Group Music Classes
If you are interested in group music classes, you have the option to Start a Group or Join an Existing Group. With both options, a Small Steps Music instructor will design and implement music activities that will engage and inform students of all ages. A variety of musical genres/styles are introduced through course instruction. Technology, instruments, props, and stories/poetry are also incorporated into many of the activities. Activities include listening, composing, playing instruments, singing, dancing, and playing games.
The Start a Group option is great for schools, learning centers, churches, after-school programs, and facilities who provide services for children and are interested in offering music classes. The Start a Group option can also be fun for Home School groups and Mommy and Me groups/organizations.
The Join an Existing Group option allows individuals to select a program that is currently offered at either our clinic location or a location in our 7 county service area, which may include libraries, recreational facilities, and after-school programs. Group class schedules vary and may not be offered each session. Call or email for the most current class offerings.
To start your group or join a group today, contact us at [email protected] or click on a program below!
The Start a Group option is great for schools, learning centers, churches, after-school programs, and facilities who provide services for children and are interested in offering music classes. The Start a Group option can also be fun for Home School groups and Mommy and Me groups/organizations.
The Join an Existing Group option allows individuals to select a program that is currently offered at either our clinic location or a location in our 7 county service area, which may include libraries, recreational facilities, and after-school programs. Group class schedules vary and may not be offered each session. Call or email for the most current class offerings.
To start your group or join a group today, contact us at [email protected] or click on a program below!
Program Descriptions
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Baby Sing and Sign
Ages: 6-18 months Music and play are used to facilitate practice of sign language vocabulary and playful interactions between caregiver and child. The 4-week series features over 45 words and signs used in your child's daily life. Classes can be repeated as often as desired for continued learning. *Parent or caregiver must accompany child* |
Music Moments with Me
Ages: 2-4 years Little ones will have an opportunity to participate in pitch and rhythm explorations, movement activities, musical games, instrument jam sessions, and sensory activities while addressing social and academic skills. Parents are introduced to games and activities to try at home. *Parent or caregiver must accompany child* |
First Impressions
Ages: 5-8 Children will have an opportunity to participate in pitch and rhythm explorations, movement activities, musical games, instrument jam sessions, and sensory activities while addressing social and academic skills. |
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Intro to Music for Homeschoolers
Grades: Kindergarten-8th Students will learn about the elements of music while singing, moving, listening, reading, and creating music. Each class will incorporate key topics from the following music elements: melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, expression, form, style, and context. The National Standards for Music Education are addressed. |
Beginning Guitar
Ages: 8-14 Students are introduced to the basics of beginning guitar and music theory, including, parts of the guitar, proper maintenance and care, notation, composition, and ear training. Students will have the opportunity to play games and participate in an end of session performance. *Students are required to bring their own guitar to each class* *Materials fee includes lesson book, CD, homework journal, and staff paper* |
Drum-matics
Ages: 8-14 Students are introduced to the basics of beginning drumming and rhythm, including, notation, composition, and technique. Students will have the opportunity to play a variety of percussion instruments, hand drums, actively participate in musical games, choreography, and an end of session performance. *Materials fee includes CD of class composed recordings included* |
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Girl Time
(Therapeutic Group) Ages: 13-17 This group is specifically designed for teen aged girls to have an opportunity to address concerns they have related to school, friendships, family, and bullying through music. Participants will have the opportunity to explore their thoughts and feelings through lyric analysis, song writing, ensemble work, and instrument play. |
Drummer Boys
(Therapeutic Group) Ages: 13-17 This group is specifically designed for teen aged boys to have an opportunity to develop leadership skills, teamwork skills, social skills,and strategic thinking through drumming activities and ensemble work. Participants will also explore appropriate outlets for behavior management and positive strategies for emotional expression. |
Explorations in Music
(Therapeutic Group) Ages: 15-19 Participants will explore age appropriate music activities to encourage self expression, speech/language, social skills, problem solving, decision making, and attention skills. Activities will include ensemble participation, composing and recording compositions, and introduction to music related apps for iPad. *Materials fee includes CD of class composed recordings included* |