GROUP LEARNING & EXPLORATION CLASSES (Instrumental)
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Family Classes (Ages 12-36 months)
If your child is between 12 to 36 months you’ll want to join one of our toddler-parent participation classes. These classes are a wonderful opportunity for a special time of bonding with your child in a warm, encouraging environment. In addition to singing, movement and rhythm games, classes include symphonic and ethnic instrument exploration in which parents and children have the opportunity to handle and play real instruments and learn about notes in a fun 30-minute format. Music classes are limited to 6 children. Offerings include Music or Dance (Mommy & Me) emphasis.
Early Music Awareness™: E.M.A., our trademark class! (Ages 3-5 & 5-7)
Your young child (3 to 7 years) will gain a sense of independence by being a part of a small group of children (no more than 8 to a class) where she will be able to receive personal attention and have her individuality acknowledged and honored. In addition children are prepared for future instrumental instruction by learning to read music and try potential instruments in an active, fun and exciting environment. Learn more about EMA TM
Even as young as three years old, your child will be proud of her ability to identify notes and distinguish their values. And she will be excited to share with you the handouts she’ll receive with every lesson.
EMA with Christian Emphasis
Available by request, students may enroll in Christian emphasis classes which begin with a short prayer and employ the use of age-appropriate Christian songs. No doctrine or theology is taught, but biblical principles of faith and morality may be referenced.
Drums & Beats: Level I & II (Ages 4-7 & 7 & up)
NEW! Fall of 2012.
Group drumming classes focus on developing rhythmic coordination using
using a variety of different drums and perucssion instruments.
Includes Afro-Cuban and other ethnic drumming techniques. Great
preparation for Trap Set, Djembe and Congas. Drum Camps,
Workshops and Level II session classes available for Ages 7 &
up. See Group Instrumental Classes.
Instrument Prep (Ages 6-8) A & B
Students 6-8 years may join a 12-week session that is divided into two sections: The first 6 weeks they will enjoy a broad range of music instruction similar to Early Music Awareness but with a focus on note-reading and experiencing the 6-8 instruments that are size appropriate for them:
- PIANO/KEYBOARD
- GLOCKENSPIEL, DRUMS,
- VIOLIN
- FLUTE/ RECORDER
- GUITAR
The final 6 weeks, students apply their growing note-reading skills with using individual keyboards provided. In this section, students will receive an overview of the geography, technique and others skills needed to play simple songs on the piano or keyboard (see below) a great preparation for playing any other instrument.
Upon completion of this class, students may choose any one of four group instrumental classes on keyboard, drums, guitar or violin.
Class is divided into two different sections that are nto sequential
and may therefore be taken consecutively or without prerequisite.
They differ in the following ways:
- Instrument Prep "A" includes hands-on Keyboard Overview with theory tracks 1 & 2 (Note Values and Rests with)
- Instrument Prep "B" includes hands-on Recorder Overview with theory track 3 (Staff Reading)
Group Instrumental (Ages 6*-9 and up)
New in 2012, The Music Place offers beginning instrumental groups for ages 7-10. (*Six-year-old students who have completed the Instrument Prep course
may join these classes with teacher approval.) Level I and II
size-limited classes will be offered in 8-12 week sessions on the
following instruments:- Keyboard
- Guitar
- Violin
- Recorder
- Drums & Beats (Level II )
Instrument Survey (Ages 8-11)
Your
growing child may love music, but may not have had an opportunity like
EMA to handle a variety of instruments before choosing one. Before you
make an investment in an instrument that your child has never tried before, consider enrolling in an 8-Week Instrument Survey!
Offered in both group and private settings, this class includes
learning about
the instruments and their families, parts of the instruments, how
to hold and make sounds on them, and lots of hands-on time with
them. In addition, students will learn an overview of notereading
that will make their first lessons on their chosen instrument easier
and more fun. They will be able to learn songs sooner!
INSTRUMENTS PROVIDED! Using Music Place instruments for the survey,
parents do not have to worry about investing in the rental of
instruments or making an instrument choice without educated guidance
from a music instructor.
Instruments explored may be somewhat customized but will always include size/age-appropriate instruments such as:
- Violin/Cello- Piano/Keyboard
- Flute/Recorder
- Trumpet/Bugle
- Drums
- Xylophone/Glockenspiel
- Guitar/Ukelele
SPECIAL NOTE: The instrument survey class may be taken as a private (one-on-one) lesson for 4-6 weeks and may be customized for your child..
Private Lessons
Moving through a fun, custom-designed learning path,
your child will explore, enjoy, survey, choose and get passionate about
his or her perfect instrument. At this point, private
lessons will be the best way to help him learn his chosen instrument(s)
successfully. Beginning with weekly 30-minute, one-on-one lessons, students are encouraged to purchase special packages that add group vocal, dance or instrumental classes for as little as $40.00 per month to maintain the enjoyment and synergy of learning with others.
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* Sibling & ministry discounts available... and ask about scholarships!
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Last Modified: 2013.04.20
Actual Customer Testimonials:
"We have recommended to many of our friends. We love the place. It has totally helped our daughter to not only know the notes but to truly have fun with them! We love the teacher(s) and wish them all the very best. - " -- Happy parents
"Our daughter, Melissa, loves her music class, and she looks forward to the recitals. She's made friends and become more confident. We'd recommend the Music Place to anyone. -- Melissa's parents, Kathy & Matt, Los Gatos" .
I tell everyone who will listen about the amazing introduction to music that our daughter is getting with the Music Place. People are always amazed when a 3-year old explains that she played an oboe last week and is going to play a piccolo next week! Most importantly, our daughter can't wait for music class & asks to go every day. -- The Pace Family
