Elementary

Little Musician is designed to prepare young children who are interested in playing the piano. This group class is a perfect beginning to prepare students for individual private lessons. Preparatory Piano Lessons are great fun because the child gets to not only master the basics but also have fun interacting with other children. The children in the group will be introduced to the piano, taught the keyboard, the musical alphabet (rhythm values, rests, grand staff, and notes) through fun and interesting games so they will not even realize that they are going through the learning process.

Group guitar classes are offered in two different age groups, 5-8 and 9-12, according to the physical size and development of the students. Purchase of a 1/2 size or 3/4 size guitar is required.

The activities in this class train the body to solve musical problems leading to the improvement of the student’s performance and retention of musical fundamentals. In this class, music directs students. They have to respond quickly to what they hear and express them through body movements. This will greatly increase listening and coordination skills, which are vital in the mastery of any musical instrument. Music theory is also integrated in this class together with solfege and improvisation.

Group Class for Children is designed to give children as young as 3 years old an excellent start in their musical life. APAM’s focus is first to naturally cultivate a love of music in every child and to foster an understanding of music second. Therefore, musical concepts will be introduced in a fun way using the Dalcroze method - music education through body movement. Every activity is designed to teach a musical concept through multi-sensory approach - aural (listening and singing), visual (reading, recognizing symbols and notes) and kinestic (movement and games).