Music Classes for Big Kids

Rhythm Kids^®® Level 1(Ages 4–7)

Big kids know what they like. Telling silly stories. Playing games. Being in charge. Designed specifically for pre-K and early elementary students, our active Rhythm Kids^® classes for big kids tap into how children this age are wired to learn, with music games, animal rhythm stories, and lots of stomping-flying-climbing fun. 

Rhythm Kids^® is just the thing to get your child to (willingly) put down the iPad and start making music with their friends. By the end of the semester, they’ll be proud to show off what they’ve learned: to you, their friends and teachers, and—let’s face it—for some kids, every person they meet! 

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Rhythm Kids^® Music Classes for Big Kids

In each weekly music class, we drum, sing, move, and play to rhythms inspired by musical traditions around the world, from West African Gahu, to Japanese Taiko, to Brazilian Samba, just to name a few.
Students learn to compose, choreograph, and conduct as they play—and play with!—a variety of musical instruments: West African djembe drums*, percussion instruments, and, the most important instruments of all, their voices and their bodies. As your big kid learns to think and create like a musician, they’ll also build musical connections to the global community. Classes include:

• immersion in the musical language of many cultures
• playful music games with rules
• opportunities to lead, balanced with opportunities to collaborate
• deep exposure to complex, fun, and rockin' music
• many chances to solo, improvise, and work in ensembles
• rich, creative experimentation and expression, improvisation, and innovation

                   IMPORTANT:

*Much like dance classes have a costume fee, Rhythm Kids^®' students are required to either bring their own djembe to class or may opt to rent or purchase from first chirps. ($25 to rent for a semester with option to purchase as well) We have no problem doing the legwork and obtaining the drums in advance for you, if you sign-up by August 1st. The drums we found are the most economical while still providing your child with a solid durable instrument that they can use for years to come. *Please add drum in your registration window if you'd like to include this option.
We are currently offering Rhythm Kids^® music classes Level 1 for 4-7 year olds. If you have any questions as to your child's readiness (especially 4 yr olds) for our RK classes, especially with no prior Music Together^® expreience, please contact us and we'll be happy to assist!

Still unsure? Here's some more info on Rhythm Kids^® and it's possible long-reaching impacts for your child's development:

Music Learning Supports All Learning®

Whether as a stand-alone music class or as a companion when ready to begin private lessons, Rhythm Kids^® helps children develop the facility, repertoire, mastery, and creativity to be confident music students and music-makers throughout their lives. Plus, kids gain valuable skills they’ll take with them to the elementary school classroom (and beyond!). The music and movement activities support growth in several key developmental areas and naturally motivate kids to focus and engage. Read what parents have to say about Music Together's Rhythm Kids^® Classes.

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