Music Child Classes

                                                              

Red rhythm sticks!

                                                                



The dynamic classes that are MusicChild are conducted in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area at local pre-schools, learning centers, and Montessori Schools. Joan Schubert, founder and teacher, travels to various locations complete with her suitcase full of percussion instruments: maracas, rhythm and rain sticks, tambourines to teach children age 18 months to 5 years of age.

The fun and learning doesn't stop there! We play musical games, sing, chant, learn about different instruments, and the list goes on. Free demonstration classes available for your center now.

Prices For Classes

$80 per visit     Usually includes 20 minute toddler classes and

                          30 minute classes for children age 3 - 5

Packages

$75 per visit     A discount of $5 per visit if buying 10 or more classes per year

Let your students creatively and musically soar! Your program will be enriched and your
parents will note one more reason to choose and stay at your school.

 music.child@ymail.com

Recent clients include: Discoveries For Children Montessori School, Small World Learning Center, St. David's Center, Evergreen Montessori School, Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Church

Your Older Child Is Asking About Quitting Music Lessons

Here's a conundrum for you.  Your older child that has been studying a musical instrument for five or more years is asking to stop taking music lessons.  This can be a learning experience for you and a teachable moment for your child.  Please handle the conversation with your child carefully. 

Your unique family dynamics will dictate how you make your decision but please ask yourself these questions:

• will your child be sad that he/she didn't continue lessons as he/she becomes an adult?
• is there anything you can do to motivate your child?
• what are your child's feelings about lessons?
• will your child see this experience as a way to quit other endeavors in life?

Your next step should be calling the music teacher for advice.

What Does A MusicChild Class Look Like?

 

Who says music class has to be serious?

 

 

If you’re wondering what a preschool music class looks and sounds like, imagine a room full of smiling, moving, chanting, singing children under the age of 5.

In Miss Joan’s classes we start out our class time by warming up our listening ears and singing voices in many different ways. Sometimes we listen to sounds of nature or sometimes we’ll listen to animal sounds and turn into the animals, as well! Of course, it’s very important for children to move in rhythm, so we get to have “parades” while marching to the beat where we wave to our parents and friends.

Some of the percussion instruments we use are rainsticks, maracas, and rhythm sticks. Not only can we play our instruments, we may turn them into guitars, violins, drums, and the list goes on.
Many times Miss Joan will bring in an actual instrument such as a violin, guitar, or flute so the class may touch the keys, strings, and body of the instrument.

Walking To The Beat Of A Different Drum



Kids may have many musical interests



Try not to jade your child's enjoyment of different types of music--even if the style isn't appealing to you.  Of course, there are boundaries with appropriate lyrics and trying not to ruin one's hearing!  It's always good to be open minded and non-judgemental regarding any new music you and your child are listening to.  The example you set speaks volumes.

Summer Music Fun

Youth Orchestra In Action 

 



 

 

What will you do this summer when family schedules are turned delightfully upside down and your children's practice schedules are not consistently on the calendar?  You will go find and make some wonderful music!

• Try going out to your local farmer's markets as they frequently have musical guests performing that may inspire your family
• Look for inexpensive orchestra tickets in your local paper or online to take in some inspirational live music
• Try organizing a home recital with your children and other fellow music students.  Refreshments and visiting afterward are a reward for a job well done!



About Joan Schubert MusicChild Creator And Teacher

Joan Schubert has a music degree from The University of Texas at Austin.  She also has several years of pedagogy in early childhood Suzuki method education. 

Joan has played professionally in chamber music groups in the United States as well as Europe and run a community music school for four years.

Joan believes that sharing music in all ways improves our lives and our world. 

To book music classes for young children, contact Joan at music.child@ymail.com

Getting Excited About Other Instruments



Remember that it is a great idea to keep introducing many types of instruments and musical styles to your child via public radio, internet pictures, and appropriate videos on YouTube. There are also great musical programs on public TV so that a family may watch together and perhaps take in a Celtic music concert, a bluegrass duo, or a rock band. Fun discussion often comes up if a banjo is played or timpani drum is boomed.