everyone can enjoy and understand. There must be something behind that,..." more