Grow with Music – Curriculum for Kids (Ages 3-10)

This program encourages a love for music while developing fundamental skills progressively. It integrates vocal training, rhythm sense, and basic instrument exposure in a fun and engaging way.
Courses by Age Group
1. Little Rhythms (Ages 3-5) – Introduction to Music

Goal: Develop a sense of rhythm, melody, and movement through music.
Activities:
Singing simple rhymes and lullabies
Clapping and tapping to rhythms
Exploring sounds through basic percussion instruments (shakers, bells)
Movement-based activities (dancing to music, action songs)
Listening to different musical sounds and voices

2. Musical Explorers (Ages 4-6) – Building Musical Awareness

Goal: Recognize musical elements and develop vocal expression.
Activities:
Singing folk and simple devotional songs
Understanding soft vs. loud and high vs. low sounds
Playing rhythm patterns with hand drums, xylophones
Introduction to musical storytelling
Recognizing instruments through images and sounds

3. Melodic Voyagers (Ages 6-8) – Strengthening Vocal & Aural Skills

Goal: Develop vocal confidence and begin structured learning.
Activities:
Singing songs with structured melodies (Bhajans, simple bandishes)
Introduction to Swaras (Sa Re Ga Ma Pa) and basic Ragas
Identifying and clapping rhythm cycles (Taal)
Expressive singing with dynamics (soft/loud, fast/slow)
Introduction to musical symbols and notation

4. Young Maestros (Ages 8-10) – Pre-Classical Training

Goal: Develop structured singing skills and music appreciation.
Activities:
Learning full songs with Swaras (Bhajans, light classical pieces)
Understanding Raags and their moods
Exploring Taal through clapping exercises (Teentaal, Dadra)
Introduction to basic improvisation (simple Aalap, Taan)
Exploring world music and Indian folk tunes

This curriculum ensures that children develop musical skills in an engaging and structured manner, whether as a prelude to classical training or as a standalone musical foundation.