WHAT DO PARENTS APPRECIATE ABOUT OPEN DOOR MUSIC?
(The following comments were written on Feedback Forms given out at the end of the session.)
- Musicality - my son enjoys composing songs!
- Fun, happy songs to incorporate into everyday life
- Organization of the classes
- Loved the Jazz theme (in the 3 year old class)
- Storytime
- Martha's enthusiasm
- Great place to build friendships!
- My child loved everything, especially getting her hand stamped and experimenting with instruments at the beginning of class
- Interaction with the instruments
- My child would rather sing & dance to music than watch t.v.!
- Very positive, creative, warm, friendly & bright environment!
- Love the atmosphere and exposure to all types of music
- Routine, fun, variety, superb pace
- All your songs: the originals and traditional as well as obscure and the Baby Blues
- Varied, innovative, with lots of movement to music
- Child focused, but with reasonable expectations for behavior, participation, etc.
- Sing for Joy Kidz has been a wonderful experience for our daughter. Her singing voice and love of music have blossomed thanks to Martha's enthusiasm and excellent program.
- Our son has thoroughly enjoyed his time in Sing4Joy Kidz choir. Martha's creativity and enthusiasm for music and kids is contagious, and he has caught the bug! We never have to encourage him to attend choir - he is out the door and ready to sing every week.
- Martha, as a teacher myself, I get inspiration from you! You are such a natural. You are incredibly creative and your program is uplifting and joyful. Tammy
- Both our children love music and I am sure it is all because of Martha and her classes. Her birthday parties are the best also. Thank you Martha, for being such an inspiration. There is no better parent and tot program then yours.
WHAT BENEFITS HAVE PARENTS OBSERVED IN THEIR CHILDREN AS A RESULT OF ATTENDING?
- My child has blossomed!
- More focused attention and able to take turns
- Appreciation for a variety of instruments
- Growth in self-confidence
- My son is now singing in tune
- Can identify instruments by name and sound
- Improvises and makes up his own words and songs
- Helps to develop listening skills
- My daughter will be singing away at home and the tunes are usually from the class!
- Improved my child's memory retention
- Loves singing and dancing now
- Tapping and moving to the beat of the music
- Understanding the concept of "stop" and "go" through music
- Improved concentration and attention to reading and books
- Feeling the beat!
- Loves Martha's CD at home and in the car
- Learning about routines
- My son really enjoys playing with his instruments at home and often talks about his friends from music class
With parents giving such enthusiastic feedback, it's no wonder classes fill up quickly! Check which classes still have space available here.
