Group Keyboard I & II

Students will be encouraged to interact musically with each other through music theory games and songs together as an ensemble.  Students will learn how to read and clap rhythm patterns, read music with finger numbers and progressing towards notation on the grand staff.  They will also learn performance etiquette.  There will be a mini-recital at the end of the session to show off their new talent. 

Group Keyboard II is a continuation of Keyboard I.  Students must have taken Keyboard I or equivalent to take Keyboard II.

45 minute classes, once a week.

Group Violin

Students will learn proper violin posture and bow-hold, basic note reading, proper care of instrument and some of their favorite songs,  including Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Mary Had a Little Lamb & Old MacDonald Had a Farm.  Parents are required to take a short instructional class at the beginning so they may know what to expect and how to help their children.

45 minute classes, once a week

Call Erica Adams at (858) 243-3465 or email  christine@musicforkidsonline.com for more details.

Group Guitar Hero

Students will be studying the fundamentals of the guitar and basic musicianship, while learning common children's melodies.  They will be able to recognize certain notes on the guitar, and learn how to read tablature.  At the end of the 8 week session, Group Guitar 2 will be available for those who wish to continue.  Students in this class will learn how to read music and play basic chords. 

45 minute classes, once a week

Fine Motor Fundamentals: preschool-preK Preparatory

This hour long camp will address fine motor readiness skills including:

• development sequence for writing

• motor planning
  grasp development

• scissors skills
  bilateral coordination

• directionality
  eye/hand coordination
   

Each child will receive a Handwriting Without Tears workbook (included in the fee). Programs such as Brain Gym, The Alert Program, and Pencil Gymnastics consisting of sensorimotor strategies to facilitate improved focus and attention to task will also be implemented.

45 minute classes, once per week. Maximum 6 students [parent participation]

Fine Motor Fundamentals: Beginning Print (5-7 yrs)

This two hour camp will address foundational fine motor skills for printing including:

• pencil grasp

• upper and lower case formation

• number formation

• letter sizing/spacing

• letter reversals

• letter copying/writing from memory

• scissors skill precision

Each child will receive a Handwriting Without Tears workbook (included in the fee). Programs such as Brain Gym, The Alert Program, and Pencil Gymnastics consisting of sensorimotor strategies to facilitate improved focus and attention to task will also be implemented.

45 minute classes, once per week

Fine Motor Fundamentals: The Printer's Practice (8-10 yrs)

This two hour camp will address refinement of fine motor skills including:

• letter/number formation

• writing organization

• writing speed and legibility

• fatigue prevention

• transition to cursive format
  
   

Each child will receive a Handwriting Without Tears workbook (included in the fee). Programs such as Brain Gym, The Alert Program, and Pencil Gymnastics consisting of sensorimotor strategies to facilitate improved focus and attention to task will also be implemented.

45 minute classes, once per week