Tuesday, March 31, 2015

from http://simplymusic.com/simply-music-gateway/

Playing Your Part in Simply Music Gateway
Written by Ashley North on March 31, 2015 in Special Needs.
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How awesome would it be for a child to discover a breakthrough in self-expression through music?

Simply Music has spent the last several years working with Karen Nisenson, Founder and Clinical Director of Arts For Healing, developing a groundbreaking new program. Simply Music Gateway is an adaptive approach to learning piano designed specifically for any child with special needs, including ADHD, learning disabilities, neurological dysfunction, developmental delays and Autism. continue reading...

Monday, March 30, 2015



Kindermusik, all the benefits of sports, gymnastics, dance, art, preschool, and MORE!


RSVP* via email (KindermusikWithMsEmily@gmail.com) or text (626-374-1800) by Tue. 3/31 to attend a free, preview class this Thu. 4/2!


*New-to-Kindermusik families only.  (Spaces limited!)
 

Date
: 4/2- 4/30, no class 4/23
Time: Thu. 10- 10:45am
Place: Vincent Lugo Park Girl Scout House
south end of Prospect Ave. near W. Wells St.
San Gabriel, CA 91107    
Cost: $54* + $22 home materials 
sibling $54*+ $6 instrument
 Register!
(Spaces limited!)  
  

* San Gabriel Recreation charges a $5 non-resident fee. 
Cost for non-residents: $59+ $22 materials 
sibling $59+ $6 instrument
 
 

Click here for other class info. 

Sunday, March 29, 2015

60 Minutes aired this "must see" story about Derek Paravicini, a blind but brilliant pianist!



Friday, March 27, 2015

from https://www.musicopolis.com/blog/item/9-practice-your-heart-out.html

 

Practice Your Heart Out.


Play music

 

But at what price?


'I'm going to get it right first, and then I will play it with feeling.' Ever heard that before? Could we risk losing music to the discipline of perfecting music?  Continue reading...

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Simply Music is a revolutionary piano learning method that has students of all ages playing great-sounding contemporary, classical, blues and accompaniment pieces from the very first lessons!   
  
Please bring a black and red pen to class and an adult needs to be present.  

A $15* materials fee is due and payable to the instructor at the first class meeting. Materials include a DVD, Keypad (printed keyboard) and Reference Book. 

Place: Arcadia Recreation

Days/Dates:
Thu. 5/7- 6/18, no class 6/11
 
 

Time: 4-4:45pm Age: 5-6 years
Class: #12797 Fee: $69*/6 weeks

Time: 4:50-5:35pm Age: 7-14 years
Class: #12798 Fee: $69*/6 weeks 




* Recreation's online enrollment charges a transaction fee of $3+ 3% of total cost.  
For all mail-in, walk-in & fax-in registrations, it's only a $2 fee per family per season.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

RSVP* via email ( KindermusikWithMsEmily@gmail.com) or text (626-374-1800) by Wednesday 3/25 to attend a free, preview class!


* New-to-Kindermusik families only.  ( Spaces limited !)
 

Date
: 3/28
Time: Sat. 9-9:45am
Place: Pasadena Victory Park Recreation
2575 Paloma St.
Pasadena, CA 91107      
 

Click here for other class info.


A Child's Brain on Music

Saturday, March 21, 2015

In this unit, 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


Date
: 4/6- 5/4, no class 4/13
Time: Mon. 4:45- 5:30pm
Place: Arcadia Recreation
375 Campus Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
Cost:
$54 + $22 home materials
sibling $54+ $6 instrument
Registration
(Spaces limited!)
  

 
Click here for other class info.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

RSVP* via email (KindermusikWithMsEmily@gmail.com) or text (626-374-1800) by Thursday 3/19 to attend a free, preview class!


*New-to-Kindermusik families only.  (Spaces limited!)
 

Date
: 3/21
Time: Sat. 9-9:45am
Place: Pasadena Victory Park Recreation
2575 Paloma St.
Pasadena, CA 91107    
 

Click here for other class info.


Benefits of Kindermusik for All Ages

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Explore activities from our upcoming unit!

I Can Do That, Too!

Which Dog?
Down on the Ground

Date
: 3/21- 4/11
Time: Sat. 9-9:45am
Place: Pasadena Victory Park Recreation
2575 Paloma St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Cost: $54* + $22 home materials
sibling $54*+ $6 instrument
Registration
(Spaces limited!)
   

* Pasadena Recreation charges a $15 non-resident fee, but I'd be more than happy to give families discounts on the materials for those of you who'd have to pay that. 
Cost for non-residents: $69+ $17 materials 
sibling $69+ $4 instrument


Click here for other class info.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

In this unit, 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

Date
: 3/21- 4/18, no class 4/11
Time: Sat. 9-9:45am
Place: Pasadena Victory Park Recreation
2575 Paloma St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Cost:
$54* + $22 home materials
sibling $54*+ $6 instrument
Registration starts Mon. 3/2,
non-residents Mon. 3/9
(Spaces limited!)
 
 

* Pasadena Recreation charges a $15 non-resident fee, but I'd be more than happy to give families discounts on the materials for those of you who'd have to pay that. 
Cost for non-residents: $69+ $17 materials 
sibling $69+ $4 instrument


Click here for other class info.
find a class
 
Digital Home Materials: 
  • Music downloads: songs, rhymes, stories and sounds from class
  • Literature book in e-book format
  • Activity buttons lead to a variety of different activity types
  • The Why It's Good for Your Child area provides parents with the educational insight behind the activities.
  • Download Center provides Printable Activity Pages and, Printable Lyrics Pages for all of the songs.  
  • Kindermusik @Home