Melodyway Music Studios

Krayon Music College :: An Introduction to Music

• Ages 2-4
• Sing fun and delightful song stories
• Feel the beat by dancing, marching and moving to the music
• Learn music symbols, notes and rhythms through story plays
• Each piano keyboard class meets for 30 minutes

Melodyway Tiny Tunes

Book One :: Play with Ease On the Keys if you Please

Philosophy

The consensus of opinion is that an educator at the pre-kindergarten through first grade level has particularly important responsibilities. It is at this level that first school impressions and habits are established. At this time most children experience their first group participation and cooperation. Educators in early childhood education lay the foundation for happy school attitudes and cheerful respect for discipline. Above all else, these teachers help very young children discover the satisfaction of accomplishment and the fact that it is fun to learn.

Intent

The author's objective in offering music lessons is to demonstrate what music can do for children, rather than what children can do with music. Her intent is not to make performers of children, but to use the universal language of music as a medium of communication. We ask parents' cooperation in this respect. A goal is to make music lessons so interesting that children will voluntarily share their music experiences with others.

The 3 R's - Relaxation, Release, Response

A first effort is to help children relax so they can release their natural sense of rhythm. A teacher is then in a better position to help children develop a stronger sense of rhythm and timing, leading to better motor co-ordination. This, in turn, leads to poise and self-confidence.