What is Kindermusik? by Sue Winters

“What IS Kindermusik?” As the administrator who answers phone calls and emails, I hear this question the most. The best way to answer this question is to give general information and invite parents to come to a free preview class.

For those of you who are curious as to what Kindermusik is all about but haven’t asked, or if you’d like a refresher, this week’s blog is for you.

Kindermusik is a unique music and movement program designed for children ages newborn- eight years and their families. Now you ask, what can my infant who is not mobile or verbal do in a music class? This is the ideal class for you because our activities are all developmentally appropriate plus you will enjoy meeting other families with children the same age.

As was mentioned in last week’s blog, children learn best in their early years through movement. You will experience new ways to move with your child as you hear music from Mexico, Zimbabwe, Italy, Brazil, China, and Japan just to name a few of the diverse, multi-cultural styles that Kindermusik includes.

Children of all ages enjoy exploring the sound of instruments. The younger children might start out with shakers, bells, chime balls, drums, etc. and gradually progress to exploring a violin, cello, french horn, saxophone, snare drum, glockenspiel, dulcimer, and many others.

Hands-on activities are also important for young children. Newborns will be stimulated by the feel and color of scarves, while a 3 year old will use the scarves to become any character he/she wants to pretend to be, and a 5 year old will create the feel of legato and staccato. The progression opens the door to a love and appreciation for all styles of music and is limited only to one’s imagination.

Children are active learners. Their development is best served when there is a balance between things that are familiar and things that are new. Kindermusik provides the perfect balance for this. It is fun and appealing for children as well as their families.

Kindermusik is a priceless gift you share with your child. If you are at all interested, please come for a free preview class. You will see why so many families attend and recommend it to others.
One final administrative detail, contact information:
website -brightbeginnings.kindermusik.net;
e-mail – kindermusik.brightbeginnings@gmail.com;
Phone – (605)-728-6782. I’d love to hear from you!