Preschooler Ukulele and musicianship classes for 3+, Thursdays and Fridays from the 20th April

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This summer term, we're delighted that Nimble Tots will be running more new-starter preschooler ukulele and musicianship classes for little folks aged 3 and above with their parents and carers, run by Becky Dixon, director of Nimble Tots.

These are classes for children and parents/carers to participate in together, and be introduced to musical concepts in a fun interactive way! Our focus is on rhythm, pitch, composition, improvisation and enjoyment, with lots of movement, singing and games! At this age, we?re not expecting the little folk to learn lots of chords, but the aim of these classes is that through using the ukulele (and also listening to other instruments including Becky's cello) this is an early step in the journey of learning and enjoying music. Grown ups will participate alongside their kids, but there will be take home sheets for adults to learn more chords (if you have time!) and other songs too! We hope that the classes form a great foundation for learning other instruments (or more formal ukulele classes) further down the line!

Becky Dixon, who teachers these classes, is a very experienced teacher and EY specialist. She has taught cello, piano and ukulele for over ten years, is a previous apprentice on the prestigious LEYMN (London Early Years Music Network) scheme, and has run workshops at the Royal Albert Hall, Southbank Centre, Horniman Museum, BBC Proms, Barbican Centre and locally with Nimble Tots! She

Term two is only for participants who have already completed term one, and non-walking siblings are also welcome although ideally adults will be able to participate alongside their pre-schooler. Ideally we?d like the same adult to attend throughout the course, although of course we understand absolutely this is not always possible!

This is a 13 week term, and you need to book for the whole term, which runs from the w/c 17th April, with no class over half term. There is only space for a maximum of 7 adult/preschooler pairs per class, and you?ll need to bring a ukulele each.

THURSDAYS:

2.15pm: TERM ONE ? The Railway Telegraph, 112 Stanstead Road, SE23

FRIDAYS:

9am: TERM ONE ? The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, SE15

9.45am: TERM TWO ? The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, SE15

Price: ?91 for the full term block (?7 per session) for each adult/child pair.

Book in at https://bookwhen.com/nimbletots?tag=ukes ? class sizes are kept small, but there will be a waiting list if we are full. If we have a large waiting list, we?ll look into putting in an extra class, and I?m happy to arrange classes for groups of friends if you?d like to discuss a private course for another day!

Please email becky at [email protected] with any questions ? we?ll get some FAQs up here soon too!