Macaroni Kid Mention
April 23rd, 2012
We were delighted to be mentioned online at Macaroni Kid, NYC Downtown:
I want my kids to love music so I think finding a program that encourages both learning and the the love of music is so important. Tone Academy of Music is a place where your child can learn in a nurturing environment. Tone offers a variety of ways to get your child started on a musical instrument, continue their learning or just learn more about music with a talented faculty in their studio at 81 White Street. The summer schedule for both classes and camp is now available and there is no registration fee for the summer months! It is often hard to commit to a class during the summer months when you may be traveling so they offer flexible scheduling and pricing.
One aspect of Tone that sets them apart is that they are the only Suzuki school in the city that provides preparatory lessons for children ages 1 month+. They offer private lessons for all ages in violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone, drums and voice. Group classes are also available. Classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They understand that many of their students have working parent and are happy to have nannies attend classes.
In addition to private and group instrumental lessons they offer a range of unique theory and group classes:
- Music Mind Games: This group music theory class will teach the beginning skills of reading music with an incredibly fun set of games and group activities. Suitable for children ages 4 to 10 – classes and activities will be grouped by age. (30 min)
- Creativity in Music and Improvisation:Students will practice a variety of exercises and games in order to instill a sense of fun and creativity through music. Students will learn to create original music on acoustic instruments as well as electronic programs. There is no limit to what can be comped – Perfect for students of all ages! (30 min)
- Playing Together Playing Apart: This exciting new percussion class uses rhythms and concepts from African, Cuban, Brazilian, Balkan, African-American and other musical traditions to awaken and develop an understanding and practice of playing together and apart in a group. This class is suitable for children aged 4 and up (Thursdays at 2.30) or 6 and up (Thursdays at 4.00) (30 min)
- Young Children’s Chorus: The whole family will enjoy hearing your student sing songs that are familiar as well as learn new songs over the summer! Children will be have fun learning lyrics to the Suzuki pieces, singing in a round, as well as learn some easy Sign Language. Suitable for children 3 and up. (30 min)
The Summer camp , for children age 4-7, will be held on Tuesday s and Thursdays, June through August from 4-6pm. Camp will include a mixture of classes based on the Suzuki method. Children will take part in chorus, creativity in music and improvisation, music mind games, movement and coordination and playing together playing apart percussion classes. Each day of camp will feature a different instrument for the children to listen to and play.
Because it is important to have the whole family involved, there is a free concert every Saturday during the fall and spring semesters for families to attend. They are also involved in the local community and are partnered with Concerts in Motion.
For more information about the program or for any scheduling or registration questions you can email: toneacademyofmusic@gmail.com
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