MUSICare Project NEPA

05/25/2026

You hum a lullaby. You sing a silly song. You turn on a nursery rhyme in the car. It feels like entertainment.

It is actually brain building.

Neuroscience confirms that infants who experience regular musical exposure display up to 90% stronger neural responses to speech sounds compared to babies who do not. Not just music skills. Language skills. The same brain regions process rhythm, pitch, and timing in both music and speech.

Here is what happens inside. When a baby hears a song, the auditory cortex fires precisely. Those same neural firing patterns are required to distinguish between similar speech sounds. ""Bat"" versus ""pat."" ""Ship"" versus ""chip."" Music trains the ear to hear the gaps.

That training transfers directly to reading readiness. Phonological awareness. The ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words. It is the single best predictor of early reading success.

You do not need formal lessons. You need exposure. Lullabies at bedtime. Songs during diaper changes. Clapping games. Rhyming books read aloud. Even background music played softly during play.

Every song is a workout for the language centers of your baby's brain. Sing more. Worry less. That is the research.

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05/10/2026

MUSICare Project wishes a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmoms and great grandmoms, godmoms, soon-to-be moms, and all the aunts, friends, and others who love on kiddos as if they were your own. You have the most important job in the world and your superpower is changing the future one child at a time. We hope you have a wonderful day with your kids—and you make some music, too!🥰🎶

04/30/2026

Some of our families were asking today about adding your music collections to a Tonie or Yoto. You can do it!

To access the music, go to the Music Together website (www.musictogether.com), click on “Parents” then “Enrolled Families”. In the welcome box, either create a Family Music Zone Login or sign in if you’ve already created one. Once you’re logged in, you can use the code from the inside front cover of the book given to you at the first class each semester to access the songs from that collection. You can go back and add codes for any of the collections you’ve taken from those books as well. The code allows you to download the MP3s for the songs. From here, you follow the instructions for your Tonie or Yoto for adding your own MP3s. By the way, you can use the same MP3s from the Family Music Zone to add the music to streaming platform collections like Apple Music and Spotify—that’s how we play the music in class!

Have fun!!

https://www.musictogether.com/parents/enrolled-families

Our music classes for kids provide a fun, comfortable environment for children around the world to make music with their families. Find a class near you today!

04/12/2026

Hello SPRING MUSICare families! Just a reminder that classes start this week AND that they will be held in our new location at St. Joseph Morello Church, 237 William St., Pittston, just a bit up the hill from our previous location. Park in the large lot in the rear of the building, enter through the etched glass doors (the one furthest to the right is usually the one thats open), then go down the stairs on the left. There is also an elevator available. And if you haven’t signed up yet, message us NOW to join the fun!! Monday evening 5:15 and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning 10:15 spots are still available!! Looking forward to making music with you soon!!

04/11/2026

Classes start Monday and there’s still time to join our eight-week spring semester featuring the maracas collection! The Monday evening 5:15 class has very limited room, and spots are available in the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday 10:15 classes in our new Pittston classroom. Message us NOW for details and to join the fun!

04/04/2026

MUSICare families, just one week to go before this wonderful performance directed by our Miss Beth Guarnieri Powers! Make plans now to check it out—it’s a family-friendly environment and the Good Shepherd kids do a fantastic job!

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The Good Shepherd Academy Drama Club Presents Godspell Jr.

From upbeat songs to powerful moments, this show celebrates the joy of coming together and lifting each other up.

Bring your family, friends and your energy - and get ready for a musical that will have you feeling uplifted and inspired! ✝️

Show Dates:
⭐️Friday, April 10th at 7pm
⭐️Saturday, April 11th at 7pm
⭐️Sunday, April 12th at 2pm

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04/04/2026

Just ten days until the start of our next semester on April 13—Thursday evening is waitlist only, limited spots in Monday evening—message us now for details or to reserve your child’s spot!

03/27/2026

Check out MUSICare’s Miss Beth and the AMAZING cast of Godspell Jr. from Good Shepherd Academy later today on PALIVE!!💙💛🎶

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Today's a big day for the Good Shepherd Academy Drama Club!!!
Tune in to PALIVE at 3pm to hear all about our upcoming musical, Godspell Jr!
See some of our cast members being interviewed about their roles and memorable experiences.
We are so proud of our entire cast and crew for their talents and the bonds they have built while working on this beautiful production.

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