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Now Registering for Fall Semester Classes.

Scroll down for schedule and on-line registration  

   

 

The Basics:

Classes are made up of 8- 14 children who attend with a caregiver.  Classes are 45 minutes long and families register for classes by the semester. Each family picks a day and a class time and goes to that class once a week for the course of the semester. Each semester is based on a Music for Aardvark’s CD and that CD is included in the price of the tuition.

Classes Offered this Summer:


Aardvarks/Mixed Ages:(13 wks/ $235)
These classes are of mixed age from 6 mos to 5 years. Class activities, which include sing-a-longs, rhythm making, free form dance breaks, and instrumental jams with shakers, drums, sticks, and tambourines, are accessible to all, from babies who bounce and babble, to toddlers who move and groove. The range of developmental levels in the class creates a fertile environment for learning and growing, as each child participates at a pace that is right for him/her.

 

Guitar Lessons: (5 lessons for $100)

Mr. Joe is now offering private guitar lessons for children 6 and older. Call to schedule a FREE initial assessment to determine if your child is ready. Lessons will be 30 minutes long and available at First Congo M, T, and W from 5- 5:30 and at Shady Grove on Th from 5:00-5:30.Students will learn basic chords, finger placement, and strumming technique.

Schedule & Registration Information:                         

Fall semester 2010 begin Tuesday, September 7th and runs for 13 weeks ending the week of December 12th (last class Sat,Dec 18th).Classes will NOT meet the week of Oct. 10th (fall break) and the week of Nov. 21st (Thanksgiving holiday). The tuition for these classes is $235 (CD included), plus $100 for siblings over 8 months. Siblings under 8 months may attend free of charge.

 

If you have taken Music for Aardvarks classes before, sign up with a friend who is NEW to Aardvarks this semester and take $10 off your tuition for the semester. Just adjust your payment when you send it in and include the name of the new family.

We recommend that you register ahead of time in order to reserve your spot in class.PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO REVIEW REFUND AND MAKE-UP POLICIES

To register for classes:

  • Scroll down, find a location convenient for you and choose a class on the schedule for that location. It is a good idea to put a first and second choice as some classes fill quickly. You will be notified the week before classes start with a confirmation email stating which class you were placed in. If you are concerned about getting in your class of first choice or knowing which class you got in you may email us before that time to follow up at info@memphisaardvarks.com.
  • PLEASE NOTE****We are now requesting families send in full payment with registration to reserve a spot.Tuition fee is fully refundable before the first day of the semester. If you need to set up a payment plan, please email us at info@memphisaardvarks.com. We will be happy to arrange need based payment plans.

                                                   

    Send Payment To:

    Memphis Aardvarks

    2009 Felix Ave

    Memphis, TN 38104

 


Fall 2010

Fall semester classes will begin Tuesday, September 7th and ends the week of December 12th (last class Saturday, Dec 18th).Classes will not meet the week of Oct 10th or the week of Nov 21st.

 




  

Fall 2010 Class Schedule

First Congo (Midtown/1000 So Cooper@Young)

Tuesday 9:30 Joe Aardvarks/Mixed Ages
Tuesday 4:00 Joe Aardvarks/Mixed Ages
Wednesday 9:30 Joe Aardvarks/Mixed Ages
Wednesday 10:30 Joe Aardvarks/Mixed Ages
Wednesday 4:00 Joe Aardvarks/Mixed Ages
Friday 9:30 Joe Aardvarks/ mixed ages
Friday 10:30 Joe Aardvarks/mixed ages
Saturday 9:30 Joe Aardvarks/mixed ages
Saturday 10:30 Joe Aardvarks/mixed ages


Shady Grove (east Memphis/5530 Shady Grove@Yates)

Monday 9:30 Adrienne Aardvarks/Mixed Ages
Thursday 9:30 Joe Aardvarks/Mixed Ages
Thursday 10:30 Joe Aardvarks/ mixed ages
Thursday 4:00 Joe Aardvarks/ Mixed Ages


GPAC (Germantown Performing Arts Center) (1801 Exeter Road ยท Germantown, TN 38138)

Wednesday 10:00 Adrienne Aardvarks/Mixed Ages


Teachers :

Joe Murphy, Director/Teacher:                      

 Joe is a singer/songwriter, actor, and an experienced children’s music

 teacher.  Joe taught   Music for Aardvarks classes in NYC for several years

 prior to bringing this fresh and exciting program to Memphis in the spring of

 2006. Families in east Memphis and midtown rave that Joe’s classes are ‘musical adventures, bursting with infectious energy and playfulness.’

 

Adrienne Braun, Teacher:

  A self-taught guitarist, Adrianne made her debut on the Memphis children's music scene in 2008 at Rock 'n' Romp with her band, The Nellie Olesons. She has 6 years of classroom teaching experience and a birth to age three Montessori certification. Adrianne demonstrates a quick and easy rapport with children of all ages. Her latest "gig" as Mommy sparked her interest in teaching Music for Aardvarks.

 

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

 

Makeups

Technically, families are permitted three makeup classes per 13 week semester. We have been very loose with our make-up policy and want to remain flexible to meet the needs of the families we serve, but due to our growing numbers we ask that you PLEASE try to limit make-ups to three a semester and ALWAYS call (871-0227) or email

(info@memphisaardvarks.com) in advance to let us know that you will either be missing a class or would like to schedule a make-up. PLEASE NEVER show up unannounced to a class that is not your regularly scheduled class.

Guests

You may occasionally schedule to bring a guest with a child to class provided there is room. Adult family members and relatives are welcome.

Refunds

Tuition fee is fully refundable before the first day semester begins. Up until two weeks after the semester has begun 50% of tuition fees will be refunded for remaining unattended classes at time of cancellation. No refunds after two weeks.

Schedule

If you would like to attend a class at a time that is not on the schedule, email or call us with a request, if enough people (6 families) request a time slot that's not currently on the schedule, it's possible we could add the class to the schedule.