About Kids' MusicRound

AT KIDS' MUSICROUND WE BELIEVE . . .

That all children are born with musical ability. KMR music and movement classes will put your child on a path to basic musical competence by teaching him or her to sing in tune and keep an accurate beat. This is the foundation that will empower your child to pursue more formal musical education later in life or simply derive more enjoyment from music.

That early childhood is the optimal time to nurture and develop innate musical ability. Research has proven that earlier is better than later. KMR reaches out to your child's natural curiosity and stimulates learning through musical play, discovery and creativity.

In a developmentally appropriate approach with parental participation. Each child is allowed to explore and discover at its individual developmental level in a stimulating, playful learning environment. Since young children learn quickly through modeling the special people in their lives, we believe strongly in parental participation. Here you will connect musically with your child as you sing, chant rhythmic rhymes and play simple rhythm instruments together.

KMR's varied fun-filled music education activities assure something for everyone while addressing the different learning styles and music development levels of individual children. Although the emphasis is on fun, the principles of Doctor Edwin Gordon's Music Learning Theory and Dalcroze Eurhythmics are woven into the program.

That in-home repetition will further enhance early childhood music development. That's why we made the investment in quality home materials to support the curriculum. You'll easily recreate the classroom excitement in your home with the KMR songbook filled with our original compositions as well as traditional favorites.

That music can and should be enjoyed by everyone, everyday. KMR will show you that music is not just for talented performers. Our music classes are designed for infants and toddlers through preschoolers and elementary age children. Everyone can enjoy music and movement to the fullest every day in your own individual way.

Our Mission

The mission of Kids' MusicRound is to provide a developmentally appropriate approach to early childhood music education that is fueled by a passion and love for children and music. Based on early childhood development and music education research, KMR provides a fun-filled class environment where families come together to experience the joy of movement and music making.

About Our Founders

Barbara Lysenko is the co-author of Kids' MusicRound, the exciting parent-child music and movement program. She has coached teachers across the US and abroad on teaching practices in early childhood music and is a clinician at early childhood conferences. Teaching credentials include K-5 vocal music in the Hamilton, NJ, public schools, preschool music at the Pennington Montessori School, Pennington, NJ, and teaching parent/child music classes since 1988. Barbara is also the founder and director of a children's and teen choir at her local church.

Barbara holds a B.A. in Music Education from The College of New Jersey and has training in Music Learning Theory, Kodaly, Dalcroze Eurythmics and holds ORFF Level 1 certification. Barbara incorporates her love of children and music into a program which invites both children and adults to explore the delights of making music.

Marilyn Schwartz, the co-author of Kids' MusicRound, the exciting parent-child music and movement program received her B.A. from Hofstra University where she studied music and theatre. She plays the cello and has performed with various orchestras in Long Island, NY. She has studied voice privately and has performed in many clubs throughout Manhattan singing her own compositions.

After having her second daughter, Marilyn began teaching music in a local preschool and discovered what a joy it was working with music and young children. Marilyn entertains for families at birthday parties, local events, and leads workshops on the topic of early childhood music in preschools and teacher conventions. She is excited to share her love of children and music with families and teachers.