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The goal is to foster long-range musical growth in the context of general intellectual, physical and emotional development. Children ranging in age from 5 to 20 ideally have two sessions per week: one 45-minute private lesson and one hour shared with another youngster. Skills are built in a developmentally informed, unpressured atmosphere stressing individual growth supported with mutually receptive listening. Gross-motor precede fine-motor skills. Ensemble improvisation, singing, and movement develop responsive listening. Twentieth-century pedagogical material assures a familiar tone environment. Original, creative methods build music reading skills. • Periodic parties (not recitals) reinforce a joyous, unpressured experience. • Family ensemble sessions for one or two parents and children ages 6 to 10: improvisation using percussion instruments, singing, etc., depending on the group. Alternate Saturday afternoons, October through May. A great way to understand your young learner. ADULTS Adult amateurs seeking mature satisfaction, despite limited time to practice listening-based keyboard and reading skills. Every level is adult, whether advanced or not. Teenagers are encouraged to participate in the Chamber Music sessions. CHAMBER MUSIC Join Chamber Music at Garniez's Place Informal Master Classes combined with open reading First and third Sunday of the Month: October through May from 3 to 5:30 PM Two ensembles play and get coached Informal reading from Garniez's extensive library Available also for individual coaching sessions on appointment. | ||