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Grow and Sing Studios wins Conductor’s Circle Maestro Award!

We are SO excited to announce that Grow and Sing Studios has been awarded with the Kindermusik Conductor’s Circle Maestro Award for 2013-2014. We are in the top 1% of Kindermusik Programs in the world, and ranked #20 out of over 5000 programs worldwide.

Why Summer of Music?

Because it’s summer and the memories are just waiting to happen….

Our amazing summer of music is almost here. If you haven’t enrolled yet, why wait? Summer is a time to learn, but in a fun, slower paced imaginative way. What better way than through the magic of musical activities that stimulate every area of the brain.  Our summer offerings are complete with:
Music and Art Drop Off Camps
Piano Lessons
Baby Kindermusik Classes
Family Kindermusik ClassesArt & Book Time Classes
New Mommy Meetup mommy and me workshops

AND, all enrollments include amazing at home materials to enjoy all summer long (CD’s, instruments and books) along with our fun Saturday free plays at UCF/Oviedo!

Contact us today to find out more, or enroll now!

Benefits of Cuddling

by Holly Lesnick (aka Ms. Holly)

My 8 year old son Aiden and I have a daily morning ritual. Before I’m allowed to even get up and out of bed, my husband cuddles him while carrying him to our room. Aiden crawls on me, and we cuddle and hug for a long time. Before that, I am always groggy, and tired and craving my coffee… but something happens after that hug. It invigorates me, and brings me a sense of happiness and peace. I’ve always had a feeling it does the same for him too.

Well today, I came across a simple article at benefitof.net, on the health benefits of cuddling, and it confirmed what I already knew to be true! Cuddling has many health benefits!

I’ve learned through this article, that cuddling reduces stress and induces oxytocin release. Oxytocin is produced primarily in the hypothalamus and acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. This article also states that cuddling actually lowers blood pressure, along with improving mood and relationships. Well, no wonder I’m better after my daily morning hug with Aiden, then before it!

In Kindermusik class at Grow and Sing Studios, we have what we call “quiet time”. I dim the lights, grab my guitar, and asked parents to take their child to their own space in the room where they can bond together. I quietly walk around and serenade, leading these quietly bonding families in song. I spend many moments educating parents that relaxation is a learned behavior and that the earlier we learn to relax the better. Well, in addition to this benefit, in every class, families are enjoying the health benefits of cuddling as well.

So try to get in some cuddles today, and get healthy!

Ms. Holly at Grow and Sing Studios cuddling with her son Aiden.

 

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Press Release: Grow and Sing Studios Maestro of Early Childhood Music Education

Kindermusik Maestro

For Immediate Release

Contact: Holly Lesnick
https://www.growandsing.com
407-970-2774

Orlando, FL – Grow and Sing Studios has been named a Conductor Level Maestro by Kindermusik International, the world’s leading publisher of music and movement programs. They have been placed in the top 1% and are currently ranked #25 out of over 5000 programs around the world.

Holly Lesnick, owner/director is an early childhood specialist at Grow and Sing Studios. Lesnick, along with her staff of several Licensed Kindermusik Educators, teaches Kindermusik in ten locations around Central Florida. The Conductor Level Maestro award recognizes excellence in a fast growing program with the goal to bring music to as many children as possible.

“The Kindermusik Maestro has a mission: helping children become better learners and helping parents understand how to help them reach their highest potential,” said Michael Dougherty, CEO at Kindermusik International.

Grow and Sing Studios joins the elite company of the 50 top 1% world Maestros identified as the top Educators of the over 5,000 licensed educators in the world who teach Kindermusik’s music and movement curricula. Holly Lesnick began providing Kindermusik 10 years ago, and opened her own studio Grow and Sing Studios in June, 2005. Today Grow and Sing Studios teaches the learning program to over 400 families, along with many special events and birthday parties.

In the last year, the Grow and Sing Team has reached more and more families by offering a variety of class options, along with flexibility in payment. More and more locations are offered each year as well, to reach families who may not have had the opportunity in the past. Four more locations are set to open this year.

“Music is my passion. Family is my other one. This award means so much because it brings these two passions together in one magical classroom. I know Grow and Sing Studios is living its’ mission of Connecting Families through the Magic of Music”, said Lesnick.

The Maestro Program recognizes licensed Kindermusik educators who master one of three levels in early childhood development: fast-growing programs, outstanding community service, and teaching excellence.

 

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Kindermusik International is the world’s leading publisher of music and movement curricula for parents and their children, newborn to 7 years old. More than 5,000 licensed educators use the Kindermusik curricula in more than 63 countries, reaching more than 1 million families. The award-winning books, CDs, games, and instruments are based on more than 30 years of experience creating curricula based on new and proven research in child development, designed to nurture skills in the whole child: cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language and musical.

For more information Grow and Sing Studios’ program, contact Holly Lesnick, 407.970.2774,

WE WON!

2008 Parents' Picks Winner!We’re the winner of Nickelodeon’s 2008 ParentsConnect.com Parents’ Picks Award for “Best Artsy Class for Little Kids in Orlando, FL”! Parents from all over the city picked us as the best. Check out our listing on ParentsConnect.com/ParentsPicks !

Thanks to all who voted for us!!!

Music Maestro!

kindermusik maestro recognized for exceptional serviceWe just received the following email from the CEO of Kindermusik International:

Dear Holly:

On behalf of everyone here at Kindermusik International, I want to CONGRATULATE you for being named as a 2008/2009 Mezzanine Level Maestro. As you know, being named a Maestro Producer, Mezzanine Level, means that you are in the top FIVE PERCENT of all Kindermusik Educators. And, in that we have over 5,000 educators across the globe, this is an accomplishment for which you can be extremely proud. Thank you for doing what it takes to ensure the success of your program, as you continue to introduce incredible numbers of families to the Kindermusik experience. Thank you for your vision, for your dedication, and for your goal of reaching every child with the gift of Kindermusik.

Congratulations again on achieving Maestro status. I honor and thank you for all that you do each and every day. Keep in touch!

Best always,
Michael D

This award is something that I have personally be striving for, but wasn’t expecting so soon! Rachael, Elizabeth and I are so honored to share our Kindermusik passion with all our Orlando families!!!

Love, Holly

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDARS


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Our School Years include 35 active weeks of classes with some scheduled weeks off which are noted below.

SCHOOL YEAR 2024 – 2025
School Year begins – August 12th, 2024
OFF – Thanksgiving week – Nov. 25 – 29, 2024
OFF – Holiday/Winter break – Dec. 16, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025
HURRICANE MAKEUP WEEK IN SELECT LOCATIONS – Dec. 16 – 20, 2025
School Year Resumes after Winter Break – Jan 6, 2025
OFF – Spring Break – March 17 – 21, 2025
School Year ends – May 16, 2025

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SUMMER 2025 CALENDAR


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This Summer we are excited to offer a 6 week session of classes. If you are traveling during any of our “on” weeks, we are happy to pro-rate the value of up to 2 classes.
Week 1 – June 2 – 6
Week 2 – June 9 – 13
Week 3 – June 16 – 20
Week 4 – June 23 – 27
NO CLASSES WEEK OF JUNE 30 – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
Week 5 – July 7 – 11
NO CLASSES WEEK OF JULY 14 – KINDERMUSIK EDUCATOR’S CONFERENCE
Week 6 – July – 21 – 25

Click here to view Summer options.