The Next Evolution of Early Childhood Music at New Mozart

A richer and more comprehensive musical foundation for young children

Created by Director Christine Shin, this original program draws on decades of experience in piano and voice pedagogy as well as early childhood music education.

New Mozart Explorers I & II (Ages 3–4)

New Mozart Musicians I & II (Ages 5–6)

Would you stop your child from speaking until they could read?

Then why do we teach music this way?

Our new program developed by Director Christine Shin is changing that.

• More FUN

• More MOVEMENT

• More SINGING

• More PIANO

• More MUSIC

Students who began in Christine’s early childhood music classes have gone on to win numerous competitions, perform in musical theatre and opera productions, appear on national television including Nickelodeon, become professional musicians, and perform at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Musikverein.

But perhaps the most meaningful measure of success is that students and parents alike have always loved the immersive, joyful classes she creates.

Drawing on decades of teaching experience, Christine is now launching a brand new program that builds on what families have been raving about for years. In many ways, she had already been teaching this approach within the previous program. She has now developed an entirely new curriculum to address what she felt was missing and to create a richer musical foundation for young children.

Christine hopes this new chapter in New Mozart’s early childhood music program will deepen how young children experience and understand music while bringing an even more joyful and natural approach to learning for families.

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What Families Say About Christine’s Classes

I am a professional, classically trained singer who has performed regularly at the New York Metropolitan Opera for the past 10 years...I have spent a lot of time in music classes for my young daughters, and The New Mozart School of Music is ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE in its approach to teaching music to young children...

unlike other classes, every song and game is building a solid foundation, teaching the language of music that can be applied to any form of music that a child will undertake in the years to come...

I am thrilled and happy that my children have access to these classes at such a young age. We are so fortunate to have this amazing school in our community.

— Malin Fritz Walrod, Julianna & Erika's Mom & professional opera singer

I have been a student at the New Mozart School of Music for as long as I can remember. I am so grateful to all of the teachers and staff who in many ways have watched me grow up… I know for certain that whatever I do in the future, music will remain an integral part of my life. I am so thankful to my parents for connecting me to this musical world and to New Mozart for giving me the foundation to truly become a musician.

— Claire Spence, a junior at Yale. Took TT, MIM, MMIM, HR1-4 & 12 yrs of piano lessons. Won numerous piano competitions

The class taught Claire the fundamentals of music which she uses to have fun on the piano and to create new music. For example, she likes to take music that she knows and then change the key. She also has been teaching herself new songs by ear. This summer, she has taught herself how to play a Beatles song that she sang in school. I think she has been given tools from Christine’s classes and she is now exhibiting that she can use those tools! It is fun for us to watch... We love teacher Christine. She taught the kids a lot in a very loving way, and also expected a lot from them. Claire really took it to heart that she should practice everyday. We went camping one weekend and Claire decided that without a piano to practice, she would sing all of her pieces."

-Allyson S., Claire's mom

Christine is an extraordinary teacher working with an amazing program. She has the keen ability to make the class fun yet challenging...

...she consistently sets a high standard for their behavior in class and in their practicing on their own outside of class. It is fascinating to watch this process unfold in my daughter....she wants to keep learning, looks forward to the class each week despite the long car ride to Palo Alto and connects wonderfully with the other children.

I credit all of this to Christine's real love of the music and teaching; her calm, fun-loving and easy personality; and her desire to share and encourage the joyful experience of music in others. She is a treasure.

This has been one of the most important activities my daughter has participated in over the past year which has contributed positively to her overall self-esteem, love for music and development of her internal understanding of her own creativity and imagination."

-Jean C. Nia's mom. Came each week from Berkeley. Took HR1, 2, 3, 4. Nia is a mezzo soprano who is finishing her MM degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music and sings with various opera productions

Dear Teacher Christine,

Jordan and I so thoroughly enjoyed your class today. Your voice is so beautiful! The music you played was so touching. Jordan is so blessed to have such an introduction to piano!

Following the class today, Jordan came home to tell his dad he wants to be a "piano teacher" when he grows up, while he has previously wanted to be a pilot. He must have been so mesmerized by your teaching…”

-Janice W. Jordan’s mom. Took HR1 & 2

Christine teaches a wonderful program that enables children to learn basic music theory, enjoy singing and love playing the piano. I have friends who said, " your son is only 5 years old and you're letting him play the piano. He can't possibly be ready for that yet!

My son not only enjoyed coming to his classes every Saturday but he looked forward to practicing what he learned from class at home as often as 6 days a week. He wasn't being forced to practice he just simply loved the music and the piano.

By the end of the course, my son was not only reading his notes very well but he was able to play songs (by ear) that were not even taught in class.

We absolutely loved Christine. She made us (my son, husband and I) want to learn how to play the piano... What a privilege it has been for my son to be a part of this wonderful program!

-Stella C., Aiden's mom. Took HR1 & 2

Teacher Christine is an excellent teacher! She puts all her passion in every class she teaches. It's really hard for 6-year-old boys to take an hour music class and never get bored. But Christine has successfully accomplished The Mission Impossible. My twin boys love the classes!

-Sherri M. Jonathan and Jeffrey's mom. Took HR1, HR2, HR3, & HR4

Hi Christine,

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to you for making this class a delightful learning experience for Siddharth and Leela. Their love for music has grown immensely and apart from enjoying the class, they happily practice what they have learned. I could not have asked for more.

I have been trained in Indian classical music and what the kids are learning is new and exciting for me too. They have taught me to read music and they even challenge me to play what you have taught them!

Our nanny, Elizabeth has nothing but praise for your well organized lessons and enthusiasm for teaching. Elizabeth has worked with the kids on regularly practising what they have learnt. It has done a lot for their confidence and sustained their interest in the class as the complexity of their lessons has increased…

Once again, thank you for everything you have done to instill a love for music in Siddharth and Leela. I have recommended your program highly to friends and I definitely will be enrolling Siddharth and Leela in the next class.

-Roshni S., Leela & Siddarth's mom. Took HR1 & 2

Dear Miss Christine,

I wanted to let you know how fondly we think of having taken classes with you. Our son, Ansel, was in your classes about 5 years ago. Now our daughter has just turned 5 and we live in the East Bay. We signed her up for beginning piano near our home, and it just doesn't come anywhere close to the amazing-ness of the classes you teach...

- Michelle K. Ansel's mom. Took MIM, MMIM, HR1 & HR2

Julia performed the two songs she wrote at the Santa Barbara Family Vacation Center Talent Show... The audience was blown away, not only that she could play a song with two hands and with chords in the left hand, but that she wrote the songs herself! This is truly a remarkable program... As one other Mom told me, "I considered putting my child in private lessons, but I don't think she'd get as much theory as they get in these classes." My thoughts exactly.

-Joyce D., Julia's mom. Took MIM, HR1, 2, & 3

I loved that Abi made so much progress on learning the keyboard, even though she was having so much fun she didn't even notice she was learning. She went from 'hunt and peck' to playing with five fingers on both hands (at age 3)!

-Andrea C., Abigail's mom. Took MIM, MMIM, HR1, HR2, HR3, HR4

Oh we have nothing but great things to say about the class! My girls are still singing non-stop. I've actually had some music classes in SF with Izabelle when she was younger, and the difference is pretty amazing. I think song choices are wonderful and the hands on piano playing together with the teacher helps them feel like they are really playing that well...We love it...

-Athea L., Sophia& Izabelle's mom. MIM, MMIM, HR1, HR2