Rhythm Kids is... interactive drumming for kids! Created for children in kindergarten through second grade.

At Valley Cat Music, this indoor class is limited to five students, and parents are welcome to stay or leave kids in the safe backyard studio with Ms. Deborah. A bathroom is connected to the class space. Weather permitting, we may take class outside to dance or play with a parachute or giant rainbow scrunchy.

Children integrate and assimilate rhythm into their lives, as they

• • • • • • learn multicultural drumming patterns
          • develop new repertoire on various percussion instruments
          • explore movement and dance while singing songs
          • play games based on music and drumming
          • have fun with a host of rhythm activities!

Rhythm Kids follows through on the Music Together vision to help children complete the pathway of early childhood music development from birth through age eight. A special part of the RK class experience is the play-along videos and other materials available online. With the help of a grownup, as needed, children can have drumming play & practice sessions on-demand with expert instructors.

Classes include

• Weekly, 45-minute classes
• New music collection each semester
• Access to online in-home activity pages
• Access to online/in-app video tutorials and play-alongs

Children will

• Learn, create, discover, and explore music, movement, and drumming
• Enjoy age-appropriate ways to play rhythm instruments (shakers, tambourines, etc.)
• Explore traditional drumming patterns through animal names and movements
• Experience drumming, song, and dance from around the world (Mali, Puerto Rico, Turkey, etc.)
• Find new ways to connect mind, body, and voice through rhythm
• Develop skill in improvising, soloing, conducting, composition, and improvisation
• Participate in active musical games that are both enriching and totally fun!

Students must have their own hand drum for use at home (and for use in class whenever needed or desired).

Note: For Fall 2025, students will receive a child's sized djembe with tuition of $275. Winter tuition will be lower for continuing families and those already owning a djembe.