A New Type of Music Class for
Children & Toddlers
Ages 3 - 5YRS
This private music lesson program for ages 3-5 gives students a head start in music in a FUN way! Unlike other music lessons for students this age, this program teaches a robust, comprehensive curriculum, covering topics from rhythm to note reading to instrument introduction and exposure, all through games, activities, and fun weekly homework!
Lessons in an individual, one-to-one format (one teacher, one student) or in small groups of three give students the ability to move at their own pace and explore their own interests. Our experienced teachers are ready to take your child to the next level.
We offer music lessons throughout the North San Diego Area, including Encinitas, San Marcos, Vista, Escondido, Olivenhain, Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Carlsbad.
10 LEVELS, 10 BOOKS, 10 INSTRUMENTS
Throughout this exciting program, your child will travel through 10 themed books with their teacher, exploring each instrument. Every book is filled to the brim with learning activities, games, stickers, and more and easily divides the program into ten extremely structured levels, each of which builds off the previous. As your child completes each level, they will receive a unique themed medal featuring that level's color and animal character.
By the time your child graduates from this impressive program (typically about 60 weeks), they will be able to identify and understand basic music symbols, read and clap rhythms from quarter note to sixteenth note, and read three octaves of notes on the grand staff, in addition to learning about instruments such as the piano, guitar, drums, violin, cello, clarinet, saxophone, and more!
Once your child has discovered their passion and has mastered all ten levels of achievement, they’ll have the opportunity to graduate effortlessly into our vocal or instrumental private lesson program and even continue their level-based achievement journey through our Musical Ladder System!
TABLE TIME, RUG TIME, STAGE TIME
Animal Adventures classes are split into three sections - Table, Rug, and Stage. Each section is 10 minutes long and jam-packed with fun and learning.
Table Time - The student and teacher work together to learn and practice new concepts using their Animal Adventures workbook and other resources such as a music staff whiteboard and flashcards.
Rug Time - The student and teacher meet on the Animal Adventures music staff rug to practice note reading, rhythm, and musical expression. This high-energy segment of the class solidifies concepts for young students utilizing fun backyard-style games and silly role-reversal variations.
Stage Time - This final class segment is spent in hands-on exploration, listening, and learning about one of the ten instruments that will be covered.
To see a full list of all the material covered in this program, click here.
INSTRUMENTS
During each level of the program, students will learn about a new instrument, having the opportunity to listen to it, see it, touch it, and learn how it works! The instruments covered in our music classes for kids and toddlers are:
Level 1 - Voice
Level 2 - Guitar
Level 3 - Violin
Level 4 - Flute
Level 5 - Drums
Level 6 - Saxophone
Level 7 - Cello
Level 8 - Trumpet
Level 9 - Clarinet
Level 10 - Piano/Keyboard
PRIVATE LESSON PREPARATION
By the time students graduate from this program, they will be ready to begin private lessons in the instrument of their choice (as long as it is appropriate for their age). No matter what instruments they study from now on, they will have a tremendous head start and an extremely strong foundation for the rest of their life. Students' minds are easily molded at this age, and our goal is to instill critical music foundations, knowledge, and a lifelong appreciation of music.
Find Out More about Animal Adventures in Music by visiting the Animal Adventures in Music website.