Ages 6-7: Trial Songwriting Lesson
Exploring the English Language with Songs 🧜🏾♀️
Service Description
In our one-on-one, trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming songwriting lessons for ages 6–7, young students begin to explore the magic of musical storytelling in an environment designed to meet them where they are. Lessons focus on building early songwriting skills through playful, age-appropriate activities that support both language development and creative expression. Students learn to recognize and recreate simple melodic phrases using familiar tunes, then personalize them through guided lyric writing. Fill-in-the-blank exercises help children connect phonics concepts—like vowel sounds and consonant blends—with musical phrasing, reinforcing reading skills while developing their artistic voice. Basic song structures such as verses and choruses are introduced through repetition and call-and-response activities that make musical form feel intuitive and fun. Piano is incorporated as a foundational tool, helping students explore rhythm, pitch, and harmony in a way that supports songwriting without requiring prior instrumental knowledge. With guidance, students use their own MIDI keyboard and BandLab account to follow along as the instructor demonstrates loops, textures, and simple beats—learning how digital sounds can shape mood, energy, and storytelling in a song. These experiences nurture musical awareness while building early confidence with production tools, all without requiring independent use of software. Weekly assignments, session recordings, and monthly progress reports support consistent growth and keep families informed of each student’s journey. Students also have access to their instructor via secure chat between lessons, offering gentle guidance and encouragement every step of the way.
Booking Policy
At Once Upon a Voice, we are committed to providing a smooth and supportive learning experience for all students and families. Our policies are designed with a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach to ensure fairness, consistency, and accessibility. Private students are limited to one lesson per week to ensure fair access to time slots for everyone. Additional lessons scheduled beyond this will be canceled unless they are makeup lessons. Consistent attendance is important for musical development, but we understand that life circumstances such as mental health challenges, sensory overload, or emergencies may occasionally prevent attendance. If you need to cancel a lesson, please do so through our website at least 48 hours in advance. Lessons canceled with at least 48 hours’ notice may be rescheduled, subject to availability. For cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice due to illness, emergencies, or personal overwhelm, we will provide a recorded lesson as a replacement if you notify us via text before the lesson begins. Makeup lessons must be scheduled before the next billing cycle. If a student is late to a scheduled lesson, the session will still end at the originally scheduled time to respect the instructor’s and other students’ schedules. We understand that unexpected challenges, such as difficulty transitioning, may occasionally cause delays. In these cases, please notify us so we can explore ways to support you while maintaining smooth studio operations. Parents or guardians of students under 18 must remain reachable during lessons or workshops. If technical difficulties arise, we may need your assistance troubleshooting the issue. Our team and Muzie, the platform we use for lessons and workshops, are available to minimize disruption. Students unable to continue lessons indefinitely due to long-term physical or mental health concerns may request prorated refunds, calculated from the date we receive medical documentation. Temporary absences do not qualify for refunds unless the instructor is unavailable, but students can access accommodations such as rescheduled or recorded sessions to remain engaged. Frequent cancellations, tardiness, or no-shows disrupt learning and the studio schedule. If these issues persist, they may result in limited scheduling options or dismissal. While we are open to discussing individual needs and finding solutions, we ask for consistent communication and a commitment to the agreed-upon schedule.
Contact Us
702-843-6489
info@onceuponavoicellc.com