Class Types: Early Childhood
Guitar Friends
In this beginner guitar class, students learn how to strum chords, pick melodies and play simple songs on the guitar. The small class size ensures that each child receives some individual attention each week while learning how to care for the instrument and develop skills on the acoustic guitar. Students interact with both standard notation…
Instrument Adventures
Description In this primer for our group instrumental classes, students explore music from around the world and experience a range of instruments from the winds, brass, strings and percussion families. Through hands-on demonstrations and visits from guest musicians, students learn how instruments work. Students are introduced to the piano, violin and guitar throughout the year,…
Violin Friends
Description Students begin their journey with the violin in a cheerful group setting which integrates elements of improvisation and composition as well as essential musicianship skills such as sight reading, ear training and singing. Students learn how to hold the violin, pluck individual strings and how to use the bow with the right hand. Students…
Music Adventures
Description In this class, kids aged 3-4 experience music as a group through stories, movement and songs from different cultures. This class offers an introduction to playing tuned and non-pitched instruments. Students learn rhythms, patterns and melodic shapes that start them on their journey in music. Parents and caregivers benefit by learning skills that support…
Piano Friends
Description More than just an introduction to the piano, Piano Friends teaches young students essential music skills from reading notation to positioning their fingers on the keyboard. Each week students explore group ensemble songs which build their rhythmic and listening skills. Interactive games help students motivate each other to advance to the next level. At…
Sing & Play
Description Sing and Play will have you bouncing and singing with your little one all day long! Intended for children aged 6 months to 2 years old (with a caregiver), the repertoire promotes motor skill development, singing, listening and playing small percussion instruments. Our Sing and Play curriculum is designed to set every young learner…