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Passion to Learn
Learning music is not just taking a class in school, it opens opportunities for students who can fly like an eagle in all areas of life! ...
Mattie Mingst
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Music Encourages Speech & Communication
We all know singing increases vocalization, but did you know that music can actually encourage speech and communication? Music could be...
Mattie Mingst
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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Music & Art Therapy for ADHD
Have you ever wondered why music and art are so good for your mind, body and soul? Neurological researchers have found that listening to...
Mattie Mingst
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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Joyful Sounds of the Season
It’s that joyful time of year to celebrate the holidays in many ways! Here at Joyful Creative Arts, we offer in home recitals for family...
Mattie Mingst
Dec 23, 20221 min read
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Giving Thanks from the Farm
Music inspires the imagination! The season is here for giving thanks! Children love to learn about giving thanks and what is a better way...
Mattie Mingst
Nov 25, 20221 min read
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The Countdown to Halloween Fun
It is that favorite time of year to dress up and have fun Halloween theme fun parties, treats, playtime and most of all Halloween songs...
Mattie Mingst
Oct 19, 20222 min read
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St. Patrick’s Day Ideas!
The good old St. Patty’s Day is approaching and celebrating this green glorious holiday is a big deal! Here are some cute rhymes you can...
Mattie Mingst
Oct 7, 20221 min read
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Colorful Music
Did you know that taking music lessons as a child can increase not only your academic achievements, but attention span, fine motor...
Mattie Mingst
Sep 24, 20212 min read
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Joyful Creative Arts & Bee Bop Buddies, LLC
Since 1998, Bee Bop Buddies has served families across the state of Florida through the arts. The original Bee Bop Buddies Music company...
Mattie Mingst
Aug 23, 20211 min read
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Summer Fun
It’s been a few weeks since we posted on the blog and it’s just because it’s SUMMER and we are out and about having fun! Here are a few...
Mattie Mingst
Jul 30, 20132 min read
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NICU MOM…A Personal Story
Hello friends. I know we usually share music related fun, but I really want to share my personal story as my family was selected the 2013...
Mattie Mingst
Mar 4, 20134 min read
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Making Rainbows on a Gloomy Day!
We had the children use their imagination and find out what are the colors in their neighborhood and sang “What are the Colors in Our...
Mattie Mingst
Feb 19, 20131 min read
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Say “YES” to Mommy & Me!
I know how you can loose yourself in mommy-hood and only think, breath and live BABY. Once you join a mommy and me class you will...
Mattie Mingst
Feb 11, 20132 min read
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Recording music with preschool children is
This week we had some fun in the preschool classrooms and we brought the magic of the recording studio to them! We had so much fun and it...
Mattie Mingst
Feb 6, 20132 min read
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The Musical Sensory Experience
For the past twenty years of being a Certified Music Therapist, I, Mattie, always knew that music would be a part of my life and family. ...
Mattie Mingst
Jan 29, 20132 min read
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Music for the Belly, Birth and Beyond!
This week we are happy to be part of a beautiful tradition “THE BABY SHOWER”. A few of our Mommy friends are having their second and...
Mattie Mingst
Jan 28, 20133 min read
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Weekend of Fun…From Smashed Guitars to Cake!
It was a great weekend in deed! Lots of fun around town with the family and also with work! I wanted to share some things I loved this...
Mattie Mingst
Jan 27, 20132 min read
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The Art of Peek A Boo
I can’t think of a more universal game than Peek A Boo. I, Stacey, grew up in South America and played the spanish version of Peek A Boo...
Mattie Mingst
Jan 23, 20132 min read
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Why Music?
Children love music! We all love music! Music has the ability create connections in young minds that encourage communication,...
Mattie Mingst
Jan 21, 20131 min read
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The Best Bubbles!
Look for our posts about Bubble musical activities for ideas on how to use your new bubbles with your children… #sensoryactivities...
Mattie Mingst
Jan 21, 20131 min read
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