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Early childhood learning is about taking the time to explore but also to start thinking about getting into healthy routines and habits that support amazing mental and physical health like singing, dancing and making music - TOGETHER.
We offer $20 sample drop-ins to allow parents a sample of the music, the teachers, the structure, the locations to see how you resonate with it because children need more than just 1 class to get comfy.
Our goal will always be to have you sign up for a whole term to truly go at a pace that is ideal for children. A whole semester IS a sample ! A good test that allows them to accclimate before making a decision about whether to continue or not and overcome lots of typical challenges of acclimating to a new school/teacher/frieneds especially if it's for the very first time! We ask that you come weekly for 8 to12 weeks to allow rhythmic and tonal development to unfold in your child through consistent practice, meeting with friends, opening up in the group, giving them a chance at a weekly consistent routine for learning and growth before making longer term choices. This is why we do classes seasonally!
Drop in sample class fee is $20 per per family - with a max of 2 drop ins allowed per season in case you want to try a different location or different teacher. (after 2 samples, we require weekly commitment).
Drop-ins are based on our availability. Drop-ins are neither required nor guaranteed. If there are none available, we recommend enrolling for the session and committing to embracing the learning experience with your child. A few ways we encourage parents to be ready is to read the research on the value of music and movement in early childhood. In research-based music education everything is done with loving intention toward growing musically in a way that is developmentally appropriate for all the ages and stages of early childhood up through age 5. Returning each week and practicing music and movement activities with your child is a learning process that takes time and repetition. It's playful, consistent, FUN with tons of singing, dancing and playing instruments. We offer growth for everyone not just the kids! We offer everyone - parents, caregivers and children musical growth through the weekly practice of singing, dancing, and playing with music. So, a drop in sample is ok, but it's much better to do the research on how valueable this is and then jump right in and do a session to see the benefits for yourself.
A full session allows your child to truly LEARN through the experience and repetition of a weekly practice.
But.....
"What if my child won't sit in the circle?"
The picturesque scene you may be thinking of, where all the babies and toddlers and preschoolers are all sitting calmly in the circle with eyes rapt on the teacher is 1 freeze frame moment but it probably only lasted a few seconds before several kiddos (esp new walkers and toddlers) hopped up and started wandering around. Children love being up and wandering around, exploring, experiencing everything with all the senses. Children feel safe and comfortable doing this in our classes and they learn and grow over time and gain skills like regulating bodies, cooperating with putting away instruments, and being able to sit for longer periods. It takes TIME and REPETITION for them to learn these pro-social cooperative skills as well as to learning to sing in tune and keep accurate rhythm. Children come here to learn these social skills along WITH the process of learning music. This is a safe space for all ages and stages of early childhood! Enrolling in a full session yields the best, most satisfying results for you and your child. If you are already sure you'll love it, please register here to join us for the next session!