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Boost Development with Music and Movement
From classroom educators, to private music teachers, to parents, we have quality training on-demand for everyone.
Courses
Our self-paced courses include up to 10+ hours of in-depth training on teaching music and movement for specific age groups, and are prerequisites for Kindermusik Accreditation.
Foundations
Teaching Music for Ages 0-1 (Accreditation Prerequisite)
When it comes to early brain development, multi-sensory learning during the first year of life is key! Our Foundations course shows you how to utilize research-based strategies to amplify neural connections through the power of music and movement.
What You'll Receive...
A multi-hour, age-specific course hosted by seasoned Kindermusik Accredited Educators that examines Kindermusik philosophies, developmental opportunities, and teaching tips and tricks.
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An in-depth look at Kindermusik curriculum and teaching philosophies
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A deep dive into 0-1-year-old developmental opportunities and how to use age-appropriate read-aloud, instrument play, song, and dance to boost musical learning
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Bonus limited-time access to a Foundations Kindermusik Curriculum Unit
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A certificate of completion
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An option to apply for our Kindermusik Accreditation Exam (the first step in formally offering our Foundations content)
Want to supercharge first year milestones with music?
Level 1
Teaching Music for Ages 1-2 (Accreditation Prerequisite)
The first year of toddlerhood is full of movement, exploration, and beautiful curiosity! Even young toddlers can build a strong foundation of musical skills such as tonal awareness, steady beat, dynamics, and more, and maximize brain development through strategic musical play.
What You'll Receive...
A multi-hour, age-specific course hosted by seasoned Kindermusik Accredited Educators that examines Kindermusik philosophies, developmental opportunities, and teaching tips and tricks.
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An in-depth look at Kindermusik curriculum and teaching philosophies
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A deep dive into 1-2-year-old developmental opportunities and how to use age-appropriate read-aloud, instrument play, song, and dance to boost musical learning
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Bonus limited-time access to a Level 1 Kindermusik Curriculum Unit
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A certificate of completion
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An option to apply for our Kindermusik Accreditation Exam (the next step in offering our Foundations content)
Level 2
Teaching Music for Ages 2-3 (Accreditation Prerequisite)
From mobility to fine motor skills to vocabulary, older toddlers make huge developmental leaps. Our Level 2 course takes a look at how to incorporate the right music and movement strategies to maximize joyful and memorable learning opportunities for this age group.
What You'll Receive…
A multi-hour, age-specific course hosted by seasoned Kindermusik Accredited Educators that examines Kindermusik philosophies, developmental opportunities, and teaching tips and tricks.
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An in-depth look at Kindermusik curriculum and teaching philosophies
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A deep dive into 2-3-year-old developmental opportunities and how to use age-appropriate read-aloud, instrument play, song, and dance to boost musical learning
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Bonus limited-time access to a Level 2 Kindermusik Curriculum Unit
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A certificate of completion
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An option to apply for our Kindermusik Accreditation Exam (the first step in formally offering our Level 2 content)
Ready to empower older toddlers with musical play?
Level 3
Teaching Music for Age 3/Early Pre-K (Accreditation Prerequisite)
Our self-guided Level 3 course takes a look at this specific developmental level, how to best boost and support learning, and how to apply research-based Kindermusik philosophies and lesson components within the classroom, during home visits, or wherever you teach.
What You'll Receive...
A multi-hour, age-specific course hosted by seasoned Kindermusik Accredited Educators that examines Kindermusik philosophies, developmental opportunities, and teaching tips and tricks.
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An in-depth look at Kindermusik curriculum and teaching philosophies
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A deep dive into 3-4-year-old developmental opportunities and how to use age-appropriate read-aloud, instrument play, song, and dance to boost musical learning
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Bonus limited-time access to a Level 3 Kindermusik Curriculum Unit
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A certificate of completion
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An option to apply for our Kindermusik Accreditation Exam (the first step in formally offering our Level 3 content)
Want to master PreK music boosts?
Workshops
Our one-hour workshops are designed to ramp up your early childhood knowledge, and transform trusted research into practical methods of learning.
Music Rituals
Rhythm, Routines, & Relaxation for Home and Classroom
Learn how to create calm and ease transitions through music-based rituals and activities in your home or (virtual or in-person) classroom!
What You'll Receive...
A one-hour, on-demand session hosted by a seasoned Kindermusik professional that includes:
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Methods to infuse music-based activities throughout the day to support routines and transitions
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Ways to identify children’s individual needs and pair them with appropriate activities
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Printable resources to help you implement actionable takeaways
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A certificate of completion
Ready to dive in?
Sit Still and Learn?! There’s a Better Way.
How to use movement-based learning in your teaching environment.
Children LOVE to move! Learn how to use movement-based learning to improve teaching strategies, boost energy, and strengthen early development.
What You'll Receive...
A one-hour, on-demand session hosted by a seasoned Kindermusik professional that includes:
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Insight into how music and movement work together to support physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development
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Ways to transform repetitive parts of the day into heightened learning opportunities with movement-based activities
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Printable resources to help you implement actionable takeaways
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A certificate of completion
Sound like the perfect workshop for you?
Light Up Literacy!
Combining Read-Aloud with Music
We know that a consistent read-aloud strategy is essential to hitting early literacy milestones. While this workshop reviews traditional ways to maximize comprehension and vocabulary skills, it adds a secret research-backed ingredient: shared musical activities.
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What You’ll Receive…
A one-hour, on-demand session hosted by a seasoned Kindermusik professional that includes:
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Ways to successfully integrate music and movement-based strategies into literacy-based activities
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Strategies to enhance language and literacy development within music-based activities
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Printable resources to help you implement actionable takeaways
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A certificate of completion
Exactly what you're looking for?
FAQ
Everything you wanted to know about Kindermusik University Training...
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What's the difference between a course and a workshop?
A Kindermusik workshop provides a 1-hour professional development training on a very specific topic related to early childhood development and music. A Kindermusik course provides approximately 8-10 hours of professional development training on teaching music and movement for specific age groups. Each course starts with our company's philosophies, unlocks (for a limited time) one complete age level of our curriculum, and shows you how age-appropriate read-aloud, instrument play, song, and dance can boost musical learning.
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What am I certified to do after I complete workshops or courses?
Both options provide a digital certificate of completion. Kindermusik also offers various resources and materials to help you fully utilize skills learned during training, and infuse music-based learning with the children you serve. Note that you are not certified to "teach Kindermusik" upon receiving your certificate, but the certificate of completion is the first step in becoming a Kindermusik Accredited Educator.
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Do trainings include continuing education credits?
Not at this time. However, please note that many administrators and team leaders will accept certificates of completion for professional development hours, and every workshop and course includes one!
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How do I become a Kindermusik Accredited Educator for my studio?
All Kindermusik Accredited Educators must complete at least one level course (like our Level 3 Standard or Premium Course) first before applying to take our Accreditation Exam. Once you complete a course level, you will be prompted with information on how to apply. In addition to written questions, the application includes a video submission as part of our vocal review process. If accepted, you will take the exam, which is one full lesson filmed in its entirety in the level for which you have applied.
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Do I have to be Kindermusik Accredited to bring Kindermusik curricula to my classroom or learning environment?
No. You do not have to be Kindermusik Accredited or even a music teacher to offer Kindermusik to the children you serve. Kindermusik offers a Hosted/Audio-Led curricula to assist non-music teachers (or music teachers in schools who need supporting curricula) in providing rich, researched-based music education effectively. It's a perfect solution for those working in schools, childcares, and early intervention or learning centers. Please reach out to our support team via [email protected] or 800.628.5687 (Option 3) for more information.
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Is this training just for teachers? What about home visitors or parents?
While our level courses are geared toward early music education teachers, our workshops are open to ANYONE who regularly cares for children, instructs them, or works in an early childhood industry.
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Can I purchase training for someone else?
Currently, only one training seat can be purchased at a time, and the email used for purchasing that seat will be the one required to log in to your course or workshop. However, if you would like to purchase multiple seats for your group or organization (discounts on group pricing available!), please email us at [email protected] or call us at 800.628.5687 (Option 3).
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Do you offer group training?
Yes! If you would like to purchase multiple seats for your group or organization (discounts on group pricing available!), please email us at [email protected] or call us at 800.628.5687 (Option 3).
What Trainees Are Saying...
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Designed for all learning types...
"Our staff have been really impressed with the program and we have felt it was easily adaptable to our special education setting."
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Cutting edge research and best practices...
“Kindermusik International stays ahead of the curve, includes cutting edge research related to early childhood education, and capitalizes on the developments in technology that impact our work as educators and business owners."
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Perfect for classroom educators...
“The [training] was so interactive that I actually was able to pay attention to the entire lesson and took away some awesome tools that I plan to use.”
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Ideal for multi-age music instructors...
"The age-level training and bonus curricula had so many great tips and techniques. It was so fun that the kids didn't even notice they were learning all about pitch, rhythm, and beginning notation."
Have Questions?
We're here to help!
Our seasoned support team is ready to help you navigate our training offerings and pinpoint which option(s) would be a perfect fit for your needs. Call us at 800.628.5687 (Option 1) at any time, or email us via the link below.
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