Pre-Notes
Advance registration availableYour child will sing, move to the music, and explore the piano—together with you or a trusted adult. For children ages 3 to 4.
Pre-register (no obligation)79 € per month · Materials included
In Pre-Notes, children ages 3 to 4 discover the piano. They listen, move to the music, and explore the keys. We sing together and play Orff instruments. You or a trusted adult can join in. When selecting a class, we also take into account how far your child has already progressed.
What Your Child Will Learn
The children sing songs and play simple musical echo games: They hear a sequence of notes and sing it back. This helps them learn to distinguish between high and low notes, listen carefully, and use their voices to try out what they’ve heard.
The children walk, clap, and move to the steady beat of the music. They take turns playing games and respond to one another. In doing so, they practice keeping a rhythm and playing together.
Through arts and crafts, children practice small, precise movements. At the piano, they experiment with how to use their hands, fingers, and arms. They become familiar with the keys and hear the sounds they produce.
The children recognize recurring patterns in songs and games. On the piano, for example, they look for groups of two and three black keys. They also learn letters and numbers in connection with music.
The seasons and familiar images accompany the piano pieces. A rainbow inspires a sweeping arm movement, while the steps of a crab inspire short, individual notes.
Your child will use their hands and arms to create these images and listen to how the music sounds. Together with you or a trusted adult, they will also experiment with rhythms and sounds on Orff instruments.
The KeyNotes Concept
We sing many songs in English and use English note names and workbooks. We explain the exercises in German.
Your child hears English words in songs and sings along. While doing so, your child moves to the music and plays with the other children.
Pre-Notes
We meet once a week for 30 minutes in a small group. Classes are suspended during Bavarian school breaks and on school holidays.
Your child attends Pre-Notes with you or a trusted adult. You don't need to have your own instrument at home.
Pre-Notes in Small Groups
79 € per month
One-time €49 registration fee for "
" (including sheet music)
As soon as a suitable group starts, we'll contact you personally and invite you to a free trial class.
Pre-register (no obligation)Your pre-registration is non-binding.
Just give it a try
Please let us know if you are interested in Pre-Notes by filling out our inquiry form.
We'll contact you personally as soon as a suitable group starts, and we'll schedule the trial session with you.
Discover Pre-Notes with your child during a free trial lesson.
Good to Know
The program is designed for children ages 3 to 4. If you're unsure which class is right for your child, we'd be happy to advise you.
In Pre-Notes, your child first discovers the piano and prepares for piano lessons through play. They sing, move to the music, and experiment with sounds. They’ll learn to play systematically from sheet music later on.
No. Your child can participate even without any prior musical experience.
When your child is 3–4 years old, let them make music at home however they like. Sing together, clap out rhythms, or experiment with sounds. You don’t need set practice times or a specific instrument to do this.
Yes. In Pre-Notes classes, a parent or trusted caregiver accompanies the child. Together, they sing, move, and explore sounds. This way, your child can take their first steps in music with a familiar person by their side.
At Little KeyNotes, children ages 4 to 5 play their first simple melodies and get to know the keyboard. Your child can build on the experience they gained in Pre-Notes.
Advance registration available
Use our trial class form to request the course of your choice. We'll add you to our list with no obligation and will contact you personally as soon as a suitable group starts. Then you can try out the class for free.
Pre-register (no obligation)Other Paths to Music
Singing, discovering rhythms, and learning to play the piano through play—for children ages 4 to 5.
Learn About the Program
Target Age Group: 6–8 years · Advance registration availableYour child will tell stories through the piano, play their first pieces, and create their own melodies. For children ages 6 to 8, with or without prior piano experience.
Learn About the Program