We’re wrapping up our current units and all the special little extras we put in place during the summer season. We’ve been singing, playing, learning ukulele and drumming too. We’ve been pretending to be pirates or birds, and we’ve even
Last week we discussed why steady beat matters and the benefits it brings. We know that steady beat feeds into developmental milestones, but what about how it’s affecting your child? The next step is assessing competency and determining how to
You know that thing that makes you want to rock, sway, clap, or tap to the music? That’s STEADY BEAT – the ongoing, repetitive pulse that occurs in songs, chants, and rhymes. But it’s more than just an ideal skill
The school year has wound down. The pleasant days of summer are here. It is the perfect time for a special activity we like to call the Listening Walk. But first, an explanation about listening. In our classes we nearly
Ahh, Summer. It’s almost here! The lilacs have faded and people are putting their gardens in. The weather is getting warmer and we’re producing more Vitamin D. We’re spending more time outdoors . . . finally. You’d think it would
About this time of year the JOY Team starts seeing the real fruits of their labors. We witness amazing growth in your children from last September to this Spring. We reflect back on their beginnings and are blown away by
Your baby will feel the steady beat. Your toddler will move to the tempo. Your preschooler will match pitch. Your Kindergartener will play the melody. Your family will feel the rhythm in our kid’s music classes as you sing, learn, and play together.
