CLASSES FOR 5-8 KIDS

LITTLE ME WONDER
Music has a special power. It lights up all areas of child development: intellectual, social and emotional, motor, language. It helps strengthen concentration and memory skills. This course is a combination of singing, dancing, exploring musical instruments, new rhythms and beats, sharing feelings and self expression. Very special moment for you and your little ones only. Be funny, relaxed and happy! Meet new friends and develop a lifelong love of music. Music for Life, Love and Happiness.

AROUND THE WORLD
Where do you come originally from?
What language do you speak at home? Amsterdam is international city with plenty of expatriates from different countries. During this course preschoolers will follow simple rhythmical exercises, sing popular songs and dance to the beat. The purpose is for them to enjoy the sound of the most melodic languages in the world and share favourite songs in their mother tongue with their friends. Do you want to organise a music class in your native language? We are happy to organise and teach a group in your chosen language. Our talented teachers speak English, Dutch, German, French, Russian, Spanish.

SING AND DANCE
Does your child like to sing and dance?
Do they grab a microphone and pretend to be a pop star? Look no further ... this course is definitely a good choice! Each class is combination of vocal exercises, singing solo or in a group, dancing to a simple choreography and bodypercussion. Children learn how to work together and listen to each other's ideas. In the course of the term we work on 3 popular Pop songs and prepare for the final show where each child will go on stage and perform in front of their parents and friends.

SING AND PLAY
Join us to explore different musical instruments, play games and try your hand at crafting and colouring. Enjoy the time together with your family and friends.

POP STARS
During the course children learn about the principles of pop music, get acquainted with legendary pop musicians and their popular songs. This club is a nice combination of vocal and acting training, dancing, body percussion, rhythmical exercises and instrumental workshops with our creative musicians. Children get their first taste of composing simple pop songs and sound recording. For the first time they try to deal with fellow musicians and work together as a pop band. Every term we work on a few numbers with a gradual preparation for the final show, where kids perform their chosen songs and dance on stage. Together we encourage the participants' talents, skills and confidence in a relaxed playful way.

MUSIC THEATRE
Group 7+ (the secrets of wishing)

Do you love to sing ánd act? Do you dream of performing your own play? Then you are mostly welcome in our group! Through songs and theatergames the children create a performance on a flying carpet that travels to all wondrous corners of the planet. In 1001 nights we discover how to make a wish that comes true, what to wish and when to wish. Are you flying along?

SING AND DANCE
Does your child like to sing and dance?

Does he / she grab a microphone and pretend to be a pop star? Look no further ... this course is definitely a for your child! Each class is a combination of vocal exercises, singing solos or in a group, dancing to a simple choreography and body percussion. Participants of this course will learn how to work together and listen to each other's ideas. In the course of the term we work on a number of popular Pop songs and prepare for the final show where all participants will go on stage and perform in front of their parents and friends.

PASS THE BEAT
A favourite course for all the ages! It builds a solid foundation and is the best start to learn to play the drums. During this course we will cover the theoretical basics of reading different rhythmical charts. Rhythm is key as it keeps the fun and beat of the song. The course combines varies styles of the percussion, from body percussion to everyday objects, junkyard percussion and choreography. Come join us explore this foot-tapping course and don't forget those buckets, drumsticks, brooms and dustpans!

Rock BANDS
This course is specially designed for already established bands!

Does your child already have a young band but they are in need of proper guidance to advance properly? Look no further! Our highly skilled and experienced teacher will help guide your child band develop their instrumental and vocal skills, expand musical theoretical and practical applications, learn more about songwriting, performance and showmanship.

A few points we emphasize on:
● Respect ideas and thoughts of others.
● Be patient with the people they work with.
● Learn to follow a conductor and become one unit.
● Be open minded about learning new and engaging material
● Truly understand rhythm and its importance.
● Crucial theoretical basics that forms a common language.

At the end of the course each band will get a chance to perform their own songs on our final show.

GROUP GUITAR
To be able to express yourself through music, to accompany others as they sing or to simply sing alone at home.

But, learning one on one with a professional musician can be intimidating at times. Sometimes what you need, are friends around to help motivate and support you as you learn. For that, there are group lessons. Guitar group lessons at Lucky Beat will provide you with a safe, fun and challenging environment for you to learn and grow as a player. Our dedicated teachers will help you and guide you through every step and help you become the guitar player you want to be.

Whether that means you want is to be able to play alone, sing & play along others, play in a band or become a rock star. Come experience the wonders of learning with others in a wonderfully supportive atmosphere.

BANDS
This course is specially designed for bands! Participants develop their instrumental and vocal skills, expand music recognition & knowledge, learn more about songwriting, performance & showmanship.
In the lessons we teach how to:
● Respect ideas & thoughts of others.
● Be patient with the people they work with.
● Learn to follow a conductor and become one unit.
● Be open minded about learning new & engaging material.
At the end of the course each band will get a chance to perform their own songs on our final show.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION
More and more electronic elements are merging with the traditional way of playing instruments and performing with the band. In this course, we learn how to make and manipulate sounds with the help of a computer, and with use of the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) Ableton Live, designed to be an instrument for live performances as well as a tool for composing, recording, arranging and mixing. With it we're able to produce electronic music and perform it using Launchpads and other MIDI controllers.

This course is also about field work, as we explore recording techniques and often collaborate with other courses at the school. Will sample and record bands and add another dimension to the conventional performance. At the end of each term, participants will perform, presenting their compositions and arrangements.

In this course you will learn how to:
-Use Ableton Live, in depth
-Trigger your creativity in non conventional way
-Operate necessary hardware
-Record
-Perform using Launchpad and MIDI keyboard

Rock BANDS
This course is specially designed for already established bands!

Does your child already have a young band but they are in need of proper guidance to advance properly? Look no further! Our highly skilled and experienced teacher will help guide your child band develop their instrumental and vocal skills, expand musical theoretical and practical applications, learn more about songwriting, performance and showmanship.

A few points we emphasize on:
● Respect ideas and thoughts of others.
● Be patient with the people they work with.
● Learn to follow a conductor and become one unit.
● Be open minded about learning new and engaging material
● Truly understand rhythm and its importance.
● Crucial theoretical basics that forms a common language.

At the end of the course each band will get a chance to perform their own songs on our final show.

PASS THE BEAT
A favourite course for all the ages! It builds a solid foundation and is the best start to learn to play the drums. During this course we will cover the theoretical basics of reading different rhythmical charts. Rhythm is key as it keeps the fun and beat of the song. The course combines varies styles of the percussion, from body percussion to everyday objects, junkyard percussion and choreography. Come join us explore this foot-tapping course and don't forget those buckets, drumsticks, brooms and dustpans!

VOCAL CLASS
Singing is a natural form of expression. Learning to express emotions is different for everyone, and group singing is a great possibility for both shy and outgoing children. Choose the songs you'd like to learn, and we'll help you to find your own voice. Our teachers use vocal exercises to project one's voice, and widen your vocal ranges when going from low to high notes. During the course we're focusing on developing your voices while singing in harmony. Harmony gives great options to make music learning more challenging, but more fun too!