Musical Director
Hello, my name is ReAnne Rodrigues, I am passionate about music, teaching and early childhood development.
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I am a graduate from the Associate Board of Royal School of Music and began teaching piano at the age of 16. In my most recent years , I have immersed myself in the corporate world and being mum to my bubbly 6-year-old, all while squeezing in a few joy filled moments playing my piano and singing.
Having been a devoted piano student myself all my younger years, I understand that passion for music and creativity starts young. I am here to provide the platform for creativity.
As the director, I develop the lesson plans based on latest education research and musical practice. Continually developing my professional musical practice, the materials used in class have been intentionally selected from international leaders in music and early childhood education. Resources used are from Orff Schuwerk 'Teaching with Orff', Linda Kleiner’s 'Music Rhapsody' and Mr. Rob from Musical Prodigies.
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The Programme
The curriculum draws inspiration from the Orff Schulwerk philosophy, where musical instruments, singing and movement techniques are employed to empower students to create their own music.
Each student brings their own unique musical interpretation to the class. Lesson plans are designed as a guide that helps me meet the student where they are at. A student centric and teacher guided focus helps me understand your child and enable them to reach goals that are both challenging and achievable.
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The Programme consists of three age groups classes. The Cherub’s Rhythms, The Toddler Beats and The Pre Prep Quartet. As a parent, expect to be participating with your child at the Cherub Rhythm and Toddler Beats phase. As your child gets older and confident to be among friends you are welcome to let them focus on the class without parent participation at the Pre-Prep Quartet phase.
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These are group sessions, limited to 4 students in each class. The small groups help me focus on each child individually while still giving them the benefits of making music with others. After all…. music comes alive when there is more than 1!
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Why Baby Symphony?
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Small group classes, max 4 children
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Flexible and continuously improving lesson plans.
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Building confidence with a range of musical instruments- bells, drums, xylophone, maracas, finger cymbals, ukulele, recorder, piano and many more...
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A combination of ‘real’ world music and Classical and jazz. Think Pink and Mozart !
The Mission
At Baby Symphony, our mission is to give every child the opportunity to find their love for music early and explore a range of musical instruments. The classes aim to inspire young minds to get creative with beats, rhythms and tones. Strengthen their pitch, find their voice and step into the world as confident well rounded little humans.