Pre-School Music Classes - Etobicoke

Short Term Objectives:
Rhythm I
a) To identify rhythmic ideas as a constant throughout all forms of music.
b) To ascertain that music has a steady beat by learning symbols specific to this concept.
c) To learn to sing/play as an ensemble - listening to what the group is doing and staying in sync with the activity.

Melody II
a) To learn to sing and play simple melodies.
b) To learn to sing and play a major scale.
c) To learn to listen for high and low, soft and loud sounds as well as minor/major sounds as a method of developing ear related skills.

Theory III
a) To learn to read notes in treble and bass clefs by establishing the pattern and organization of the grand staff.
b) To learn the various note values for simple divisions of time such as quarter notes.
c) To be able to write down various notes and time value.

General Musicianship:
a) To learn proper recital/performance etiquette.
b) To learn discipline through routine practice combined with positive reinforcement.
c) To gain enjoyment through a broad range of exercises covering areas of ear training, theory, technique, improvisation, solo repertoire and ensemble work.

Please view this video below of one of our Pre-School Music Lesson graduates!



And we do the Hokey Pokey, 'cos that's what it's all about!

Pre-School Music Lessons Practice Tip of the Week: March 8, 2010
Do plan a specific time to practice each day. Students who practice at the same time each day usually make better progress than those who wait several days before a practice session. Music practice easily becomes a low priority item placed at the end of a busy day of school, homework and extracurricular activities. The student is then too tired to concentrate. When practice time becomes a structured routine, it can be perceived as a relaxation or fun time to be looked forward to.