morning warm-up

This is the classic early childhood music environment that many families are familiar with from the many excellent programs here in the East Bay, but with an ear for inclusion, that invites children, parents, and caregivers of all ages to sing, move, and play–songs, chants, ring plays, folk dances, and lullabies from around the world, as well as instrument play and different kinds of sensory engagement. Truly a feast for the senses, and melodies your family will hum for life.
No experience necessary, and those with skills will find a place for them to shine.

Family style, mixed-age inclusive, parent or caregiver attends with child of any age: all are welcome.
10 weeks: Jul 6 – Aug 30, 2026

Ryk Groetchen, facilitator
Don’t see a time that works with your schedule? Let us know by taking the survey.

Cost: $150 – $300 sliding scale per family (not per child) for 8 weeks, with pay-it-forward options to support access for all. No one turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to make special arrangements or set up a payment plan.

online ukulele classes

3 levels of classes over Zoom

• L1 Beginner ukulele
• L2 Intermediate ukulele
• L3 Player ukulele

Home-focus: Tweens to adults can attend on their own, young children accompanied by parent, all are welcome
3 students minimum for a class to run. Tell a friend!
10 weeks: July 6–Aug 30, 2026

Ryk Groetchen, facilitator
Don’t see a time that works with your schedule? Let us know by taking the survey.

Cost: $150 – $300 sliding scale per family (not per child) for 10 weeks, with pay-it-forward options to support access for all. No one turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to make special arrangements or set up a payment plan.

homeschool/IS orff environment

Any of my open time periods can be reserved by a coordinated group of 5 or more homeschool or independent-study families with kids K-12. Orff Schulwerk is a fun, flexible and empowering teaching modality employed in many public and private schools. Why shouldn’t homeschool and IS families have access to this type of high-quality musical education experience? Students will sing, dance, and play, and we will build rich and varied musical textures using a variety of on-site instruments, and we can accommodate instruments that kids are already learning in private lessons.

Ryk Groetchen, facilitator
Contact Ryk for open time periods. We can often accommodate a 60- or 90-minute class environment, as desired. Contact Ryk for more information.

Cost: negotiable, depending on size of group. No one turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to make special arrangements or learn more.