The moment we stepped into the holiday music class held at Trehaus, at Claymore Connect (just beside Orchard Hotel Singapore), Gar hid behind my back and refused to show his face. Trina, the music teacher, allowed me to stay with him until he was comfortable.
Oh no, was Gar acting up again and refusing to participate in lessons, just like his taekwondo class? After a few minutes, I managed to move him in front of me.
The lesson was about nature and percussion instruments. Trina introduced the various instruments to the children, and reinforced what they had learnt previously, which Gar had missed. To get Gar more comfortable with the class, she put the instruments such as wooden blocks and triangle right in front of him, and he took them and explored them.
She also read stories to the children, and used different instruments for various seasons. He enjoyed hitting the tambourine and was able to beat it in a rhythmic manner.
They were also taught the concept of forte and piano and also 3 beats. Apart from nursery rhymes, she also introduced Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, to increase their exposure to classical music.
To the tune of Mulberry bush, they sang and moved around by hopping, skipping, running and walking. Gar was slowly warming up, and he answered the teacher’s questions. He also started participating more actively.
He needed to go to the loo, so I brought him out. When I asked him whether he was confident to go back in on his own, he said yes, but told me to stay outside and not go anywhere else. I assured him and he went in on his own. Yay!
It was great to see Gar gain his confidence since Trina was quite patient and encouraging.
After the class, I asked whether Gar enjoyed the class, and he said yes as he relaxed on a bean bag.
There are two more sessions in the June holidays! Check out the details at Trehaus website.
They will be playing the ukelele and xylophone in subsequent lessons.
Note: We were invited to the music class.
My 3yo is similar to Gar. They need A LOT of time to warm up(sometimes never ever warming up) and so I think Gar did a great job!
Vivien ( Beautiful Chaos )
I love how many companies incorporate nature in their businesses these days. Music and nature to me sounds like a perfect combination.
Gar is so much like my boy who needs a bit of time to warm up.
Cherry of http://www.sweetmemoirs.com
Growing up my parents had a bunch of these things at home. Triangles and xylophones and pianos and plenty of other string instruments. It’s a good lead into the appreciation of classical music and culture.
I love how elements of nature were infused into this music class. Thanks for sharing!
Glad to hear Gar eventually warmed up and enjoyed the class!
This is nice. Realised nowadays almost all kinds of classes use story telling to get children to warm up and get involved in the class. Is a very good and effective way. Thanks for sharing.
I have been reading quite a bit of reviews on Musichaus and it seems like a really good class to be at!
Music + nature?
This is the first time I hear of this combination too.
The worst fear for me is when my kid/s refuse to join a class, even after countless coaxing 🙂
cheers, Andy
(SengkangBabies.com)
Good that Gar managed to settle down..my boy is too hyper & can’t sit still in the class..lolz!
Thanks Sarah for your review and lovely to see Gar gain confidence & participant in all the workshops. Hope to see you all soon.