What age students do you accept?

Our curriculum based programs from Perfect Praise include babies from 12 weeks through 8 years,

What is your Weather Cancellation Policy?

One thing that is certain about Alabama weather is that we experience all the variances that nature has to offer!  Our Weather Policy is that if the Mobile County Public School System has announced closing due to anything except snow, we will follow their lead.  So if they close at 2:00 for all after school activities, we will close also.  

If the weather related question occurs in the summer, then call the office for information.

Weather-related tuition for cancelled classes are neither rescheduled (due to full schedules) or refunded, since those cancellations are out of our control. 

What is your Referral Policy?

A satisfied customer is our best advertising, and we are pleased that most of our new students are referred to our program by other students. That’s exciting for us; it’s also exciting for you! When you refer someone to our program, you earn a free lesson. It’s our way of thanking you for spreading the word.

To get this credit, the registering family must name you on their application, or you may send our Student Account Secretary an e-mail to notify us of your referral within 30 days of the start date of the new family. Your credited lesson is awarded the next calendar month after your referred family has attended the Partner Workshop and began classes.

There are no limits to the number of friends you can refer, so help us spread the word about our program. The Referral Credit has no cash value and cannot be transferred.

My 3 year old doesn’t seem interested in class time, but loves the virtual lessons.  Should I force her to participate?

Especially the first few weeks with very young children, if your child doesn’t want to participate, it’s okay; don’t force her to. As soon as you attempt to force a child, there is a battle of the wills and it is no longer fun for them.

YOU participate, and it won’t be long before your child will be ready to join in, because she doesn’t want you to have fun withouther. If your child has been in the program for a while, and wants to go sit down and not participate, we ask that you re-engage her in the class time activities.  You might also give her a treat or reward for participating in the early days to motivate her until the joy of participating takes over.

My 4-year-old child didn’t want to attend class today.  Should I force him, or do we need to quit for a while?

It is very normal for a child’s interest to fall off for short periods of time. Usually we see this happen after students have missed lessons for some reason, or have just changed departments. Or it may have more to do with activities that they were involved in when it was time to go to music class.

Keep class time fun and light, something that they look forward to.

It is our opinion that a preschool child doesn’t have the ability to make the decision as to whether music class should be continued or not. Sometimes, if they are tired or having fun while involved in another activity, they would rather continue that activity than attend music class. At times like this, remind yourself as to who is the parent! You know and understand the benefits of music, but your child doesn’t.

Make music day something to look forward to; maybe even reward them! Do something special after music class to encourage good attitudes. You might try going to a favorite restaurant or to the park after music. Find little ways to keep music upbeat and a good experience.

Make music a priority and a commitment in your life—they will pick up on your attitude.

I have a child in Tots N Time. It seems that we sing the same songs over and over. Is all this repetition really necessary?

Yes. Young children need repetition of songs, although we do add new songs frequently. At any age, all-new songs overwhelm and are not enjoyable. Repetitions of “Twinkle, Twinkle” may get boring for the adults, but the kids thrive on it.

It’s through repetition that the ear is developed and musical skills are learned.

Do I have to attend music lessons with my child?

In our Early Childhood Music program, we ask that all children be accompanied by an adult to music class.  We call you “Partner”.  A Partner can be a parent, grandparent, nanny, babysitter or therapist.  We do recommend that the Partner for the Kids N Keys department be the one who practices with the child at home.

Your role changes as you move through our program, and you will graduate right along with your child from the Kids N Keys department.  You will learn to play the piano!