​Purpose

A parent and caregiver may have limited time or limited musical knowledge. I offer loving patience for original games designed to introduce music theory and literacy.

​Your child will learn to sing and play new songs, to read and write music, and how to be expressive and artistic with a variety instruments.

Traditional piano, wind instrument, or percussion lessons, as for an older child, require a student's intrinsic discipline and hours of practice. My lessons seek to discover a child's own motivation to eventually practice spirit-fully.

Overarching goals

STOKE natural curiosity about written music.
TEACH written music one element at a time.
PRACTICE performance.
FACILITATE exploration of instruments and sounds.
EMPHASIZE the breath: an explicit part of music making.
RELATE song lyrics to storytelling.
FAMILIARIZE American folk music.
​RITUALIZE set up, warm up, and pack up.
ENCOURAGE movement and dance.

​Pursuit of organic engagement

Time and Place

 30 Minute private lessons. 20-30 minutes for group settings.
Age 7 and under, 30 minutes is sufficient time to cover material while still ending with interest and excitement.

Lessons held in the preschool classroom or in the home.
I'll bring a variety of games and instruments.

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