Fun Ways to Learn About Music - Part 1

It's no secret that many of our top musicians - from Mozart to Lady Gaga, began their musical career at a very young.  So I guess, it's never too early to start your child's musical education.  Playing interactive musical games on the internet could be a great stepping stone to teach your kids about music.
 
PlayMusic.org is a fun and interactive musical website with loads of information on musical instruments and arrangements.  This website should appeal to kids of all ages, especially since there is a lot of interactivity.

On the website you can learn about  instruments, orchestras, and composers.  I like that they group the instruments by sections in an orchestra, so that you can see the various instruments that are all related.  Each of these "lessons" has an audio component, which enriches the learning process.

Finally, to help cement learning further, and make it fun, there is a related game.

At PlayMusic.org, there is a wealth of information.  Your kids can try their hand at writing your own music, learn about music careers, and even read music related news on topics geared specifically for kids.

PlayMusic.org was created by The League of American Orchestras, founded in 1942.  In the sixties, they league was chartered by Congress to provide leadership to American orchestras and inform the American public the value and importance of orchestras.  I think they have done a great job of providing a free resource for kids to really learn about orchestras and the music they perform.