MiniKeys is a game-based group class which is a perfect

launch pad for a student’s musical journey. We explore

piano, drums, and voice and write original songs in our band

Details

Age: 4-5 years old

Class Structure: Maximum 5 kids meet weekly for 45-minutes

Fluencies: Rhythm, Harmony, Melody and Songwriting

Instruments: Piano, Drums and Microphone

Highlight: Live performance of the chamber group's original pieces

WHY?

MiniKeys plants the seeds for a growing love of music. Through games, songs,

and hands-on instrument play, MiniKeys nurtures creativity, kindness, and

friendship in a musical environment!

 

WHO?

MiniKeys is perfect for total beginners!. Kids who do well

in MiniKeys are excited to try out all the instruments and

enjoy playing games and learning in a group setting

WHAT HAPPENS IN MINIKEYS?

A typical MiniKeys class includes the following:

Drum Circle: Warms up the ear, body and brain. Builds community and teamwork while reinforcing the concepts of pulse, dynamics and tempo.

Sing-Along: Warm up the voice with fun and active sing-along songs for everyone! Each song will focus on a particular music fluency!

Music and Movement: Full body games that physicalize the fluencies and give fellow musicians a chance to feel the rhythm of the music.

Songwriting: Brainstorm and develop original song ideas incorporating a chosen theme and a fluency prompt.

Chamber Ensemble: Where it all comes together! Our mini-musicians practice fluencies on all of the instruments and learn how to compose music together.

HOW? FLUENCY FIRST!

Bandmates in MiniKeys will learn a wide range of musical fluencies including:

RHYTHM

  • Recognize the pulse of a song and isolating beat 1 in 4/4
  • Ability to isolate playing on beats 1, 2, 3, OR 4 • Draw and read rhythmic note values

HARMONY

  • Recognition of Major and Minor chords Ability to hear chord changes

MELODY

  • Recognizing and playing melodic phrases and patterns (using the notes C, D, and E.
  • Discernment between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd note intervals

SONGWRITING

  • Explore the role of each band instrument in a song Understand Song form: Verse & Chorus
  • Write and perform several original songs with bandmates

AND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY...

A community of music lovers

More music at home

A reason to play music together

A place to make music with others

Music games

Community events