The Canada’s Professional School of Music & Arts has expanded to offer more diverse programs and convenient class times to the residents of North Mississauga. According to school director Elena Gnenna, the school has grown faster then anticipated since opening in 2003.The fast growth is due to a dedication to providing convenient, top quality instruction to its students. Last year school opened second location in Oakville. Every year the school has added more members to its teaching staff and has upgraded facilities by doing such things as purchasing new pianos, and regularly renovation the facilities. In September the school will start to offer dance classes for all ages.

Are you on Twitter?  Do you tweet, retweet, #followfriday and #trendtopics?  If you think I’ve lost my Mommymind, let me reassure you.  Twitter is simply the latest social media tool which allows users to tell their “followers” what they are doing, in 140 characters or less. And from what I’ve seen, Moms love it.  We connect, laugh, rant, share, and relate.  I get that.  But there’s a group out there who don’t get it. A social media savvy group:  Teenagers.

Looking for free, family-friendly events to attend this holiday season? Then look no further than the Peel Heritage Complex (PHC). The PHC hosts its annual open house with free admission on select dates throughout the holidays. Join us for exciting events the whole family will enjoy.  “The PHC is thrilled to provide family-friendly events on the house again this year,” said Diane Allengame, Acting Manager, Peel Heritage Complex. “Children of all ages will have the chance to get creative, and with so many pricey holiday commitments, parents are sure to like the price.”

When Should You Start Thinking About Your Child’s Musical Education?

Music is a language, and it is never too early to start. Dr. Edwin E. Gordon, the leading researcher in early-childhood music and author of the most widely used music aptitude tests, states that a child’s music aptitude is in a developmental stage from birth to age 9. While a child can certainly learn musical skills such as fingerings, breathing, note reading, etc. after age 9, how musical a person he or she is - how well attuned his or her sense of pitch and rhythm is – is set for life by age 9.