My high school’s marching band director once advised me that “becoming a music teacher because you like music is a lot like becoming a butcher because you like cows.” Clearly I did not take this advice to heart, but I admit there is some truth to it. Teaching music...
Musings on Mom-ing and Mister John-ing by Miss Ashley In April of 2021, I received a very nice email from someone named John Francisco asking if I’d be interested in chatting about a potential job opportunity to teach a baby music class. I’d taught music to kids!...
Behind The Scenes of the After-School Pick-Up with Mrs. Heather Every one once in a while, I find myself explaining the concept of the “walking school pickup” that Mister John’s Music and other after-school programs do across Center City and South...
From Our Family to Yours One could go on and on about the benefits of reading to your children. It fosters cognitive and language development, as well as emotional bonding. If you have those days (and we ALL do) where nothing went right, reading time can be the...
Ah, the first year of motherhood – a rollercoaster of emotions, sleepless nights, and more diaper changes than you ever thought possible. As a brand-new mom navigating the uncharted waters of parenthood, I found myself yearning for a lifeline, a beacon of sanity in...
I can’t think of a better way to start our MJM blog than answering the question, “Mister John, why are you expanding into Atlanta?” Honestly, it’s a question I’ve asked myself many times, especially considering how hard it has...
