Rhythm Kids® follows through on the Music Together® vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from birth through age 8. In 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 valuable skills and musical connections to the global community.
Rhythm Kids® Level 1
The next musical step for children (ages 4-6) with a parent or caregiver. With developmentally-appropriate music and movement activities, your child will begin to take charge and lead others as they explore and develop their musical curiosity and creativity.
In class they might:
- Make up their own drumming patterns.
- Invent new ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, sticks, etc.)
- Create movement ideas
- Explore the world of rhythm through movement, instrument play, and song
- Develop basic rhythmic skills, like keeping beat, improvising, ensemble play, and soloing
- Learn to create, cooperate, and express themselves musically
- Take their first drum solo!
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Rhythm Kids® Level 2
Rhythm Kids®® Level 2 classes are for children ages 5-8 years old. Parent participation is welcomed but not required!
In this class, children integrate and assimilate rhythm into their lives as they:
- Learn multicultural drumming patterns
- Develop new repertoire on various percussion instruments
- Explore movement and dance while singing songs
- Play (and lead!) games based on music and drumming
- Have fun with a host of rhythmic activities
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As part of the Rhythm Kids® experience, children and their grownups can enjoy drumming play and practice sessions at home with the help of online play-along videos. This cutting edge approach brings a great, constructive activity to your family’s day, and sets the stage for further musical learning in lessons, and musical literacy.
While your kids are having fun, they’ll be refining focus, dexterity, coordination, and rhythm – all things they’ll use every day for the rest of their lives.
Tuition includes:
- Weekly, 45-minute classes.
- Animal Collection Songbook and CD each semester, plus digital download options.
- Access to online video tutorials and play-alongs.
Each child participating in Rhythm Kids®® is required to bring a hand drum to class. We recommend using a sturdy djembe. A 7-8" x 16" djembe or a 9" x 18" djembe is recommended, but get whatever size you think is best for your child. There are many options available for purchasing a drum.