Suzuki Program vs. Traditional: Which Music Curriculum Is Better?

What is the world renowned Suzuki Method of music instruction?  It was founded by Dr. Suzuki, a violin teacher in Japan.  The components of this curriculum include:  listening, repetition, encouragement, and learning to play music before learning to read music.  He believed children could learn music early in life in the same way they learned to speak and the most important factor is involved parents and loving teachers.  Every child has talent and deserves to have his or her potential nurtured and developed.  This philosophy also believes that the study of music helps to develop self-esteem in children, respect for others, and a cultivated aesthetic sensibility.  Music is the universal language, which helps to bring harmony and peace to the world.

Nov. '11 Blog "Black Fri. vs. Sm. Bus. Sat."

Black Friday 11/25/11:

Black Friday is the day after the Thanksgiving Holiday, which many folks also have off, and is traditionally known as the beginning of the Christmas Holiday shopping season. (Think Thanksgiving Day parade with Santa!) Here are a few things to keep in mind before you do your spending. Big box retailers rarely know their customers. Big Box retailers often don't know their merchandise. Good luck finding parking. They may expand their hours and lower their prices but be prepared to wait in a LONG line to check out!

"Sept.'11 Blog re: "LM" Group Class vs Private Lessons?!"

Little Mozarts" Group Class:

This is a wonderful introduction to music for toddlers.  It is also a great introduction to the classroom setting when youngsters have to learn to follow directions from an instructor as well as interact with fellow students.  Participants also learn piano, percussion, and singing following along with the CD required for the class.  They learn about high notes from "Mozart Mouse" and low notes from "Beethoven Bear"!  The packet also includes plush toys of these characters.  Students can participate with their moms (or caregivers).  They meet weekly for a 10 week session.  Our Fall class begins the week after Labor Day on Wednesdays at noon and Sundays at 11, when we are closed to the public.  The group class is only $10 per class, plus a $10 registration fee (per family) and the $60 packet of required materials (a $70 value discounted for class participants). 

Weston Summer Mini-Camp

There is only one week of summer left! Have you been debating whether to take music lessons? Having trouble deciding which instrument to chose? Will it be piano, guitar, drums, voice, wind or strings? We have the solution! There is only one week left of Jammin Kids Summer Mini-Camps. Come explore the world of music & get to try all kinds of instruments out! Beginning Mon. Aug. 15 our last week long Mini-Camp for elementary aged students runs from 9-noon. For middle & high school students, our Mini-Institute runs from 12:30-3:30 p.m. These affordable programs cost only $100.). 

Greetings, just learned yesterday that Jammin Kids had been nominated for the "Small Business of the Year" by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce! There is a breakfast May 6 where the finalist will be announced.