Keys For Kids: Idea, Principles, Methodology
Early childhood is an ideal time to expose children to a variety of  positive musical experiences. Music education can enhance a student’s listening skills, attention span, and critical thinking abilities;  encourage development of fine motor skills;  and lead to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.

“Keys for Kids ^®” is an engaging comprehensive group music program, designed to help children discover the world of music through music games, ear training, solfege singing, rhythm activities, and keyboard playing. It quickly became a popular way to prepare and inspire for individual instrumental studies. Each student has a very joyful learning experience while gaining a wide range of musical skills and knowledge for a lifelong love of music.

Courses are designed to encourage development of both the individual's and the group's musical skills. Lessons are organized in a carefully planned sequence that guarantees fun and success. Class time activities cover many aspects of musicianship while accommodating children's attention spans. Children develop a solid musical foundation, regardless of future instrument choice.

Classes are taught to small groups of parent-child teams. Groups are carefully organized according to children's age, skill level, and musical goals. Parents are encouraged (and for the youngest students, required) to learn along with their children.

Each semester, students receive a new, exciting, and challenging book that includes music pieces, theory, sight-reading, ear training, and technique activities.  Students who progress through each level will graduate as independent musicians who can read, write, perform, love, and understand music. 

Graduation performances at the end of each semester and annual recitals provide opportunities for students to perform.   

Testimonials

“…The group lessons are nothing short of tremendous! The technique engages the children’s attention, stimulates their minds and creativity…”

-parent

 

“The ear training, along with the traditional note reading and rhythmic “games” make music so much more understandable and so much less intimidating!”

-parent of 2 students

 

“My son is oblivious to how hard he is working and how much he is learning because he’s having so much fun. However, I am impressed not just with his progress, but with that of all the students in the class.”

-parent

 

“I heartily recommend “Keys for Kids” to anyone serious about their child’s musical education.”

parent/ professional singer

 

“We would never have guessed that someone 4 years old could progress so quickly and love it. Thank you for bringing this “young music” to our house…”

-parent

 

“Inga has ignited that inner fire of desire to learn in Marissa and (from my class observation) in her classmates... Music is mental, physical and emotional, and Inga imparts all three aspects to her students while building their own confidence.”

-parent