Bridge
An extension year designed exclusively for LPM graduates!
What is the Let's Play Music Bridge Course?
Let's Play Music Bridge is an additional year of instruction available to Let's Play Music graduates. The Bridge course will reinforce concepts and skills learned in Let's Play Music while progressing with additional instruction and skills needed for success in the student's piano and music education going forward. The small group setting is an engaging, fun and familiar setting for Let's Play Music students, and a complete musicianship focus continues to build a well-rounded depth of music education unparalleled by any other program.
Why is Bridge so important?
Let's Play Music students have an amazing foundation, but much that has been gained may be minimized or lost without the proper teacher who understands where they are in their studies. Let's Play Music curriculum uses unique and age-appropriate labels to teach advanced music theory concepts to young children. The Bridge curriculum "bridges the gap" of communication, teaching students standard music theory labels so they can transition smoothly into private piano lessons or any other music lessons they might be interested in. Let's Play Music graduates are perfectly primed to excel in their piano studies and the Bridge course will help them succeed!
What is in the Bridge Curriculum?
The Let's Play Music Bridge curriculum has been carefully crafted to solidify skills learned across the three years of Let's Play Music. Students will have the opportunity to reinforce the many newly introduced concepts and skills learned in the 3rd Year of Let's Play Music, such as numerical counting and rhythm skills up to sixteenth notes, scales and chord skills in varying keys, composer and classical music knowledge, composition skills, accompaniment styles, key signatures, time signatures, note names and staff placement, music theory, and sight reading skills, just to name a few. All of these concepts will be reviewed and expanded on throughout this important year of musical transition. They will be taught about the new yellow chord (the V7 chord) along with many other important concepts, skills, symbols and labels that will help ensure that their abilities don't get 'lost in translation' as they progress. Both individual instruction and engaging group instruction are important in their progression. Classes will be held in small groups of up to 4 students and will include segments of individual instruction time as necessary.
What materials are needed for Bridge?
Let's Play Music Bridge is an additional year of instruction available to Let's Play Music graduates. The Bridge course will reinforce concepts and skills learned in Let's Play Music while progressing with additional instruction and skills needed for success in the student's piano and music education going forward. The small group setting is an engaging, fun and familiar setting for Let's Play Music students, and a complete musicianship focus continues to build a well-rounded depth of music education unparalleled by any other program.
Why is Bridge so important?
Let's Play Music students have an amazing foundation, but much that has been gained may be minimized or lost without the proper teacher who understands where they are in their studies. Let's Play Music curriculum uses unique and age-appropriate labels to teach advanced music theory concepts to young children. The Bridge curriculum "bridges the gap" of communication, teaching students standard music theory labels so they can transition smoothly into private piano lessons or any other music lessons they might be interested in. Let's Play Music graduates are perfectly primed to excel in their piano studies and the Bridge course will help them succeed!
What is in the Bridge Curriculum?
The Let's Play Music Bridge curriculum has been carefully crafted to solidify skills learned across the three years of Let's Play Music. Students will have the opportunity to reinforce the many newly introduced concepts and skills learned in the 3rd Year of Let's Play Music, such as numerical counting and rhythm skills up to sixteenth notes, scales and chord skills in varying keys, composer and classical music knowledge, composition skills, accompaniment styles, key signatures, time signatures, note names and staff placement, music theory, and sight reading skills, just to name a few. All of these concepts will be reviewed and expanded on throughout this important year of musical transition. They will be taught about the new yellow chord (the V7 chord) along with many other important concepts, skills, symbols and labels that will help ensure that their abilities don't get 'lost in translation' as they progress. Both individual instruction and engaging group instruction are important in their progression. Classes will be held in small groups of up to 4 students and will include segments of individual instruction time as necessary.
What materials are needed for Bridge?
- Printed materials include: 1 Student Songbook, 2 Theory Workbooks, 1 Magic Key Scale and Technique Book, Flashcards
- Bridge Audio Tracks (Download)
- Students will also use the 3rd Year Purple Note Naming Flashcards
Purchase all materials on the LPM website.
Sibling sets available
Sibling sets available
Scroll down to meet Miss Clara.
2022–2023 School Schedule
Classes held in The Purple Room at Infusing Music Studios (3009A N West St.)
Fall Semester 2022
August 22 — December 16 (No lessons October 10–14 and November 21–25)
August 15–19 — Parent Orientation
August 22 — December 16 (No lessons October 10–14 and November 21–25)
August 15–19 — Parent Orientation
Spring Semester 2023
January 16 — May 5 (No lessons March 13–17)
January 16 — May 5 (No lessons March 13–17)
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Tuesdays
3:30–4:20 p.m. — Year 2 (Section A) 4:30–5:20 p.m. — Year 2 (Section B) 5:30—6:20 p.m. — Year 2 (Section C) |
Wednesdays
3:45–4:45 p.m. Bridge (Section A) 4:15–5:15 p.m. Bridge (Section B) 5:30–6:30 p.m. Year 3 |
Thursdays
4:00–4:45 p.m. Year 1 (Section A) 5:00–5:45 p.m. Year 1 (Section B) |
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Class Description:
Non-refundable Annual Registration Fee: $25
Annual Tuition: $800 (eight monthly payments of $100) One-time Materials Fee paid to LPM: $69 (Sibling sets available) |
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Refer a friend and get your registration fee waived!
Ask me for details.
Ask me for details.
Meet the Teacher
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Clara McDonald
My passion is music education. I have 25 years of combined private and classroom teaching experience and a B.A. in Music Education. I have directed, accompanied, and participated in choirs, bands, orchestras, worship teams, and handbell choirs. Over the years I have played for recitals, weddings, funerals, art shows, recordings, accompanied vocalists, given solo recitals, adjudicated competitions, and worked as the administrator for a conservatory of arts program. I opened Infusing Music Studios in 2015 where I teach private piano and flute lessons as well as rent space to other teachers of various instruments. We serve over 100 students each week from the Flagstaff and surrounding communities.
In addition to making music of all kinds I enjoy running, cooking, knitting, the outdoors, homeschooling, cultivating friendships, watching movies, and traveling. (Oh, and did I mention that I like chocolate?) I would love to help your child discover the amazing world of music! Learn more about me on my website. |
Questions? Want to visit a class for free?
Call Clara McDonald at 928.606.2489 or email [email protected]
Call Clara McDonald at 928.606.2489 or email [email protected]