Maestro Sprouts

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        Maestro Sprouts is a playful and engaging introduction to the world of music for children ages 2 to 4. This foundational class is designed to nurture musical curiosity through rhythm games, interactive movement, listening activities, and hands-on musical play. Students learn by doing—singing, clapping, moving, and exploring instruments in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

What We Teach:
🎵 Rhythm Fundamentals

• Clapping, tapping, and movement games
   
• Introduction to steady beat & tempo
   

🎼 Simple Music Theory

• Recognizing notes & basic musical notation
   
• Learning the musical alphabet (A–G)
   
• Understanding how a tune works and identifying parts of a song
   

🎶 Music History for Little Ears

• Exploring famous names like Beethoven to modern musicians
   
• Story-based listening to introduce historical context
   
• Exposure to a variety of genres and cultures
   

🔊 Musical Expression

• Introduction to dynamics (loud/soft), tempo (fast/slow), and style
   
• Encouragement of emotional connection through music
   

🎤 Creative Play & Participation

• Call-and-response singing
   
• Dancing and movement to music
   
• Use of shakers, rhythm sticks, drums, bells, and more
   

Goals:
By the end of the Maestro Sprouts program, students will:
✔️ Recognize and respond to rhythm and pitch
✔️ Identify basic music symbols and concepts
✔️ Understand the building blocks of music
✔️ Begin building musical confidence and joy