
The 10 Best Musical Instruments for Beginners
There are so many benefits to learning a musical instrument. It’s easy to see why you might be interested in signing up your child for music classes or lessons—an investment
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Find out how making music impacts your child’s success in school and in their future careers! Chip Staley, Merit’s Director of Wind Symphony, recently talked with Chicago Parent and explained how music builds language and reading skills, resiliency, STEM skills, and connections. Read the full article here!
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There are so many benefits to learning a musical instrument. It’s easy to see why you might be interested in signing up your child for music classes or lessons—an investment
Dear fellow music-lovers, We are thrilled to welcome you to Merit School of Music’s 2023-2024 Academic Year! Soon the halls of the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center and our community
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