This one time course children will be introduced to rhythm, melody, dynamics, pitch, tempo, and duration. This class will be interactive and fun. A PowerPoint presentation will be used to illustrate concepts. I will use real world examples such as cars, and animal sounds. In addition, the child will learn that their bodies are instruments. We will listen to song selections and explain how it makes the child feel. The first will be Hakuna Matata for happy feeling and Be Prepared for a frightened feeling. At the end we will use our body movements to play rhythmic notes I Can’t Wait to Be King from the Lion King.  

 My teaching style is very interactive and I make learning fun. I make concepts are easy to learn. Learners need to bring their minds and their willingness to learn. The class will be ages 3 -7 years old. The class size will be 3-6 children in order to keep interaction at a high level and make sure each learner gets the attention needed. 

We will be following the sample Music Curriculum for Virginia Public Schools for kindergarteners. There will be a summarized version for the first class.


Hakuna Matata : Up Beat happy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MxulhivCvI
Scary: Lion King: Be Prepared, Scar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPUe7O3ODHQ