BEGINNER MUSIC GROUPS FOR KIDS
Newbie Notes
A playful, performance-based first step into music for young beginners.
Newbie Notes helps children build the musical foundations they need before moving into more focused instrument study or ensemble playing. Through singing, movement, rhythm, keyboard activities and hands-on music making, students learn by doing.
Who is Newbie Notes for?
For children who are brand new to music, still exploring, or not yet ready to commit to one instrument or a larger ensemble.
Ages 2–3
Online Toddler Music Class.
Thursdays, 4:20–4:50 PM Pacific
$20 per session; class tuition payable in monthly installments.
Older family members join free.
Toddler Music — enrollment details →
Thursdays, 4:20–4:50 PM Pacific
$20 per session; class tuition payable in monthly installments.
Older family members join free.
Toddler Music — enrollment details →
Ages 4–6
Beginner group opens as enrollment builds.
Ages 6–8
Beginner group opens as enrollment builds.
Ages 8–10/11
Beginner group opens as enrollment builds.
WHAT CHILDREN LEARN
Musical foundations through play and participation.
The goal is not to rush children into formal instruction. It is to build comfort, listening, coordination and musical understanding so later learning has a strong foundation.
Rhythm & pulse
Move, clap, play and respond to a steady beat.
Move, clap, play and respond to a steady beat.
High & low
Hear and identify contrasting sounds and pitch direction.
Hear and identify contrasting sounds and pitch direction.
Soft & loud
Explore dynamics through voice, movement and instruments.
Explore dynamics through voice, movement and instruments.
Start & stop
Practice listening, attention and ensemble response.
Practice listening, attention and ensemble response.
Keyboard geography
Begin recognizing groups of black and white keys.
Begin recognizing groups of black and white keys.
Making music together
Learn to participate, take turns and listen to others.
Learn to participate, take turns and listen to others.
What does a class feel like?
Active, playful and structured. Children learn through repetition, movement and musical games rather than sitting still for a traditional lesson.
Sing & Move
Songs, movement and listening activities keep children actively involved.
Explore & Play
Children use rhythm tools, keyboard activities and other hands-on materials.
Learn Together
Small-group participation builds confidence, listening and social connection.
THE PATH AHEAD
Newbie Notes is a starting point, not an endpoint.
As children become more comfortable with rhythm, keyboard geography, listening and group participation, families can decide what comes next. Some students may move into private or semi-private lessons for focused instrument study. Others may continue toward ensemble experiences such as New Notes when they have enough playing experience to participate comfortably.
Interested in Newbie Notes?
Tell us your child’s age and a little about their musical experience. We’ll let you know which group is the best fit and what is currently forming.