Sunshine (3-4yrs) the youngest of the keyboard programs. It is the starting point of the MYC® (Music for Young Children) method for beginners. Our focus is foundational - building their foundation in music skills including reading based in learning to play the piano. We do do pint-sized yet grown-up learning! Meaning…the children are experiencing and learning the foundational elements of music in a developmentally fun and engaging manner. Students experience movement through beats and rhythms, as well as developing their fine motor skills with rhythm plays and instrument ensemble playing. Children start learning the geography of the piano and note-reading through our MYC Critters and their stories. By the end of the first year, children are able to play their first scale (C Major) and are reading from the staff. In class we have many pre-reading experiences, such as identifying like/different, matching, patterns, and reinforcing and recalling the music concepts. Concepts and skills are reinforced with fun at-home activities at the piano keys and with exciting things like scissors cutting, gluing, and coloring.
Registration for Sunshine 1 is expected for the 9 months September through May. We have payments conveniently broken into three quarterly payments. Many supplies are needed at the beginning of the year so, the first quarter Session payment is higher then the following two Sessions. Each Session quarter you will receive any additional books or supplies for class and the at home activities. There is a 2nd year available for Sunshines.