Course Materials Junior Music (now available!)

The T.M.A. Junior Programs are designed for young beginners with the purpose of teaching them the fundamentals of music and basic keyboard skills. Through a variety of stimulating activities that are based around the students natural abilities they acquire an appreciation for rhythm, harmony and melody. Both the ear and the eye are developed and the students are soon playing familiar songs with both hands. Emphasis is on fun and developing a love for music, and this is accomplished effectively through the many musical activities involved in each lesson. Graduates of any of the Junior Programs will definitely have a head start on children starting music at an older age, and will experience greater success in whatever future musical activities they pursue. All they need to start is a piano or keyboard and some parental support to begin what is sure be an exciting and rewarding learning experience.

Keyboard Corner is a two-year program for 6 and 7 year old beginners. The format is similar to Music Street, however the maturity of the children is taken into consideration when introducing new musical concepts, and a little more emphasis is put on actual performance and repertoire. However students still benefit from ensemble playing, ear training and some singing. As in Music Street students learn to read both two staff music as well as recognize chords symbols. Because of their developing physical abilities Keyboard Corner students can begin performing more interesting accompaniments with their songs and produce more creative arrangements. Having musical fun is still the goal of every lesson. Keyboard Corner (PDF) Music Street is a three-year program for beginners 4 or 5 years of age. Students are motivated to learn through various singing and playing activities as they are introduced to all the note names and animals that “live” on Music Street. Unlike many courses for young children the TMA Junior Courses create students who develop good performance skills within the first year, while still developing their ear and reading skills, as well as ensemble playing and understanding music fundamentals. Students and parents will be encouraged, if not amazed, at what can be accomplished at such a young age and how much fun it is. Music Street (PDF)