Music FunTime: A Research-Based Start for Ages 2 to 5 years
Give your child the gift of music, and a head start in learning. Music FunTime at Prestige Music Academy is more than playtime. Backed by Johns Hopkins research, this program shows that children under 7 can learn to read music notation, recognize symbols, and play instruments while strengthening their foundation in math and science.
Educational Foundation
Unlike traditional “music play groups,” Music FunTime engages both sides of the brain through songs, rhythm games, crafts, and real instruments. Kids sing and move, while also learning core concepts that spark creativity, confidence, and early academic growth.
Your child will:
Explore rhythm, melody, and musical notation
Strengthen motor skills with crafts and hands-on activities
Build social confidence in a fun, group environment
Begin a lifelong love of music
Classes for Every Stage (2 to 5 Years)
We tailor each class to your child’s age and ability level, so they’re always learning and thriving:
- Toddler (2 – 3 yrs): Crafts, singing, and instrument play to introduce music theory concepts.
- Preschool (3-4 years and Early Elementary 4-5): Reading musical notation, playing simple songs, and building ensemble skills.
What Makes Music FunTime Unique
Our Early Childhood Music program combines education with play through four key elements:
Music Crafts
Develop hand-eye coordination while learning music theory in fun, creative ways.
Musical Instruments
Each child receives a bag of rhythm instruments, plus exposure to piano, guitar, violin, percussion, and more.
Live Performances
Students perform twice a year, building confidence and teamwork.
Music Theory
Kids learn rhythm, pitch, notation, and symbols through colorful worksheets and games.
Meet Our Early Childhood Instructors
Our youngest students deserve the most patient, creative, and supportive teachers. That’s why our early childhood music classes are taught by warm, professional instructors who know how to make learning fun while laying a real foundation in rhythm, melody, and notation.
Alicia M.
Alicia is an Elementary Band and Strings teacher in the Cartwright School District. Originally a Pennsylvania native, Alicia received her Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a concentration on flute and piccolo. During her time in Phoenix, she has taught students who have participated in the ASU String Project, Greater Phoenix Honors Music Festival, and has led performances at two Phoenix Suns NBA games. She enjoys teaching band instruments as well as strings to beginners, preparing them for further studies as they enter high school. Without outstanding teachers like Ms. Berasi to foster an early love for these instruments within the children who pick them up for the first time, we wouldn't have older kids flourishing in their musical studies. She has a reward system that she uses to encourage excellence and a great personality!
Carlos B T.
Carlos, a Mexican tenor from Chihuahua, holds a bachelor's degree in music education (voice emphasis) from the University of Texas at El Paso. He earned a master's degree in Voice Performance & Pedagogy in May of 2023 and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Vocal Performance. Carlos excels in art song, particularly in German and Spanish, and has received several awards and voice scholarships. He has performed as a guest soloist for the Mount Desert Summer Chorale in Bar Harbor, Maine, the ASU Concert Choir, Arizona Masterworks Chorale, and several other professional choirs in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Beyond performing, he teaches voice, piano, and guitar and he is dedicated to elevating musical artistry and education through performance and pedagogy.
Carlos B T., Tenor
El Paso Opera Artist Ambassador | Music Educator | chill dude
D.M.A. Voice Performance | Arizona State University
Music Theory Pedagogy Certification | Arizona State University
M.M. Voice Performance & Pedagogy | Arizona State University
B.M. Music Education | The University of Texas at El Paso
Jalyn L.
Jalyn is an award-winning performer and recording artist, songwriter, and music producer. With fifteen years of experience teaching beginning and advanced piano, beginning and advanced voice, beginning guitar, and songwriting, Jalyn enjoys working with people of all ages: young kids, teens, and adults. Creating a space where students feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, growing, and taking pride is something she is very passionate about. We laugh a lot but get a lot done!
Jalyn loves figuring out what makes each student tick. She will find out what your goals are, along with your unique learning style, strengths, and weaknesses, and then customize a learning plan just for you! With a Master's degree in Music and a background in psychology and communication, Jalyn excels at teaching traditional and non-traditional students alike. Which includes people with learning disabilities and special needs, gifted and accelerated learners, self-taught musicians, tone-deaf singers, people who play other instruments or are advanced-level musicians, and older beginners.
Enjoy learning music in any of these styles: rock, pop, jazz, soul, hip-hop, blues, metal, rap, musical theater, classical, new age, video game, movie music, and more! Each genre has a unique “sound," and as a music producer, Jalyn has mastered many genres, so she can help you fine-tune the rhythms, chords, vocal colors, and pronunciation that create the particular sound you're going for. We will blend the technical with the artistic, create strong mind-body connections, and develop a healthy mindset for tackling your music. Plus, students are always encouraged to put their own artistic spin on whatever we are learning.
With online or in-person lessons, Jalyn is ready and excited to help you reach your musical goals!
Schedule Your Free 30-Minute Lesson
Every new student gets a complimentary, no-pressure lesson. It’s a great way to meet your instructor, experience the space, and see why families choose Prestige.
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Give Your Child the Gift of Music
Music is more than entertainment, it shapes learning, builds confidence, and brings joy. Start your child’s journey with Prestige Music Academy and see how quickly they grow through Music FunTime.