Preregistration for our sumer session of Music Together® classes for our currently enrolled families opens April 27th.
Registration opens for everybody on May 4th.
We drum & dance. We stomp & sing. We conduct & compose.
We play games & make music the Big Kid way!
Rhythm Kids® is our new music, movement and drumming program that helps children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from ages 4 to 8 years old. Children dig deeper and gain a richer understanding of how music works.
Rhythm Kids is the natural first step towards learning an instrument. Kids learn rhythms and songs, dances and drumming patterns from cultures around the world. This is their chance to take their very own music class at home!
Rhythm Kids is an exciting music, movement, and drumming class where children integrate and assimilate rhythm into their lives, as they:
- Learn, create, discover, and explore music, movement, and drumming.
- Enjoy age-appropriate ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, tambourines, etc.)
- Explore traditional drumming patterns through animal names and movements.
- Experience drumming, song and dance from around the world (Mali, Puerto Rico, Turkey, etc.)
- Find new ways to connect mind, body, and voice through rhythm.
- Develop skill in improvising, soloing, conducting, composition, and improvisation.
- Participate in active musical games that are both enriching and totally fun!
Rhythm Kids follows through on the Music Together® vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from birth through age 8. As part of the Rhythm Kids experience, children and their grownups can enjoy drumming play and practice sessions at home with the help of online play-along videos featuring Rhythm Kids creator Tom Foote.
Classes are offered for 4-8-year-olds, with parent participation strongly encouraged. Many parents feel comfortable dropping their child(ren) off for RK and taking a breather for themselves.
Tuition includes:
- Weekly, 45-minute classes
- Animal Collection Songbook and download code each semester
- Access to online video tutorials, music reading readiness activities, and play-alongs.
- Prerecorded classes to watch on demand
Rhythm Kids students will need their own drum to use in class and at home. Want to shop local? There are Djembe's for purchase at local shops around town! A Djembe is what we recommend for the class. There are many different sizes and prices for Djembe drums. We recommend a djembe at least 12” tall at a minimum. 12”-16” tall is a great option for children. For adults, a drum at least 20” tall is recommended. Djembe Direct is offering Rhythm Kids Families 5% off and free shipping. Use code: RHYTHMKIDS at checkout. Another great resource for drums that has a webpage created specifically for Rhythm Kids is MindysMusikids. If it is easier, here are a few Amazon links for reference:
12.5” tall (7-inch head)
16” tall (7.5-8.5” head)
20” tall (9.5” head)
Please read our Health and Safety Guidelines before registering.
