I've taught so many families in this class over the years! Here is some feedback they've been kind enough to share!
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"This is an amazing, creative program that introduces children to music and a variety of cultures. In a fun and positive approach that integrates information about the music and the musician, their world, a few words in their native language, etc., World of Harmony teaches to the whole child and opens up perspective on so many levels for the youngest students. My daughter was so excited to be able to master songs on her very first session. In addition, she enthusiastically continues to embrace music and to share information she gained years ago from the program. We can't say enough about this terrific series. Debbie Center makes music accessible and friendly. She gives composers faces, lives, personality. She brings locations across the globe into your own livingroom, and she helps children to relate to people, cultures, history, holidays and languages they are not familiar with. She does all of this with a warmth and enthusiasm that you will see immediately reflected in your child. And most amazingly, she does this all through the common language of beautiful music played by your child on an instument that holds universal appeal!"
Sharon Andersen ~ Lakewood, CO
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This is a GREAT introduction to playing an instrument!
My son took this course at age 5 and absolutly LOVED it! The children are able to play the pieces immediately. Being a music teacher, myself, I can be very critical of various music methodologies out there, but this program is fantastic. It is very well-rounded and teaches about the composers, their lives, and their music. My son, now 6 1/2, has moved on to piano lessons, but still comes back to the zither and his music to play for fun. Debbie Center is an accomplished musician with a gift for teaching. She has worked for many years on developing this program and it shows. Top quality.
Lindsay Igoe ~ Littleton, CO
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"My two kids have been enrolled in a World of Harmony Class for over a year now. It has been a fabulous "on-ramp" and stepping stone to their musical education. They can now not only recognize great musical works, but they appreciate and love them! Debbie is fantastic with the children!
My husband and I are so grateful that we found her and her class at this important formative time in our children's lives."
Beth S. ~ Littleton, Colorado
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"Our family has benefitted from Debbie's music instruction for the last five years; I recommend her to my friends all the time. My youngest child is currently enjoying the World of Harmony music class. The older two have "graduated" from the class and are becoming accomplished pianists under Debbie's teaching. World of Harmony gave them a solid background in music styles and theory and prepared them beautifully for piano lessons.
Debbie has found the perfect balance of challenging my children to meet their potential while keeping her lessons fun and positive. I couldn't be more pleased with her teaching!"
Stacey Stillwell ~ Littleton, Colorado
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"Over the last few years, all four of my children have taken this class from Debbie. It has been a wonderful experience! The music program is fabulous! It engages the students, and they end up learning without even realizing because they're so busy having fun. In fact, the moms who sit in end up learning, too!
Debbie has a wonderful way of working with children. She is very patient and capable of reaching each kid right where he or she is. And, she's so enthusiastic about music that the kids can't help but come along for the ride!
We've taken several classes for enrichment in the Denver area, and hands down Debbie's have been the absolute best!"
Jennifer Lindner-Green ~ Littleton, Colorado
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"Our 3 year old son was itching to play a musical instrument. His big sister got to play piano and he really wanted something of his own to play. We were so thankful to find Debbie's World of Harmony Music program. Josh "finally" had his own instrument and the whole family learned about the classic composers in a fun, playful environment.
Josh is now 11 years old and has been playing electric guitar since he was 6. He has a deep appreciation for all musical genres and we thank Debbie and World of Harmony for giving him such a wonderful gift."
The Frank Family
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The creator of this music really knows what she's doing. These instruments can only play a limited number of notes so it's a real art to make faithful reproductions of great works and that's exactly what this collection does. It's a blessing that such a talented musician has taken the time to precisely place each note in the right place for these instruments and make sure the timing is perfect. The only bad thing I can say about the collections is I wish there were more from this company!
Bryan McDonald ~ Amazon Customer