Rhythm Kids™

Rhythm Kids^® is the next musical step for your child (ages 4–8) with a parent or caregiver. Each week we drum, sing, dance, play rhythm instruments, and begin to play music-based games. Rhythm Kids^® guides children toward developmentally appropriate music and movement activities, where they can begin to take charge, lead others, and be musically creative, as they:

• make up their own drumming patterns

• invent new ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, sticks, etc.)

• create movement ideas for songs

• even take a drum solo!

Rhythm Kids^® follows through on the Music Together® vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from birth through age eight. As part of the Rhythm Kids^® experience, children and their grownups can enjoy drumming play and practice sessions at home with the help of online play-along videos featuring Rhythm Kids^® creator Tom Foote.

Classes are for children ages 4–8 and include:

• Weekly 45-minute classes

• Animal Collection Songbook and CD each semester

• Access to online drum-play videos and other material

Your child will:

• Explore the world of rhythm through movement, instrument play, and song

• Develop basic rhythm skills, like keeping beat, improvising, ensemble play, and soloing

• Learn to create, cooperate, and express themselves musically

Drums will be provided for the class each week, but if you’d like your child to have a drum to play with at home, please ask your teacher about the special discounts on djembe drums that are available to Music Together^® families.

Rhythm Kids^® Class Schedule