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Preschool/Gradeschool 
Class Description
          Kids Music N' Motion is now offering class through K-8th grade students. Our company has developed a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for each age group, but is also educational and fun! We have schooled and well-trained teachers each supplied with the materials and skill-sets needed to give your classes a well-rounded curriculum in music education. Kids Music N' Motion is a mobile music company that brings everything to your school. We have such a wide range of materials and activities that your children will be amazed and your teachers will always be learning new techniques to use everyday in their classrooms.

          We work with all types of schools including preschools, private and public grade schools, liturgical and special needs groups, day-cares, and also parks and recreation facilities. We believe in teaching children with all learning styles whether they are auditory, visual, or kinesthetic learners; they will learn in our classes! Since we are a mobile company, you choose the time and day you would like us to come and work with your students. 

          We offer programs that are for after school enrichment, or are designed to meet your school's music budget. We can offer weekly, semi-monthly, one time or even session classes. We have varying curriculum that is specialized for certain school bodies and grade levels. Elementary students can expect to learn and play every orchestral instrument before the year is out, while middle school students will be taught advanced music theory and even form a recorder ensemble or rock band. Classes can be adjusted to fit the school, and the curriculum can evolve to include specific areas of music based on the goals or interest level of the director - Band, Choir, Theater, Dance.
Why you should choose Kid's Music N' Motion

  • We service Southern California and are a local company to your school
  • We have great references of schools that have used our company since our conception
  • We offer a wide variety of classes and curriculum
  • Are teachers are cleared through the Justice System, TBA tested, and Fully Insured
  • We supply all of the materials for our classes
  • We can handle all of the marketing and billing for our program through our central office
  • We donate 10% back to your school for your music program
​K-8th Class Listings


Theory Classes
In the Grade school Program, students will be introduced to instruments, including instruments in an orchestra, creative movement, singing, listening, and rhythm. Children are taught music theory, including how to read music as the year progresses to prepare them to play instruments at a young age. Different types of singing are introduced including vocal techniques, as well as different types of music from Baroque to Jazz.
Percussion instruments will be used each week. Rhythm will be taught through drums, castanets, tone blocks, maracas and bells. This course will help develop awareness in the art of music as well as enhance awareness in math and history.



Group Piano
Group piano classes are offered with a foundation for Music Theory and basic concept of reading music to allow the student to progress to a move advanced instrument. Classes are taught in a group setting with up to 8 students. Each student is provided with their own keyboards to use for class in which KMNM brings to your site each week. Instruction material is brought for each class depending on the age and degree of skill for each group. This program is designed to be progressive offering a continuation to students advancing through to the next level of the book series. Each level takes approximately 15-20 weeks. 



Group Guitar/Violin
Guitar and violin classes are offered to students possessing a foundation in music theory. Guitar classes will learn basic strumming, chord structure, and instrument maintenance (tuning). Guitar classes will focus on different genres of the instruments' repertoire and educate the students on advanced techniques to supply the child with all the skills they need to find and play music on their own. The violin classes will include the same curriculum for the guitar class teaching violin students proper technique, form, and bowing exercises for the budding violin player. All classes will continue to further their music education with advanced theory, scales, and music history.



Voice/Choir
Choir classes  are designed to instill confidence and proper technique in molding the students voice into a refined and well-tuned instrument. Basic techniques such as breath control, phrasing, head/chest voice, and style will be taught. The students will be introduced to several genres of choral music from Broadway to sacred aria.  



Intro to Band
Help children to decide what instrument they would like to play in band enrichment in continuing session. This innovative and hands on class will introduce students to all the instruments that are in an orchestra. Students will receive hands on experience as they explore all instruments from woodwind, brass, percussion and brass instrument families. Music theory as well as the history of each instrument and music will be introduced in each class. All instruments and materials will be supplied by Kids Music N' Motion for this class. Parent information will be given out towards the end of the series for parents to help the children to make a decision if they would like to participate in the Kids Music N' Motion Band Program. 



Theater 
Musical theater classes are a blast. Students will be taught basic acting skills, set layout, and a little about the history of the theater. Kids can expect to learn cross-course knowledge such as singing techniques and about various instruments used in theater as well. A performance for family and friends will be held staging a few scenes from a major play or musical.



Dance 
The Youth Dance Program is for students to teach the basic elements of interpretive movement and dance. The class will focus on form educating the students on space and flow, relating the two both individually and as a group. The eight basic loco motor movements, musical rhythms, beat and timing, and stylized dancing of various musical forms will be taught in the class. The students will learn about a wide variety of cultural dancing from throughout the ages and even some different styles from closer to home such as hip hop and tap.



Specialty Classes and Focus Groups
KMNM also hosts certain classes based on a school's need or interest. Examples include Cheer sessions, composing classes, multicultural instrument classes, Drumming/Drum set classes, Rock-star groups, and Jazz ensembles. Our company provides a mass variety of ways to bring music back into your schools or enhance your own music program!
Please contact us Today with any interests in our music program!

Kid's Music N' Motion
PO Box 4332
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

(310)373-0280 or (714)927-8300
kidsmusicnmotion.com