Saturday, December 30, 2017

What do you do in the morning? In Hello, Day!, you'll greet the day with all of your senses. You'll say good morning to the sunshine, you'll blow away the morning dew, you'll stretch your bodies high and low, explore and exercise fine-motor skills, and even play bathtime and laundry games.
Hello_ Day_
Dates: 1/3 and ongoing

TimeWed. 10- 10:45am
PlaceFortanasce & Associates Fitness & Wellness Center
671 W. Naomi Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
Cost every 4 weeks: $76, includes home materials
Sibling: $66, includes sibling instrument

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Yippee-it's time to play! Let's Play mixes favorite toys of childhood with the magic of music and pretend play. We'll go on a pretend walk to the park, a trip to the playground, and a ride on a train, and learn all about the ways children learn to create, assemble, and understand their world as they go about their play.
Let_s Play
Dates: 1/8- 2/26, no 1/15, 2/5- 2/19

TimeMon. 10-10:45am
PlaceWar Memorial Building
435 Fair Oaks Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Cost: $54 to the Recreation+ $22 home materials to me 

Sibling: $54 to the Recreation+ $6 home instrument to me

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Click on the image below, then download and enjoy some soothing songs with your child during this busy holiday season!
 
Mindfulness Through Music

Friday, November 10, 2017

Discover an engaging musical world with your child through singing, moving, listening, playing small instruments, and making friends! Materials include a simple, age-appropriate instrument, class songs, lyrics, activities, and an eBook that can all be viewed, played & downloaded online. New materials every session.
Home Sweet Home
Dates: 11/13-12/4

TimeMon. 10-10:45am
PlaceWar Memorial Building
435 Fair Oaks Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Cost: $54 to the Recreation+ $22 home materials to me 

Sibling: $54 to the Recreation+ $6 home instrument to me

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Yum! You'll "gobble up" this unit's strawberries and pancakes, apples, raisins, and other yummy treats. Then you'll move, move, move! Little bodies learn movement, coordination, and body awareness through contrasts-so get ready to move your body in high-and-low, large-and-small, and even energetic-and-calm ways.
Yum_

Dates*: 11/11- 12/16, no 11/25

TimeSat. 9- 9:45am

PlacePasadena Victory Park Recreation
Room 3
2575 Paloma St.
Pasadena, CA 91107

Cost: $70** to the Recreation+ $25 home materials to me 

Sibling: $70** to the Recreation+ $6 home instrument to me

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Up and at 'em, there's work up to be done all around this great big house (or den, or nest, or burrow)! Turn everyday tasks around your Home Sweet Home-like painting, hammering, cooking and cleaning up-into musical teamwork fun.

Home Sweet Home

Dates*: 11/9- 12/14, no 11/23

TimeThu. 10-10:45am
PlaceSan Gabriel Recreation
250 S. Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776

Cost: $70** to the Recreation+ $25 home materials to me 

Sibling: $70** to the Recreation+ $6 home instrument to me

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.



* Contact me about what you can do if you won't be able to come to one or more of those Thursdays!
** Cost for non-San Gabriel residents: $75 to Recreation+ $25 to me
Sibling (non-San Gabriel resident): $75 to Recreation+ $6 to me

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Yum! All we can say is...Yum! You'll "gobble up" this unit's strawberries and pancakes, apples, raisins, and other yummy treats. Then you'll move, move, move! Little bodies learn movement, coordination, and body awareness through contrasts-so get ready to move your body in high-and-low, large-and-small, and even energetic-and-calm ways.
Yum_
Dates: starts 10/25 and ongoing

TimeWed. 10- 10:45am
PlaceFortanasce & Associates Fitness & Wellness Center
671 W. Naomi Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
Cost every 4 weeks: $76, includes home materials
Sibling: $66, includes sibling instrument

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Discover an engaging musical world with your child through singing, moving, listening, playing small instruments, and making friends! Materials include a simple, age-appropriate instrument, class songs, lyrics, activities, and an eBook that can all be viewed, played & downloaded online. New materials every session.
I Can Do That_
Dates: 10/9-11/6, no 10/16
TimeMon. 4:45- 5:30pm
PlaceWar Memorial Building
435 Fair Oaks Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Cost: $54 to the Recreation+ $22 home materials to me 

Sibling: $54 to the Recreation+ $6 home instrument to me

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other Kindermusik Family Time class info.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Being a toddler is complicated.  There's so much I still need help with, but so many new things within my grasp!  I like to try them out, but you're always telling me to be careful.  So let's try some new things together, and when we're done, I'll probably want to remind you: I Can Do That!
I Can Do That_

Dates: 10/2-11/6, no 10/16

TimeMon. 4:45- 5:30pm
PlaceMuseum Education Center
380 W Huntington Dr
Arcadia, CA 91007

Cost: $70 to the Recreation+ $25 home materials to me 

Sibling: $70 to the Recreation+ $6 home instrument to me

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Where can you go to see pirates, castles, dragons, dinosaurs, and more . . . all in one place? That's easy-your imagination! Climb aboard the S.S. Pretend and set sail to imaginary places in the land of Make Believe
Make Believe

Dates*: 9/28-11/2, no 10/19

TimeThu. 10-10:45am
PlaceSan Gabriel Recreation
250 S. Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776

Cost: $70** to the Recreation+ $25 home materials to me 

Sibling: $70** to the Recreation+ $6 home instrument to me

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.



* Contact me about what you can do if you won't be able to come to one or more of those Thursdays!
** Cost for non-residents: $75 to Recreation+ $25 to me
Sibling (non-resident): $75 to Recreation+ $6 to me

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Sample songs from our upcoming session!



Family All Around Me
Dates: starts 8/30 and ongoing

TimeWed. 10- 10:45am

PlaceFortanasce & Associates Fitness & Wellness Center
671 W. Naomi Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
Cost every 4 weeks: $76, includes home materials
Sibling: $66, includes sibling instrument

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Click on the picture below to download our fun Summer Days playlist, and find simple ways to keep your child active and engaged during these hottest weeks of the year!

Summer Days

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

"Music and The Art of Long-Term Relationships"

In this book, "Music and The Art of Long-Term Relationships",  Neil Moore, the founder of Simply Music, explains why students quit music lessons early, and how we can all help nature them to build long-term relationships.


To get your FREE copy click here: 



Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Play a Story
Let your child imagine and tell her own story while playing and improvising on the piano!



A $10* fee is due at the first class meeting, which is a 2-month digital access of printable and downloadable home materials.


Class Name: Youth Piano

Class #: SU17-4064 

Age: 5-6 years

Days/Dates:
Thu. 8/3- 9/14, no 9/7

Time: 4- 4:45pm 

Place: Arcadia Recreation
365 Campus Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007


Fee: $71*/6 weeks


Register/ Learn More!  (Spaces limited

What is "Play a Story"?

Monday, July 17, 2017



Dates*:  
starts 7/19 and ongoing
Time:  
Wed. 10- 10:45am
Place:  671 W. Naomi Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
Cost every 4 weeks$76, includes home materials
Sibling: $66, includes sibling instrument
Register/ Learn More! (Spaces limited!)

and

Dates*: 7/20, 8/3- 8/17
Time: Thu. 10- 10:45am
Cost: $54** (cash, check or credit card) to Recreation
+ $22 (cash, check, Venom, or bank online transfer) home materials fee to me
Sibling: $54** to Recreation$6 sibling instrument fee to me
Place: San Gabriel Recreation
250 S. Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Learn more/ register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.


* Contact me about what you can do if you won't be able to come to one or some of those Mondays!
** San Gabriel Recreation charges an additional $5 for non-San Gabriel residents.

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Dates*: Mondays 7/17- 8/7

Cost: $54 (cash, check or credit card) to Recreation
+ $22 (cash, check, Venom, PayPal or bank online transfer) home materials fee to me
Sibling: $54 to Recreation$6 sibling instrument fee to me


Time: 10- 10:45am
Place: War Memorial Building
435 Fair Oaks Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Register/ Learn More! (Spaces limited!)

or

Time: 4:45- 5:30pm
PlaceMuseum Education Center
380 W Huntington Dr
Arcadia, CA 91007
Learn more/ register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.


* Contact me about what you can do if you won't be able to come to one or some of those Mondays!

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

If your little one is an early riser, you might feel your leisurely mornings are gone for good. Download our Mr. Sun song, try an activity to go along to it, and get tips from real parents to make your mornings less stressful and more fun with easy routines! 
Mr. Sun

Monday, June 26, 2017


Dates: starts 6/28 and ongoing (no 7/5)

TimeWed. 10- 10:45am

PlaceFortanasce & Associates Fitness & Wellness Center
671 W. Naomi Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
Cost every 4 weeks: $76, includes home materials
Sibling: $66, includes sibling instrument

Register! (Spaces limited!)


Click here for other class info.

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

In this unit, we'll roll up our sleeves and get right Down on the Ground 
and take a good look around. We'll engage children's natural curiosity as we hop like bunnies, scoot like caterpillars, scurry like squirrels, and even do a certain, familiar spider fingerplay. Meanwhile, you'll broaden your own vision, and foster a child's natural curiosity!  
Down on the Ground

Dates*: 6/15- 6/29, 7/13

Time: Thu. 10- 10:45am

Place: Padillo Room
324 S. Mission Dr. 
San Gabriel, CA 91776

Cost: $54 (cash, check or credit card) to Recreation
+ $22 (cash, check or bank online transfer) home materials fee to me



Register/ Learn More! (4 Spaces Left!)


Click here for other class info.


* Contact me about what you can do if you won't be able to come to one or some of those Thursdays!

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Schedule a Free Info Session with me to learn more about the Play a Story piano program for students ages 4 to 7!

Location: my home studio in San Marino


Feel free to contact me for any questions too! 



What is "Play a Story"?

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Time: 10- 10:45am

Cost per Playdate: $19 (includes a simple instrument and a Music card to download 10 songs from play.kindermusik.com)

Sibling 4mo & older: $17/ Playdate/ child (includes a simple instrument)
Sibling less than 4mo: $6 (free tuition, instrument only!)
(Please contact me to enroll for sibling discount)

Monday: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
Place: 1315 Fair Oaks Ave. #205
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Register or find out more! (Spaces limited!)



Wednesday: 6/14, 6/21, 6/28
Place: Fortanasce & Associates Fitness & Wellness Center
671 W. Naomi Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007

Register or find out more! (Spaces limited!)




Click here for other class info.

Monday, June 5, 2017

In this unit, we'll roll up our sleeves and get right Down on the Ground 
and take a good look around. We'll engage children's natural curiosity as we hop like bunnies, scoot like caterpillars, scurry like squirrels, and even do a certain, familiar spider fingerplay. Meanwhile, you'll broaden your own vision, and foster a child's natural curiosity!  
Down on the Ground

Dates*: 6/12- 6/29, 7/17
Time: Mon. 10- 10:45am

Place: 1315 Fair Oaks Ave. #205
South Pasadena, CA 91030

Cost: $76 total with home materials included
Sibling 4-month-old and younger: $6 sibling material only!


Register! (spaces limited)


* Contact me about what you can do if you won't be able to come to one or more of those days!