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Group Piano Classes for Children in Bakersfield, CA
At Harmony Road Music School, we have dedicated ourselves to creating a dynamic and engaging environment for young musicians to thrive. Our program, developed by a leading early childhood music specialist, combines singing, movement, ear training, and keyboard activities to foster a comprehensive understanding of music. With over 100 locations globally, our Bakersfield branch offers tailored classes for children aged 16 months to 5th grade, emphasizing parent participation to strengthen the learning experience.Our curriculum prepares students for adjudicated events like MTAC's Certificate of Merit and Guild evaluations, while regular recitals provide opportunities to showcase their progress. Through innovative teaching methods and a focus on holistic development, we cultivate a lifelong love for music in every student.
Services
Group Piano Classes
Toddler Music Classes
Piano Readiness Program
Adjudicated Event Preparation
Biannual Recitals
Highlights and features
- We offer age-specific group piano programs with parent participation.
- Our curriculum includes singing, movement, and ensemble playing.
- We prepare students for adjudicated events like MTAC's Certificate of Merit.
- Our teachers use a holistic approach to music education.
- We host biannual recitals for student performance opportunities.
What people say
Engaging classes
Parent participation
Student achievements
Services
Group Piano Classes
Our group piano program for ages 5-10 includes weekly 45-minute lessons with singing, ear training, rhythm instruments, and keyboard ensembles. Parents participate in each session to reinforce learning. Students perform in two annual recitals and may join adjudicated events like MTAC's Certificate of Merit and Guild evaluations.
Toddler Music Classes
Designed for 16-month-olds to 3-year-olds, these 30-minute weekly classes feature singing, movement games, rhythm instruments, and keyboard exploration. Parents join their children in activities using scarves, balls, and hoops. Each child receives a music bag with instruments to continue learning at home.
Piano Readiness Program
This 30-minute weekly class prepares 4-5-year-olds for piano study through ear training, pitch awareness, and hand-shape songs. Students use a book, workbook, and downloadable music files. The program builds keyboard geography skills and introduces solfege to lay a foundation for formal piano instruction.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We offer classes for toddlers (16 months-3 years), preschoolers (4-5 years), and elementary students (5-10 years).
Do parents participate in lessons?
Yes, a parent attends each class to support learning and reinforce activities at home.
What materials are needed for classes?
Toddler classes include a music bag with instruments. Piano readiness students receive a book, workbook, and music files.
Are there performance opportunities?
We host two annual recitals and prepare students for adjudicated events like MTAC's Certificate of Merit and Guild evaluations.
How much do classes cost?
Toddler classes: $190/semester. Music in Me: $140. Group piano: $145/month for weekly 45-minute lessons.
Reviews (4)
Ady Tdp
Dec 11, 2021
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We really enjoy mis Alix classes, classes are fun for parents and kids, they move arround and have fun playing instruments, can't go wrong with this toodler class!
Elizabeth Guzman
Dec 20, 2020
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I would give negative stars if I could. My son was kicked out of the preschoolers piano class because I chose to carry my infant daughter while my son was learning after only one class. Miss Alex pressured me via email to sign my daughter up for my sons piano class because Alex didnt like me holding her during class. She told me to put her in the waiting area or sign her up. Thats ludacris. I brought up her policy which states carrier or infant seat and she completely ignored me.
When I refused she said I wasnt following her policy which I kept bringing up. This was all through email, she never cared to call and try to work it. Alex made me feel like she dosent want work with the parents and it's her way or the highway. If you read her replies on this yelp page, she cannot take criticism and it's always the parents fault. Due to her actions, she lost my son as a customer and potentially my daughter in the future. Very bad customer service. A goal in a pay for learning faculty should be to maintain students and try to gain new ones. Not drive them away.
When I refused she said I wasnt following her policy which I kept bringing up. This was all through email, she never cared to call and try to work it. Alex made me feel like she dosent want work with the parents and it's her way or the highway. If you read her replies on this yelp page, she cannot take criticism and it's always the parents fault. Due to her actions, she lost my son as a customer and potentially my daughter in the future. Very bad customer service. A goal in a pay for learning faculty should be to maintain students and try to gain new ones. Not drive them away.
Elizabeth Cortez
Nov 20, 2018
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My two boys spent a week on the Junior Music Camp during summer 2017. They got to sing, listened to the teacher play piano, ate a snack (provided by the school: fruit snack gummy, & goldfish). They danced, did a craft, watched a short video, read a book. one day they "played" piano. Kids 3 and younger may enjoy it.
Danae
Apr 22, 2013
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We started our 4 year old in the group piano lessons. He loved getting together with other kids. We as parents get to participate too. It's not just sitting at the piano the entire lesson. They do singing, theory games, play with tambourines, sticks, and bells.... It's FUN. We've been in it now for 5 years. The kids are playing classical music. They create their own pieces, get to perform in recitals and festivals. Would highly recommend.