Early Childhood Musikgarten Classes

The quintessential mommy-and-me (or grandma, aunt, daddy, uncle…) Musikgarten class for preschool age children, Cycle of Seasons explores music through stories and songs relating to the passing of the year—the fall visit to the farm and farmer’s market, poems and songs about the leaves falling, the spring song of birds, the rhythm of falling rain and thunder. Students use manipulatives and age-appropriate instruments to explore concepts of pitch and rhythm, recognize and sing major and minor chord and scale patterns, and identify and sing in simple and compound meter.

A wonderful introduction to the joy of learning through Musikgarten, this little class allows families to come every morning for a week join together in singing, dancing, and exploring instruments, involving the whole family while exploring nature. Please note: a parent or caretaker must be present the entire class.

Did you know that little babies respond to music well before they can sing or dance along? Even from the youngest ages, children love hearing their parents sing, and they laugh and smile as their parents help them move to music. Some of their earliest motions will be clapping (and squealing!) along to the beat! Toddlers will love repeating patterns and singing along. This class is a fun-filled time for parents to sing and play with their children, helping guide the natural habit of singing to your baby to introduce them to music. Please note: a parent or caretaker must be present the entire class.

Interested in having your child start piano lessons but not sure where to start? Or you’re not sure your rambunctious youngster is going to behave for traditional sit-at-the-piano lessons? Music Makers at the Keyboard might be just what your child needs, and this mini class is a great first step! A mix of circle time singing songs, tapping patterns, and doing activities combined with actually playing assignments at the piano, this class keeps young students learning and moving along with their friends as they learn piano. This class is a fun “first” for piano lessons and serves as the perfect introduction to the full Music Makers at the Keyboard program, and we highly encourage students to take this first! Please note: a parent or caretaker is invited to join for the last 15 minutes of the class.