What is Spirit Week? Spirit week is a way to celebrate all you and your children have accomplished in Let’s Play Music thus far, AND spread the word about Let’s Play Music to all your friends and family! This is fun for everyone and SUPER helpful for your teacher. I [...]
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I’ve enjoyed spending time with you and your children this semester. Thank you for the many ways you contributed to our class throughout the past weeks.Instrument Day was a great way to end Silver Buttons and I hope to see you all in Black Spiders! When you brought your child [...]
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Next week is instrument day! When: Saturday May 6th at 10:15am Where: Red Mountain Multigenerational Center 7550 E Adobe St Mesa, AZ 85207 Bring instruments to share, and feel free to invite family/friends who may have a real instrument to share with the group. We’ll have a craft, treat, songs, [...]
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Repetition is key to helping the brain master skills and concepts. Continue to listen to this semester’s music and use the materials at home to strengthen your child’s newly acquired musical skills, even after our semester ends. The familiarity (while perhaps monotonous to you) is comfortable to children and allows [...]
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Registration for Summer and Fall sessions is almost over! Click this link to see all the options for each age group. Class Schedule: Lesson 13 April 17th/21st Lesson 14 April 24th/28th Lesson 15 Instrument Day Saturday May 6th at 10:15-10:45ish at the Red Mountain Multigenerational Center. I hope you and [...]
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May 6th at 10:15am is our Lesson 15 “Instrument Day” and gives families a chance to share an instrument or vocal talent. Of course, performing is optional and you are welcome to just listen, but we would enjoy hearing from you, your child, or another family member or friend who [...]
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Believe it or not, our semester of musical fun is quickly coming to a close! I would love to have you join us for more musical adventures. The next semester of Sound Beginnings will be Black Spiders. I hope to see you all there. CLICK HERE TO ENROLL! We love [...]
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Children sing spontaneously because it is joyous, playful, personal, expressive, and creative. Their natural desire to imitate helps develop their singing voice, learn to match pitch and sing simple melodies correctly. “Il Court, Il Court Le Furet” is a traditional French children’s folk song and singing game. French folk music [...]
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ANNOUNCEMENT: This week is Spirit Week, with lots of fun prizes and games available. Please click here to read all the details. Kids will have another chance to spin at our next class, so spins can be earned over spring break. March 13-17th is SPRING BREAK, so no class. Sound [...]
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Sound Beginnings embraces play because it is among the most effective methods for acquiring new skills. Playing feels natural and safe to children because it is a low-risk activity that encourages repetition and experimentation, and some studies suggest that these elements of play contribute to a positive sense of self. [...]
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