Private Music Lessons
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Adapted Music Lessons
Available Instruments: Piano Ages 4- adult Guitar Ages 6- adult Drums Ages 4- adult Ukelele Ages 4- adult Voice Ages 5- adult |
Music has the ability to:
- Engage the participant - Facilitate language acquisition - Promote reading readiness - Foster positive attitudes - Nurture creativity - Encourage self-expression - Enhance self-esteem - Foster problem-solving skills |
Traditional Music Lessons
Available Instruments: Piano Ages 4- adult Guitar Ages 6- adult Drums Ages 4- adult Ukelele Ages 4- adult Voice Ages 5- adult |
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Small Steps Music structures both adapted and traditional music lessons to
incorporate the following types of activities:
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Skills Developed during
Music Lessons:
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Adapted Music Lessons vs. Traditional Music Lessons
Adapted music lessons are designed with individualized modifications for the student in mind. These non-traditional lessons are ideal for students with special needs or those with certain health conditions. Adapted lessons are tailored to the individual's needs, learning styles, and ability level. We will provide families with the information necessary for age appropriate music activities in class and at home. During lessons, students will explore the fundamentals of music, including rhythm, melody, and composition; however, several modifications to the lesson may occur.
Examples of modifications may include:
Traditional Music Lessons provide fundamental music skills presented through the use of a variety of lesson books and workbooks that explore notation, pitch, rhythm, dynamics, expression, technique & artistry, theory, and ear training. Small Steps Music does not endorse any one particular music curriculum. We will explore a variety of activities, music, artists, instruments, props, and instruction books.
Adapted music lessons are designed with individualized modifications for the student in mind. These non-traditional lessons are ideal for students with special needs or those with certain health conditions. Adapted lessons are tailored to the individual's needs, learning styles, and ability level. We will provide families with the information necessary for age appropriate music activities in class and at home. During lessons, students will explore the fundamentals of music, including rhythm, melody, and composition; however, several modifications to the lesson may occur.
Examples of modifications may include:
- Simplified notation
- Color coded, numerical, or alphabet notation
- Visual aides
- Use of a chord buddy or E-Z chord for guitar
- Large print music
- Use of visual schedule and/or timers for better transitions
- Longer or shorter lesson times
- Specially designed grips for drum sticks or mallets
- A-B-C keyboard stickers for easy identification of notes/keys
Traditional Music Lessons provide fundamental music skills presented through the use of a variety of lesson books and workbooks that explore notation, pitch, rhythm, dynamics, expression, technique & artistry, theory, and ear training. Small Steps Music does not endorse any one particular music curriculum. We will explore a variety of activities, music, artists, instruments, props, and instruction books.