Early Childhood Music
Private and group music classes for toddlers, preschoolers, and young beginners.
Serving families in Encinitas & San Marcos
OUR OFFERINGS
Two ways to begin
Both programs are designed to spark a lifelong love of music — choose the format that fits your child best.
Private & Small Group Lessons · Ages 3–5
Animal Adventures in Music
A playful one-on-one introduction to music where young children explore rhythm, singing, movement, and beginner instruments with individualized guidance.
BEST FOR
Children who thrive with individual attention
Kids who are shy or need a gentle introduction
Families wanting a structured learning path
Future private lesson students
Music FunTime®
An engaging group music experience where children build foundational skills through movement, games, rhythm activities, singing, and hands-on learning.
BEST FOR
Children who love social, group environments
Active, energetic movers and explorers
Toddlers and preschoolers just starting out
Families exploring music in a fun low-pressure setting
Group Classes · Ages 18 Months–7 Years
SIDE BY SIDE
Which program is right for my child?
At a glance
FORMAT
AGE RANGE
CLASS SIZE
LEARNING STYLE
SOCIAL FOCUS
BEST FIT
ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Private, one-on-one
Ages 3–5
1-on-1 or group of 2-3
Structured, individualized
Child + teacher focused
Shy, focused, or highly curious kids
MUSIC FUN TIME®
Group class
18 Months–7 Years
Small classroom setting
Exploratory, movement-based
Peer interaction
Social, active, outgoing kids
Private & Small Group Lessons · Ages 3–5
One-on-one music learning, built for little ones
Animal Adventures goes far beyond sing-alongs. This structured private program teaches a genuine foundation in music — rhythm, note reading, ear training, and instrument exploration — through play, games, and a clear 10-level curriculum.
1:1
Private or small group of 3
TABLE TIME
Concepts
Workbook, flashcards, and whiteboard activities.
Voice · Guitar · Violin · Flute · Drums + 5 more instruments
Graduation into private lessons
~60
Weeks to complete
STAGE TIME
Instruments
Hands-on exploration of a new instrument each level.
10
Levels · Books · Instruments
RUG TIME
Movement
Rhythm, note reading, and expression through games.
Group classes · Ages 18 months–7 years
Group music classes where children learn to read music, explore instruments, and love every minute.
Music FunTime® is an evidence-based structured group curriculum that empowers young children to read music notation, understand symbols, and explore instruments — while building skills in math, science, and cognitive development. Small, classroom-style classes blend creative and analytical learning so children genuinely thrive.
Musical crafts
Creative projects that make music theory hands-on and fun.
Confidence · Focus · Communication
Both brain hemispheres engaged
Rhythm instrument kit included
Live performances
Group showcases build stage confidence, listening skills, and teamwork.
Musical theory
Rhythm, pitch, notation, symbols, and key signatures — taught like ABCs.hcards, and whiteboard activities.
Live performances
Group showcases build stage confidence, listening skills, and teamwork.
