Half Steps

Music lessons for 3 to 5-year-olds

Half Steps focuses on helping children listen to, create, and read music. Our three-stage program is designed to help young students get prepared and motivated for formal private piano studies. As youngsters pass through our DO, RE, MI levels, they are developing basic musical skills in a fun and supportive environment.

DO Level

At this beginning level, we are focused on developing a strong sense of pulse and pitch in our young musicians. Students will work through fun rhythmic activities with percussion instruments, and we introduce tonal patterns, to help their aural training.

RE Level

While continuing with rhythm and pitch development, children at this stage are also introduced to the musical alphabet, keyboard geography and note and rest values.

MI Level

At this stage, our students are beginning to read music and play pieces at the piano.