Music Making in your Backyard
“Music expresses that which
cannot be put into words
and that which cannot remain silent.”
Victor Hugo
During these unusual circumstances of the Covid pandemic, here is an opportunity to bring more music, celebration and community to your children, families, friends and neighborhood!
Offering:
I can come to you, bring instruments, and provide meaningful music making experiences.
I have a full set of handdrums, and various percussion, and other instruments.
I also have various flutes, xylophones, an amadinda.
I have a full drum set, cello, electric bass- and some cool electronics.
I have some exotic instruments including a RavVast.
I bring a variety of games, improvisation, movement and traditional pieces.
I can do one time events or a series of classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the youngest age that you teach?
There are many factors: maturity of child, how involved a parent or caregiver wants to be, if there are other children. I find that 4 year olds can generally start having productive lessons. With a supportive caregiver, 2 and 3 year olds can have a fun and enriching expreience.
How are you managing social distancing with these events?
Participants sit an appropriate distance from each other.
My staff and I wear masks when closer than 6 feet.
Instruments are appropriately cleaned.
Handwashing is done at begining and end of each session.
How do you generally run your classes/lessons?
I seek to understand the particular interests and needs of a given student or group.
With younger children- we usually begin and end with "Hello" and "Goodbye" Songs.
We do physical movement games.
We work on some specific, rhythm or technique.
We to a hands on 'show and tell'.
We have a celebrational jam.
We can make some simple instruments-
With older students-
We do some kind of a check in.
Learn some specifc techniques, rhythms, patterns.
We do some improvisation.
We include some movement.
I like to have some kind or a check-out that includes some self reflection.
Do you work with special needs?
Yes I have experience working w
With younger children- we usually beging and end with "Hello" and "Goodbye" Songs.
We do physical movement games.
We work on some specific, rhythm or technique.
We to a hands on show and tell.
We have a celebrational jam.
We can make some simple instruments-
Previous clients include:
Montessori Middle School, Norwalk.
Weston Westport Cooperative Nursery School.
Temple Sholom Preschool, Greenwich, CT.
Christ Church Preschool, Greenwich, CT.
ISD Afters Program, Old Greenwich, CT.
KEYS, Bridgeport, CT.
Horizons at Green Farms Academy, Westport, CT.
Chabad of Riverdale.
Boys and Girls Club of Stamford.
Pathfinders Camps - City of Stamford.
Various familes and groups in the Old Greenwich area
Education:
M.A. in Expressive Therapies, Lesley College;
B.A. in Music and Psychology, WCSU;
Certified Music For People Teacher;
Certified in Nurtured Heart Approach;
Certified "Drumbeat" instructor- (Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Attitude and Thoughts);
African Drumming;
Taiko Drumming;