Prelude

Early Childhood Music Classes

Early Childhood

Prelude Classes

All children are musical.

Music is a language; children learn by listening, then trying out sounds, words, and phrases. And they learn best when they’re having fun. In the Music Academy’s Prelude early childhood music classes, the natural joy children find in playing with music is empha-sized. Our curriculum integrates the philosophies and methodologies of world-renowned early child-hood educators: Kodaly, Orff, Gordon, and Suzuki, among others.

Parents also play an important role in our Prelude classes, (Yes, all parents are musical too!) You are vital in activating and nurturing your child’s love of music and musical development. Through Prelude, you’ll begin to see your children and music in a new way. You will grow along with your child.

Prelude is a joyful way to increase your child’s self-confidence, broaden your parenting skills, and deepen your parent/child bond.

Call to Register: 815-986-0037 or Register Online NEW!

Our Curriculum

  • Prelude

    (10 Fall Sessions)

    -Beginnings: Ages 6 Months-18 Months, 9:30 am Tuesdays

    -Taking-off: Ages 18 months-3 Years 10:30 am Tuesdays

    -Come Together: Ages 6 months-3 Years 9:45am Saturdays

    Infants and their caregivers engage in a delightful musical adventure in this class. The objective is to enhance early childhood development through musical activities such as singing, dancing, and playing basic instruments. These activities contribute to the advancement of fine motor skills, language acquisition, and emotional connections.

    Each session is filled with fun, laughter, and the magic of melodies, offering a delightful experience that nurtures a lifelong love for music in the youngest of learners.

    Fall 2024 Class Dates:

    Tuesday- 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12,

    Saturday- 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16

    Spring 2025 Class Dates (Now open):

    Tuesday- 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/10

    Saturday- 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 4/5, 4/12

  • Prelude Bridge

    (10 Fall Sessions)

    -Ages 3 - 5 years

    -10:30am Saturdays

    Throughout this class, toddlers and their caregivers will embark on a collaborative musical expedition. The primary objective of this program is to facilitate a seamless transition between our group Prelude Classes and beginning Suzuki Private Lessons through more intentional expectations and parent education.This class will include a deeper dive into instrument exploration, beginning Suzuki concepts, and setting the stage for long-term musical success.

    Fall 2024 Class Dates:

    Saturday- 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16

    Spring 2025 Class Dates (Now Open):

    Saturday- 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 4/5, 4/12

  • Holiday Prelude

    (3 Winter Sessions)

    -Ages 6 Months - 5 Years

    -Saturdays 9:30am

    Join us for a special Holiday-themed Prelude Program. This special, short session is open to all children and their caregivers ages 6 months to 5 years. For 3 weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year, we’ll sing Holiday songs, play themed-games, and enjoy the Holiday Season together with music.

    Winter 2024 Class Dates:

    Saturday- 12/7, 12/14, 12/21

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“The language of music is common to all generations and nations; it is understood by everybody, since it is understood with the heart.”

-Rossini