MusicPlay, Jam Sessions, and Piano Games Age-appropriate music and piano lessons for young children
Located at our studio on W73rd Street and West End Avenue
Days/Times by appointment Jam Sessions are the indoor version of Kids at Work's popular summer program, Sun Sessions, which takes place in Riverside Park. from classical to folk to bluegrass, that is "off the beaten path" when it comes to children's music classes. Mixed ages create a real family atmosphere in class, where little ones learn Sessions are taught by Kids at Work Founder Julie Averill.Contact us and we'll attempt to place you with an existing group, or you can start your own!
Pricing for UWS Jam Sessions: -$20 per child per 40 minute class -Length/dates of semester to be determined by your group! (8 week minimum) -Groups can contain between 4 and 6 children accompanied by caregivers, between the ages of 8 months-4 years. -Contact us to arrange a group or join an existing group! -We cannot offer free trials for Upper West Side program.
MusicPlay Ages 2.5 - 5 years Days/Times by appointment
MusicPlay is designed for curious, hands-on, inventive children who love music. Perhaps you've considered private lessons for your child, but are unsure whether or not they will be age-appropriate? MusicPlay bridges the gap between group Mommy and Me classes and structured private lessons. During a MusicPlay class your child will enter a room containing several musical exploration centers - one center may contain various flutes and autoharp, another a variety of percussion instruments, one a piano, and one a movement mat along with a cd player. Children will be guided by the teacher through each station and a variety of activities designed to develop the musical aptitude of your child while having lots of loud, noisy fun! MusicPlay classes can contain between 1 and 4 children of similar ages, and last between 30 and 45 minutes. These classes are perfect for siblings and playdates!
Piano Games Ages 4 and up Days/Times by appointment
Piano Games are not your ordinary piano lessons! Piano Games are designed for the youngest pianists, and involve a whole-child approach to beginning musical training. Piano Games are a series of activities using dramatic play, movement, storytelling, and sensory exploration to teach basic piano technique, music-reading, and simple musical composition. Piano Games also develop confidence and independence as children are allowed to learn at their own pace, under the care of an experienced and sensitive master-teacher. Our piano teacher has over 10 years of experience coaching young children. Piano Games classes can contain between 1 and 3 children of similar ages. Perfect for siblings!