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Now Registering for Spring 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 Spring:

Aardvarks/Mixed Ages:(10 wks/ $185)
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:                         

Spring semester 2010 begins the week of March22 and runs for 10 weeks ending the week of May31st.The tuition for these classes is $185, 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.

• CLICK HERE for on-line registration
• Send in your full payment or deposit of $25 (which will go towards your balance to be paid by first day of class)

    Send Payment To:

    Memphis Aardvarks

    2009 Felix Ave

    Memphis, TN 38104

Spring 2010

Spring semester classes will begin the week of March 22 and end the week of May 31st.

Spring 2010 Class Schedule

First Congo (Midtown/1000 So Cooper@Young)

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

Temple Israel (1376 East Massey)

GPAC-Germantown Performing Arts Center (1801 Exeter Road)

Teachers :

Makeups

Technically, families are permitted three makeup classes per 10 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 we are happy to add a class. Classes can also be created for existing playgroups.