How do I know if my child is ready for the next class level?

The Kindermusik philosophy springs from genuine respect for each child's individual rate of development.  Class activities and at-home materials are designed to honor, support and celebrate the wonderful uniqueness of each child.  Classes have overlapping age ranges to help parents accommodate their child's own needs.  While a child should be at least the minimum age to enrolll in any given class, there are ctitical transitional stages when parents have an important choice to make about which class is more appropriate and beneficial for their child:  at age 1.5 years and 3 to 3.5 years.

The suggested ages for Kindermusik curricula are:

Village:  Newborn to 18 months (or 20 months)

Our Time:  18 months to 3 years (or 3.5 years)

Imaginet That:  3 years or 3.5 years to 5 years

If your child is near a transitional stage, please contact me to discuss which class would be best for your child.

How can playing music benefit my child?

• Aids academic aptitudes in mathematics, science, and the arts
• Promotes large and small motor development
• Increases scholastic participation
• Teaches the value of achieving goals
• Cultivates concentration and focused listening
• Fosters early vocal development and enhances social abilities
• Bolsters self image and self assurance
• Encourages parent/child bonding
• Inspires self-sufficiency and appreciation for teamwork