We all have music inside of us, waiting to be expressed and created! In our Musical Beginnings class for 4-6 year olds, your child will learn and explore the foundations of music through singing, dancing, playing, storytelling, collaborating, and creating with their friends in a fun and imaginative environment.
Musical concepts explored: foundations of music theory (rhythm, melody, harmony), improvisation, composition, diverse musical genres, musical theater, and many more! Piano, ukulele, xylophones, drums, instrument ensembles, music games, storytelling, and group dances are SOME of what will be included in our dynamic classes.
Your child will gain steady beat, melodic and harmonic recognition, impulse control, spatial awareness, focused attention, decision-making, working with others, and many more important developmental skills.
*Grown-up participation is encouraged, but not required (can be dropped off). Please bring plenty of water and leave snacks outside the classroom*
AGES: 4-6 years old (parents are welcome to attend, but it is not required)
DATES & TIMES: Thursdays, Feb 13 - April 3, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
LOCATION: Calvary Community Church, Westlake Village
5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village,
CA 91362
COST: Total $200 (roughly $25 / class ; there are 8 classes in total)
Drop-In Class - $35/class
If cost is of concern, you may pay $75 down to secure your spot, and the rest will be due on the first day of class.
If you sign up for the entire class, there is a $25 discount for WMA students (class total $175)
YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Miley Nguyen
Miley is a classically trained pianist who earned her Advanced level Certificate of Merit at age 16 and started teaching piano lessons at 17. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts in Music from California State University Northridge, studying under the piano tutelage of Dr. Brian Gould and Edward Francis. She pursued a Master’s of Music in Music Therapy from Colorado State University, where she expanded her clinical use of music in working with kids, teens, and young adults with special needs. Miley had the privilege of working as an oncology music therapist for cancer patients in Santa Barbara. She is a worship leader and songwriter, regularly leading and co-leading Sunday morning worship services and women’s events at Redeemer’s Church Ventura.
Aside from Westlake Music Academy, she is also a Kindermusik teacher for babies to elementary-aged groups in Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. She hopes to serve Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties with as many music lessons and sessions as she can. She has a holistic approach to music learning and believes music education is for anyone and everyone!