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.

Dates: 1/3 and ongoing

Time: Wed. 10- 10:45am

Place: Fortanasce & 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.

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. Dates: 1/8- 2/26, no 1/15, 2/5- 2/19 Time: Mon. 10-10:45am Place: War 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.

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

 

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.

Dates: 11/13-12/4

Time: Mon. 10-10:45am

Place: War 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.

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. Dates*: 11/11- 12/16, no 11/25 Time: Sat. 9- 9:45am Place: Pasadena 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.

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. Dates*: 11/9- 12/14, no 11/23 Time: Thu. 10-10:45am Place: San 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

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. Dates: starts 10/25 and ongoing Time: Wed. 10- 10:45am Place: Fortanasce & 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.

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. Dates: 10/9-11/6, no 10/16 Time: Mon. 4:45- 5:30pm Place: War 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.

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!

Dates: 10/2-11/6, no 10/16

Time: Mon. 4:45- 5:30pm

Place: Museum 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.

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.  Dates*: 9/28-11/2, no 10/19 Time: Thu. 10-10:45am Place: San 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

Sample songs from our upcoming session! Hey, Lolly Jingle Jangle 'Liza Jane Dates: starts 8/30 and ongoing Time: Wed. 10- 10:45am Place: Fortanasce & 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.

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!

"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: 

https://simplymusic.com/book-maltr/

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"?

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.

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 Place: Museum 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!

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! 

Dates: starts 6/28 and ongoing (no 7/5) Time: Wed. 10- 10:45am Place: Fortanasce & 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.

Happy Father's Day!

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!   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!

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"?

Join us for 1, 2, 3... 6 different Playdates!

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.

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!  

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!