My First Music Class
Summer 2024 Registration opens April 15
Overview
Embark on a musical journey with My First Music Class, a specially crafted 45-minute weekly class designed for early childhood music education. This class is a dynamic blend of joy, learning, and self-expression, utilizing a variety of engaging elements such as musical instruments, body movement, songs, wordplays, and other creative avenues.
At the heart of My First Music Class lies the renowned Orff Schulwerk Method, a child-centered approach that promotes active learning through hands-on experiences. Students immerse themselves in activities encompassing improvisation, music, movement, and speech. This method empowers children to explore their innate connection to music, interact with diverse instruments, nurture their musicality, and develop the art of improvisation.
Each lesson in this program unfolds a series of evolving goals throughout the year. Students not only delve into understanding rhythmic patterns and qualities of movement and musical expression but also engage in playing Orff instruments such as maracas, tambourines, and hand bells. The class encourages the creation of musical ensembles, coordination of speech with rhythm, and various other musical explorations.
Beyond musical objectives, My First Music Class embraces social development goals. The class structure is carefully designed to teach students the values of patience, cooperation, and courage. Activities are curated to instill the importance of waiting turns, fostering collaboration, and encouraging others. It is a holistic approach that not only nurtures budding musicians but also shapes socially adept and confident individuals.
Join us for this memorable experience of laughter, learning, and growth in the formative years of your child's musical journey.
Class options
Class A - ages 2-3 with parent/guardian
Class B - ages 4-5 without parent/guardian
Schedule
Summer Semester
Tuesdays (June 4-25)
Class A - 3:00-3:45pm
Class B - 4:00-4:45pm
FREE TRIAL CLASSES MAY 1 & 7 – RSVP HERE
Tuition
$20/class
Meet the Teacher
Dimitra Kitsou is a multi-talented musician and educator from Greece with a strong passion for music and early childhood education. Her journey in music began at a young age, starting with her piano studies at 9 years old. This early exposure to music ignited her passion for the art form, which eventually led her to pursue a Bachelor’s and Integrated Master’s degree in “Music Studies” from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, along with a Harmony Degree.
Dimitra’s interest in working with children and her desire to explore innovative teaching methods brought her to the Orff Approach. She honed her skills in this approach by completing the “Further Educational Course in Orff-Schulwerk Studies on Three Levels” at Moraitis School in Athens, Greece.
Since 2019, Dimitra has been actively involved in teaching and conducting various seminars. These includes pedagogy, music-dance-speech integration, improvisation, and physical theatre. Additionally, her musical abilities extend beyond the piano, as she also plays the guitar and ukulele, and even writes songs for children.
Her lessons are characterized by their creativity and child-centered approach. Her ultimate goal is not only to impart musical knowledge and skills but also to foster a deep and lasting love for music in her students. By recognizing and nurturing each student’s unique talents and abilities, Dimitra strives to make a meaningful impact on their musical journeys.