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South Florida Parenting Magazine
September '97
Issue
 Each
day, parents are faced with the difficult decision of which
extra-curricular activity is best for their child. Should they try
dance, T-ball, soccer, baton-twirling, or piano? Before deciding,
parents should look closely at Miss Jane's Music for Children, a
uniquely designed method to provide a fun, comprehensive and
exciting approach to music lessons. In the Music for Young Children
(MYC), children meet weekly in small groups with 12 keyboards and
limited class size. Parents attend class and are active
participants.
The
program is designed to make learning fun for children as young as 4
years old, who are grouped in the 'Sunshine" program. Other groups
include "Sunbeams" for kindergarten and first-graders, and the
"Moonbeams" for 7 and 8-year-olds. All classes are grouped according
to age.
Miss
Jane's believes kids should begin note reading at a young age, in
addition to learning to play by ear. So MYC introduces letter names
of notes using a colorful variety of "critters," including Creepy
Crawly "C," Dinosaur "D," and Edyth the Elegant Elk who loves to
dance on "E."
All
classes include singing, note-reading, keyboard activities, and
rhythm ensembles with a corresponding homework assignment. Textbooks
are divided into six sections: ensemble, keyboard, listening,
singing homework and warm-up exercises. Each subject is included in
each lesson.
A
historical overview of the most famous composers is also included in
the MYC program. Stories are shared about what Bach, Beethoven and
Schubert were doing when they were five and six years old. Maps in
the textbooks describe where they were born. As each composer is
studied, their country is colored in and one of their pieces for
keyboard is introduced. You may have heard of the recent findings on
the connection of music study and higher test scores in math and
science. Researchers find "neural circuitry" is more developed in
those who study music, and when it comes to lessons in music,
starting younger is better.
Jane
Turner has been teaching at the same location for 19 years. She
received her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Florida State
University. She is the mother of two daughters, Carly and Lauren:
The eldest is a graduate of "Miss Jane's" and is currently studying
piano privately. The youngest is currently in her second year at MYC. For more information on MYC in Boca Raton, contact Patty
Haggerty at 561-391-7513. So consider this: Is your son or daughter
going to still be tumbling or kicking that ball when they're 30?
Give them music - the gift that lasts a lifetime.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Thanksgiving,
11/22/2001
"Thank
You Notes"
My Dad,
David Barlow, has been gone 10 years now, and I miss him every
day of my life. Why was he so influential?
He
encouraged me to start my own business, Miss Jane's Music for
Young Children, and helped me get started by incorporating
me!
Dad
convinced me the only way to get ahead in life is to work for
yourself. He loaned me the initial investment, which I paid
back in full. He said I would never get another penny from him
for the business so I had better make it work! I still hear
those words in my head as I make financial
decisions.
Dad was a
self-made man who worked for Broyhill Furniture Company for 45
years and broke all sales records. His drive and persistence
must have rubbed off on me, and for that I am truly
thankful.
- Jane
Barlow Turner
Fort Lauderdale
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South Florida Parenting
December
2001
"South
Florida's Family Traditions"
"Gifts
Upon the Tree"
Jane Turner of Fort Lauderdale reads The Night
Before Christmas to her kids (and husband) from a very old
copy that she had as a kid. The book sits atop the Turners'
tree every year. They also always have creme brulee for
dessert. Since Jane was a child, her family has always hidden
small gifts inside ornaments on the tree or hung envelopes
containing a stock, bond, cash or a forgiven debt. "My dad
started this tradition. He's been gone 10 years now, so by
continuing the tradition, we celebrate his memory lovingly,"
she says.
- Jane
Barlow Turner
Fort Lauderdale
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