Overview
In this fun, six-week early childhood music class, students will learn to develop music appreciation while improving their musical ear, early music literacy, motor skills, and cognitive function through musical play. Each week students will explore various instruments such as percussion, piano, strings, and recorder through activities and songs.
This program is an excellent starter course before joining our Piano Discoveries or Violin Beginnings classes that enroll during the fall semester.
Optional course material is a Nuvo recorder+. There is a sanitized classroom supply of recorders that will be assigned to each student and only used by that student for the six weeks, but if you would prefer to purchase your own please do so HERE.
Returning students are welcome! New songs and material will be introduced each session.
Program Details
Ages: 4-6
Dates: Mondays, 5:45–6:30 p.m.
Session A: February 9–March 16, 2026 (six weeks)
Session B: April 6–May 11, 2026 (six weeks)
Tuition: $195
Location: Mason Community Arts Academy Building in Fairfax, Virginia
Session A: February 9–March 16, 2026
Session B: April 6–May 11, 2026
Program Faculty
Spencer Knutti
Instructor
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Spencer Knutti grew up in Northern Virginia and is currently a music education student at the University of North Texas, where he plays euphonium and participates in a number of different concert and marching ensembles. He loves to play whatever instrument he can get his hands on, and his collection is steadily growing! Spencer adores sharing his love for music with students of all ages, whether that be through teaching general music, band, orchestra, or marching band classes. He has greatly enjoyed being a part of the Little Creators classes and is excited to develop a better understanding of early childhood arts education.
In his free time (that isn’t spent playing wind instruments), Spencer loves to bake, read, go on walks and hikes, and daydream about getting a cat.
Lia Mongold
Teaching Assistant
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Lia is a sophomore at George Mason University pursuing her degree in Developmental Psychology. She joined Acting For Young People in 2024 and has enjoyed working for the summer programs as a part of the administrative and teaching teams. This past summer she had the pleasure of assisting in the first Acting Discoveries Camp pilot program. Outside of the arts, she is a research assistant at the university’s Play Lab where she studies the role of the arts and imagination in childhood development.
Notes
- Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
- Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for fall or spring group classes.
- All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least one week before the class starts with all necessary details.
- Online registration closes two business days before the first class, however space may still be available. Please contact [email protected] for more information. A $10 late registration fee may apply.
- For additional information, please contact the Academy at [email protected].