From the Beginning

Build a Strong Musical Foundation

You can help your child start their musical journey, giving them an appreciation of music that will last a lifetime!  Kindermusik classes start children as young as infants with their parent/caregiver. Piano Carnival is for pre-school children ready for some keyboard work, and our group piano class for elementary students is a good jump-off point before individual lessons.

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Class locations in Webster Groves and Des Peres

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Kindermusik® Classes

 

All Kindermusik classes at the Community Music School of Webster University offer a sensory-rich yet caring and gentle environment. The activities and relationships you engage in will develop and strengthen neural pathways, enhance your growing parent-child bond, and help you understand the how's and why's of your child's development. Plus it's fun!

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Ages: infant - 20 months Ages: 20 months - 3.5 years Ages: 6 months - 7 years
Dates TBA

Piano Carnival Sequential Group Piano Classes

 

Piano Carnival is our comprehensive beginning group piano program designed as a multi-year journey for children ages 4-5. This sequential four-to-five semester series forms the foundation of our piano education pathway, preparing students for individual lessons.

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Beginners age 4- 5 learn finger numbers and explore basic rhythms

 Learn notes on
the staff in middle C position		 Play familiar
melodies and develop musicality		 Learn C position and build confidence Learn G position expand rhythm skills and prepare for more advanced playing

 

Requirements: 

  • 15 minutes of structured practice time at home 3-5 days per week
  • Access to a piano or touch-sensitive electronic keyboard with full-sized keys
  • Commitment to attend regularly and progress through multiple semesters

Group Piano for the Elementary Student

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This class is specifically designed for beginner students in Grades 1-2 who are excited about playing the piano. Students should be confident with beginning reading skills and comfortable learning respectfully in a classroom environment. This class is excellent preparation for individual lessons with a private instructor. 

Call or email for more information:

webster.edu/cms | 314-968-5939

Fall 2025 Class Schedule

Kindermusik Semester Dates (14 weeks):  September 3 - December 12, 2025* 

Piano Carnival Semester Dates (14 weeks): September 3 - December 15, 2025

 

Webster Groves

The Lodge Des Peres

Webster Groves United Methodist Church
*All classes taught by Elizabeth Smith
Mondays 9:15 KM Level 2 (Ceci Villegas-Weitzel)
10:15 KM Level 2 (Ceci Villegas-Weitzel)
11:30 KM Foundations (Crystal Chu)		   4:10 Piano Carnival - KANGAROO
5:00 Piano Carnival - AQUARIUM
5:50 Piano Carnival - KANGAROO
Tuesdays   9:15 KM Level 2 (Crystal Chu)
10:15 KM Level 2 (Crystal Chu)		 5:00 Piano Carnival - SWAN
Wednesdays   9:15 KM Foundations (Crystal Chu)
10:10 KM Level 2 -(Crystal Chu)

4:10 Piano Carnival - LION
5:00 Piano Carnival - KANGAROO
5:50 Piano Carnival - TORTOISE
Thursdays

9:30 KM Level 2 (Crystal Chu)
10:30 KM Level 2 (Crystal Chu)

    
Fridays 9:15 KM Level 2 (Ceci Villegas-Weitzel)    

*Monday Kindermusik classes start on August 25th