Kindermusik with Jenny

Monday, September 26, 2011

find great music!

As a former elementary music teacher, if a children's CD annoys me, it has to be bad! That being said, during my son's first year I combed through children's music that I could tolerate listening to at home and didn't find much. THEN, we found Kindermusik. Our first unit was the summer Village class, "Peek-a-boo I Love You." As I listened to the CD for the first time, I was impressed with the high quality recordings and the variety of music (great cultural music, some classical, some folk, plus all the childhood favorites). Since then, our CD player almost always has a Kindermusik CD in it. I have yet to be disappointed. It is truly the best children's music out there. If you'd like to download some tunes to listen to at home, try the Kindermusik music download site: http://play.kindermusik.com/en/. You will love it. I promise.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

...another reason why Kindermusik is so good for our children!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Why Kindermusik?

WHY KINDERMUSIK? “An arts education helps build academic skills and increase academic performance, while also providing alternative opportunities to reward the skills of children who learn differently.” -Gavin Newsom, San Francisco Mayor

This quote is near and dear to my heart, as I was most definitely one of those children (and teenager, and adult!) who thrived in music. And through that music gave my life a purpose. More importantly, the arts opened my eyes to a broader education. Give your child a chance to thrive!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Oops, I forgot!

Uh oh, did you miss signing up for fall Kindermusik? Have no fear, there are still plenty of units available to join. If you'd like to join a class that has already started, I will happily prorate your tuition. Now that you're getting into the groove of the new school year, try something new and enriching for your child.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

schedule change

If you are looking for a short Kindermusik unit, 'ABC Music & Me' is a great fit. If you're hesitant to commit to a semester-long class, these small units are great to try. There are only 4 classes and they are 30 minutes long-- the perfect opportunity to try Kindermusik with your little one. I originally offered these classes on Tuesday mornings, but have changed to Thursdays. See the class schedule on the left side of the page to see what might be a good fit for you. We hope to hear from you soon!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

"We're so much more than just music!"

Kindermusik is so much more than just a music class...our age-appropriate curricula challenges your child mentally, physically, socially, and promotes creative growth. Join us for a free class and see what Kindermusik has to offer your little one.

Give Your Brain a Work Out

Written by Kindermusik educator, Aimee Carter, as originally posted on her Delightful Sounds blog. Amy offers Kindermusik classes through her program, Delightful Sounds, which is located in Brandon, Florida.

I was doing some research about the benefits of music study today and ran across an article about the effects of music study on the brain. I found the article particularly interesting because of the following quote: “The effect of music training suggests that, akin to physical exercise and its impact on body fitness, music is a resource that tones the brain for auditory fitness and thus requires society to re-examine the role of music in shaping individual development.”
Simply put, music is great exercise for the brain, particularly in those areas which affect listening, reasoning, and language skills. Parents who expose their children to musical activities, such as our Kindermusik classes, are giving their children an early advantage for enhanced development and academic success. The developmental foundation that is established in these young minds will increase memory function, listening skills, and creative learning. It is also interesting to note that this study specifically referenced these same benefits for children with special needs who participate in music training.

http://mindsonmusic.kindermusik.com/

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Family Time

Our first Kindermusik with Jenny Family Time class was a success! Our fall session of Family Time "Movin' & Groovin'" will start September 17. View the video below to catch a glimpse of a Kindermusik Family Time class.

Each class is a 4 week unit, classes are 30 min. in length.

Tuition + home materials = $50.00.

Home materials include access to Kindermusik@Home digital materials and one instrument.

Sibling discount = $15 per additional sibling.

**All Kindermusik classes are offered by demand. The following classes are available:

Village
For ages 0-2 years
Village is for lap babies, crawlers, and walkers. It incorporates the most current research on early childhood development and provides families a special place for learning and connecting with other parents and babies through music and movement. Parent participation is expected.

Wiggle & Grow
For 2 and 3 year olds
This music-filled class celebrates the unique joys of your growing child. Each week your child will love singing, dancing, and playing instruments with you and her new friends and you’ll love helping her practice a wide variety of abilities such as gross and fine motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening. In class, we’ll also share tips and ideas for using music throughout the week. Plus, the fun (and learning!) continue with the Kindermusik@Home digital home materials, including music from class, musical activities, and each month’s story. Parent participation is expected.

Laugh & Learn
For 3 and 4 year olds
Each week in class we combine your preschooler’s natural love of music, storytelling, and imaginative play with age-appropriate activities that introduce early music concepts and foster independence, social and emotional skills, language growth, and self-control. We also connect you with other parents who share in the wonder of parenting a preschooler. Parents join class for the final activities. The Kindermusik@Home digital home materials bring the music, activities, and each month’s story everywhere you go. The repetition enhances the learning—and the fun! Partial parent participation is expected.

Move & Groove
For 4-6 years old
From the moment you became a parent, you wanted the best for your child. In class, we engage your child in music and movement activities that also promote language, social and emotional skills, early math and early literacy, physical coordination, creativity, and more. Plus, your child will learn basic music vocabulary and notation—all setting the stage for future school success and formal music lessons. Parents join the fun for the final activities. The Kindermusik@Home digital home materials extend the benefits all week long with music from class, activities for the whole family, and each month’s story. Partial parent participation is expected.

Family Time

For children (and parents) of all ages
Family Time brings adults and children of all ages together, providing a dynamic and integrated musical learning experience for everyone. Parent participation is expected.