MYCSS - Music for Young Children - Sunshine (Ages 3-4)

Ages: 3-4

Music for Young Children (MYC) has provided enriching, empowering, and enjoyable music experiences since 1980. This child-centred music-learning system integrates keyboard, creative movement, rhythm, singing, ear training, sight reading, music theory, and composition to develop a firm, fundamental understanding of music for both children and parents. Learn more about the MYC method and curriculum: MYC Website.

Sunshine, the youngest of the keyboard programs, is the starting point of the MYC® Method for 3-4 year old beginners, building their foundation in music reading and playing the piano. Students experience movement through beats and rhythms, as well as developing their fine motor skills with rhythm instrument ensemble playing. Children start learning the geography of the piano and note-reading through our MYC Critters (and their stories that children can relate to). By the end of the Sunshine Level 1 (after 34 weeks), children can play their first scale (C Major) and are reading from the staff. Their pre-reading experiences such as identifying like/different sorting, patterns, and reinforcing and recalling the music concepts through fun at-home activities with gluing and colouring are all part of this level.

Our MYC program will be led by Private Lesson instructor Robyn Clay in 2024-25. MYC teachers meet specific piano-performance and music-theory qualifications, receive special program training, and are assessed to ensure consistently high music education standards. By the end of the Moonbeams levels, children are well prepared for early intermediate piano studies or study in another instrument area.

Payment Information: For all MYC classes, a non-refundable deposit for materials is due at registration. The remaining course fees are evenly split regardless of how many classes are offered each month from September – June as 10 scheduled payments. Payments will come out as auto payments starting on September 1, then on the first of the month from October 1 - June 1. Our office requires 30 days notice of a withdrawal to cancel upcoming payments.

To see which sections are available, click on the "+" plus sign icon. Please check if the course is right for your child:

• Level 1 Classes - for all students new to piano and MYC. No pre-requisites required.
• Level 2 Classes - requires pre-requisite Level 1.

The Conservatory currently offers MYC sections: Sunshine (ages 3-4), Sunbeams (ages 5-6), and Moonbeams (ages 7-9). Learn more about programs available for young learners in the Conservatory Music & the Arts - Early Learning programs section of our website.