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01. How Do I know which class is right for my child?
02. Can I enrol mid-term?
03. Do I need the Home Materials?
04. My child and I have a lot of fun in Kindermusik class, but sometimes I wonder...is she/he really learning anything about music?
05. I plan to have my children take music lessons when they are older. Why should I bother with a music class when they are so young?
06. Can BABIES really benefit from their own music class?
07. Why should I choose Kindermusik over a Suzuki program or other private lessons?
08. What if I want to enrol my child in gymnastics, dance, soccer, karate, or pre-school?
09. My child loves Kindermusik class and sings all of the songs and does all of the activities at home, but when we are in class, he/she just sits there.
10. Am I getting VALUE for money?
11. My child has special developmental problems. Is Kindermusik suitable for him/her?
12. Can I purchase gift vouchers for friends and family?
13. How many children are in each class?
14. Are there make up classes?
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ANSWERS
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01. How Do I know which class is right for my child?
Age recommendations for each Kindermusik class are made to ensure that children are grouped in a developmentally appropriate way. Your child need to be at least the minimum age before the start of the semester to be enrolled in that class. If you are concerned about this at all, please feel free to discuss this with the director of the studio. |
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02. Can I enrol mid-term?
Yes you can and your fees will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
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03. Do I need the Home Materials?
The Home Materials are a valuable and integral part of the Kindermusik program. They are a wonderful tool for parents to bridge the gap between class and home. Children who frequently reinforce and enjoy the Kindermusik activities in their home environment will feel more secure in class and will be more inclined to participate. |
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04. My child and I have a lot of fun in Kindermusik class, but sometimes I wonder...is she/he really learning anything about music?
To the casual observer, it might indeed look like we are just playing and having fun. While the approach is necessarily playful, every aspect of the Kindermusik curriculum is built upon a solid musical and developmental foundation. While playing and singing, children are improving their rhythmic competency, developing a sense of steady beat, achieving the ability to match pitches, becoming acquainted with different sounds, learning a repertoire of songs, experiencing many different instruments, increasing their ability to listen, and of course, gaining a love of music that will last throughout their lives. |
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05. I plan to have my children take music lessons when they are older. Why should I bother with a music class when they are so young?
Instinctively, we know that music belongs in the life of young children: young children are ready for music, they are in their critical period for developing a good foundation in music, and musical potential is often lost if it is not nurtured and maintained in these early years. Anyone who works with young children, even infants - knows how eager and receptive they are to appropriate musical experiences. Additionally, recent brain research has pointed to non-musical crossover benefits of early music study and how important early music exposure is to a baby’s normal development. In a Kindermusik class, parent-child interaction is fostered, socialisation with other children is encouraged, fine motor and gross motor development is enhanced, and language skills flourish. Kindermusik helps each child develop musically at the right time and in the right way, and a Kindermusik graduate has a solid foundation and a giant head-start when they move to private instrumental, voice or even dance lessons. |
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06. Can BABIES really benefit from their own music class?
Your Kindermusik educator will regularly integrate Foundations of Learning statements and help you to see what benefits your children are deriving from the activities. They will also offer suggestions for how to participate in the activities with different age groups.
One of the goals in the Village class for young babies is to develop a supportive community of parents who encourage the children and each other. It is important that young children are comfortable with the teacher, the parents, and the other children so that they feel the security to try out their independence in a safe, supportive environment.
One thing that really solidifies many parents’ belief in the Village program is seeing their children at home and what a lasting impact the classes have made. Parents often find their young children lying on the floor when listening to the "Quiet Time" song on the Home CD or acting out an activity that was done in class. Music becomes a large part of these families’ lives, even when it wasn’t before |
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07. Why should I choose Kindermusik over a Suzuki program or other private lessons?
Many parents have found that this is not an either/or choice. Kindermusik and private lessons are not mutually exclusive. In fact, Kindermusik supplements and enriches private lessons tremendously. In addition, several Orff components are used in the Our Time and ImagineThat program. Delarosa movements are used throughout different age groups and Yamaha concepts are also present. The appropriate developmental nature of Kindermusik activities ensures that learning is never "too much, too fast", but always FUN! |
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08. What if I want to enrol my child in gymnastics, dance, soccer, karate, or pre-school?
As children reach the age of 3½ to 4, a world of possibilities in the community opens up to them. We can send our children to any number of wonderful activities, but they don’t all involve the family. Being able to enjoy our families in a rich musical environment is priceless. Today, children are being pushed out into the world at younger ages than ever, and it’s nice to have an activity where family involvement is celebrated.
Many of the benefits of the other activities, such as promoting physical coordination and social skills, providing a structured routine, building self-esteem and developing talents and cognitive abilities, are all encompassed in a Kindermusik class. Plus, there is the added benefit of a development for a love of music that will last long past the time the dance shoes and karate gees are put away - in fact, as we say at Kindermusik, "A good beginning never ends."
The opportunity to creatively express their individual imaginations through art, vocal, dance and instrumental activities is unique to Kindermusik. |
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09. My child loves Kindermusik class and sings all of the songs and does all of the activities at home, but when we are in class, he/she just sits there.
Not to worry! Although this is sometimes frustrating to parents because of our performance-oriented society, developmentally, pushing children to perform has no place in an Early Childhood program of any kind. We believe the parent is the child’s most important teacher, and the home is the most important place for that learning to grow.
When you think about it, success should be measured more by what a child does throughout the rest of the week than what he/she does in the 45 minutes at Kindermusik class. And remember that Kindermusik is about Process, not Performance. Every child can be successful in a Kindermusik class no matter what developmental level he/she is at. |
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10. Am I getting VALUE for money?
Kindermusik is the leader in Early Childhood Music and Movement programs. Being a part of "KINDERMUSIK" ensures that you are getting an internationally tested and tried product that works and is the leader in this field.
The materials produced by Kindermusik International are of the highest quality. The CDs, Literature and other At Home materials are unsurpassed. The talented artists, musicians and arrangers make the music come alive. You only have to listen to one CD to know that this is no ordinary children’s music CD. Music learning with the family in the home is a fundamental cornerstone of Kindermusik, and this is accomplished best through the use of the At Home materials.
Your instructor brings a lifetime of musical experience as well as a wealth of experience in child development. All educators are trained in child development and Kindermusik curricula. They also bring with them a lifetime of experience from many different fields. Kindermusik training brings these varied strengths together to provide your child with the best. Our teachers are constantly learning, providing parents with new and current information and updating their own skills through professional development opportunities.
When you take Karate, Gymnastics, Dance or even music lessons, there are always uniform and costume fees, recital fees, instrument rentals or purchase and music fees. When comparing total prices, Kindermusik is often less expensive than these other programs, and provides learning across all developmental domains. A variety of instruments, props and equipment are necessary to provide a wide range of learning experiences in the class.
"You get what you pay for" - and more! To quote Carla Hannaford, author of Smart Moves, "Kindermusik is elegant in its integrated approach to a child’s development. Physiologically, touch, movement, rhythm and sound are the keystones to optimising brain growth. The importance of having families working together, where everyone benefits from the sense of belonging, gets directly at the heart of what we, as a society, are needing at this time to raise healthy, loving children . . . All of this is provided in the Kindermusik program". Priceless!! |
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11. My child has special developmental problems. Is Kindermusik suitable for him/her?
Absolutely! Autistic children, children with Down’s syndrome, hearing impaired children and those with other physical, emotional and learning disorders have generally thrived AND improved in Kindermusik. What the program can do for children with special needs is ten-fold greater than what it does for those without these disabilities. Because Kindermusik targets neural wiring, brain development and a balance of education and fun, children learn in an emotionally supportive environment through a balanced program to ensure every child is given the opportunity to reach their potential.
Currently Pixie Piano does not run separate classes for children with special needs. Should there be a genuine interest in this kind of class, please contact the director to discuss. |
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12. Can I purchase gift vouchers for friends and family?
Yes – what a great idea! Vouchers are valid up to 12 months from the date of purchase. |
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13. How many children are in each class?
There is a limit of 12 children in each class. In our studio to make it comfortable for everyone we may need to have a smaller limit of 10 in Village class, and 8 in Our Time and Family Time ( this allows for maximum teacher/child exposure and ensures all parents and children have a comfortable learning environment.
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14. Are there make up classes?
Classes will be made up in the event of teacher illness or inclement weather. I will notify you of the cancellation and the scheduled make-up day.
In the event you miss a class, you are invited to attend another class session within the term.
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