Music Academy

All children are musical. Music is a language; children learn by listening, then trying out sounds, words, and phrases. And they learn best when they’re having fun. The Music Academy’s Prelude early childhood music classes emphasize the natural joy children find in playing with music. Our curriculum integrates the philosophies and methodologies of world renowned early childhood educators: Kodaly, Orff, Gordon, Guilmartin, and Suzuki, among others.

Unlike other programs, we strive to connect families with making music rather than consuming it. Prelude is not geared to selling you CDs, tapes, or merchandise. Our classes are about music education, plain and simple. Prelude is a joyful way to increase your child’s self-confidence, broaden your parenting skills, and deepen your parent/child bond.

Courses Offered Include:

Love Notes (Ages 6 months - 3 years)

Finger play, counting games, vocalization, bounces, tickles, and listening experiences - all build musical and social skills.

Kinder Kalliope (Ages 3-4 years)

Sing, move, create, and listen to simple chants and songs from a variety of cultures. It's a joyful, joint experience!

Contact The Music Academy at 815.226.4168 for complete details.

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