Sound Beginnings

(currently registering for "Black Spiders" Fall Semester 2013)

Sound beginnings has 2 semesters during the year. You can register for each semester seperately. New students can be added each semester.  It is only a 4 month commitment at a time, which makes it easy and flexible.  

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 &/or 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 (options for Fall 2013 areTuesdays 10 AM or 1 pm & Wednesdays 10 AM or 1 pm)
Classes begin: August/September (semester 1) & 2nd semester at the beginning of January (semester 2)
(All my music classes run with the regular school year)
Class duration: 30 minutes
Class size: 4-8 children
Entry age: 2-4 years old (one younger sibling may also attend)
Tuition: 140 per semester (4 months) or $35 paid every 4 weeks.
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 + $5 registration fee.

 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.

Fall 2013 Semester

Winter 2014 Semester

Was Fall 2012 Semester will come again Fall 2014 

Was Winter 2013, will come again Winter 2015

{After 2 semesters If children are then old enough and ready to begin Year one of "Let's play music" they may at 4 years old. If they are still under the age of 4 they could continue on with the next semesters of "Sound Beginnings."} 

(In my opinion I think age 5 is the perfect year to start the 1st year of Let's Play Music.)

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.