Musical Initiation (Ages 4–5)
from CHF 93.-/month
Course Description
This musical initiation course is designed to offer children a playful introduction to the basic concepts of music. It combines rhythm and movement training, with a special focus on using Orff percussion. This pedagogical tool enriches children’s auditory awakening while exploring different tessituras and encouraging improvisation. In addition, the course introduces children to musical notes through play and interaction. By playing together with Orff instruments, children enter a space of play and discovery. They also explore various instruments of the symphonic orchestra.
Two performances per year
Children participate in two performances each year, presented as musical tales or sound-enhanced stories. This approach provides a solid musical foundation while keeping the experience engaging and interactive.
Prerequisite: None
Class schedule:
– Wednesday 9:30–10:30
– Wednesday 14:00–15:00
– Saturday 10:00–11:00
About the Teacher
Yana Parra, born in 1988 in Caracas, began her musical training in Venezuela with “El Sistema” before continuing her studies in Munich at the Richard Strauss Konservatorium at age 16. In 2011, she earned a diploma in cello pedagogy at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München. Yana also completed a Bachelor of Arts at the Geneva University of Music, followed by a Master’s in musical interpretation at the Hochschule für Musik Basel.
She has worked with ensembles such as the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and the Gstaad Festival Orchestra. Between 2013 and 2019, she taught in Geneva and Versoix, and obtained certification in active Orff pedagogy in Montreal. From 2019 to 2023, she taught at the Vincent-d’Indy School of Music in Montreal.
Starting in August 2024, she will join the Centre musical de Cornavin to continue inspiring young musicians. → Read the full biography
Musical Initiation Course Pricing
Weekly Lessons
| PRICE PER SEMESTER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester Payment | Monthly Payment | |
| 50 minutes | CHF 466.- | CHF 98.- |
Registration Fees
Registration fees are CHF 50 per year per family.
Family Discount
A 15% discount for the 2nd child and 20% for the 3rd child is granted when multiple members of the same family are enrolled at the Centre musical de Cornavin or at the Michel Muller Piano School.
(The 15% discount for the second enrolled child applies to the lower-priced course, as does the 25% discount for the third child.)