SECE (Suzuki Early Childhood Education) classes are group music lessons for babies and toddlers aged 0-3, accompanied by their parent/carer. These classes provide a high-quality musical environment that encourages the all-round development of each child, as well as being excellent preparation for learning to play any musical instrument. Taking place in a welcoming home setting the group size is kept small so that each person can be given individual attention and benefit from a close-knit sense of community.
The curriculum has been carefully selected to provide a consistently rich, nurturing, musical environment during this critical window of development. The lessons include singing, listening to music, developing co-ordination, playing percussion, taking turns, teamwork, building an awareness of pulse and rhythm, learning to recognise music notation, and developing the musical ear. Each child absorbs from this rich environment and grows at their own pace within it, in a naturally cumulative way. As Suzuki said, ‘every child is born with outstanding potential’.
The curriculum has been carefully selected to provide a consistently rich, nurturing, musical environment during this critical window of development. The lessons include singing, listening to music, developing co-ordination, playing percussion, taking turns, teamwork, building an awareness of pulse and rhythm, learning to recognise music notation, and developing the musical ear. Each child absorbs from this rich environment and grows at their own pace within it, in a naturally cumulative way. As Suzuki said, ‘every child is born with outstanding potential’.
 SECE Class at Musical Buds
SECE classes are available in Alnwick during term-time on: Friday mornings.
During lockdown lessons have been held online, this will continue to be an available option. Please contact me to book a place or request a free trial class. The cost is £5 per class (£2.50 for siblings or for babies under 6 months old).* One bursary place (50% discount) is available for a child receiving Healthy Start vouchers. |
* Fees are paid at the start of each half a term (c.6 weeks) except when a pupil joins part-way through a term. |
