Monday, April 16, 2012

A little more about Sound Beginnings

Develop intelligence and
confidence in your
toddler in a setting
of music, play and parental
nurturing!


This fun new curriculum is specially designed for ages 2-4 and their parents.  By providing a solid music and preschool foundation, Sound Beginnings prepares students for success in Let's Play Music & Kindergarten! The Curriculum is organized into 4 non-sequential semesters, each lasting four months, each providing experience with important music concepts and skills through different songs & games. Classes include singing, movement, games, stories and activities, focusing on different concepts each semester.

Further Benefits:
Researchers, teachers and parents
are discovering that music
education promotes:
•Excellence in math
•Increased ability to read
•Enhanced brain functioning
•Decreased learning problems
and discipline problems
•Better social skills
•Superior communication skills

Classes are held: once a week (current options for 2012/13- Tuesdays 10 AM or Wednesdays 10 AM)
Classes begin: at the end of August (semester 1) & beginning of January (semester 2)
(All my music classes run with the regular school year, summer classes may sometimes become available if necessary)
Class duration: 30 minutes
Class size: 4-9 children
Entry age: 2-4 years old (one younger sibling may also attend)
Tuition: 140 per semester (4 months) or $35 paid monthly
Sibling tuition: 2-4 year old $20/month; 0-2 years old $10/month
sibling tuition is applied only after the 1st family member (age 2-4) is registered. If you want more than 2 kids in class you may need to consider bringing the other Parent, Grandma or other adult along with you for the fun.
Materials Fee: $30 per semester 
White Horses materials include a student workbook, CD, percussion instrument and a few little surprises throughout the semester! *Extra sibling workbooks $10, extra instrument $5. 
Note: Materials are different each semester.
Parent Involvement: attend class every week, plays CD and encourage class songs and activities at home.

Each semester of Sound Beginnings explores all of the elements of music:
rhythm, pitch, harmony, form, dynamics and tone color.


Semester 1

Semester 2


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After these 2 semesters If children are then old enough and ready to begin Year one of "Let's play music" they may. If they are still under the age of 4 they could continue on with the next semesters of "Sound Beginnings,"  Gold Stars & Black Spiders where Specific concepts and skills taught include in-tune singing, beat, fast/slow, them and form counting, primary colors, name-recognition, and much more!}

Children learn most effectively when they are
playing! If you were to peek in on a Sound
Beginnings class, you would see jumping,
singing, skipping, storytelling, and laughing!
Music educators have long taught that the
young child learns best through play, experience
and discovery. As musical concepts and skills
are explored in a playful, joyful setting, children
absorb knowledge and ability. 
This amazing learning atmosphere continues on through all Let's Play Music classes.


“{Sound Beginnings} has exceeded my
expectations. It packs so much into each half
hour class with an understanding of what it
takes to keep preschoolers engaged and
interested in musical activities. I am convinced
that {Sound Beginnings} and Let’s Play Music
will lead my two young children to musical
success.”
Kristin C. – Parent

**Please contact me for a Registration form

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Sound Beginnings...coming soon!

I will be teaching younger kids 2-4 in the new LPM program called "Sounds Beginnings."  Classes will be held during the day.  Parents come with the child once a week to the 30 minute class.  Such a great introduction to music and also a great way to get them ready for the "Let's Play Music" curriculum. If you would like more info as it becomes available please email me at shanerfam6@hotmail.com
You and your little one will love it!

In the Meantime you can watch this great video to get a better idea of the fun class.

LPM on TV- Shelle Soelberg on why she created Let's Play Music!