Enrolling in music lessons is not only for enrichment and enjoyment. Key pre-reading skills are supported in a good music class.

We play instruments each week in our Family Music classes, primarily because it’s fun! This is the time for getting to know the feel, and the sound of simple rhythm instruments, experimenting with different ways to play them.  Although I will give  examples of how to play the instruments, I do not expect everyone to [...]

Parents usually enroll their children in music class because of the musical benefits.  But have you ever taken the time to think about the neuroscience of music? Music, delivered in a thoughtful, useful, creative way will help your child make small changes in their behavior. In music class children can learn to relax and be calm. [...]

Every year the Pre-piano 2 class enjoys the study of music around the world.  Our first unit introduced them to the music of the British Isles and ended with a delightful celebration. They each came dressed up as a king or queen and after singing dancing and playing the glockenspiel they enjoyed a tea party. [...]

Musikgarten uses the poetry of Aileen Fisher, for its unique ability to express a child’s perceptions of the natural world.  It is appealing to parents and children alike because of the childlike quality in the imagery it evokes, its expressive nature, and the sheer beautiful use of language. In today’s world, language is often used [...]