Music Sprouts
After a successful summer session of Music Sprouts, we are again adding another level to the course this summer!
Beethoven Babies (Saturdays 9am-9:40am): For children ages 0-2 years, this introductory course will teach young ones about the connections between music and emotion through movement and rhythm.
Mozart Munchkins (Saturdays 10am-10:40am): For toddlers ages 3-5 years old, this class will help young musicians explore musical feelings through instruments. An educational and hands-on musical curriculum.
Tchaikovsky Tots NEW! (Saturdays 10am-10:40am): For toddlers ages 4-6 years old, this class builds on Mozart Munchkins and provides students with piano basics in a group environment. Keyboards provided. Mozart Munchkins is the prerequisite course.
Instructors: Ben Fried, Karina Rodriguez, and Melody Lee
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2025
Fall Session Dates: September 20 - December 13 (12 weeks)
*Break for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 29.
Tuition: $450 for 12 classes (10% sibling discount automatically applied at checkout). Tuition includes the final concert!
Interested parents may visit the school for a tour, and to meet the teachers and discuss teaching philosophy before enrolling.
A caregiver is expected to attend with the child. The tuition only applies to the student (caregivers do not need to pay). Sibling discount is available.
Course descriptions
Beethoven Babies: As the first level of our Music Sprouts curriculum, this class for ages 0–2 fosters an emotional and physical connection to music through immersive, age-appropriate experiences, with caregivers joining in the joy.
Infants and toddlers will develop familiarity with beautifully sung songs, from soothing lullabies to playful folk tunes, performed with artistry to captivate young ears. Through immersion in high-level music making, babies engage with basic rhythm using gentle hand claps and shakers. Babies explore pitch through vocal play and basic call-and-response, nurturing early auditory sensitivity. Very basic instruments introduce hands-on discovery, deepening their connection to musical sounds. This warm, supportive environment lays a foundation for lifelong musical appreciation.
Mozart Munchkins: As the second level of our Music Sprouts curriculum, this class for 3–5-year-olds focuses on structured skill-building, moving beyond the introductory singing and basic percussion of our beginner level to foster technical and expressive growth.
Children will refine their ability to discern and reproduce pitch intervals through targeted exercises on xylophones and other tuned instruments, developing a precise ear for pitch. The curriculum emphasizes rhythmic accuracy, teaching consistent tempo and meter recognition through layered patterns and ensemble activities. Students will also cultivate an emotional connection to music, exploring dynamics and expression through guided improvisation and group performance. These skills build a robust foundation for instrumental training.
Tchaikovsky Tots: As the third level of our Music Sprouts curriculum, this class for toddlers ages 4-6-year-olds builds on the foundations of Mozart Munchkins, introducing young learners to piano basics in a fun, interactive group setting. Through engaging activities, students develop essential keyboard skills, note reading, and musical expression. Keyboards are provided, ensuring hands-on learning for every child. Prerequisite: Completion of Mozart Munchkins OR testing in to the course by separate approval of the instructor. Email to inquire (info@friedmusic.com)