Pre-Twinkle, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Violin: Pre-Twinkle students will begin with a box-violin and lots of singing games to help students with position, new rhythms, and ear training to get ready for their graduation to a real instrument in the Winter/Spring. Beginning Violin and Intermediate Violin are Suzuki based classes with the focus on ear training, technique, and repertoire that incorporates games, singing, and movement activities to help students acclimate to their instrument. Students will learn at least 10 songs by the end of the year. Students in Advanced will begin to work on more sight reading, theory, ensemble work, and explore a variety of repertoire.
Ukulele: This is a fun, Suzuki based class that also encourages singing and strumming. Children will learn through listening, imitation, and repetition. Students will learn a proper classical technique and develop a strong ear through listening / call and response games. Students will learn at least 10 songs by the end of the year. Ukulele students will learn single note melodies in the beginning to build fine motor skills and eventually progress to chord-based songs.
Rock Band: Grades 3-8 are encouraged to register! Students will be able to choose between guitar, drums, vocals, and keyboard to form a rock ensemble. Students will be encouraged to rock out while building confidence and self-esteem. Students will jam to a classic and modern (kid-friendly) repertoire with a focus and goal of performing.
Pre Ballet and Ballet: provides young dancers an introductory class in the French terms and movements of a ballet dancer. Students will learn the distinct positions of the feet and movement of the arms based upon traditional ballet technique. Posture and balance teach young dancers the build blocks of ballet while providing a fun challenge for new learners.
Beginning and Intermediate Hip Hop class offers young dancers an introduction of the technique and rhythm of hip hop training. Dancers will begin each class with a guided warm up to help strengthen their bodies and increase flexibility. Hip Hop I guides students through a series of foundational skills that set dancers up for more advanced learning in the future. Young dancers will learn to slide, bounce and roll developing an understanding of musical timing and dynamics in their body.
Musical Theater: Students will learn vocal, choreography and acting techniques in this class designed to challenge all levels. The emphasis will be on exploring the world of creative play and discovering the artist within. There will be a production at the end of the school year, and a mini showcase in December. Get lead roles by enrolling in the beginning of the year!
Pre-Twinkle Piano, Beginning Piano, and Intermediate/Advanced Piano: Pre-Twinkle Piano Pre-Twinkle Piano (3 + 4 year olds) will begin with song + movement to help develop fine motor skills, rhythmic awareness and comfortability with the keyboard technique. Beginning PIano (5 and up) will begin with playing by ear, getting comfortable with using all fingers and playing simple songs which will help them to acclimate to note reading and playing two handed songs. Intermediate/Advanced Piano will continue through their Faber books with the goal of graduating this year!
Latin Partner Dance focuses on learning steps of Salsa, Bachata, cha-cha, merengue, mambo, and more. Students will learn to collaborate with classmates and learn lead + follow technique.
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Why learn from Music House?
We teach music in a similar way that one might learn a language: through immersion. Our research based and data-driven curriculum helps students to excel not only in music but in other academic subjects since they are getting practice and reinforcement in communication skills. Listening, respect and sensitivity towards an instrument, mimicking, improvising, positive reinforcement, pride in achievements, goal-oriented discipline, and expectation of parent support are all pillars of our curriculum that help a student to excel with music and beyond! Music House instructors believe in making learning fun and engaging through educational games that motivate young musicians! We also believe every child can learn and we work hard to make sure every child does learn. Most importantly, Music House prioritizes the safety of your child at all times. We are passionate about our curriculum! Want to know more? Email us or give us a call!
