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Highlights of our program:

Classes for ages 3 months to teens at four convenient Westside and South Bay locations
  • Family mixed-age classes allow parents to participate with two or more children

  • Progressively advanced classes available in Orff

  • Students can join the class at any time (call 310-376-8646 to check available space)
School Year Schedule
by Location

CLASS LOCATIONS

Manhattan Beach
AdventurePlex
1701 Marine Ave.
(corner of Marine and Aviation Blvd.)
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Manhattan Beach
Joslyn Center
1601 Valley Drive
MB 90266
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Manhattan Beach
Trinity Lutheran Church*
1349 11th St.
(corner of 11th and Rowell)
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Redondo Beach
Music Rhapsody
1603 Aviation Blvd.
(office staff and retail sales at this location)
(click here for map)

Santa Monica
First Presbyterian Church*
1220 2nd St.
(south of Wilshire, free parking at 2nd Street parking structure, classes offered at Amadeus Music Academy)
(click here for map)

Torrance
My Gym Torrance
3511 Pacific Coast Hwy.
(at PCH and Hawthorne east of Hawthorne.)
(click here for map)

*Classes are not church affiliated

"Music Rhapsody classes have been a wonderful experience for my entire family. The songs and games we play follow us home and are incorporated in our daily activities. Watching Milo's participation and enthusiasm grow since he was just an infant has been the greatest gift!"

Marizsa Bravo-Casillas
Santa Monica, CA

"We LOVE class with teacher Rich. We could not live without it! It helps Trevor to get ready for a formal learning environment, along with teaching him music!"

Amy Robertson Scripps
Santa Monica, CA

"Music Rhapsody classes were the best thing I ever did with Nathan! He sings and has a great sense of rhythm — he learned discipline too!"

Jackie Baker
Manhattan Beach, CA

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Sign up for the 2008-2009 school year now and save $10 if you enroll by August 1, 2008!
The schedule accompanies each class description below.

Our summer classes begin the week of June 30th and you can view that class listing schedule and sign up online now.

Parent Participation Music Classes - 2008/09 School Year



Classes Start the week of September 8th

Music Rhapsody music classes will awaken the joy of music and movement in your child while helping to develop many physical, social, and learning abilities. Children can start these classes as young as 3 months of age and then continue in classes for different age groups — all the way to grade 8. This continuity bridges your child's development during the important formative years. It offers a great way for children to feel comfortable as part of a music ensemble and it builds their confidence while they learn in a fun environment.

Music Rhapsody classes run continuously from September through June. Students may join at any time during the school year, so contact us today!

Music Rhapsody in Schools



We have Music Rhapsody classes in schools and daycare centers, too, where sounds of music and movement fill the air — like guitar, singing, drumming, tapping, ringing, dancing, swaying, marching, and playing! Music Rhapsody brings the joy and benefits of music to your child and is part of the school's curriculum so it is already included in the school's tuition. If you'd like to see a Music Rhapsody program at your child's school, call Lynn Kleiner at 310-376-8646.

School Year Music Classes for 2008-09
Note: you MUST be registered before making first payment!          Tuition
Babies Make Music — 3 months to walking
Class length: 45 minutes
Babies instinctively react to music! In these interactive classes, parents & babies learn delightful rhymes, lullabies, floor and lap games, action songs and dances that stimulate your baby's natural response to music. Parents gather information each week on infant musical development and learn activities to share in class and use at home. More benefits: Increases bonding with your baby and develops listening and motor skills. Also enhances language development and sense of balance and timing.

Please bring the red Babies Make Music Kit and finger cymbals to class each week. Notes on songs, rhymes and games are included in the Babies Make Music Kit. At-home participation with your kit is the key to the full benefits of the program.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                          $111
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                        $599
(annual tuition discounted 10%
for one payment)

Processing fee                          $20
(once each school year)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
Babies Make Music kit)



Babies Make
Music Kit
Toddlers Make Music — 1s and 2s with parent
(and one 1s/2s/3s class)
Class length: 45 minutes
The toddler and parent learn delightful songs, dances and musical activities that focus on singing and keeping a beat to enhance timing, coordination, listening and language skills. High-quality percussion instruments are used as well as puppets, stories and colorful props to make this a very special music time. More benefits: Repetition assists language development and memory, and improves coordination and timing. Helps toddlers express their feelings productively, and develops their imagination and ability to focus.

Please bring the blue Kids Make Music Kit to each class. At-home participation with your kit is the key to the full benefits of the program.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                          $111
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                        $599
(annual tuition discounted 10%
for one payment)

Processing fee                          $20
(once each school year)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
Kids Make Music kit)



Kids Make
Music Kit
Kids Make Music — 2s and 3s with parent
(and one 1s/2s/3s class)
Class length: 45 minutes
The young child and parent will sing, dance, and play instruments. Solo singing is encouraged to develop listening, pitch-matching, and language skills. Concepts such as high and low, soft and loud, up and down are taught in a game-like atmosphere. Puppets, felts and props add to the special music making experience. More benefits: Improves coordination. Through movement and playing, a sense of timing, phrase, and form develops. Helps young children express their feelings productively, develops their imagination and ability to focus, and increases self-confidence.

Please bring the yellow Kids Make Music Too! Kit to each class. At-home participation with your kit is the key to the full benefits of the program.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                          $111
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                        $599
(annual tuition discounted 10%
for one payment)

Processing fee                          $20
(once each school year)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
Kids Make Music Too! kit)



Kids Make
Music Too! Kit
Family Mixed Age
Class length: 45 minutes
This class is offered to families who are unable to schedule a class for each child's specific age. The learning benefits described in the classes above are presented in the lessons. More benefits: Here you bring more than one child and experience the advantages of everyone interacting, bonding, enjoying, and learning together.

Please bring the blue Toddlers Make Music Kit to each class. At-home participation with your kit is the key to the full benefits of the program.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                          $111
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                        $599
(annual tuition discounted 10%
for one payment)

Processing fee                          $20
(once each school year)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
Kids Make Music kit)



Kids Make
Music Kit
Introduction to Orff Schulwerk
Children learn the elements of music while they create, explore and move. Students are introduced to the Orff tone bar instruments and many types of percussion plus important musical concepts and vocabulary. Language, movement, rhythm and melody are used in game form to help develop children's mental concentration, self-concept, coordination and creativity while building a strong foundation for any future musical pursuit. This experience is essential before the specific skill of note reading is taught.
Introduction to Orff 3/4 — 3s and 4s with parent
(and one 3s/4s/5s class)
Class length: 45 minutes
This class gets the child started with the fun and high quality Orff instruments and features exciting musical games, rhymes, and stories. It is recommended for young 4-year-olds who prefer the parent to stay for class or need a little extra help playing the instruments. More benefits: Develops a sense of timing and coordination as the child experiences solo and group playing on the Orff instruments. Solo singing games improve listening, pitch matching, and tone quality. Builds on the child's musical literacy foundation and continues to improve physical and literacy skills.

Children should bring their purple In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music! Kit to each class. Using the DVD and instruments at home will reinforce the learning from the class as well as encourage participation and improve musical skills.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                          $111
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                        $599
(annual tuition discounted 10%
for one payment)

Processing fee                          $20
(once each school year)

Add materials fee                      $40
(if you DO NOT have
In All Kinds of Weather,
Kids Make Music kit)



In All Kinds
of Weather,
Kids Make
Music Kit
Introduction to Orff 4/5 — 4s and 5s without parent
(and one 4s/5s/6s class)
Class length: 45 minutes
Continues teaching the elements of music while children sing, play, create, explore, and move. Group playing using Orff instruments introduces numerous parts for students to play in ensemble, bringing a more developed sense of timing, listening skills, and concentration. More benefits: Builds on the child's musical literacy foundation and continues to improve physical and literacy skills.

Children should bring their In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music! Book to each class for take-home notes and activities. To reinforce what's learned in class, we highly recommend the purple In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music! Kit for all Intro to Orff 4/5 students. At home participation with your kit (materials from the 3 and 4 year class) and book is the key to the full benefits of the program.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                          $111
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                        $599
(annual tuition discounted 10%
for one payment)

Processing fee                          $20
(once each school year)

Add materials fee                      $15
(if you DO NOT have
In All Kinds of Weather,
Kids Make Music book)



In All Kinds
of Weather,
Kids Make
Music Book
Continuing Orff 1 —  5s, 6s, and 7s
Class length: 50 minutes
This class is for children who have had the Introduction Classes and have the recommendation of the teachers to continue with this more advanced class. Songs and games reinforce concepts taught in the Introduction Class: beat, rhythm, melody, form, harmony, expressive qualities. Improvisation continues and beginning notation is now taught. Visual and written work is included in the lessons. Movement and beginning folk dance continue. More benefits: Lays a solid foundation for musical aptitude and music literacy. Develops coordination, concentration, and self-confidence through group singing and playing.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                          $111
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                        $599
(annual tuition discounted 10%
for one payment)

Processing fee                          $20
(once each school year)

Add materials fee                      $20
Continuing Orff 2 — 6s, 7s, and 8s
Class length: 55 minutes
Reinforces and builds on all the musical skills and activities of Continuing Orff 1: Beat, rhythm, melody, form, harmony and expressive qualities. Children who have had Continuing Orff 1 will extend their beginning notation skills. More benefits: Lays a solid foundation for musical aptitude, concentration, and self-confidence. Beginning music theory, timing, and improvisation is developed through more advanced playing using the Orff instruments.

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                           $117
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                         $632
(annual tuition discounted 10%
for one payment)

Processing fee                           $20
(once each school year)

Add materials fee                       $20
Orff With Recorder — Grade 2 and Up
Class length: 55 minutes
While continuing to build on the skills already acquired in the previous classes, this class requires recorder practice time between lessons. Orff percussion instruments are also used along with movement and dance. More benefits: Lays a solid foundation for musical aptitude, concentration, and self-confidence. The recorder lessons provide an excellent foundation for any future musical pursuit.

Beginning Recorder and Continuing Recorder

Click here for Class Schedule

Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                           $117
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                         $632
(annual tuition discounted 10%
for one payment)

Processing fee                           $20
(once each school year)

Add materials fee                       $20
Recorder & Orff Ensemble — Grade 4 and Up
Class length: 90 minutes
These classes develop more advanced music making skills using several sizes of recorders. They are for intermediate and advanced students in Recorder and Orff Ensemble. More benefits: These classes give students experience playing music for many different parts and styles of music. Lays a solid foundation for musical aptitude, concentration, and self-confidence. Fosters interest and cooperation in making music with others.

Beginning Ensemble and Experienced Ensemble

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Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                           $129
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                         $696
(annual tuition discounted 10%
for one payment)

Processing fee                           $20
(once each school year)

Add materials fee                       $20
Launching Pad C, D, & E Classes
(Northrop Grumman Employees Only)
Class length: 45 minutes
For these classes, see class descriptions and benefits, based on age of students, as explained above.

Click here to register and pay

Click here to make a tuition payment

 6-week tuition                          $99
(one payment every six weeks)

OR

36-week tuition                      $546
(annual discounted tuition
for one payment)

Add materials fee                    $40
(Instrument kit with DVD)