Beginnings in Music Class Specifics

 

At Home Materials:
Family involvement in a child's learning is fundamental to the twin Kindermusik philosophies that the parent is the child's most important teacher and that the home is the most important environment for a child's learning to take root and grow. To extend learning at home, all Kindermusik curricula include the highest quality At Home materials, including music CDs, specially designed instruments, children's literature from the Kindermusik library and engaging, educational activities and manipulatives for parent and child.

*All classes At Home Materials include quality musical CDs, quality musical instrument(s), manipulatives and carry case.

ClassLengthClass Specific MaterialsMax Size
Village for ages 0 mo. to 18 mo.8 WeeksArt Banners, Babies Book & Babies Home Journal12
OurTime for ages 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 yr.16 WeeksDouble CD Pack, 2 literature components, Activity/Songbook8/12
Imagine That! for ages 3 to 5 yrs.16 WeeksSong & Activity Book, 2 Literature Books, Story Board and all Manipulatives, quality dual CD pack8
Young Child for ages 4-1/2 to 7 yrs.
Year 1
Semester 1
for ages 4-1/2 to 6 yrs.
16 Weeks
(75 min.)
1 1/2 Octave, fully tuned Glockenspiel with mallets, Rhythm Sticks, note chips and bag, Home Activity Cards & Pages, Flash Cards, creative and manipulative materials, Semester 1 Folder & Song Book, Kindermusik Folder and Purple Canvas Kindermusik Carry Bag for all 4 YC semesters8
Year 1
Semester 2
for ages 5 to 6 yrs.
16 Weeks
(75 min.)
Includes Kindermusik Folder Games Bag, Semester 2 Folder & Song Book and extensions for all listed in Semester 18
Year 2
Semester 3
for ages 6-1/2 to 7 yrs.
16 Weeks
(75 min.)
Includes Dulcimer, noter, Semester 3 Folder & Song Book and further extensions for all listed above8
Year 2
Semester 4
for ages 7 & 8 yrs.
16 Weeks
(75 min.)
Includes Recorder, Case, Semester 4 Folder & Song Book and final extensions for all listed above8
 
Music Makers at the Keyboard
for ages 8-10 years
16 Weeks
(75 min.)
Includes Lesson Book with 2 CD's, all Manipulatives6
 
Music Box for ages 3 & 4 yrs.10 Weeks
(30 min.)
Includes Music Box, Song Book, manipulatives and Home Activity Cards12
Music Box for ages 4 & 5 yrs.10 Weeks
(30 minutes)
Includes Music Box, Song Book, manipulatives and Home Activity Cards12
 
Kindermusik Adventures Summer Camps
Summer Music Camps for ages newborn to 18 months5 Days
(60 min.)
Includes manipulatives, class chart, CD and book12
Summer Music Camps for ages 18 months to 5 years5 Days
(75 min.)
Includes manipulatives, craft components, colorful activity folders, CD and Camp Snacks12
Adventures Music Camps for ages 6 to 8 years5 Days
(120 min.)
Includes manipulatives, craft components, colorful activity folders, CD and Camp Snacks12

 

Beginnings in Music Studios Investments - serving the area since 1983
Beginning Piano Studios - private lessons in piano performance, practice, theory and technique. Field trips, music lab, monthly group sessions and bi-annual formal recitals and mini-recitals included.
    Basic Charges in Studio
    3/4 hour weekly = $100 per month
    1 hour weekly = $120 per month
- appointments only - Monday through Saturday


 

About Us

Karen

Hi ! My name is Karen. I have been teaching music - primarily piano practice, theory and performance - in Rancho Cucamonga since 1983. My studio, Beginnings in Music, is both the oldest and the largest private piano studio in this city. The majority of new students come from recommendations - so I am doing something right! I have played professionally, am currently learning guitar, cello, dulcimer and recorder, continuing classes on music pedagogy and child development and have spent many years working with various choirs and child care.

I come from a musical family and I have always been involved with music, but I began teaching music in high school. By the time I graduated from college I had a full studio and a job I already loved. And that is what it takes. I am closely involved with the State and national music teachers organizations and a past district IV coordinator for EMTA and a vice president of our local chapter.

I very much wanted to expand into general music for the very young child as well. After much research, I chose Kindermusik as the best available quality program for young students. I have been teaching the Kindermusik program since 1999 and I am still very much impressed by its overall quality and the sheer amount of thought and research put into each detail. Kindermusik is continually researching and updating their programs for ever increasing quality. They are committed to bringing the best for you and your child.

I feel very fortunate to have been able to combine all of my loves - of teaching, of music, and now of also working with young children. I hope you and your child will choose to join us for musical growth and exploration.

I am affiliated with:

  • The Music Teachers National Association, full member since 1991 www.mtna.org
  • California Association of Professional Music Teachers, full member since 1991 www.capmt.org
  • Empire Music Teachers Association
  • Kindermusik International, trained and licensed www.kindermusik.com
  • Musikgarten www.musikgarten.org
  • Music Educators National Conference www.menc.org
  • The National Conference on Music Pedagogy
  • The National Piano Institute
  • The Suzuki Institute
  • Cal State, San Bernardino
  • The Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce
  • The Empire Arts Association
  • The Renaissance Wind Ensemble of RC
I also participated in the UC Irvine study on Music and Child Development. If there is any way I can be of service to you, please feel free to contact me.

 

Beginnings in Music / Beginning Piano Studios / Kindermusik
9086 Whirlaway Ct., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 (909) 987-7146 E-Mail: luv2teachmusic@charter.net


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