Rhythm Kids® (Ages 4–6)

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Big kids know what they like. Telling silly stories. Playing games. Being in charge. Designed specifically for pre-K and early elementary students, our active Rhythm Kids® classes for big kids tap into how children this age are wired to learn, with music games, animal rhythm stories, and lots of stomping-flying-climbing fun.Rhythm Kids® Music Classes for Big KidsIn each weekly music class, we drum, sing, move, and play to rhythms inspired by musical traditions around the world, from West African Gahu, to Japanese Taiko, to Brazilian Samba, just to name a few.


Students learn to compose, choreograph, and conduct as they play—and play with!—a variety of musical instruments: West African djembe drums, percussion instruments, and, the most important instruments of all, their voices and their bodies. As your big kid learns to think and create like a musician, they’ll also build musical connections to the global community. Parents are encouraged to participate in class. Classes include:

    

  • immersion in the musical language of many cultures   
  • playful music games with rules  
  • opportunities to lead, balanced with opportunities to collaborate 
  • deep exposure to complex, fun, and rockin' music  
  • many chances to solo, improvise, and work in ensembles   
  • rich, creative experimentation and expression, improvisation, and innovation

Music Learning Supports All Learning®

Whether as a stand-alone music class or as a companion to private lessons, Rhythm Kids® helps children develop the facility, repertoire, mastery, and creativity to be confident music students and music-makers throughout their lives. Plus, kids gain valuable skills they’ll take with them to the elementary school classroom (and beyond!). The music and movement activities support growth in several key developmental areas and naturally motivate kids to focus and engage.

Rhythm Kids® music classes, activities, and games support:

 
MUSIC-LEARNING
            

Rhythm and tonal competence
Composing, conducting, & choreographing
Independent singing
Confidence in movement
Creative musical expression

            
            
ALL LEARNING
            

Leadership and social skills
Executive functions
Emerging math skills
Creative problem-solving
Cultural exposure & appreciation