The Empire State Building is one of the most imposing and magnificent skyscrapers in the world and a visit to the top of it is a must when visiting New York. The express lift takes visitor’s up to the top of the building from which a view across the New […]

It’s an all-too-common cliché, but when people describe Riga as the “Paris of the Baltics”, it’s not without some cause. The Latvian capital’s Old Town and river frontage are elegant and historic, and the atmosphere, especially in summer, is vibrant and welcoming. We’ll tell you our tips for getting the […]

While in much of Europe the string orchestra is the predominant musical ensemble, in the United States the concert band has taken root and become a staple of contemporary music education in our schools. The concert band consists of a variety of wind and percussion instruments including the flute, oboe, […]

Practicing musical instruments isn’t always going to be fun, but it certainly should have more ups than downs. Here are some parenting tips that can help kids find the fun and creativity in regular practice and music lessons. Offer Kids Choices in Musical Instruments If parents can allow some autonomy […]

Perhaps the surest way to take the joy out of practicing is to start off with a cheap and poorly crafted musical instrument. Generally, without a fair amount of research and experience, it’s hard to know if a good deal is really a good deal when it comes to low […]

Facebook, Myspace, Craigslist, chat rooms, instant messenger, discussion boards and email are all portals for online predators to seek out their potential victims. Many parents are in the dark when it comes to their kids and the Internet. There are so many social networks that kids use for communicating that […]