Early Childhood Music Program Toronto | Ages 4-7

Where Music Meets the Mind

Early music education changes everything

The Childhood Music Program (CMP) is Anahit's signature early education offering. Developed over years of teaching young children, it draws on current neuroscience research showing that musical training in early childhood strengthens language acquisition, pattern recognition, coordination, and emotional regulation.

Classes run in small groups of 5 to 6 children, creating a social, playful, and structured environment where every child feels safe to explore sound, rhythm, and movement. Each level consists of 12 classes of 60 minutes, held at regular intervals.

Graduates of the CMP are exceptionally well-prepared to begin private piano, violin, voice, drum, or dance instruction.

An original educational program created and owned by Anahit Koutsouzian.

Young children clapping and learning rhythm in a Childhood Music Program class

Program Structure

Four progressive levels

Each level builds on the last. Children earn a certificate upon completing each level, giving them a tangible milestone to celebrate.

Level 1

Awakening the Musical Ear

Foundation of sound and rhythm

Introduction to musical concepts through song, movement, clapping games, and listening activities. Children learn to match pitch, keep a beat, and explore dynamics.

Completion Certificate

Level 2

Building Connection & Skills

Building musical language

Introduction to note names, basic rhythm notation, and simple melodies. Students begin reading music in a playful, image-based format and continue rhythmic work.

Progress Certificate

Level 3

Expression & Musical Confidence

Musical independence

Students read and play short pieces from notation, explore musical form (ABA, verse-chorus), and develop basic harmony awareness. Keyboard exploration is introduced.

Achievement Certificate

Level 4

Integration & Artistic Presence

Ready for private lessons

Consolidation of all skills. Students perform short pieces at the recital, demonstrate listening and theory skills, and are fully prepared to begin private instrumental study.

CMP Graduate Certificate

What the Program Develops

Four areas of growth

Musical Skills

Pitch matching, rhythm, notation, melody, and musical form are introduced progressively across all four levels.

Cognitive Development

Music training in early childhood strengthens pattern recognition, language acquisition, memory, and mathematical thinking.

Social Skills

Small group classes build listening, turn-taking, cooperation, and the experience of creating music together.

Physical Coordination

Movement, clapping, and rhythmic activities develop fine and gross motor coordination alongside musical awareness.

What Comes Next

From CMP to private lessons

Graduates of all four CMP levels are exceptionally prepared to begin private instruction in any of the following disciplines.

Piano

CMP graduates enter piano study already reading notation, understanding rhythm, and comfortable at the keyboard.

Violin

Ear training and pitch matching in CMP gives violin beginners a significant head start in intonation.

Voice

A full program of singing games and vocal exploration makes the transition to formal vocal study natural.

Drums

Deep rhythmic training in CMP builds the foundation every percussionist needs before they pick up a stick.

Childhood Music Program