Music for Kids: Rhythm, Melody, Theory, & Ear Training (Level Three Fun)

Welcome to "Music for Kids: Rhythm, Melody, Theory, & Ear Training (Level Three Fun)," a captivating and interactive weekly, semester-long musical journey that will deepen your learner's understanding and appreciation of the magical world of music! This engaging class is designed to build upon the foundations laid in "Music for Kids: Rhythm, Melody, Theory, & Ear Training (Level Two Fun)" or "Let's Learn Rhythm Basics!" and "Let's Learn Melody Basics!" sessions, and elevate your learner's musical skills to new heights.

In each session of "Music for Kids: Rhythm, Melody, Theory, & Ear Training (Level Three Fun)," we embark on a delightful musical voyage, exploring various elements that make music so enchanting and expressive. Throughout the class, we'll cover a range of activities to enhance musical proficiency, nurture your child's creativity, and strengthen their musical instincts.

What to Expect:

1. Vocal Warm-up: We kick off each session with a vocal warm-up, ensuring that our voices are ready to harmonize and carry us through the musical journey ahead.

2. Rhythm Activator: Groove to the beat and feel the pulse as we dive into rhythm activation exercises that will improve your learner's sense of timing and rhythmical prowess.

3. Prodigies Music Videos: Delve into captivating videos by Prodigies Music, which focus on solfege, music theory, and sight-singing. These professionally crafted resources unlock the mysteries of music in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner.

4. Ear Training: Sharpen your listening skills and train your ears to identify various musical elements, empowering you to appreciate music in a whole new way.

Weeks 1-8: Mi Sol La
To start off Level Three, we'll focus on the sounds of "Nanny Nanny Boo Boo"—Mi Sol La, which make up dozens of melodies like "Doggie Doggie."

Week 1 - Mi Sol La Intro 
Week 2 - Doggie, Doggie 
Week 3 - It's Raining, It's Pouring 
Week 4 - Beet & Avocado 
Week 5 - Lucy Locket 
Week 6 - Acka Backa 
Week 7 - Bye Bye Baby Bunting 
Week 8 - Perform & Assess 

Weeks 9-16: Fa Sol La
Here we’ll play more 3 note melodies, but this time in the key of F Major to give us more practice with Fa Sol and La. Plus, we’ll play some more difficult songs using 6 notes.

Week 9 - Fa Sol La Warm Up 
Week 10 - Jingle Bells 
Week 11 - Ode to Joy 
Week 12 - Snow Day - Rhythmic Focus 
Week 13 - Dreidel 
Week 14 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas 
Week 15 - Auld Lang Syne 
Week 16: Perform & Assess  

Whether your child is an aspiring musician, a budding vocalist, or simply a music enthusiast, "Music for Kids: Rhythm, Melody, Theory, & Ear Training (Level Three Fun)" has something unique to offer. This class is thoughtfully curated to cater to participants of elementary levels, ensuring that everyone experiences meaningful growth in their musical journey.