Description of Mini Music Makers

Mini Music Makers will  prepare children for private instrumental or vocal lessons. They will develop listening and concentration skills through fun activities which teach music basics while improving fine motor skills.

The classes are small groups of children ages 3 to 6 years, grouped according to skill level. The teacher will assess students during the first few lessons and discuss with parents if she feels a change in class level  would benefit the student.

They are expected to take part in activities and focus as much as they are able. The material, based on nursery rhymes and folk songs, includes rhythm games, movement and finger play activities, listening games and more. With a variety of instruments and activities, the children will have fun as they learn the structure of a 30 minute music lesson. Once they have completed all three classes, they will be ready for a confident start in lessons for an instrument of their choice.

Descriptions Class Levels

Eighth Note Class: mostly 3 and 4 year olds with little or no musical experience. Introduction to making music in a group. Learning targets are to keep a steady beat, to sing some words of a song in time, to become aware of hand movements, to pay attention during a short activity. Caregivers are asked to sit in during the classes.

Quarter Note Class: mostly 4 and 5 year olds with some musical experience. Basic music skills and extended concentration. Learning targets are to play simple rhythms, sing the words to short songs, know left from right, move the fingers with control and some independence, pay attention for up to 15 minutes.

Half Note Class:  mostly 5 and 6 years olds who have had music classes in the past. More music skills and concentration. Learning targets are to play more complex rhythms, to sing complete songs, to control and coordinate the hands and fingers, to give input and have musical ideas, to pay attention for up to 30 minutes.

Questions? Email Anna Johnston, the Mini Music Makers teacher HERE!