Is my child ready for music classes?

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Quiz Questions

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How old is your kiddo?
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- A.
  Super young, still in diapers! 1-2 years old.
- B.
  They're in preschool, working on their ABCs! 3-4 years old.
- C.
  My baby is ever-so-close to kindergarten! 4-5 years old.
- D.
  This tyke is ready to take on the world! Almost 6 years old and even starting to read!
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How does your child relate to music? Choose all that apply!
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- A.
  They like to listen to music, especially the same songs on repeat!
- B.
  They love to dance! Any song with a beat and they're dancing like no one's watching.
- C.
  They love to sing! They won't stop singing "Let it go!"
- D.
  I'm proud to say that they show interest in musical instruments. They grab guitars and poke at pianos, anything they can touch they'll try to play.
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What types of music does your child listen to at home or with others? Pick as many as you think they've been exposed to.
- A.
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  Top 40 Pop and Rock! Rihanna, Bruno Mars, all the biggies!
- B.
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  Classical! Composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach!
- C.
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  Hip Hop and Rap! From Kendrick Lamar to Nikki Minaj.
- D.
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  Classic Rock! That sweet ACDC, Led Zepplin, Hendrix, Janis or Joni!
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  Kids Music aka Disney! Moana and Frozen, if you please!
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  Indie! New artists and local bands, obscure stuff from the 70's like Neu!
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  Metal! Metallica, of course, but there's also Opeth, Korn, System of a Down, Slayer, Tool, and so many sub-genres!
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  Country and Bluegrass. Kacey Musgraves, Nickle Creek, Dolly, and anything with a mandolin!
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  Hey, you forgot my favorite kind of music! So this is "other," huh? Fine, I'll select it cuz you forgot it.
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Do you have instruments at home? It's OK if you don't, we have an option for that! Select everything that applies to your situation.
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  Kid toy-style instruments.
- B.
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  Digital keyboard or acoustic piano.
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  Guitar (acoustic or electric).
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  We have a violin, viola, cello or bass.
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  Drum set or hand drums like congas.
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  A home studio with computer and apps.
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  Saxophones, flutes, tubas, and other brass & woodwinds
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  Cool instruments you probably haven't heard of!
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  We don't have instruments yet...give us a sec.
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If your child began their musical classes today, what approach would work best for you? Choose one.
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  A combination of virtual and in-person.
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  Life can be hectic so virtual is easiest.
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  I prefer in-person classes for my kids.
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How much time could you devote to music education every week? Choose one.
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  We can probably do some amount of learning a few days a week.
- B.
  We can devote a set period of time one to two days every week. 30 minutes tops for their attention span.
- C.
  One day a week we can do something structured.
- D.
  I have no idea but I'm guessing we'd do more if it were virtual than if we just had one class every week cuz we'd do some in the car and at random downtime moments.
- E.
  Every day, of course!
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Here's the big question... What do you want for your child to learn or achieve? Select all that apply.
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  I want them to be a good singer.
- B.
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  I hope they have a better music education than I did.
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  I hope they'll be able to play at least one instrument.
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  I want them to participate in something like high school band, orchestra, jazz band, or choir.
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  I want them to have a classical foundation and be able to read music.
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  I hope their study of music will help them better acquire foreign languages.
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  I hope they can jam and have a good time, like leading a campfire singalong.
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  I look forward to them performing at recitals.
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  I hope their study of music will boost their self-confidence.
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  I hope they rock out in a band some day.
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  I hope they'll have good rhythm and be able to dance well.
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  OMG ALL of these and more!

Quiz Outcomes

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Your child is ready to start. It's time to get them on the right path.
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Bravo, you! The fact that you just took this quiz says you know the importance of music education and want the best for your kids! Music teaches ALL the core skills! With music, kids grow their intellectual, emotional, social, motor, mental, and language abilities. So why wait? Your values are in the right place and you're ready to act! Get started with these 3 strategies...1. Be their Role Model! The best thing you can do is make music in small ways on the daily. Sing while you do chores or clap along to your favorite song. Trust me, they will follow suit.2. Get some instruments and keep role modeling It's never been easier to buy affordable instruments- hello, Amazon- so why not pick out something that looks fun and explore it with your kiddo? When they see you playing it they'll want to play it too. 3. Start listening to new music! Get curious and ask your friends and family for some new artists to listen to. Listen with your kids and ask them how the music makes them feel. Often you won't have to ask- they'll show you!Hi! I’m Sara, Founder of the Seeds of Harmony Preschool Music Program. I’m a music teacher of 20 years. I know how to give kids the BEST foundation and nurture them on their life-long path of creativity. Download the short Ebook I wrote for more help!Learn How My Program is Different- 3 min VIDEO
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Your kid is more than ready to get started with music! You just need a little help getting on the best path.
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Way to go! You know the importance of music education and have probably more than dabbled in it yourself. Your values are in the right place and you're ready to do something special for your kids!You can start now! Even if they're under 5, it's smart for them to start exploring instruments so they can get comfortable with them. It takes the right approach... Your child can do more than just bang on the piano. All they need is a small push in the right direction.Get them started with these 3 strategies...1. Be their Role Model! Whatever you do, do it in front of them on the reg! Sing while you do chores, play the piano, noodle on the guitar, put on your favorite song and play the sax along with it. All in front of your kids. 2. Get some new instruments and keep role modeling It's never been easier to buy affordable instruments- hello, Amazon- so why not pick out something that looks fun and explore it with your kiddo? When they see you learning and playing it they'll want to do it too. 3. Start listening to new music! Get curious and ask your friends and family for some new artists or genres to listen to. Listen with your kids and ask them how the music makes them feel. Often you won't have to ask- they'll show you!Hi! I’m Sara, Founder of the Seeds of Harmony Preschool Music Program. I’m a music teacher of 20 years. I know how to give kids the BEST foundation and nurture them on their life-long path of creativity. Download the short Ebook I wrote for more help!Learn How My Program is Different- 3 min VIDEO
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You're no slouch when it comes to music but you need help making the most of this precious age.
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Starting early is your super power!You value music, know its power, and have some mad skills and/or appreciation for it. Starting early will make your kid's ability to master music much easier (and let's face it, more fun).So let's just jump right into it...Hi! I’m Sara, Founder of the Seeds of Harmony Preschool Music Program. I’m a music teacher of 20 years. I know how to give kids the BEST foundation and nurture them on their life-long path of creativity. Download the short Ebook I wrote for more help!Learn How My Program is Different- 3 min VIDEO

Is my child ready for music classes?

Most kids naturally love music: they bop around to "Babyshark," sing in the car, and bang on pots and pans. But when are they ready to begin studying music?

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