Depending on the needs and interests of students and parents, we offer Suzuki or traditional lessons
(These classes are in conjunction with private lessons)
Music Makers
Description
First level comprehensive theory program for beginners
Format
Weekly hands-on work with rhythms
Treble and bass cleft notation
Note and rhythm dictation
Students perform at each class
All concepts are taught with Michiko Yurko's music games, which can be played at home with family or friends. Visit www.musicmindgames.com for more information
Minuet Class
Description
Second level comprehensive theory program
Format
Curriculum from Michiko Yurko’s Music Mind Games. Visit www.musicmindgames.com for more information
Continuing work on all concepts in previous Mississippi Hop Frog Class
Expanded rhythmic and note dictation
Circle of fifths and key signatures are introduced
By the end of the class every child will know all of the key signatures and be able to…
…tell the number of sharps or flats in any key
…name all of the sharps or flats in order in any key
Often the parents are able to achieve this also!
(These classes are in conjunction with private lessons)
Sonatina Class
Description
Intermediate students compose their own music!
This class prepares students for the Sonata Class
Sonata Class
Description
In-depth study of the life of Beethoven and his sonatas
Each student will learn and perform a Beethoven sonata
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