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Want to know more about the science behind the music? 

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Engaging with music at an early age supports brain development by strengthening neural connections related to language, memory, and executive function.​

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Join us and enhance your child’s fine motor skills, emotional regulation, and social development in a fun and supportive environment.

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Arietta class

for children 2 - 3½ years old

  • Music and Motor Skills

  • Foundational Rhythm

  • Sound and Emotion

  • Solfège and Lyrical Vocabulary Development

  • Music in Nature

  • Introduction to Elements of Music

Sonata class

for children 3½ - 5 years old

  • Instruments of the Orchestra

  • Rhythm and Beat

  • Dynamics and Musicality

  • Pitch and Ear

  • Rhythmic Dance

  • Instrument Exploration

  • Musical Genre Exposure

  • Elements of Music

Meet Christy!

At Learning in Harmony, we believe in going beyond the words in the scientific studies and providing your child with a program designed and taught by a trained neuroscientist/musician.

 

Bubbly and full of life, Christy has a passion for the impact of music on young minds.  As a PhD candidate in Neuroscience, she is the neuroscientist/musician responsible for developing the Music for Young Minds curriculum.

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The benefits of music for young minds have been known amongst musicians for centuries, but with modern technology, neuroscientists are now bringing the proof to the table.  

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PhD Candidate in Neuroscience

Masters in Cognitive Science

Bachelor of Science in Music and Neuroscience

Want to know more about the science behind the music? 

2025-2026 Classes

Fall Season

September 20th to November 29th

No class on October 11th

Saturday morning ✤ 11:30-12:15

Saturday morning ✤ 12:15-1:00

Arietta class

Sonata class

2 - 3.5 years old

3.5 - 5 years old

Winter Season

January 10th to March 28th

No classes on February 14th or March 14th

Saturday morning ✤ 11:30-12:15

Saturday morning ✤ 12:15-1:00

Arietta class

Sonata class

2 - 3.5 years old

3.5 - 5 years old

Spring Season

April 11th to June 20th

No class on April 25th

Saturday morning ✤ 11:30-12:15

Saturday morning ✤ 12:15-1:00

Arietta class

Sonata class

2 - 3.5 years old

3.5 - 5 years old

2025-2026 Enrollment is Now Open

With our small class sizes of only SIX children per class, spots are extremely LIMITED!!

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Guarantee a spot for every season and save 20% on the annual package!

1 Season

In Full Payment of $380

Any 2 Seasons

In Full Payment of $684

SAVE 10%

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3 Payments of $253

ANNUAL PACKAGE

In Full Payment of $912

SAVE 20%

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5 Payments of $228

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Glen Cairn United Church

140 Abbeyhill Road
Kanata, Ontario

Room C   
(location information)

Additional Details

Parking and Location Information:
Parking and the main entrance are located behind the church.  Please enter the church by the rear doors to access Classroom C.  As you enter the lobby, Classroom C is located in the hallway to the left.  It is the first classroom on the right hand side.
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Please be respectful of other activities in the building.  Kindly remain in the lobby or Classroom C, keep the area clean, and leave it in its original condition.
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Washrooms are available for your use just past Classroom C on the right hand side.
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Parent/Guardian Presence:
For the safety of your child, a parent or guardian must be present INSIDE the building for the duration of each class.  One parent per child is welcome to participate with their child inside the classroom.  We may ask a parent to remain in the classroom if their child requires a comforting presence to make the most of this learning opportunity.

 
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Sibling Policy:
All children on site must be in their age-specific class.  Children under the age of 18 months may accompany their parent in the classroom at no additional cost to enjoy the class with their sibling!
 

Healthy Community Priority:
We kindly ask our families to stay home when sick to keep our community healthy.

 

Season Credit:
Life happens, we get that.  Simply request a season deferral up to one week before the season start date, and we will provide a credit to a future session. This credit must be redeemed within one of the two consecutive sessions that follow the unused season. All unused credits will expire if not redeemed within that time frame.  No credits are offered for individual classes.  

Early childhood music classes for children aged 2 to 5 can significantly enhance brain development, particularly in areas related to language, memory, and executive function. Studies have shown that musical training at this age strengthens neural connections in the auditory and motor regions of the brain, supporting skills such as attention and emotional regulation (Gerry et al., 2012; Hyde et al., 2009).

 

Participation in music-making also promotes neuroplasticity, helping young brains adapt and grow more efficiently. Research by Hannon and Trainor (2007) highlights that rhythm and pitch activities improve pattern recognition and pre-literacy skills, laying a foundation for academic success.

The Neuroscience Behind the Music

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