The Ballard Academy preschool music program is a fun, group class program for children from 6 months to 6 years. The preschool music program is designed to teach the basics of music in a fun and interactive manner.  The classes differ depending on the age of the student. In general, the classes cover these fundamentals: Movement and music, Learning to sing and listen, Making music with percussion instruments ,Recognition of orchestral instruments, Rhythm, Melody and Elementary note recognition.

Course Descriptions

Music for Little Ones (6-18 months)

You and your little one will sing, dance, move, chant and play instruments. We will explore instruments designed for
little hands, sing to traditional and multi-cultural songs, and foster your child's natural curiosity for music.

Music for Tiny Tots (18-30 months)

Parents and children learn songs and activities that can enhance their daily lives while developing the building blocks
of musical language.

Music for Tots (30 months- 3 years)

Through playful singing, movement and games, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and instrumental activities, share a
learning experience with your child that will help to build a solid foundation for and love of music.

Musical Stepping Stones: (3-4 years)

Step up to the next level of active music making and develop musical concepts such as steady beat, tone matching,
readiness of note reading skills, and the appreciation for different genres of music. The world of literature, seasons,
counting, following directions, awareness of self and others, as well as social skills will all be explored during this
lively, active class.

Music Explorers: (4-5 years)

Musical adventures await your young child as we explore the world of music and develop basic skills during this
pivotal point in music education. Using various activities, students will learn musical concepts including beat, rhythm,
tone and basic note reading skills, along with the appreciation for different genres and history of music. Academic
subjects will be explored through music learning to integrate music into the world of literature, social studies and math.