Music for Young Children ( Moonbeam - Level 1 )

Started in 1980 in Canada, Music for Young Children faced skepticism from all except those courageous to try the program. In May of 1980 there were 40 students. Music for Young Children is now taught to 24,000 students annually across Canada, the United States, New Zealand, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia. Music for Young Children is an educational music program designed to teach music to young children and lead them directly to Grade II Conservatory of Music level without further one to one piano lessons. The philosophy of the MYC program is to help children develop the happy habit of learning music. Designed for parents who want to introduce piano to their young children, MYC provides a comprehensive music program that integrates keyboard, singing, ear training, sight reading, creative movement, rhythm, music theory and music composition. The result is a music program that provides a broader foundation than beginner private piano lessons. The MYC lessons are fun! Children are the center of MYC…their learning styles and needs are met through a multi-sensory approach. The understanding of music will expand into positive problem-solving skills, areas of self-expression, the growth of memory skills and excellent self-confidence and self-esteem. With these natural outcomes children can easily take on the skills required to make them successful students in school. In MYC, children meet in small groups, in their own age category, once a week , accompanied by an adult (parent, grandparent or caregiver) who participates in the program.