Our Piano Class is a fun and thorough introduction to the piano, designed specifically for K-8th graders. In this class students are given an introduction both to the keyboard and to the study of music, with a focus on hand position, note-reading, chord vocabulary, rhythm, and music theory, all while learning fun songs at each class. Each student will have their own keyboards, headphones and lesson book (we use the most well-regarded and child friendly piano method). And parents will receive updates after each class from MySkillChart, which tracks individual student progress through Hummingbird’s curriculum. $50 per class.
Our Ukulele Class is a fun introduction to the ukulele, designed specifically for K-8th graders. The ukulele - also known as “the instrument of peace” - is a great instrument to begin studying music, especially for smaller hands! In this class students will learn an assortment of chords, a variety of finger picking and strumming styles, and will learn to play (and sing along to!) several well-known songs. Each student will have their own soprano ukulele and lesson book (we use the most well-regarded and child friendly ukulele method). And parents will receive updates after each class from MySkillChart, which tracks individual student progress through Hummingbird’s curriculum. $50 per class.
WINTER 2025 SESSION SCHEDULE (classes begin January 2025):
Arundel PIANO - Tuesdays 2:30-3:20pm
Brittan Acres PIANO - Mondays 2:30-3:20pm
Brittan Acres UKULELE - Wednesdays 12:35-1:25pm (lunch supervision included before class)
Clifford PIANO - Wednesdays 2:40-3:30pm
Nativity PIANO - Thursdays 3:00-3:50pm
Nativity UKULELE - Fridays 1:05-1:55pm
Roy Cloud PIANO - Thursdays 1:00-1:50pm (lunch supervision included before class)
Roy Cloud UKULELE - Thursdays 1:00-1:50pm (lunch supervision included before class)
San Carlos Charter PIANO - Fridays 2:50-3:40pm
White Oaks PIANO - Thursdays 2:30-3:20pm
After School Music Class FAQ’s:
Question: Does my child need to bring anything to Piano or Ukulele Class?
Answer: No! Hummingbird will be providing a keyboard/headphones or a ukulele for each child.
Question: What happens if my child goes to After School, SMART-E, Neighborhood Kid’s Corner, After Care, etc?
Answer: We are in close communication with these groups, and have coordinated with them for years. They will walk your child to us when class begins, and will pick up your child when class ends.
Question: What if my child does not go to any extended care?
Answer: Your child will go directly to music class when the release bell rings. Most of our classes are held in the school’s multi-use room. Note that we do not pick up children from their classrooms. If your child cannot walk to our class on their own, this class might not be right for them.
Question: What is the set up for PIano Class? Do children share keyboards?
Answer: Every child in our Piano Class has their own 66-key keyboard, headphone and lesson book.
Question: What if my child took Piano Class with Hummingbird last year? Will they be repeating the same material?
Answer: No! Returning students will continue from where they left off!
