Early childhood music · Ages 3–7
Little Lark
Music lessons for young children. Kids learn to read music and use their voices in healthy ways, through songs, games, and movement.
Little Lark gives kids the kind of music reading they’d usually only get from piano lessons, plus healthy singing habits from the very start.
Inside a lesson
Focus, then play
Each lesson balances focused work with play, and adjusts to your child’s pace and personality.
01
Reading music
- Naming notes on the staff
- Note lengths: whole, half, quarter, and more
- Musical markings like loud and quiet, fast and slow
- How the staff works
02
Healthy singing
- Breathing, taught through play and movement
- Relaxed singing, with no pushing or strain
- Pitch matching through games
- Healthy vocal habits from the first lesson
03
Body awareness
- How singing feels different from talking
- Where sound buzzes: chest, face, head, lips
- Letting go of tension in the jaw, shoulders, and neck
- Feeling easy and free while singing
04
Play & pacing
- Activities sized for a young attention span
- Movement, games, and pretend play in every lesson
- Songs picked to delight each child
- Lots of encouragement along the way
Over time
Skills that stay with them for life
Each lesson builds on the last. Over time, kids in Little Lark pick up a foundation they can take into any kind of music.
Musical skills
- Note names
- Note lengths
- Reading basic notation
- The music staff
- Steady beat & rhythm
- Careful listening
Voice & body
- Breath support
- Relaxed, open sound
- Matching pitch
- Confident singing posture
- Body awareness
- A sense of their own voice
Progress
Growth at their own pace
Every child moves at a different speed, and that’s fine. Along the way I’ll:
- Set age-appropriate goals and revisit them as your child grows
- Repeat familiar activities so kids can feel themselves improving
- Celebrate milestones, because confidence matters as much as skill
- Send home simple activities that reinforce each lesson
For parents
You know your child best, and you’re welcome to check in anytime. Lessons are a warm, low-pressure place to explore, make sounds, and be themselves. Joy comes first. Technique grows from there.
At home
Keeping music around the house
Young kids thrive on repetition. Each week you’ll get:
- A short activity, song, or worksheet to revisit
- A note on what we worked on and what to listen for
- Ideas for keeping it light; five to ten minutes of musical play is plenty
There’s no need to make them “practice.” The goal is to keep music a fun part of everyday life.
Every child has a voice worth finding
Reach out to save a spot or ask any questions. I’d love to meet your little one.