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Nob Hill
505-266-3474
NE Heights
505-294-4606

Early Childhood Music Program

Music is a natural and important part of young children’s growth that serves the expressive, emotional, intellectual, social, and creative needs of all children.  Early childhood music classes create a foundation upon which future music learning is built, and research shows that music instruction helps children excel in their school studies and develop skills to be successful in life.
 
Our early childhood music classes encourage children’s natural curiosity to explore music through singing, movement, listening, playing instruments, and interactive activities with their peers, parents, and instructors.  They are an ideal way to prepare a child for the eventual transition to private lessons on an instrument or voice.

Music FunTime

Music FunTime is an innovative program based on a comprehensive structured curriculum that continues until a student is ready for private music lessons on a particular instrument.


Children in the class learn to read music in the same manner they are taught letters, numbers,  colors, shapes, etc.  The classes present music theory in a fun, artistic way. Students are given a backpack of rhythm instruments at registration to use in classes and at home.  All students are introduced to the piano, guitar, percussion instruments, violin, bells, kazoos, flutophones, recorders, and harmonicas.  Kids love it!


Students can join the 30-minute class at any time and do not need any prior music experience.  Multiple groups are offered at both locations.  The classes are divided by age groups: 2-3 years old, and 3-5 years old.  Parents are consulted about which group would be the best for their child.


Please call us at 505-266-3474 for the current schedule of classes!

Suzuki Violin

The Suzuki Method has been educating young violinists around the world for decades!  It is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s “mother tongue” philosophy.  Suzuki believed that all children have the potential to be successful at playing music if they are raised in a warm, encouraging environment where they have the opportunity to experience music.

Suzuki teaching emphasizes developing listening skills, and students begin by playing well-known tunes by rote.  The school maintains a supply of Suzuki method books which come with accompanying CDs to be listened to at home.  Several of our string teachers utilize the Suzuki method in their private instruction.  If you are interested in this specific method of instruction please mention it to our staff when you inquire about lessons.
Violin

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"The wonderful office staff and a highly educated team of music teachers are committed to nurturing and expanding each student’s talent, offering performance opportunities for all with frequent recitals, competitions and festivals. If you have a child who wants to learn the true universal language, then I highly recommend you visit the NM School of Music."

- Len R
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