Children's Instruments and Music Resources Darien CT

Teach your kids the value of music with environmentally friendly homemade musical instruments that inspire the three R’s- reduce, recycle and reuse. Make it a fun activity time that lets you foster creativity and strengthens your bond. You can find instructions for making such musical instruments on the Internet. Music is a great way to help your children develop sensory-motor skills, such as eye/hand coordination, gross-motor strength, and auditory awareness to discriminate sounds. Please scroll down to learn more and get access to all the music related products and services for kids in Darien, CT listed below.
Peter H.
(877) 231-8505
Landmark Sq.
Port Chester, NY
Subjects
Music Theory, Guitar
Ages Taught
10 to 60
Specialties
I teach a wide range of popular music styles, with both electric and acoustic guitars, specializing in jazz, but also rock, blues, Latin, Brazilian, and contemporary styles. I use a variety of written materials such as the Berklee Guitar Series, songbook collections (from the Beatles, Eric Clapton and Jon Mayer to Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery and Broadway composers) and theory methods. I also use play-along recordings for students to work on soloing and timing. Topics include basic technique, …
Education
Berklee College of Music - Guitar, composition - 1973-1977 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Jason J.
(877) 231-8505
Windsor Terrace White Plains
White Plains, NY
Subjects
Songwriting, Classical Guitar, Music Theory, Guitar
Ages Taught
3 to 99
Specialties
I have experience as well as training in Suzuki method. I have experience teaching Classical/Rock/Metal/Pop/Folk
Education
Parkway North, St. Louis MO - 09/97-04/01 (High School diploma received) UMKC Music conservatory, University of Missouri Kansas City - Music performance - 08/01-07/05 (Bachelor's degree received) Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, University of Memphis - Music Performance - 08/05-05/07 (Master's degree received)
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Janet P.
(877) 231-8505
Hommocks Rd
Larchmont, NY
Subjects
Piano
Ages Taught
5 to 99
Specialties
I use many different methods depending on the student's individual needs. However, I do tend to favor the Alfred's piano method because over the years it has been very popular with students,
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Jonathan Bloomfield
Syosset, NY
Promotion
$0 / hr
Hours
Classical
Memberships and Certifications
"Viola
Services
Violin"

Mike L.
(877) 231-8505
Odell Place
New Rochelle, NY
Subjects
Music Theory, Cello, Music Recording, Music Performance, Guitar, Piano
Ages Taught
8 to 99
Specialties
Cello - Classical, Improvisational Rock/Metal & Jazz Training/Experience. Piano - Classical, Improvisation. Guitar - Rock/Metal, Improvisation.
Education
Manhattanville College - Music/Psychology - 2005-2009 (Bachelor's degree received)
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TakeLessons Music Teacher

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Elina Christova
476 Stillson Road
Fairfield, CT
Instruments
Ear Training, Piano, Theory
Styles
Classical
Experience Levels
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Rate
$120
Years of Experience
10 Years

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Laurie K.
(877) 231-8505
Pulaski Rd
Greenlawn, NY
Subjects
Violin, Piano
Ages Taught
6 to 55
Specialties
I teach a basic reading of notes and the chord method also.
Education
Lawrence HS - 1974 (High School diploma received) Shorter College - Piano Performance - 1974-79 (Bachelor's degree received)
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Dana V.
(877) 231-8505
Darnley Place
Huntington Station, NY
Subjects
Theatrical Broadway Singing, Music Theory, Guitar, Singing
Ages Taught
1 to 99
Specialties
Theatrical Broadway Singing (Belting), NYSSMA Prep for Voice Levels I-VI, Dalcroze Eurythmics
Education
Hewlett High School - Liberal Arts - 9/96-6/00 (High School diploma received) SUNY Old Westbury - Psychology - 1/06-12/07 (Bachelor's degree received) Hofstra University - Music Education - 1/09-Present (not complete)
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Valerie Girard
PO Box 634
Ardsley, NY
Promotion
$80 / hr
Hours
"Classical
Memberships and Certifications
Other"
Services
Voice
Service Types and Repair
25 years

Music & Arts
(203) 255-2881
1863 Post Road
Fairfield, CT
 
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Children's Instruments for Miniature Musicians

Children’s Instruments for Miniature Musicians

May 29, 2009   Marisa Belger

As W flings his miniature body across his miniature piano, creating an avalanche of sound with his stomach and knees and feet (note: his hands are nowhere near the keys), I wonder if he inherited his father’s musical ability or if he’ll end up like me—tone deaf and instrument-phobic, left playing the egg shaker at his in-laws’ family gatherings.

I hope for the best and so encourage his musical experimentation (until the headache creeps up and begs for a quiet, introspective child prone to reading and drawing and other silent activities) with a variety of kid-sized instruments like Melissa and Doug’s piano complete with color-coded keys and songbook. Plan Toys also nurtures novice musicians with a starter baby drum or a more advanced drum set made from natural rubber wood and non-toxic paints....

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