Preschool to 8th Grade
Classes
          Kids Music N' Motion offers class for preschool through grade 8 students. Our company has developed a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for each age group, and also educational and fun! We have well-trained teachers supplied with the materials and skill-sets needed to give your students a well-rounded curriculum in music education. Kids Music N' Motion is a mobile music company that brings everything to your school. 

          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 after school enrichment programs, or classes 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, or Dance.
Why you should choose Kid's Music N' Motion

  • We serve Southern California and are part of your local community
  • We have great references from schools that have used our company since our conception
  • We offer a wide variety of classes and curriculum
  • Our 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

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 
kidsmusicnmotion.com
Music Theory Classes
In the grade school program, students will be introduced to orchestra instruments, creative movement, singing, listening, and rhythm. Children are taught music theory, including how to read music to prepare them to play instruments well at a young age. Vocal techniques and different types of singing are taught, as well as different types of music from Baroque to Jazz.
Rhythm will be taught through the use of percussion instruments such as drums, castanets, tone blocks, maracas and bells. This course will help develop awareness in the art of music and history.

Group Piano
Group piano classes are offered with lessons in reading basic music and beginning music theory. 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. 

Beginning Ukulele
Learn basic strumming and chords along with reading of music and learning the treble clef scale. Classes are taught in a group setting in which each child must provide their own Ukulele, which may be purchased directly from KMNM of from an outside source. We explore musical concepts that go along with the Ukulele instruction manuals which are age appropriate for the age group that the instructor in teaching. 

Drumming Classes- Drum Sets & Hand Drums
Each week students will be introduced to basic drum concepts such as technique, coordination independence on drums, drum tuning and drum rhythms. Music theory is also taught in these fun and hands on classes.

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. 

Rock Class
Come join our rocking teachers as we form our own rock band and practice towards a performance at the end of the session. Instead of playing rock band on your game machines, come learn to play the real thing!!! Each student will be introduced to Drumming, Guitar, Bass, Vocals and much more! No prior music experience is necessary.


Specialty Classes

Multicultural Music Class
This is an introduction for children to be introduced to instruments from all around the world. A variety of string, percussion, brass and woodwind instruments from all around the world are introduced and then children are allowed to try the instruments. An exciting class for the education of the world music for children of all ages.


Camps

Adventure Music Camps
Ages 3 to 7
Come join the fun as we go on a "Music adventure" each day. Kids Music N' Motion has wonderful Music Summer Camps for children ages 2.5-7. Each day of the week is a musical experience.Cowboys, Rock N' Roll, A Day at the Circus, Pirates Day, Mardis Gras, Around the World, African Jungle, Cinco de Mayo, Polar Bears/Penguins, Summer Fun/Beach Day, Hawaiian Luau. Each day children will be introduced to many instruments from around the world, singing, art projects, musical games, movement, music theory, making their own music CD and much more. We will provide everything else. Activities are age appropriate and designed to teach children to enjoy music in many different ways. This is a very "hands- on" camp where children will do wonderful activities each day. 

KIK "Kids Idol Kamp"
Come join the fun as we have our own "Idol Performance" and fun music activities for an entire week. Learn Voice Techniques and games. Learn about instruments and how to play along with songs. Play piano, drumming and guitar games. Pop, rock-n-roll, Broadway, rap and traditional music will be taught. Music Crafts. Songwriting techniques, role-playing and performing techniques, dancing and lots more!! There is something for everyone in this innovative and fun camp!!



Preschool - 8th Class Listings