Music Tales Book 1 (Ages 4.5-5.5 yrs)

Explores five-note reading in both the treble and bass clef, as well as ear training, keyboard playing and singing play. Group singing, movement, rhythm games, board reading and storytelling keep classes exciting and motivating for this age group.

Music goals for book 1:

• Introduction of finger exercises using do, re, mi, fa, and sol
• Introduction of reading notes do, re, mi, fa, and sol in treble and bass clefs
• Simple rhythm notation
• Introduction to basic music theory and terms
• Ear training and singing exercises based on do, re, mi, fa, and sol

Becoming a Creative Young Musician! The Music Tales program awakens the love for learning music in your Kindergarteners.

The Music Tales program is a wonderful way to introduce and shape your child’s budding music skills. These 60-minutes classes are part of a 3-books series, your child will take a journey through a combination of character-building stories and learning songs together! These classes stress reading and playing in the treble and bass clef and develops such skills as: ear training, singing, performance and composition understanding. These complex skills are made fun through reading games, age appropriate writing activities, singing and movement.

Students will have their own keyboard to work on during our 20-week course per book and are expected to have a 4 to 5 octave keyboard (49 to 61 keys) or piano at home to practice. Class capacity is 8 students with parent participation. Materials include: Method books, activity book and CD for each level. A group recital is held at the completion of each book.

Prepare $50 fee for the materials to be paid in class.