Let's Play Music is a fun music theory and early piano course for children which begin the program at ages 4-6 yrs old. This three year program solves the problem that a child is most ready to learn music at an early age, but his/her fingers and letter skills are not yet ready. We take full advantage of the brain's ability to absorb musical concepts and teach skills in an age appropriate way. Solfege hand signs, folk songs, games, imagination and creativity are important components of each lesson.
The curriculum is organized into three sequential years, six semesters. In 1st Year, we use engaging games and songs and incorporate Tone Bells to teach staff awareness and rhythm reading skills. We also learn how to accompany and play chordal progression on the auto harp. In 2nd Year, we transfer these skills to playing the piano where we also learn chord notation, intervals, and harmonic improvisation. By the end of 3rd Year, students are playing piano at level 1-2, transposing music, composing their own music, sight-reading music, and are prepared to excel in further private piano instruction. The knowledge gained in this program sets a child up for success with any future musical pursuit and/or private lesson on any instrument (including voice). Parent involvement in their child's progress is a key factor to the success of this program, as such in the first year parents attend twice a month and participate along with their child. In subsequent years to follow parents will only attend once a month.
Similar to Sound Beginnings, the Let's Play Music curriculum is designed to be a play-based curriculum. Children will learn difficult musical concepts without even realizing they are doing it. Additionally children will develop social, emotional, educational and physical skills to help build success in other areas of their lives. Read more about the philosophies, methods and background of Let's Play music here.
ENROLLMENT FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR (CLOSED):
1st Year - Red Balloons/Blue Bugs
Saturday @ 9:00 am
*3rd Yr - Purple Magic/Orange Roots
Wednesday @ 5:15 pm
*(1st & 2nd year is pre-requisite)
REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-2025 - OPENS IN MARCH 2024
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August 17th
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Parent Orientation (1st Year @ 5:30pm & 3rd Year @ 7:00pm)
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Week 1
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August 22nd - 26th
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Week 2
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August 29th - September 2nd
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Week 3
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September 5th - 9th
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Week 4
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September 12th - 16th
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Week 5
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September 19th - 23rd
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Week 6
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September 26th - 30th
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Week 7
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October 3rd - 7th |
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Week 8
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October 10th - 14th
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Week 9
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October 17th - 21st
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Week 10
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October 24th - 28th
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Week 11
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October 31st - November 4th
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Week 12
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November 7th - November 11th
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Week 13
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November 14th - 18th
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November 20th - 26th Studio Closed: Thanksgiving Break
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Week 14
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November 28th - December 2nd
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Week 15
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December 5th - 9th
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| December 6th & 9th - Holiday Performance in class for LPM 1st & 3rd Year | |
| Spring Semester Schedule | |
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| Week 1 | January 13th - 17th |
| Week 2 | January 18th - 24th |
| Week 3 | January 25th - 31st |
| Week 4 | February 1st - 7th |
| Week 5 | February 8th - 14th |
| Week 6 | February 15th - 21st |
| Week 7 | February 22nd - 28th |
| Week 8 | February 29th - March 6th |
| Week 9 | March 7th - 13th |
| Week 10 | March 14th - 20th |
| Week 11 | March 21st - 27th |
| March 28th - April 6th Studio Closed: Spring Break | |
| Week 12 | April 9th - 13th |
| Week 13 | April 16th - 20th |
| Week 14 | April 23rd - 27th |
| Week 15 | April 30th - May 4th |
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May 7th - 11th No Scheduled classes: Make-up week if needed
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| May 8th @ 6:00 PM -- Studio Recital | |
Want to see what parents and kids are talking about? Check out the video below or request a free sample class today.
Have more questions? Drop us an email and we will be happy to answer them.
But, if you're ready to enroll, spaces are limited and go quickly so don't delay - act today!
