Bloom School of Music & Arts

Brought P to a trial music class today at Bloom School of Music & Arts. The class starts at 4, and we were the earliest to reach. P showed signs of an impending nap, so I was quite worried whether she can last through the class. Thankfully, she did.

More about the lesson. It was conducted in a pretty small, air conditioned room. Upon entering, you'll see a drum placed in the middle of the room on a playmat. That's for the students to warm up prior to the class starting. That drum is removed just before the class starts.

There were a total of 7 students in the class today (of which P and 3 others are from my FB group), and according to their brochure, it could go up to a maximum of 10 students. Instructor started with a hello song, then used a variety of musical instruments, a doll and scarves to engage the toddlers. There was also a segment whereby the lights in the room are switched off, leaving a small light source (lamp) emitting light from the corner of the room. The song was twinkle twinkle little stars, and that happens to be one of the lullabies I use to lull P to sleep. With the lights off, slow music and me cradling her on her shoulder, I think she almost almost went into dreamland. Luckily, that segment didn't last for long and it was followed by P's favourite maracas. She snapped from her trance immediately and went straight for the basket of maracas.

The class was pretty enjoyable, and P did pretty well compared to her past trial classes at Gymboree. She is able to follow simple instructions from me (like clapping, I love you, dancing), but she still has some time to go before she can take instructions from teachers. In some parts of the lessons, she was wandering around the class and hovering at the door, as if to plan her great escape. This hasn't changed from her past experiences, she really cannot do a sit down and follow instructions type. She has to move around, and move around HER way.

I also noticed that the teacher used quite a lot of sign language, which I haven't determined whether its good or bad. P still has her Our Music Studio vouchers which my ex colleagues gave for her birthday. I'd probably go for that before deciding whether to sign up for this. Pricing wise, Bloom would be more affordable for us.

Ariel and P after class

Here's a pic of the 'lil one once she got home. Lessons are tiring yeah?