Explore the joy of music and learn all about beat and rhythm. Through musical games and adventures, everyone will get introduced to all of the instrument families and explore rhythmic patterns and sounds from around the world! 

We'll focus mainly on percussion, building coordination and memory skills while playing on non-pitched and pitched percussion instruments, body percussion, and BOOM Whackers. The weekly classes will strengthen fine and gross motor skills and empower these little drummers through self-expression and creativity as we learn basic notes, and how to take the lead in musical games.

This is a drop off program, though guardians are welcome to stay in our vestibule or gallery space during the class.

Instructor: Emma Pawl
Ages: 4 and 5
Class Dates: 8 Wednesdays, January 28 to March 25, 2026
No Class: February 18
Time: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

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