Develop your child’s mind and spirit in this enjoyable and social class of singing, chanting, moving, and playing of simple percussion instruments. Music First classes are based on the Gordon Music Learning Theory, that music is learned the way language is learned, through total immersion and experimentation. These classes will give your child a jumpstart in their musical development, and promote a high musical aptitude (the ability to learn music), so music will come much more easily to them in the future, and be an enjoyable part of their lives. Affiliated with Michigan State University.

Fall and Winter semesters: 11 weeks, plus an orientation session for parents explaining Gordon Music Learning Theory and what parents can expect from the classes. The last class includes an evaluation report of your child’s musical development. A CD of class songs is provided.

Spring and Summer semesters: 6 weeks, no orientation or evaluation.

Class Levels:

Infant/Toddler (birth to 3 years) and Preschool (3-5 years) Children experience a wide variety of tonalities and meter through movement, singing, and playing of simple percussion instruments in a relaxed environment. Parents or other caregivers are required to participate. Class size limit: 10
Transitional (ages 5-7, based on musical readiness) Instructor recommendation is required. Focuses more on music theory and correct responses. Parents or other caregivers not required to attend. Class size limit: 6

Tuition
Fall or Winter (11 weeks) $107.25
Spring or Summer (6 weeks) $58.50
20% off siblings enrolled in Music First classes

Registration and Class Calendar:

Spring session
Register March 11 through semester
Classes Apr 14 - May 23 [6 weeks]

Summer session
Register May 5 through semester
Classes Jun 2-Jul 18 [6weeks]

Classes subject to enrollment

Visit our registration page for more information on registering for Music First music classes.