Register TODAY for 2026 Winter Semester. cathy@ncmusicteachers.com or 252-955-0706 FMI
OUR YEAR-ROUND CHILDREN’S PROGRAM – read on
Our music classes for children are given by teachers degreed in music, educated in music pedagogy, and/or trained in early childhood music education. Semester by semester, we guide the development of your child’s musicianship in quality music programs. The earlier your child begins, the more abundantly the music flows! It is a wise and wonderful choice. Scroll down for detailed program description.
WE OFFER MUSIC CLASSES FOR CHILDREN IN 12-WEEK SEMESTERS ON A ROLLING BASIS YEAR-ROUND.
- General Music: Age-appropriate, holistic general music, non-sequential learning.
- Group Instruments: A step along the way between group general music and private lessons, and a gentle introduction to sequential learning.
- Child-Friendly Format: Small groups of between four and eight children, once-weekly. One instructor or two, 30 or 45 minutes, independent learning or parent-participation, sequential learning or non – these things vary with the class chosen. ENROLL today or join the waiting list – tuition payment holds your spot!
Benefits of Music Classes for Children
Put your child on an exciting path of lifelong music making, starting early in life. The benefits of music education are many. Music immerses the child in cooperative interaction, enhances brain functioning, and fosters physical coordination. It improves overall development and decreases learning problems. Music has even been connected with resiliency—the ability to bounce back after a disturbing event. And, making music is just tons of fun.
Children’s Music Overview
GENERAL MUSIC Non-sequential learning. Children of the age for Toddler Music (15 to 36 months) learn best through informal play; parents participate fully with their children. Those ready for Early Bird Music (ages three through five) learn with more emphasis on structure and specific skills. Parents participate optionally at this stage. Students in Small Fries (ages four through seven) learn music-making skills independently of parents. While there is a cumulative benefit to a child over time, each class offers unique learning opportunities, and the experience is not damaged if a child misses a class.
GROUP INSTRUMENT CLASSES Gently sequential learning. Group Piano, Group Ukulele, Triple Decker Sampler and Group Voice offer independent learning for developing musicians, a natural step along the way towards private lessons. The learning is gently sequential, so things build from week-to-week. A little bit of “homework” may be requested, without the formal practice expectations of private lessons. This is a greater level of commitment to the music-learning process. Parents should anticipate a child staying at this level for six months to a year before they are ready for private lessons.
More Details!
TODDLER MUSIC, for children ages 15 – 36 months, with grown-up
Taught by a Musikgarten-certified teacher, with Musikgarten curriculum. Musikgarten is one of the leaders in early childhood music instruction, offering a carefully researched and sequenced curriculum designed to tap into inborn skills of every child – the ability to sing on pitch, imitate gesture, keep a steady beat. Teacher, students and parents wiggle and giggle together on a child-centered path of musical experience. SignUp Now for Winter 2026 semester.
EARLY BIRDS, for children ages three to five years, with optional grown-up
Children develop early musicianship skills through hands on piano, guitar and drums in each session. Parental participation is optional at this state. We encourage you to sometimes stay and play (space-permitting), sometimes stay and observe, and sometimes drop off! SignUp Now for Winter 2026 semester.
SMALL FRIES, for children ages four to seven years, drop-off class
Our group general music classes for children really ramp up those early musicianship skills. Piano, guitar and drums are our central instruments of instruction in the classroom. These older pre-schoolers and early elementary schoolers study rhythmic movement, playing by ear,ensemble performance and improvisation. Their musical skills are being readied for more formal music study. Classes are small in size; one lead teacher and one assistant “team-teach” for maximum quality of instruction. Parents drop the children off for independent learning. SignUp Now for Winter 2026 semester.
GROUP PIANO, for ages five to seven
This class takes little aspiring piano players through the basics of musical learning at the keyboard. Three to six children in a class benefit from the mixture of attentive, personalized instruction and from peer learning. Our teachers will expect commitment to the process. Parents, anticipate keeping your young musicians in group piano class for up to 6 months before stepping up to private lessons. GROUP PIANO eases the transition to the playful-yet-formal expectations of private music study. SignUp Now for Winter 2026 semester.
TRIPLE DECKER SAMPLER, for ages six to eight
This instrument-centered class offers young musicians an opportunity to strengthen their rhythm skills, strengthen their ensemble playing skills, and receive a focused sampling of keyboard and guitar. The first four weeks concentrate on percussion and rhythm, the second four weeks bring keyboards into the mix, and the final four weeks are an introduction to guitar or ukulele. Parents, if your young musician is ready for private lessons and is on the fence about piano versus guitar, this is the one for you! Returning Summer 2026.
GROUP UKULELE, for ages six to eight
This class takes young ukulele players through the basics of plucked string playing and musical learning on the ukulele. Three to six children in a class benefit from the mixture of attentive, personalized instruction and from peer learning. Our teachers will expect commitment to the process. Parents, anticipate keeping your young musicians in group learning for up to 6 months before stepping up to private lessons. GROUP UKULELE eases the transition to the playful-yet-formal expectations of private music study on the ukulele or the guitar. Returning summer 2026
GROUP VOICE, for ages seven to ten
This class takes young, aspiring singers through the basics of the voice, of singing, and of musical learning. Four to eight children in a class benefit from the mixture of attentive, personalized instruction and from peer learning. Our teachers will expect commitment to the process. Parents, anticipate keeping your young musicians in group learning for up to 6 months before stepping up to private lessons. GROUP VOICE eases the transition to the playful-yet-formal expectations of private music study.
Group instrument classes are 30 or 45 minute sessions. In addition to instrument-specific techniques, fundamentals of music are presented – note reading, improvisation, ear-training. etc.
