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Here you can find all the information for the classes each week!
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SPIRIT MONTH TICKETS
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Spirit Month drawing tickets are due by this SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH at 8:00pm (NO EXCEPTIONS)!
You MUST fill out this form so I know what prizes you'd like to win!
Earn your tickets!
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
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I still have a couple yard signs if you want to host one for extra tickets.
If you haven't registered for summer or fall classes yet, here's the link again. Early Bird Special: you don't have to pay the $20 registration fee if you are registered by March 29th!
I'm holding FREE PREVIEW CLASSES SATURDAY, the 29th (and other days) for both Sound Beginnings and Let's Play Music. If you ever missed a class or two, feel free to sign up to come to one (or more) of these as a "makeup class" since I'm not allowed to actually have makeup classes. If you've got a child that will be age 4-6 by September 1st, please come see what Let's Play Music classes are like! |
SPIRIT MONTH!
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
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Look what I just added as a drawing prize!
Enter by playing BINGO, hosting a yard sign, and/or registering for classes next year! |
♫ Listen to your class music without a screen! ♫
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
 If you are looking for a way to make it easier to play your class music, keep reading! I recently discovered this screen-free way to give your child control of their music listening experience. It's called a Yoto player. I opted for the Yoto Mini and I feel like it is more than adequate for the job. I made a couple web pages that go into more detail about how you can use it for Let's Play Music and Sound Beginnings. There's even a way to get a 10% discount on your first purchase! Read all about it here!
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Yellow Arrows #12
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | Yellow Arrows Lessons
Lesson #12
No class next week because of Spring Break! Parents come the following week and final is due! If you are unsure if you are caught up on your payments or not, please just ask.
Next week in class we will choose what your child will be playing in the showcase. I'll give you each a couple options. I'd like all the kids to have a couple opportunities to shine. Remember, we are not a performing group, but we do like to showcase what we've learned, so please have them practice their part. They don't need to have it memorized, but they will feel more confident if they do.
Celebrate Connection
A few ideas to bring playfulness to practice time!
- Duet with your parent (octave higher/lower OR they play LH while you play RH)
- Play the melody with just your index (pointer) finger.
- Make up your own words to a song and sing your version while you play.
Don’t Put Your Trash
Harmony happens when we sing our designated part AND listen to those around us! What a skill! As a family, each person can choose their favorite part and with the cd sing their part all 3 times! All 3 parts begin on the same pitch and the actions will help you stay on your part.
Tinga Layo
This week we drew in the 'bulls eye' and 'arrow feather' to create a stylized calypso accompaniment on page 23. (Please help your child finish if they didn't get it done during class!) First, sing, chant, or clap Ting-a-layo with each chord while practicing with your child then sing the lyrics of the song while your child dazzles you with this exciting accompaniment!
Hickory Dickory Dock
Tick, tock let us rock while playing in parallel motion! This is tricky business, playing the same note together with both hands at the same time. Physically rock back and forth with your child to feel the rocking motion their hands will play. Once they get this down enjoy playing the melody while they play the parallel 5ths. What a dynamic duo!
World renowned pianist Vladimir Horowitz shares an inspiring perspective of practicing!
Here is a link to all the skills videos as well as the link to be able to purchase a class video to make up for a missed class. (tap or scan)
Have a musical day!
-Ms. Bethany :)
