STEVIE WONDER'S MUSICAL LEGACY

Stevie Wonder's extraordinary journey as a musician is an inspiration to all young musicians. From his resilience in the face of adversity to his boundless creativity, unwavering social advocacy, and mastery of multiple instruments, he embodies the qualities of a true musical icon. May his journey inspire young musicians to dream big, push boundaries, and create music that resonates with the world.

1 Resilience and overcoming adversity: Stevie Wonder's story is a lesson for young musicians on the strength of resilience and the power of overcoming challenges. Despite his blindness, he never let his disability hold him back from pursuing his musical dreams. His success is a testament to the fact that with determination and perseverance, anything can be achieved

2. Versatility and musical exploration: Stevie Wonder's diverse range of musical styles, from soul to funk, jazz to pop, demonstrates the importance of versatility Young musicians can learn from his fearless exploration of different genres, encouraging them to step out of their comfort zone and embrace a wide range of musical influences.

3. Social consciousness and using music for change: The music of Stevie Wonder is renowned for its impactful messages of love, unity, and social transformation He has utilized his influence to spotlight societal concerns, motivating aspiring artists to utilize music as a tool for constructive change and to make a positive impact on the world.

4 Emotion and connection: Stevie Wonder's exceptional talent of infusing genuine emotion into his songs enables him to establish a strong connection with his audience. Aspiring musicians can gain valuable insights from his expertise in expressing emotions through music, which can inspire them to explore their own emotions and create music that deeply resonates with others.

5. Instrumental mastery: Stevie Wonder's proficiency in playing multiple instruments, such as piano, harmonica, and drums, highlights the importance of mastering one's craft Young musicians can learn from his dedication to honing his skills on different instruments, encouraging them to broaden their musical abilities and become well-rounded musicians.

Little Music Essentials is our online piano course designed for students ages 4-6. Parents can choose our group class option or our group AND private class option.

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Concepts taught are: How to sit at the piano; Correct hand position; High and low; Loud and soft (forte and piano); Keyboard topography; Bar line and measure; Quarter, half, whole notes and rests; and Repeat signs. The first pieces in the book are played on the black keys Later in the book, C D E for the RH and C B A for the LH (Middle C position) are taught with beginner pre-reading songs

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Little Music Essentials 3 has students reading music that is completely written on the staff After a review, the new concepts taught are: Staccato, Legato, slurs; Melodic and harmonic 2nds and 3rds; and Melodic and harmonic 4ths and 5ths Bass clef C D E is also taught for the LH Students then know all notes necessary to play in the C position Playing both hands together is taught near the end of the book

With imaginative instruction and fun interactive games, your toddler will gain new skills through music exploration.

Group Class Size: 6 students max Group Class Duration: 45 minutes each week

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Little Music Essentials 2 starts with prereading, then moves to reading on the staff After a review, the new concepts taught are: Dotted quarter notes and 4/4 time, 3/4 time, Mezzo-forte, Staff and note reading, Steps and skips, and the Grand Staff New notes taught are F and G in the LH and RH, completing the Middle C position

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Little Music Essentials 4 introduces students to new concepts such as: Flat and sharp signs; Ties; and Crescendo and diminuendo After reviewing C position and Middle C position, G position is also taught All three positions are used alternately throughout the rest of the book, with flat and sharp notes incorporated.

Private Class Duration: 30 minutes each week