We are big proponents of play, because we understand that play is a major element of childhood! At Bloom School of Music & Arts, we play music, instruments, and musical games during our Musikgarten classes for babies and toddlers. We recognise why music and movement are vital for children: Music is a language, and children […]
The theme for this year’s National Day, Stronger Together, Majulah, is a reminder for Singaporeans that “unity in our diversity is what makes us stronger”. We (communities, families, and friends) form the bedrock of our nation’s strength and resilience, and continuously forge ahead as a united and strong people, to strive for a better future. […]
On 21 June annually, every kind of musician—young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion—are encouraged to play music, and share their music with friends, neighbours, and strangers, in celebration of Make Music Day. The fête de la musique, the “festival of music” known as Make Music Day, was created in France in […]
It is almost another year now since our last Mothers’ Day post! Did you try out the song “世上只有妈妈好” with the solfège system and the Curwen/Glover hand signs, and perform it for your Mum? I hope she liked it! We, at Bloom School of Music & Arts, would like to cheer you on in your musical journey as well, […]
Have you ever wondered how sounds are made? And how do our ears perceive sounds? Let us explore the science of sound! Sound is energy that can be heard. When matter (for example, air) interacts with an object (or example, the strings of a guitar), the vibrations of the matter and the object produce […]
We observe Mental Health Awareness Month in May (read our article about Mindfulness). Annually, 10 October is recognised as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organisation (WHO). October is also the month we focus on mental health education and depression awareness. The main objective of observing World Mental Health Day is to (1) raise […]
In Singapore, Children’s Day is observed annually on the first Friday of October. Over the long weekend, we take the time to honour and celebrate the joys of childhood, with various activities and events catered for children 0 – 12 years old. There are no lack of activities available for children in Singapore, and with parenting […]
Translated to mean “Thousand Cherry Blossoms”, Senbonzakura is a song written in 2011 by Japanese vocaloid music producer Kurousa-P (黒うさP), released with the voice of Hatsune Miku. It was first posted on Niconico, a Japan-based video-sharing website, where the song quickly went viral, and later inspired cover versions, including Lindsey Stirling‘s (we had an exclusive interview with her! Read it here). […]
We are past the half-year mark of 2021; it has been another gruelling year for our front-liners, and a trying one for the rest of us attempting to reclaim some normalcy in our lives since the eruption of Covid-19. Hope keeps us going, and it is with hope that we draw strength to push past […]
May Buddha enlighten you on the path of truth, love, and peace. Happy Vesak Day! This year, we celebrate Vesak Day on 26 May, which is also a Public Holiday in Singapore. It is an annual celebration of the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. The date every year is determined by the time of […]
