Guitars in the Classroom

Learning music is not a race
We each learn at our own pace
Register for what feels best
Cuz music keeps the learning fresh!

INTEREST FORM FOR FREE MUSIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

Course Prerequisite: None

Continuing Education Credit (CEU) approval is currently in process. Eight hours will earn one CEU, 16 hours will earn 2 CEU. To be confirmed.

Locations to be announced:

Chula Vista, Southwestern College
El Cajon, Grossmont College
San Diego, SDEA Headquarters
Escondido or Poway
Clairemont Mesa or Ocean Beach

Dates and times to be determined.

LEVEL ONE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IN ECE MUSIC LEADERSHIP

6 hours Synchronous, 2 hours asynchronous

Registering for this level of training means you are committing to a total 6 hours of in-person intensive training in ECE Music Leadership. In addition to 6 hours of training in one location, completion requires each participant to lead two or more musical experiences with young children between the first 3 hours and the second 3 hours, and then to answer questions about that experience online.

LEVEL TWO TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION IN ECE MUSIC LEADERSHIP

16 hours: 6 hours Synchronous in person, 8 hours virtual, 2 hours asynchronous.

Registering for this level of training means you are committing to a total 16 hours of training in ECE Music Leadership. The in-person portion of your training happens at the location listed.

Between the date you begin and complete your in person training, you can also earn an additional 8 hours of training by taking a free virtual 8-week Total Beginner Ukulele course for ECE with GITC. This virtual class meets once a week for one hour. Participating will help you gain experience and confidence playing ukes, singing, and leading music with children.

Completion of this 16 hour course requires each participant to lead two or more musical experiences with young children, and then to answer questions about that experience online.

Every participant who completes either the 8 hour course or the 16 hour course will receive a Certificate of Achievement from GITC, regardless of whether or not they choose to earn any CEUs, if CEUs are approved. If you do not choose to earn units, you will still receive our certificate of completion.

During your training with GITC, everyone will learn to play and facilitate music making with:

Body rhythms in simple patterns to foster coordination, cross-midline brain development, and number sense
Movement and music to practice coordination, cooperation, directionality, and following instructions
Simple, small percussion instruments to make expressive music
Exploration of musical dynamics with softer/louder, lower/higher, and slower/faster songs
Call and response singing for learning timeless songs for young children
Hello and Goodbye chants and songs for building belonging and community
First experiences observing, exploring, drumming and strumming with a ukulele
Activities for safely and calmly sharing ukuleles with children
Strumming, accompanying, cueing, and singing short songs
Learning and teaching songs to help children develop phonological awareness
Songs for learning words for to express our feelings and needs
Writing our own songs for helping children learn the names of the parts of our bodies, animals, clothing, weather, times of the day, important routines, transitions, and more
Songs for learning and remembering important safety information
Ways to incorporate your ukulele for supporting transitions, focus, and movement/brain breaks.
How to create music centers for exploration

You will also receive:

Your own free leadership ukulele, shaker egg, kazoo and method book
Bountiful song resources shared electronically
Ability to request a site visit for further coaching from someone on our faculty

For more information, please email Executive Director, Jess Baron directly at jess@guitarsintheclassroom.org