Kinder Music Fun
Young children have fun and develop a love and appreciation for music in our online classes created especially for pre-school and Kindergarten students.
About Kinder Music Fun
Our virtual music classes feature singing, movement, learning about instruments, music creation, composition, literacy and more. And now, we also offer violin and recorder classes for Kinders!
Weekly classes are 35 minutes long. Classes are offered on varying days and times. When you register, let us know your best days/times and we’ll try to accommodate your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children really learn music virtually?
Yes! Children’s Music Workshop teachers use a variety of successful learning strategies that include interactive ZOOM lessons, video tutorials, prompt email replies and online office hours for individual help.
Virtual instruction includes:
• Singing, movement and joyful music making
• Teaching musical fundamentals including note reading, terminology, music history, etc.
• Incorporating an introduction to each instrument of the orchestra including woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion
• Exploring other modes of music learning including composition, music technology, popular music, world music, etc.
What teaching materials do you use?
In addition to being a licensed Quaver Music provider, we have developed our own collection of more than 250 music books created specifically for students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. Written by Larry Newman, these books are used in all Children’s Music Workshop programs and are available world-wide via amazon.com and at musicfunbooks.com.
How many students are in a class?
Our small group lessons vary from six to twelve students per class which allows us for individual attention where each student feels special and important.
What if my child wants to drop out?
We offer full refunds through the third week of classes. After that time, there are no refunds so that we know the class is properly funded for the school year. Our retention rate is very high and drop-outs are rare. Of course, student enthusiasm can eb and flow over the course of a school year, so parental involvement and encouragement is very important.
What are the benefits of music education?
Now more than ever, children need the creativity and emotional release that music can provide.
The most powerful benefits of music education are those that are intangible and sometimes difficult to describe. The abilities to confidently perform music, to respond to music in an informed way, to exercise creativity by imagining new music, and connect music to other areas of life are so beneficial that they are sufficient to justify music as a curriculum to be made accessible to all. They also establish a foundation upon which students can pursue personal growth that will serve them throughout their lives.
Recent efforts in research and standards policy lends credence to an argument that music educators have made for years: that music education helps students in their social and emotional development. Even a cursory glance reveals several compelling explanations why this might be the case: music itself and the activities it involves are laden with social and emotional processes; music educators often work with the same students for multiple years, positioning them well to positively impact students’ individual growth; all people, especially youth, appreciate some music, and students frequently report that participation in music is their favorite part of school.
Music classes also incorporate community-advancing activities, presenting students with opportunities to develop relationship skills. Students in music work collectively toward shared goals, exercising skills including collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution. Cooperative music-making experiences can also positively impact students’ proclivity for empathetic thinking and behavior, leading to them becoming more socially aware. Social awareness and relationship skills, combined with self-awareness and self-management skills, enable students to act and reflect in more informed and critical ways, ultimately supporting them in responsible decision-making.
In addition to music practice and music-making, the lives of students are enhanced and enriched by participation in music education. While it may not be possible to recreate all the conditions that produce all of the extra-musical benefits described here in a virtual platform, Children’s Music Workshop teachers are aware of the need to promote and embed social and emotional learning into instructional practice whether working with students face to face, virtually, or both during the 2020-2021 school year.
How can I register my child for online music classes?
Virtual Music Classes
Online classes offer many advantages including:
• More flexibility in class times with more classes per week
• Shy students feel more at ease in performing online
• Fewer classroom distractions
• Parents can be more involved in the lessons
• Students can enjoy a more comfortable and familiar learning environment free of bells, hard seats, heating issues, etc.
• More personalized attention with student uploads & individual office hours
Days and hours for the online classes will be posted when registration is complete. Choose a day that works for you and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
COVID-19 and Music
It is crucial that we find ways to make this experience memorable for the kids, not for the wrong reasons, but for the amazing things they can accomplish in difficult times.
Children need to know that with the support of their parents and teachers, great things can come out of adversity. With our virtual music program, music learning can continue and thrive.
