About Musikgarten

About Early Childhood Music

Children are innately drawn to music. And why shouldn't they be?
They have been listening to the rhythm and melody of their mother's voice
since the fourth month after conception.

Children learn best through moving and listening.
Music and movement classes will help them grow and
develop into successful students.
By joining your child in this special class, you will develop a musical bond
and enrich your family life with active music-making.
Enjoy each other in this fun and musical setting while
creating new friendships with other children and their families.

Benefits to Children...

Language
Self Expression
Memory Skills
Concentration
Social Interaction
Fine Motor Skills
Listening
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Goal Setting
Coordination
Music Playing
Creativity
Family Involvement
Self Esteem
Confidence
Poise
Family Interaction
Parent/Child Bonding
Emotional Development
Voice Expression

Music awakens and stimulates neural pathways in the brain that are associated with higher forms of intelligence, such as abstract thinking, empathy, mathematics and science.
Musics melodic and rhythmic patterns provide exercise for the brain and help develop memory. Remember singing the ABC song to learn your ABCs?
Studying music helps children establish good listening habits, which are essential for achievement in school.
Overall, music activities are perfect for child development. Music immerses the child in language, evokes movement, stimulates the brain and fosters physical coordination all in a group setting that builds community a holistic experience.

And, kids like it!

We believe Musikgarten has no equal.

Our early childhood program is expertly planned, executed, and supported.
Our teachers enjoy their studios.
Our parents marvel at the progress of their children.
And our students, well, they just seem to love coming to Musikgarten.

Experience: Our founders have been involved in early childhood music education since before it was recognized. Dr. Lorna Lutz Heyge has been developing early childhood music curricula for 30 years, while Audrey Sillick has been training early childhood educators for 40 years.
Reputation: Musikgarten has an impeccable track record. Our teacher educators and Musikgarten staff are known for their integrity and professionalism. Our founders, authors and teacher trainers can be heard speaking at MENC, MTNA, Orff and Suzuki conferences across the globe.
Endorsements: Hundreds of teachers have switched to Musikgarten. When we talk with them, we always hear how much they enjoy teaching our curricula.
Aural Emphasis: We emphasize active, thoughtful participation, not entertainment. We emphasize movement, not visual stimulation. Musikgarten is unique in these respects. Research documents that kids today are over-stimulated visually and need purposeful movement and music training now more than ever.
Comprehensive Pedagogy: The Musikgarten program is the most pedagogically sound available, covering children birth to age nine a complete bridge from early childhood to piano lessons. Our curricula are uniquely effective because we have designed learning sequences that repeat and build patterns to continually reinforce and stimulate our students.
Resources: Musikgarten resources reflect the latest research in early childhood development and combine the talents of top authors, musicians and artists to bring a complete and holistic approach to teaching music.
Environment: At Musikgarten we include nature as part of our classroom. We believe in the benefits of teaching children to value and respect our natural environment. Even our products and packaging are environmentally conscious.