Musikgarten Vs. Kindermusik
Kindermusik and Musikgarten share a common heritage. Many of their philosophies and approaches to early childhood movement and music education are similar, and both programs use music to enhance children's lives. There are a few notable differences between Kindermusik and Musikgarten to consider, however, when you decide which program is right for you and your child.
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History
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Kindermusik was introduced to North America in 1974, Musikgarten in 1994. Both programs were founded by Dr. Lorna Lutz Heyge and share a focus on early childhood development as it relates to music exposure and education. After Dr. Heyge sold Kindermusik in 1993, she collaborated with childhood education specialist Audrey Sillick, incorporating elements from Sillick's experience in the Montessori program. Musikgarten adds a focus on the natural environment, a result of the merger of concepts from the Montessori philosophy.
Scope
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Both Kindermusik and Musikgarten suggest starting a child's musical education from birth. Kindermusik continues this education through age 7 years. Musikgarten's program continues through age 9. Both programs introduce simple, age-appropriate musical instruments to children. Musikgarten introduces piano playing to its students starting at age 6. In addition to its regular classes, Kindermusik offers Kindermusik Adventures, a five-lesson summer camp.
Benefits
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Kindermusik and Musikgarten both suggest that early exposure to a music and movement program benefits children. Beyond the obvious musical benefits, children exposed to music at an early age benefit socially, emotionally, physically and in relation to other studies, such as language development and math skills. In addition, Musikgarten adds music reading, environmental awareness and piano training for its older participants. Kindermusik places emphasis on incorporating its program into family life. Musikgarten focuses on the effect of its program in fostering a sense of community.
Philosohpy
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Both Kindermusik and Musikgarten approach early music education from a holistic perspective, incorporating the idea that exposure to music benefits children emotionally, mentally and socially. Kindermusik's philosophy centers around the concepts that children benefit from child-centered activities and that the home is the most important learning environment. Musikgarten adds a focus on the natural environment and building a sense of community. Both programs contend that all children are musical and should be introduced to music from birth.
Methods
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Both Kindermusik and Musikgarten expose children to music and movement from birth, incorporating singing, chanting, dancing, musical games and age-appropriate musical instruments. Kindermusik places significant focus on the effects of its program beyond the classroom, using at-home materials to expand the musical experience to the home. Musikgarten adds a focus on the four seasons, beginning at age 3. Involvement in Kindermusik or Musikgarten is designed to enhance your child's natural desire to learn from her environment.
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