Music Safari
Beginning musicianship classes are offered as part of Pakachoag’s Music Safari instrument discovery program. Basic musicianship skills are learned over the course of a 30 week school year session with keyboard, ukulele, and singing/songwriting. These group classes, taught by Victoria Chan and Brenda Lau, are designed for children in Kindergarten through Grade 2.
While no learning prerequisite is required to register, the School’s Music Together classes designed for children birth to age 5 provide a quality foundation for Music Safari.
2025-2026 Music Safari
Music Safari: Beginning musicianship classes for the 2025-2026 school year run in mid-September through mid-May. Registration for academic year session is open!
Wednesdays | 4:30-5:15 PM | 30 Classes
Session: September 17th – May 13th
Classes will not meet on the following dates:
November 26th, December 24th & 31st, February 18th, and April 22nd.
Tuition: $1,000 ($960+$40 registration fee)
Registration and payment must be received before the first class. Tuition is non-refundable unless the session is cancelled by the School.
Equipment and Supplies
Tuition includes a method book or lesson binder with learning materials, colored pencils, and access to keyboards during class periods.
Students must have a piano or keyboard with 61+ full-sized keys at home by the second class. Families with limited finances are encouraged to inquire regarding an instrument loan: admin@pakmusic.org.
Safari Program Overview
Following a full year of Music Safari, each student will demonstrate an understanding of the foundational skills for success in private, one-on-one lessons, including:
- Basic note values, intervals, and notation.
- Simple and compound meters, time signatures, and rhythm notation.
- Experience with chosen Safari instrument or voice/singing.
- Music vocabulary around the staff and tempo/character markings.
- Practice routines and expectations for learning.
Before starting private lessons, children ages 5 through 7 are encouraged to complete a full year of Music Safari. The knowledge gained is transferable to any instrument of study or voice.
Role of Parent / Caregiver
Parents/Caregivers are encouraged but not required to attend classes alongside the student. Teachers recommend a commitment of 10 to 15 minutes of practice daily, at least five days a week. Ongoing support and assistance by parents/caregivers meeting this at-home practice commitment is key to student success.
Absence and Make-Up Policy
All teacher absences will be made up. One weather cancellation will be made up per session. As a group class, no make ups are provided for student absences.