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Benefits of Starting Early
Over the past few decades, early childhood music programs have earned well-deserved popularity. The baby's first acquaintances with music, for centuries provided by moms and grandmas, are now carried out by trained professionals. Mrs. Mirvis has a special training in ECM and brings a wealth of experience to working with the youngest students.
While it is righteously claimed that early exposure to music helps children succeed in core school subjects, music itself barely needs such advocacy. Even in its simplest forms, music is one of the most remarkable achievements of mankind. Through music, young children happily learn the basic elements of all subjects: patterns, structure, and logic. They build auditory and visual connections while developing memory, imagination, and fine motor skills.
Starting early is a win-win for children and parents, promising a long-term upbringing and educational success. Spontaneous learners and imitators, children quickly absorb information and gain new skills naturally. Soon, they want to create their own songs, pictures, sand castles.
To grow harmoniously in today's world, children should be involved in creating and socializing through music, arts and live play.
In our programs, children learn through a variety of gently structured activities.
If you consider starting piano or a small group lesson, contact Mrs. Mirvis to discuss what is best for your child.
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“AM STARS”
morning/early afternoon groups of 2-4 students ages 3-5, or individually
- Singing, accompanied by piano or guitar
- Rhythm, rhymes, and musical games
- Music making with Orff xylophones, tone bars and small percussion instruments
- Introductory Piano
- Creative movement; exposure to folk, classical music, and children's favorites
- Explore a topic (nature, plants and animals, friends, etc.) through music
- Pre-notation writing/reading/art activities
To learn more about Carl Orff instruments and his ideas for music education, click here. Orff's vision was somewhat close to S. Suzuki's ideas of bringing music to all children, not just the gifted few, and has inspired educators all over the world
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In the picture above the school students of Mrs. Mirvis are creating an arrangement of the song they composed.
“Do- Re- Mi Kids”
Pre-piano or pre-guitar class for ages 4-6, private or partner lesson
Integrated approach, basics of music and exploration of the instrument through games, songs, poems.
- Playing simple arrangements for duets or trio
- Short solo songs and patterns, with close attention to hand position for future technique
- Rhythm and language activities, coordination of speech, finger and hands movement
- Pre-notation/beginning notation
- Students create and decorate their own “music books” to practice at home
Questions? Call: 240.421.1811
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