Music School

Established in 1984. Let's Make Music specializes in fun, enriching and exciting activities for caregivers and children 3 months to 5 years old. Music and Movement activities are vital to a child's development. "Studies have shown that much development takes place in the brain that would otherwise not happen when a child is involved in musical acti... vities. According to Dr. Edwin Gordon "the most important time for learning in a child's life is from the day of birth (if not before) until three years old...what a child learns during the first five years of life forms the foundation for all subsequent educational development." "Through music a child gains insights into herself, into others, and into life itself...[through music] the child is better able to develop and sustain her imagination." " Let's Make Music School began in 1984 when Sharon Mello and Marlys West formed a team to fulfill their dream of bringing exciting and enriching musical experiences to all children. We offer action packed classes for all ages, based on the Orff Schulwerk approach: music flows naturally from speech, rhythm and movement. Children are born with a natural musical and rhythmical sense and by using chants, rhymes, songs, and movement from the rich tradition of both folk music and other styles of music, their musical sense is strengthened and enhanced. The children can play a wide variety of rhythm instruments (appropriate for their age). We use hoops, scarves, parachute and many other manipulatives to enrich their experiences in music making. Children who are involved in group musical experiences at an early age are developing skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.Read More