Music Made Simple: An 8 Week Parent-Child Music Course for Children

Music plays a significant role in supporting child development, but many parents are unsure of how or why to use it. This course, taught by Board Certified Music Therapists, will put practical tools in the hands of parents that will support their child in all areas of development. Parents will:

  • Receive your own instrument bag to use with your child--delivered to your door

  • Discover ways to support speech & language through singing, music games, and engaging activities.

  • Learn to support fine and gross motor skills using music

  • Help their child develop social skills including turn taking, listening, engagement, and more

  • Learn how music techniques can support transitions and routines, making their days smoother and more enjoyable

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Introduction to Music Made Simple

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Week 1: Singing

  • 2

    Week 2: Fine Motor

    • Parent Instruction: How to Support Fine Motor Skills

    • Parent-Child Music Session: Fine Motor Skills

    • Ideas for Fine Motor Skills (pdf)
  • 3

    Week 3: Gross Motor

    • Parent Instruction: Gross Motor Skills & Music

    • Parent-Child Music Session: Gross Motor Skills

    • Ideas for Gross Motor Skills (pdf)
  • 4

    Week 4: Instruments for Social Skills

    • Parent Instruction: Playing Instruments to Develop Social Skills

    • Parent-Child Music Session: Playing Instruments

    • Ideas for Instrument Play (pdf)
  • 5

    Week 5: Emotional Regulation

    • Parent Child Music Session: Emotions

    • Parent Instruction: Understanding Emotional Regulation

    • Ideas for Emotion Regulation and Expression
  • 6

    Week 6: Relaxation

    • Parent Child Music Session: Relaxation

    • Parent Instruction: Relaxation

    • Ideas for Relaxation
  • 7

    Week 7: Learning Concepts

    • Parent Tutorial: Music for Learning Concepts

    • Parent Child Session: Learning Concepts

    • Ideas for Learning Concepts
  • 8

    Week 8: Routines & Transitions

    • Parent Tutorial: Routines & Transitions

    • Parent Child Music Session: Routines & Transitions

    • Ideas for Routines and Transitions

    • Thank you for joining us!

Course Fee Includes...

8 Full modules + $35 instrument bag delivered to your door!

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What People Are Saying...

Loved Every Minute!

Sally Carter

I am the parent of an older child and was surprised by how much I learned from this course! My daughter has loved every minute and we plan to repeat the material again once we have finished. Great value for money! Thank you so much Jaycie and team.

Very Engaging

Trish Haslam

Love this program! Very engaging and fun for children and parents alike! Fun instruments make learning engaging. Talented instructor makes learning fun.

Course Instructors

Director & Board Certified Music Therapist

Jaycie Voorhees

Jaycie Voorhees, MT-BC is a Board Certified Music Therapist in Salt Lake City bringing harmony to corporate, wellness, and therapeutic groups through her company Harmony Music Therapy for over 10 years. Jaycie is passionate about putting tools in parents hands to support their own child's development. Her work with special needs has included work with children with Autism, Down Syndrome, William's Syndrome, children who are Deaf and Blind, and many other needs. Jaycie combines her zest for life with her passion for music, bringing energizing and effective change to her clients and their teams.

Board Certified Music Therapist

Cassie Bringhurst

Cassie is a graduate from Utah State University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy and earned a minor in Family Consumer Human Development (FCHD). While at Utah State, Cassie also received her Gerontology Certificate. Cassie completed her six-month music therapy internship at Primary Children’s Hospital, and now works with clients with special needs in a variety of settings. In her free time, Cassie enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors.