SUMMER 2024 CLASSES, DESCRIPTIONS and PRICING
Our summer semester runs for 8 weeks from June 3rd through August 2nd, 2024. We hope you will join us for a semester full of music, movement, and learning!All classes will be taught live at the studio, with the option to join in-person or via Zoom.
Bouncing Babies (Birth - 16 months)
30 minutes/week; 8 weeks offered
Babies enrolling in our Summer 2024 session will use a delightful collection of songs and activities from our "Baby's Musical World" collection. In this 30-minute class, adults have the opportunity to play musically with their baby so that their well-being and total development might be served. Parents or caregivers will learn many songs for touching eyes and ears, hands, and feet - to help baby learn about the body and to build body awareness; songs for wiggling and tickling - to help baby enjoy the delight of music; songs for movement - to allow baby to feel the flow, beat, meter, phrase, and nuance for music.
This class is rich in interactive songs - bouncing, rocking, and dancing songs - to express the joy of playing together. We sing rocking and quiet songs, to help baby calm him/herself. We explore various rhythm instruments that baby can use and manipulate as he/she learns about sound, timbre, and vibration. There is much repetition from week to week because repetition of simple songs and rhymes enhances memory, oral expression. and later, written language.
Our goal is to awaken baby's natural curiosity and response to music, to develop aural perception, a musical sense, and a sense of beat, and to encourage pleasure in listening to and making music together at home. Come enjoy a wonderful playtime with your baby, and meet other moms and dads!
| Tuition: | $88 for the 8-week semester |
| Materials: | $40.99 for CD/Book & instrument kit |
Wandering Walkers (15 months - 28 months)
30 minutes/week; 8 weeks offered
The busy Wandering Walkers will love making music for 30 minutes using fun songs about the sounds of nature and the world around us! The curriculum for Summer 2024 is "Playing Outdoors." We will experience the joy of playing together through finger plays, wiggling and tickling activities, body awareness songs and bouncing songs to experience the joy of playing together! Lots of movement is part of this class to allow children to feel the beat of music and learn about spatial awareness while enhancing their gross motor skills and coordination. Children will wander (hence the name "Wandering Walkers") during this class, and adults are not to worry... they are still listening and taking everything in! Children need time to explore the environment, and as long as they are not endangering themselves or another child, wandering is just fine!
Activities include singing, dancing, focused listening and simple instrument playing, creating an environment in which the child's music aptitude is nurtured and skills are developed. Occasional use of drums and hoops enhance the delightful playtime. Patterns continue as part of every class to shape listening skills and acquaint the child with the rhythms of music. Dancing with scarves and hiding games are part of the fun! Parent (or other grown-up) and child enjoy a time of bonding, playing and music-making!
| Tuition: | $88 for the 8-week semester |
| Materials: | $28.55 for CD/digital download and song book |
Jaunty Jumpers (29 months - 3 1/2 years)
40 minutes/week; 8 weeks offered
Busy, inquisitive Jaunty Jumpers will love making music in our 40-minute class, using songs that relate to the sounds of nature and the world around us. The curriculum for Summer 2024 is "Playing Outdoors." This class is very similiar in content to the Wandering Walkers. We'll experience the joy of playing together through finger plays, wiggling and tickling activities, body awareness songs and bouncing songs! Songs from all over the world with contrasting tonalities, moods and meters are used throughout each class. Lots of movement is part of this class to allow children to feel the beat of music and learn about spatial awareness while developing their gross motor skills and coordination. Because their language is starting to explode, the children often make suggestions for various movements to enjoy.... such as running, jumping, twirling, tip-toeing and marching!
Simple rhythm instruments are played while we develop musical concepts such as high/low, fast/slow, loud/quiet. Occasional use of drums and wooden hoops enhance the delightful playtime. Patterns continue as part of every class to shape listening skills and acquaint the child with the rhythms of music. Dancing with scarves and hiding games are part of the fun! A wonderful, fun environment is created for these children, where their music aptitude is nurtured and skills are developed.
| Tuition: | $96 for the 8-week semester |
| Materials: | $28.55 for CD/digital download and song book |
Walkers/Jumpers Combo (15 months - 3 1/2 years)
30 minutes/week; 8 weeks offered
The Walkers/Jumpers Combo class includes the age range for younger (Wandering Walkers) and older (Jaunty Jumpers) toddlers. This class is 30 minutes long. The curriculum for Summer 2024 is "Playing Outdoors."
Children love making music along with their parent (or other grown-up). Songs of contrasting tonalities, moods, and meters are included in every class, as are songs from other cultures. We do finger plays, wiggling and tickling activities, body awareness songs and bouncing songs to experience the joy of playing together! Lots of movement is part of this class to allow children to feel the beat of music and learn about spatial awareness while developing their gross motor skills and coordination.
Activities include singing, dancing, focused listening and simple instrument playing, creating an environment in which the child's music aptitude is nurtured and skills are developed. Occasional use of drums and hoops enhance the delightful playtime. Patterns continue as part of every class to shape listening skills and acquaint the child with the rhythms of music. Dancing with scarves and hiding games are part of the fun!
| Tuition: | $88 for the 8-week semester |
| Materials: | $28.55 for CD/digital download and song book |
Precocious Preschoolers: Cycle of Seasons (3 1/2 - 5 years)
45 minutes/week; 8 weeks offered
The Precocious Preschoolers use a curriculum called The Cycle of Seasons ~ "Summer," "Wind Dancers" (Fall), and"Sun Catchers" (Spring). This marvelous program draws its central themes from nature and aims to bring the family into the music, movement, and environmental experience. Life on earth is subject to seasonal changes - a wonderful phenomenon!
This class cultivates the child's musical development through songs, tonal and rhythm patterns, drumming, poetry and stories, movement activities, listening games, instrumental play and manipulative games. An adult stays with the child for the first 15 minutes of class, the final 30 minutes are with the teacher and students only.
The children will explore songs, dances and instruments using themes from the seasons and nature - a subject children love! Children are reminded that music is all around them - even in a sunset or a breath of wind!
The children are introduced to musical language for the rhythm and tonal patterns (Du Du-de for the rhythm patterns, and "do-mi-sol" solfege for tonal patterns.) The children begin to transfer tonal patterns to resonator bars. Understanding of musical tonal and rhythm patterns is the first step towards music literacy!! We continue with active listening and enjoy poetry to experience of the music of language. At this age, the child's language is exploding and is a source of joy and pleasure.
We do group dances for gross motor development and cooperation. A lot of movement is incorporated in all classes to develop balance, control and coordination, and to raise the level of consciousness of how to move, where to move and how parts of the body feel while in action.
The senses - sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste - are the pathways to knowing, and the language for the sensory discoveries is confirmed by touch. As neurological networking occurs through movement, hand-eye coordination develops.
Humans are social beings and naturally seek community. Through making music with other chlldren and adults, young children are invited to become part of a music-making community. Holding hands, listening and moving to music together bond the child to the larger family through shared activities that bring pleasure and enjoyment to everyone.
| Tuition: | $104 for the 8-week semester |
| Materials: | $41.35, includes CD/digital download, book, and cards |
Precocious PreK - Dancing, Drumming & Drawing CAMP (3.5 - 5 years)
2 hours 15 minutes weekly, 8 weeks offered
The Precocious Preschoolers use a curriculum called The Cycle of Seasons - "Wind Dancers" (Fall), Sun Catchers" (Spring), and now for this session, "SUMMER!". This marvelous program draws its central themes from nature and aims to bring the family into the music, movement, and environmental experience. Life on earth is subject to seasonal changes - a wonderful phenomenon! This class cultivates the child's musical development through songs, tonal and rhythm patterns, drumming, poetry and stories, movement activities, listening games, instrumental play, and manipulative games.
During the summer, our morning class time is expanded to a "CAMP" setting. The 9:30am-11:45am session includes music, snack time, short play time, and then a 45-minute art class. In the art class, children will be exposed to different media such as paint, clay, and paper as they explore different art concepts ~ line, shape, perspective, contrast, color and more. Children enjoy being creative as they work on developing fine motor skills and exploring the amazing world of art!
The children are introduced to musical language for the rhythm and tonal patterns (Du Du-de for the rhythm patterns, and "do-mi-sol" solfege for tonal patterns.) The children begin to transfer tonal patterns to resonator bars. We continue with active listening and enjoy poetry to experience the music of language.
We do group dances for gross motor development and cooperation. A lot of movement is incorporated in all classes to develop balance, control and coordination, and to raise the level of consciousness of how to move, where to move, and how parts of the body feel while in action.
| Tuition: | $260 for the 8-week semester |
| Materials: | $41.35, includes CD/digital download, book, and cards |
Music Makers - Dancing, Drumming & Drawing CAMP (6-9 years)
2 hours 30 minutes weekly, 8 weeks offered
Music Makers is a 2-3 year sequential program leading to music literacy and Keyboard. Rudimentary music skills such as pitch matching, beat competency, ensemble development, and music notation are dealt with using themes taken from the child's home environment and natural surroundings. During the school year, the themes include: My Home, Cattail Marsh, The Woodlands, and The Meadow. Our summer program this year will be focused on "The Seashore."
During the summer, our class time is expanded to a "CAMP" setting. The 9:30am-12:00pm session includes music, snack time, short play time, and a 45-minute art class. In the art class, children will be exposed to different media such as paint, clay, and paper as they explore different art concepts ~ line, shape, perspective, contrast, color and more. Children enjoy being creative as they work on developing fine motor skills and exploring the amazing world of art!
Children ages 6-9 years will begin to learn how to write music patterns thru making music. An hour of songs, dances, and expanded instrument exploration (use of resonator bars, glockenspiels, xylophones and metallophones) will give the child a solid music foundation in the language of music. We continue with active listening, and listen to and learn about instruments of the orchestra. Names are given to tonal patterns (do-mi-sol) and rhythmic patterns (du du-de du); then we begin to "read" these patterns through card games.
| Tuition: | $284 for the 8-week semester |
| Materials: | $36.16, includes folder & CD/digital download |
Keyboard - Year One (6 - 9 years)
1 hour/week, 8 weeks offered
An extension of the work done in Music Makers: Around the World, this class follows a very sequential approach to building piano skills and understanding musical notation as set forth in the books, Music Makers: At the Keyboard. The ideal age to begin is between ages 6 1/2 and 8 years. Starting too early often causes frustration, especially if a child's fine motor skills are not well developed. A child who begins at age 7 will usually progress faster than one who starts at age 5.
The final step on the pathway to music literacy, this program is designed to teach the children to play the songs they've been hearing, singing, and dancing to throughout the years of early childhood. This is not your traditional piano lesson! Activities include singing, dancing, drumming, ensemble playing, notation games and lots of movement. After all, music is an aural art, and the instrument is just an extension of the music that is inside of us!
After children are aurally familiar with a song, a four-step learning process is used to transfer the song to the piano (demonstrated on the Practice CDs provided with the materials). Your child will learn to transpose, learn to improvise, and learn to compose their own songs!
Students will receive books, CDs, and notation games, plus a Parent Handbook throughout the 28 weeks. For the first year of keyboard study, a parent or other grown-up who will supervise at-home practice attends each week with the student. You will have the delightful experience of learning alongside your child!
| Tuition: | $144 for the 8-week semester |
| Materials: | Varies |
Keyboard - Year Two (7 - 10 years)
1 hour/week, 8 weeks offered
The fun and learning continues in each successive book of the Music Makers At the Keyboard Program! Musical games, drumming, ensembles with xylophones and metallophones, singing and dancing all help solidify an aural foundation as the children progress on the road to music literacy. Children learn about composing and improvising, and learn to play chords from the very beginning. This is a very complete, holistic music program!
The same learning process as introduced in Year 1 continues as the children learn new songs. The ear is first, because after all, music is an aural art. We learn to sing tonal patterns, and then find those tonal patterns in the printed music. Thus we are able to decode a new song, before we've heard it played!
Each book takes approximately 15 weeks to complete. Children meet weekly for 60 minutes.
| Tuition: | $144 for the 8-week semester |
| Materials: | Varies |
30 or 45-minute lessons; 8 weeks offered
Lessons are scheduled on an individual basis with the instructor at a mutually convenient time, and are conducted in-person at the studio or online via Zoom.
For the 8-week summer semester, half-hour private lessons are $188 and 45-minute private lessons are $282.
Piano Lessons
Private piano lessons are available for children and adults, from absolute beginners to advanced musicians. Our studio includes those who are completely new to the piano, those who have completed three years of our Keyboard class and wish to continue their studies, students preparing for college auditions, and adults learning recreationally.
The well-rounded musical education that takes place in these lessons includes ear training, sight-reading, music theory, and duet playing. Performance and compeition opportunies are available for interested students.
All students must have a piano (acoustic or digital) at home on which they can practice. Piano lessons are taught by Devon Carpenter and Jennifer Rockwell.
Voice Lessons
Are you interested in singing classical, broadway, jazz, folk, or pop music? Sign up today to start voice lessons! Students will learn a healthy, classical technique, which can be applied to all styles of music and will make them versatile singers. Lessons are available for students age 6 through adults. Voice lessons are taught by Jennifer Rockwell.
Band Instrument and Ukulele Lessons
Private lessons are available to any students--regardless of level! Whether you are just beginning, have a few years experience, or are an older player, you can certainly benefit from taking private lessons. The lessons will include technique, studying repertoire, music theory, ear training, music history, and general musicianship development.
Lessons are available on flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, trombone, and ukulele.
All students must have their own instrument to use. Band instrument and ukulele lessons are taught by Jennifer Rockwell.
Harp Lessons
Private harp lessons are available for children age 7 through adults, on either pedal (orchestral) and lever (Celtic) harps. In addition to learning harp repertoire, students will also study music theory, ear training, harp tuning & maintenance, and sight reading. Interested students will have the opportunity to play in ensembles, orchestras, recitals, and competitions.
All students must have a harp (lever or pedal) at home on which they can practice. We have a limited number of rental harps available for students ($25/month). Harp lessons are taught by Devon Carpenter.
| Tuition: | $188-282 for the 8-week semester |
| Materials: | Varies |
Art Exploration (3 1/2 to 10 years)
45 minutes/week; 8 weeks offered
In this class, students will experiment with art manipulatives and practice fine motor skills. They will be exposed to various art mediums and do make-and-takes that showcase what they worked on in class. The goal is to build their imagination and experiences.
| Tuition: | $128 for the 8-week semester |