​Upcoming Events
- Sat, Oct 19San DiegoOct 19, 2024, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM PDTSan Diego, 4275 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109, USAOct 19, 2024, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM PDTSan Diego, 4275 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109, USAIt's the interium performance of fall semester including students who attend class of fall semester (enrolled before Oct 1). Student who missed the summer recital should attend this recital as possible. RSVP and finish the sign-up form https://forms.gle/cSJJ2ZyRtrJ5ySjXA
- Thu, Nov 21San DiegoNov 21, 2024, 8:00 AM PST – Nov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM PSTSan Diego, 11130 E Ocean Air Dr, San Diego, CA 92130, USA
- Sat, Dec 14California Center for the Arts, EscondidDec 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:10 PM PSTCalifornia Center for the Arts, Escondid, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, USADec 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:10 PM PSTCalifornia Center for the Arts, Escondid, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, USAPlease RSVP here to reserve your spot in the recital. Tickets need to be purchased online at the CCAE's website, or at the boxoffice. Session 1: String & Woodwind Session 2: Vocal & Pop Music Session 3: Piano Starter & Intermediate Session 4: Piano Advanced & Ensemble
Belle Melodie Music Art School, established in 2004, is a premier institution dedicated to music education, located in San Diego with a satellite classroom in Irvine. We offer a comprehensive range of musical instruction, both classical and pop, from piano, string, windwood, percussion to vocal. Our curriculum is carefully selected and disigned, covering private and group lessons from 3.5 years old to adults. We provide a lots of performance opportunity and encourage the students not only play solo but also in a band/ensemble team.
Here We Believe in
Effective Strategies for Teaching Music to Young Children (3.5-6 Years Old)
Adapting to Short Attention Spans
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Variety and Pace: Due to their short attention spans, it's essential to keep lessons dynamic. Switch between different musical activities quickly, which helps in maintaining children's focus and caters to their need for variety.
Reinforcing Memory
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Repetition and Routine: Young children can easily forget, so reinforce learning through repetition and consistent routines. Regularly revisiting songs and activities helps solidify their understanding of musical concepts.
Maintaining Engagement
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Dynamic and Diverse Activities: To make the most of the 60-minute session, change topics or activities frequently. This approach holds young children's attention by catering to their need for continuous engagement and variety.
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Incorporating Humor and Play: Use playful elements like humorous songs and musical games to keep the learning environment enjoyable and light-hearted.
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Scheduled Breaks: Allow for short, structured breaks during the class to help children relax and reset, preventing fatigue and keeping them engaged throughout the session.
Handling Sensitivity to Change
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Consistency and Familiarity: Young children often resist change, so introduce new concepts gradually while maintaining familiar routines to give them a sense of security. Use well-liked songs and favorite activities frequently to make learning more enjoyable and less intimidating.
Assessment and Progression
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Regular Assessments: Conduct informal assessments every 2-3 months to gauge children's understanding, skills, and readiness to progress. This helps in adjusting the pace of lessons and the introduction of new concepts to each child's learning speed.
By implementing these strategies, educators can create a nurturing and effective learning environment for young children. This personalized approach not only maintains interest and enhances the learning experience but also lays a strong foundation for ongoing musical education. The inclusion of structured breaks and a variety of engaging activities makes the extended session time more manageable and enjoyable for young learners.
Music For All, All For Music
Music is the language of all mankind. Music is the only companion that accompanies a person through fetus, childhood, youth, middle age and old age. It is a feast to be enjoyed by the rich and the poor without distinction. It is a language shared by God and man. We are committed to spreading music to more families in the community, and keeping children in music education longer at a more cost-effective price.
Holiday Hours:
No School:
Thanks Giving Day
Christmas Day
New Year Day
Independent Day
Very Possible Schedule Change:
Thanksgiving Week
3 Days before/after Christmas
2 Days before/after New Year
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*Please check with the school or personal instructor about the time table
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Additional Camp
Winter Break
Spring Break
Summer Break