Marcella Erskine

Introducing music to babies is a perfect way to support early childhood development and strengthen the bond between parent and child.

Music Shakers classes run from 5 January - 23 March, 2023 and will cover Song Birds and Rhyming Words. Details to join at musicshakers.com

Music instruction appears to accelerate brain development in young children, particularly in the areas of the brain responsible for processing sound, speech perception and reading skills, according to initial results of a five-year study by USC neuroscientists.

Neuroscience study reveals why the brains of musicians are different buff.ly/3pedWa2 Cognitive neuroscientists say cultivating musical ability early on has lifelong benefits. Playing music can help children read better, store memories, and pronounce different languages.

Music Shakers invites you and your friends to come along to our in-person music classes. The next Summer Days and Insect Ways session runs from 19th April and until mid July 2021. Contact @Rachel_Xerri_B or check out musicshakers.com for details.

Parents are welcome to register for music classes for babies or young children to age 4. The winter term of Music Shakers offers 9 classes each week in Moseley, Kings Heath and Cotteridge from the week of January 7 until April. #music #baby #birmingham musicshakers.com

Welcome to Winter Music Shakers Classes - mailchi.mp/29a4ac0e7490/m…

Not Like The Others, a rhyming hidden-picture book by indie author @janabroecker about diversity, promotes acceptance, understanding, kindness by showing that each of us, irrespective of our own unique qualities, is an essential part of a bigger picture. amazon.ca/Not-Like-Other…

I’m working on weather songs today for @S4EMusic #SoundTots I think there’s a lot of scope for a song about jumping in puddles and making a splash. #composing #EYFS #Singing

Our music classes this autumn are on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays in Kings Heath by Rachel starting wk of Sep 9 Wednesdays in Moseley and Thursdays in Cotteridge by Emma starting wk of Sep 4 Free trial classes available for newcomers.

@helmarbro @bakertunes This is very hard news. David inspired many dedicated people and his memory will continue to do so.

We were so sad to receive the news about David, last night. A wonderful advocate of music education and a great CEO to work under. With John, he did such important work to protect the music service. He became a friend and much valued colleague. RIP David. birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

We welcome you and your friends to the autumn term of Music Shakers. We'll be singing from musicshakers.com/autumnbeat.html We thank @fifihowe for giving classes in Birmingham since 2009, she's now moved to Scotland to be closer to her family. Thanks Rachel for taking over her classes.

Welcome to Autumn Music Shakers Classes - mailchi.mp/b1c05756e54e/m…

Moseley Festival returns this summer from 4-7 July with an action-packed line-up of live music, comedy and performances. We’ll also have our traditional street fair, indie retailers and delicious special offers from #Moseley restaurants. Be part of it! #moseleyfestival #brumhour

The @BCRbirmingham A38 cycle track is open and it’s amazing. It enabled me and my daughter to ride safely, happily and directly to the city centre for the first time. It’s not perfect and will take motorists time to adapt but feels like a big moment for the city

So angry that the resource base at this wonderful school is under threat due to lack of funding. This is why we are taking the government to court on 26th June. Please support us at the Royal Courts of Justice from 9am. #SENDNationalCrisis #Birmingham birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

Our friends at @supersonicfest are hosting a live collaboration between artists, Eartheater aka @alexdrewchin & @Semiconducting Expect a crossover of large-scale, multi-channel video works with experimental pop and fantasy... Tickets available here: bit.ly/2ECoZUA

Want to take a day out and do something completely different? Join us to immerse yourself in social singing.. a wonderful way to feel... absolutely wonderful #learn #revisit #technique #chorus #adayforme facebook.com/events/4285448…

Our Music Schools in Birmingham provide private flute, oboe, clarinet and saxophone lessons for both adults and children. sfemusic.co.uk/woodwind-lesso… #Learntoplay #Musicschool #Birmingham #Musiclessons #Flute #Oboe #Saxophone #Adults #Children

We're hoping to take our Folk Factory groups to this year's Music for Youth Fringe Festival in Birmingham... but we need your help! Anyone who is able to support us (however big or small) would be helping us get the children to this fantastic event! soundpost.org.uk/support-us