Barbie loves helping parents and teachers inspire kids to make music. With music degrees from Stanford University and Smith College, she has worked with hundreds of parents and music teachers throughout the world to help them understand motivation, effective practice, and joyful music-making. Through her extensive research into the lives of musicians, Barbie has discovered simple, practical ways for parents to raise kids who love music. She loves to share her expertise through her online classes, in-person workshops, keynote speeches and YouTube channel. When she is not teaching or making music, Barbie loves to rock climb, eat chocolate and hang out with her teenage kids. For more information, visit BarbieWong.com.