Junior Musician Academy

🎶 Calling all young music lovers! Join in, where children will embark on a melodious adventure through the magical world of music. This fun-filled experience will introduce upper elementary students to the basics of music, from song construction and composition to understanding how different instruments and voices come together to create beautiful harmonies. Throughout this series, students will have the chance to sing in a chorus, experiment with a variety of instruments, and even compose their own songs. By exploring both individual and group activities, they'll enhance their musical abilities while developing teamwork and creativity. So, let the symphony begin and watch as children's love for music blossoms! 🌟🎤🪘

About Rodney "Ruckus"

Accomplished Professional Drummer & Music Educator

Rodney is an accomplished drummer and Berklee College of Music alumnus. He has been inspiring young musicians through his passion for music for over 20 years. Raised in Miami, Florida, Rodney began playing drums at the age of two and has since toured worldwide with his band, The Ruckus Late Night’s. He has performed alongside many renowned artists including Tia Fuller, Joey Alexander, Wynton Marsalis, and Herbie Hancock at prestigious venues such as Montreux Jazz Festival, Blue Note NYC, and the Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy, among others. Rodney is dedicated to helping young talent bridge the gap to professional success, always eager to share his extensive knowledge and love for music.

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What Parents Are Saying

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We LOVED everything about Grasshopper! The customer service experience was exceptional! I felt like so much intentionality was taken to ensure that the activity would be both age appropriate and fun for my kids. Our experience leader was so easy going and chatted with the kids during the experience, and really took the time to engage and get to know them. We are definitely going to be using Grasshopper again! Thank you!
Mandi B.
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Grasshopper offered my daughter an opportunity to learn in a vibrant, fun setting that was continuously customized for her attention span and interests. Her Grasshopper teacher was fun, engaging and supremely personable. She took the time to get to know my daughter before diving into anything. I felt more than comfortable leaving my daughter in such capable hands…and love that she truly learned some new things from the experience. We will be using Grasshopper regularly to broaden her horizons and expose her to new concepts in a safe and compelling way. The icing on the cake is that the experience took place in our home, at a time that was convenient for us!
Lauren G.
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Our Grasshopper experience was amazing! I have four very curious kids at different ages with different interests, and the experience had all four of them engaged the whole time. Also, as an educator, I was very impressed with how the teacher led the program. She obviously knew what she was doing, and the minute she left, my kids were asking for another experience.
Sarah L.

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