Sound Beginnings is:
- a preschool music class for children between ages 0–4;
- conducted in a "Mommy and Me" style;
- a fun way to learn music through singing, movement, nursery rhymes, finger plays, games, stories, instrument playing, and ear training activities;
- a non-sequential six-semester program with additional shorter summer sessions.
Students that complete Sound Beginnings classes will be primed for success in Let's Play Music and Kindergarten!
Summer 2026 Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00–10:30 a.m.
July 7–30
Taught by Andrea Graves
July 7–30
Taught by Andrea Graves
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Class Description:
Semester Registration Fee: $15/student
Semester Tuition: $100/student or $150/family (two monthly payments $50/student or $75/family) (siblings under age one may attend for no charge) |
One-time Materials Fee paid to LPM: $27.99
Includes: Student Workbook LPM App Access with Audio Tracks Royal Blue Movement Scarf Tote bag required for new students: $7.50 (Additional individual items and Sibling Sets available) |
Fall 2026 Classes
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Tuesdays, 10:00–10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, 10:45–11:15 a.m. Starting August 18 Taught by Sydney Allen |
Thursdays, 6:00–6:30 p.m.
Starting August 20 Saturdays, 10:00–10:30 a.m. Starting August 15 Taught by Andrea Graves |
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Class Description:
Semester Registration Fee: $15/student
Semester Tuition: $190/student or $285/family (five monthly payments $38/student or $57/family) (siblings under age one may attend for no charge) |
One-time Materials Fee paid to LPM: $35.00
Student Workbook LPM App Access with Audio Tracks Tambourine Tote bag available for additional $7.50 if needed (Additional individual items and Sibling Sets available) |
Spring 2027 Classes
Times TBD
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Class Description:
Semester Registration Fee: $10/student
Semester Tuition: $190/student or $285/family (five monthly payments $38/student or $57/family) (siblings under age one may attend for no charge) |
One-time Materials Fee paid to LPM: $35.00
Student Workbook LPM App Access with Audio Tracks Wrist Bells Tote bag required for new students $7.50 (Additional individual items and Sibling Sets available) |
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Meet the Teachers
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Krystle Stevens
Music has always been a big part of my life. My parents passed on their love for music to my five siblings and me when they created our family band. My first performance was at age 2 ½ singing “Little Bunny Foo Foo” for a variety show with my oldest sister. They say I stole the show, but what toddler on stage wouldn’t!? We would practice during the school year and then travel across the country every summer and perform.
At about age five, I started to learn the piano and as I grew older, I added a little bit of percussion, then the french horn, mellophone, and trumpet. I dabbled with the viola and the guitar, but that was short lived as wind instruments simply came more naturally to me. I went to community college in northeastern Arizona on a jazz band scholarship and had a great time writing my own piano parts for the songs we would play. I married a musician who was one of my best friends in our high school marching band and while our primary careers have not been in the field of music, we have continued to play and share our love for this art with our three children. Still young at heart, I am so excited to bring the absolute fun side of music to preschool aged children in our Flagstaff community through the Sound Beginnings program. |
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Andrea Graves
Andrea Graves has enjoyed a blended career in performing arts and higher education in Texas, Illinois, and Flagstaff, AZ. Recently retired from NAU as a student advising specialist in national scholarships, she is thrilled to refocus her energies on music performance and education. Andrea performs flute, alto flute, and piccolo with the Flagstaff Symphony, Sedona Symphony, the AZ Philharmonic, and chamber music with Duo Catalina and the Ponderosa Players. As a Yamaha Performing Artist, she has performed throughout the United States, in Central America, and in the United Kingdom. Her music publications include Progress Press sheet music for alto flute and piano and her recording with the Camerata Woodwind Quintet is available through Crystal Records. Previously she held faculty appointments at Western Illinois University, Texas Wesleyan University, and Blue Lake and Interlochen Arts Camps. She holds degrees from Texas Tech University (BM), The Juilliard School (MM), and The University of North Texas (DMA). Andrea loves teaching the art of flute playing and group music lessons to students of all ages. Her teaching method encourages students to build strong fundamental musicianship skills so they have fulfilling experiences in their journey as life-long musicians.
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Alexis Yaro
Originally from a tiny Illinois town where cornfields outnumber people (and pianos), Alexis traded in snow boots for sunshine when she moved to Arizona four years ago. She’s now rocking her way through a Vocal Music Education degree at Northern Arizona University, after proudly earning her Associate’s in Music from Glendale Community College.
For three years, Alexis taught private voice and piano lessons at Musical Surprise, helping everyone from shower singers to budding virtuosos find their groove. With 11+ years of performing experience, she brings a perfect mix of patience, passion, and playful energy to every lesson. Her philosophy? Music should be fun, fearless, and full of self-expression. Whether you’re finding your voice or conquering those piano keys, Alexis creates a space where mistakes are part of the melody and confidence grows louder with every note. Armed with a bright smile, an endless supply of creative lesson ideas, and the occasional bad music pun, she’s on a mission to make every student leave their lesson saying, “I can’t wait to do that again!” Because for Alexis, music isn’t just a hobby, it’s a superpower she’s excited to help you discover! |