Group Piano Lessons For ages 4 - 6 (offered at Mid-Wilshire Studio only) Join the adventures of Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse as they learn about music!  Our Music for Little Mozarts classes combine general musicianship activities with those that develop performance skills at the piano. Skills taught in the course focus on keyboard performance, listening, pitch matching, keyboard technique, singing, rhythm, movement, and music appreciation. Children will play pieces at the piano throughout each level. The use of books, stuffed animals, compact discs, and flash cards at each level provide an integrated approach to music study. Parents may attend and assist their children in group lessons of 4-6 students. Young students enjoy the interaction with peers, while parents enjoy the opportunity to share these experiences with their children.  These classes form warm, supportive communities where children and parents are free to explore music, creativity and self-expression. Each lesson includes a variety of activities chosen from keyboard performance, singing, music appreciation, coloring, movement, listening, and rhythm. The activities that occur in the lesson are structured to take into consideration the young child's small hands and limited attention span. Unlike other courses that focus entirely on keyboard performance activities (often beyond the natural technical skills and musical understanding of the child), Music for Little Mozarts offers a variety of activities to lay the foundation for a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Recent studies suggest that playing and listening to music at a young age improves learning, memory, reasoning ability, and general creativity. Research also supports the theory that young children who are exposed to music develop enhanced cognitive skills. Studying music contributes to the growth of a well-balanced child in sensitivity, expressiveness, and the spirit essential for functioning in a complicated world. Class Schedule Half-hour classes offered on Friday afternoons (contact instructor for scheduling).  Maximum 6 students per class.  Fees Tuition: $25 per class ($100 per month) if paid by the month $22 per class ($88 per month) if paid 2 months in advance $20 per class ($80 per month) if paid 4 months in advance Materials:  $70 for starter kit, which includes •  Music Activity Board with marker •  Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse Plush Toys •  Music Lesson Book 1 •  Music Discovery Book 1 •  Music Workbook 1 •  A CD 2-disc set (for the Lesson and Discovery Books) •  Flash Cards for Book 1 (The starter kit needs to be purchased only at the beginning of the course.  As children advance to higher levels, only the additional books will need to be purchased.) Instructor:  Marina Pogosyan (Mid-Wilshire)