MUSIC FOR AARDVARKS
& OTHER MAMMALS CLASS
WITH AUDRAROX Inc.
Class info and Teacher bios

Come join in the fun at Music for Aardvarks classes
- a musical experience for families with children ages birth months to 5 years

We will explore music through song & gesture, dance & movement, rhythm training, and instrument play; using original music that celebrates the lives of children growing up in an urban environment.

Written by David Weinstone, songs like Taxi, City Kid, and Subway provide children with a positive image of their world and help them relate to their surroundings.

Musical Genius (former child prodigy) and Founder of Music for Aardvarks -- David Weinstone attended Berklee College of Music, where he studied theory, composition and guitar. He came to New York to pursue a career as a singer/songwriter. He has written and recorded for film, radio and television. David is also a parent and enjoys cookies and milk.

***Our 3-5 year old drop-off class
has become a big hit!!
If your older child loves music & drama they will enjoy the theatrical element to this class. Through pretend we discover the joy & importance of songs! We can write songs and plays, or take the Taxi /Subway to the Staten Island Ferry - anywhere the kids want to take it.

Registration
Presently enrolled families wishing to continue on to the next semester may pre-register. General registration will follow. Space will be available on a first-come first-served basis.

Payment
The fee for a 5-week semester is $$135 and $35 for each additional sibling. Children under 6 months accompanied by an older sibling are free. You can join mid-session for a pro-rated fee. please put the dates you will be attending in the additional comments section of registration form.

Makeups
Families are permitted two makeup classes per semester. To be used within that 10 week session. Makeups must be scheduled with the teacher.

Guests
You may occasionally schedule to bring a guest with a child to class provided there is room. Adult family members and relatives are welcome.

Refunds
Tuition fees are fully refundable before the first day of classes. After classes have begun, 50% of tuition fees will be refunded for remaining unattended classes at time of cancellation. No refunds after two weeks.

Our Teachers

Audra Tsanos is an actress and singer who has been working with families for the last 8 years.
Audra teaches 20 classes a week in Brooklyn, where she encourages parents to be role models for their children through music. She provides an energetic, fun, playful environment that invites parents to relax and enjoy the music with their children. The popularity of her classes has made her a celebrated entertainer. Her hip style and rockin' vibe appeals to children and parents alike. Kids' music doesn't have to be boring and when she performs, it is anything but!

 

 

Jen Milich
If you have seen AudraRox, you have seen Jen.
She is a singer songwriter, poet, mom, and extremely great person! Jen has an incredibly positive spirit that will inspire you to rock & roll with your little one!
Check out Jen’s myspace page.

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan “Slim” Dixon
is a Brooklyn-based musician/poet/teacher from a farm town in Ohio. After graduating from Ohio University with a degree in Audio Production, Ryan moved to Brooklyn in 2001, and has since taught music, writing and theatre to children ages 1-20. No matter the setting, Ryan bases his teaching on the concepts of open-minded creativity, the healthy effects of expression and an unwavering love of life. When not sharing music with children, you may also find Ryan performing his original work as a pianist/singer for The Waywords. Ryan dedicates his work with AudraRox to his 2-yr. old niece Molly, who's SO jealous she lives in Ohio and only gets to sing TAXI with him on Skype. She thinks you're all very lucky!!!

 

Daniel Bogart
is originally from a small farm in Ohio, Dan is a singer/actor/musician who now resides on the Upper West Side with his lovely wife, Jayne. Dan has appeared on Broadway and has toured all over the U.S. and abroad. He is the proud uncle of three fantastic nephews, two of whom live in England with cute little accents and one who lives right here in NYC! Dan doesn’t have his own children just yet, but the joy he experiences while working with the beautiful little munchkins at Audra Rox has inspired him to join the club!

 

 

Jasmin Walker
Jasmin Walker is an actress/singer/dancer who has been living and working in NYC for the last 7 years. She earned her B.F.A. in musical theatre from University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music (CCM). And has had the good fortune of appearing on Broadway, Off- Broadway, on primetime television, and in a feature film. She has a deep love for music and theatre that was nurtured by her parents teaching and performing in the same business. And funny enough, one of her parents' students she grew up around, is none other than Audra Rox! What a treat to now get a chance to work along side her introducing little ones to the musical experience!

 

Ty Citerman
is a Brooklyn-based musician, songwriter, and father of one delightful daughter. He has been performing music since he was a teenager in St. Louis, and is currently a member of the international-touring and recording band Gutbucket. He also performs with the Dirty Sock Funtime Band and a handful of other projects and collaborations with folks like Ethel, Kaoru Watanabe, Rhys Chatham, Lumatic and many others. He has been teaching music and guitar in schools, camps and private settings for nearly two decades, and is quite pleased to be a new member of the AudraRox/Aardvarks team!

 

Nadina Mauri
Nadina was born and raised in Buenos Aires and moved to the Big Apple to persue her musical career. She graduated from Escuela de Musica Contemporanea (Berklee International Network) having studied arrangements and vocal performance. During the day she teaches private vocal lessons and music in english and spanish to children from 0 to 6 . She is currently one of the vocalist of the funk machine MUGWUMP, as well as session singer for multiple artists of R&B, pop, rock and soul. Nadina also writes and arranges her own musical project & can sometimes be found playing out loud in the subways! She is so excited to join the AudraRox Inc. team, because, of course, she, like all the other members of the team, ROCKS!!!

 

$135 for 5 week class (CD included)
$35 for siblings. Classes begin July 6.

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