Tips for Accessing KM@Home

We are so pleased to offer all new curricula based on the latest research with award-winning results.  Each unit of this new curricula comes with a Kindermusik@Home component that can be accessed online.

Tips & Info for accessing your new Kindermusik digital music and home materials for babies, toddlers, and preschool children:

• Login to http://my.Kindermusik.com using your email address.
• New music will be added after every 4 weeks of class. That means 8 albums and ebooks through the school year - more than ever before!
• Designed to promote Parent-Child interaction with ideas for playtime on and off the screen.
• They are with you wherever you are.
• BONUS:  You can share your "my.Kindermusik.com" email address and password across as many devices as you'd like and with as many family members as you'd like and ALL can access the same set of materials via those login credentials.  No other early childhood program makes your music and activities more accessible to your family!
• Everything can be enjoyed via STREAMING.  This doesn't save, but simply allows you to enjoy.
• Music can be saved to a computer and burned to a CD.
• Questions?  Contact Katie our Home Materials Concierge.

NOTE:  This information about KM@Home does not apply to our Young Child families.

Meet McKenzie Bauer - New String Teacher!

Meet McKenzie Bauer....

We're delighted to have McKenzie teaching violin and viola in our Mt. Lebanon studio on Wednesdays.  There are still spaces available. Enroll now and let's make music!


Born and raised in the somewhat small city of Boise, Idaho, McKenzie Bauer began playing the violin at age 4. Her beginning inspirations for pursuing music as a passion and career came from her primary teachers; her grandfather, Dr. LeRoy Bauer, and the assistant concertmaster of the Boise Philharmonic, Jill Rowley. Since then, McKenzie has received a Bachelor in Violin Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory, and recently finished at The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University with a Masters in the same field. While in college McKenzie began to discover a joy and love for teaching the violin and viola to young musicians. The past interaction she's had with students has given rise to a deep love and motivation for inspiring others to play music. It's more than just playing an instrument for McKenzie. She wants other students to realize the joy, expression and discipline that can come from simply playing and practicing. Whether it is the piano, violin, guitar, or trombone, music is a unifying force in all of our lives that help to lift us up. This premise behind McKenzie's love and dedication for teaching specifically stems from her grandfather, who was Professor Emeritus at The University of Idaho for many years. Dr. Bauer had the unique privilege to meet Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, one of the most famous pedagogues of our time. This love for music which McKenzie has found throughout her years as a musician is what inspires her to continue in pursuit of performing music and teaching the beauty of music to others.

Nathan Frink - Saxophone and Jazz Piano Instruction.

Now offering Saxophone, Piano, and Jazz Piano lessons on Saturday in Mt. Lebanon with Nathan Frink. Enroll now for a summer 6 pack of lessons.

Nathan Frink is a saxophonist, composer, and scholar pursuing a PhD in Jazz Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. As a member of the university music department he has taught classes in music theory, jazz theory, music history, keyboard harmony and basic piano skills. Nathan has been teaching private saxophone lessons since 2008.
He holds a bachelors degree in music from Nazareth College of Rochester and went on to earn an MA in Jazz Studies from Pitt in 2011. Nathan regularly performs in Pittsburgh and throughout the northeast. His current projects involve work with The ChopShop, Batamba, Mathew Tembo, and Scientific Soul.

Anja Wade - Bringing her own style and passion for teaching to Kathy's Music.

We are pleased to have Anja Wade in our studio program teaching guitar, ukulele, and piano.  She currently teaches in Mt. Lebanon and McMurray.

Anja is a guitarist, pianist, and educator based in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds a BA in music from Bucknell University as well as a K-12 Music Education Certificate from Duquesne University. She teaches as a substitute music teacher at area public schools, such as Jefferson Middle School in Mt. Lebanon, among others.  Anja performs regularly and is well-versed in multiple styles of music, including jazz, blues, rock, and pop. With her training in music and education, Anja caters to students of all ages. She believes that making music is an amazing gift of creative expression and freedom for everyone.

EDUCATION:

·       B.A., Music, Summa Cum Laude, Bucknell University, 2008

·       Pennsylvania K-12 Music Education Certificate, Duquesne University, 2012

MUSICAL TRAINING:

·       classical piano (studied through college)

·       acoustic and electric guitar in the styles of blues, jazz, and rock (currently studying jazz guitar with Mark Koch)

·       other instruments: soprano and alto recorder (4 years private study in childhood); handbells (4 years study in middle and high school); Gamelan (Indonesian instrument; studied in college)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

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·       K-12 substitute teacher, Mt. Lebanon School District…………………………….November 2013-present

·       K-12 substitute teacher, Pittsburgh Public Schools……………………………………….March 2012-present

·       student teacher, general music , HD Berkey Elementary in New Kensington PA……………..Fall 2012

·       student teacher, middle school band, Jefferson Middle School in Mt. Lebanon, PA………..Fall 2012

·       member of Mary Pappert Chorale at Duquesne University…………..................Jan 2010-May 2012

·       TA for Music Theory II at Bucknell University……….....................................Jan 2008-May 2008

·       piano teaching experience with a variety of ages …...........................…...……Starting May 2007

·       member of Bucknell University Gamelan Ensemble……….............................Jan 2006-May 2008

24 Music Activities for 24 Hours.

Saturday, June 21st, is International Music Day.
We're celebrating literally around the world.
Kindermusik International studio programs are in over 70 countries with 5000+ educators.
So we ARE International Music every day.

Enjoy these 24 Music Activities for 24 Hours for a "round-the-clock-celebration!"

What is Kindermusik

“Laugh and Learn” for 3’s and4’s?

It’s like PRESCHOOL for MUSIC LESSONS

 Enroll now for Summer Classes or Reserve your space for our 2014-2015 School year!

Your child is Ready to learn new musical concepts.

We prepare your child so that they are Ready to learn in school.

Your child is Ready for a new challenge.

We provide the challenge of new instruments, new musical terms, new musical concepts, new structure, new learning constructs, and new combined layers of learning.

Your child is Ready to socialize.

We prepare your child to be Ready to socialize in school by working on inhibitory control, personal space, turn-taking, listening with respect, and acknowledging others.  We create an environment that is nurturing where every child feels safe and valued.

Your child is Ready to sing.

We teach your child to sing on pitch in a very specific range that is ideal for their young voice, as well as work on increased singing and speaking range.

Your child is Ready for the next step in their musical study.

We provide MUSICAL STUDY on a variety of musical terms:

Timbre, Musical Form, Dynamics, Tempo, Glissando, Steady Beat, Major and minor modes, Ensemble, Melodic Direction

We provide MUSICAL STUDY with abstract musical concepts that develop abstract thinking skills, expressive speaking, and creative expression, such as:

Vocal Development & Singing simple tonal melodies

Steady Beat & Ensemble Development – 2 part ensembles, bourdon, ostinato, mixed instruments

The Five Elements of Movement – levels, direction, pathways, weight, energy

Instrument Exploration with metal, wooden, percussion, wind, and glockenspiel instruments

Rhythmic Chants

Multicultural Music

Structured dance and Free dance

These musical experiences will also prepare your child for Success in School so that they will be READY for their next educational challenge.

What’s unique about the Kindermusik classroom experience?

·       We understand your child’s unique learning abilities and teach into those strengths.

·       We take a child-centered approach.

·       WE include YOU, the parents, in the learning.  Children have a balance of independence and time with you.  Plus, this helps with the transition into preschool by having an activity you can do together, often with a teacher they are already familiar with. 

·       We provide resources & tools to continue the learning at home.

·       We are creating a bridge to the next level of musical development, which is learning to read and write notes on the staff, study of the orchestra, composers, and great works of music.  This next step is our “Kindermusik for the Young Child” curricula for ages 5’s & 6’s.

Learn a New Instrument This Summer!

Some "Once in a Lifetime" Opportunities Come Early.

The opportunity to learn a new instrument comes early with Kathy's Music in order to set your child up for success in their school music program. With our unique summer "Intro" classes, your son or daughter has the opportunity to start learning the flute, violin, viola, guitar, piano, and voice.

 

Our "Intro" classes immerse your child in the basics during a week long class designed to help the student decide if this is the best instrument for them before making a year-long commitment at school, not to mention investing in an instrument.

In addition we suggest that you follow-up an "Intro" class with a "Summer Six Pack" of private lessons to take the learning to the next level. You have the added flexibility of scheduling these lessons around your summer and travel plans directly with the teacher giving you the ability to enjoy the summer with your family while providing your child with a "Once in a Lifetime" opportunity!

NEW THIS SUMMER: Voice Camp featuring the music from Disney's Frozen.  There are 3 options for this camp in July.

Enroll today in one of our "Intro " classes and add a "Summer Six Pack" of lessons.

It's easy. It's affordable. And It's only at Kathy's Music, LLC.

Instrument Camp Info & Schedule - click here.  

Summer 6 Pack of Lessons available for flute, saxophone, piano, jazz piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello, and voice.  Enroll now for lessons.