Welcome, After-School Program Directors
Partner with Willan Academy of Music for Fall 2025!Foundations of Excellence: Our 4-Year-Old’s Musical Journey
Programs For Kindergarteners
Guitar Classes:
Ignite a Passion for Music in Young Learners
Bring the excitement of classical guitar to your after-school program with our beginner-friendly Guitar Classes, designed specifically for 4-5-year-olds. Based on the renowned Suzuki method, our interactive curriculum sparks joy and builds skills, perfectly tailored to their developmental stage.
What’s Included?
Fun, Hands-On Learning:
Meet the Guitar: Kids explore parts like the “head” (tuning pegs), “neck” (fretboard), and “body” (sound hole) with a playful human-body analogy they’ll never forget.
5-Step Guitar Hold: A simple, kid-friendly approach to mastering posture.
Play G, B, E Strings: Using “i” and “m” fingers to pluck their first notes.
Musical Basics: Learn the alphabet of music and note values (whole, half, quarter, 8th, 16th).
Materials Made Easy: We provide ¼-size guitars for trial classes. Schools or students can rent them for ongoing sessions.
Why It Works:
Our classes don’t just teach guitar—they set students up for success. Many Willan graduates have gone on to prestigious programs like the Special Music School, thanks to years of joyful, structured learning.
Student Benefits:
Sharpens fine motor skills and coordination.
Builds confidence with first melodies and peer performances.
Creates a foundation for advanced music studies.
Inspires a lifelong love for music in a fun, group setting.
School Benefits:
Expert-led classes—no prep needed from your team.
Happy, engaged students with noticeable progress.
Seamless scheduling for a hassle-free addition to your program.
Benefits for Students:
Fine Motor Development: Cutting, gluing, and decorating strengthen hand-eye coordination and dexterity, preparing little hands for holding instruments.
Musical Readiness: Hands-on projects make abstract music concepts concrete, equipping kids with the skills and confidence for instrumental lessons.
Creative Confidence: Designing their own musical crafts boosts imagination and pride, encouraging self-expression.
Teamwork & Connection: Collaborative activities and group singing foster social skills and a sense of belonging.
What Schools Gain:
A turnkey program led by skilled instructors—no prep or supervision required from your team.
Enthusiastic students who leave with musical knowledge, refined motor skills, and crafts to share at home.
An enriching after-school option that seamlessly fits your schedule with minimal setup and maximum impact.
Music & Crafts
Building Musical Foundations Through Creative Play
Our Music & Crafts class is designed for 4-5 year olds, blending introductory music concepts with hands-on craft activities to spark a love for music while sharpening fine motor skills. This engaging program lays the groundwork for kids to transition confidently into instrumental classes the following year. Here’s what your school and students can expect:
Core Activities:
Music Basics Made Fun: Children explore simple rhythms, musical patterns, and basic notation through interactive songs, games, and movement, building a solid foundation for future music learning.
Crafting for Skill & Sound: Kids create their own rhythm shakers by filling paper cups with beans, sealing them, and decorating with musical symbols like notes and clefs. They’ll also craft mini cardboard guitars or violins, learning instrument parts (head, neck, body) while practicing precision and coordination. Origami musical notes add a playful twist to their creations.
Singing & Rhythm in Motion: Lively activities like dancing to beats or singing with hand gestures reinforce musical ideas and keep young learners energized.
Materials Provided:
We supply everything needed—paper cups, beans, glue, tape, markers, cardboard, and musical stencils—for a hassle-free, creative experience. Schools only need to provide a classroom with tables.
Programs For Elementary
Group Music Classes
Ignite a Lifelong Love for Music
Unlock your students’ musical potential with our Group Music Classes, where hands-on learning, teamwork, and fun come together! Tailored for grades 1-5, this program introduces young learners to a world of sound while building skills that last a lifetime. Here’s what makes this class a standout addition to your after-school offerings:
Pick Your Instrument:
Choose from four exciting options—Violin, Cello, Guitar, or Piano—and dive into a group class tailored to that instrument’s unique magic.
Teamwork Meets Hands-On Fun:
Each class combines focused practice with group dynamics, letting kids play, learn, and bond with peers who share their musical interest.
Gamified Learning That Works:
Our innovative curriculum turns repetition into a game, building confidence and skill with every session—mastery feels like play!
Bring the power of music to your elementary students with Violin, Cello, Guitar, or Piano group classes—where creativity, skill, and community strike the perfect chord!
Made for Elementary Success
Expert instructors customize lessons for young learners, ensuring an age-appropriate, rewarding experience for every student.
Perfect for Schools
Elevate your after-school lineup with inspiring, instrument-specific group classes that bring music to life for your students.
Our Edge
We make practice irresistible. With a curriculum that transforms repetition into fun, each class unlocks a student’s potential, one note at a time—setting them on the path to musical greatness.
Social Skills
If children play in a group, they have to learn to work together to achieve a common goal, exercising tolerance, patience, and encouragement towards their peers.
Build Language Skills
As they learn their instrument, children become accustomed to different sounds that they would not have recognized before. This practice trains their ears for the nuances and subtle sounds of language.
Understand Culture
By learning music from various parts of the globe, students come to understand these cultures, whether it’s African drumming or Argentine tango music
Feel Good About Themselves
There’s nothing quite like the sense of pride that comes from working on building a new skill for an extended period of time…especially when the result is beautiful music.
Bring Joy
When children can play music, it makes them happy…and everyone else too.
Increase Their IQ
Numerous studies (including this one in 2004 by E. Glenn Schellenberg) have proven that children’s IQs increase because of even a few weeks of music lessons. Brain scan technology reveals that brain activity increases following musical training, and some parts of the brain even grow larger!
Willan Academy of Music
Since 2015
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Mon-Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat-Sun: 9 AM – 5 PM
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244 Madison Avenue #171
New York, NY 10016