Music Preschool

Our Music Foundations Preschool classes help your child develop essential musical skills while fostering creativity, coordination, and social development. Through fun, interactive lessons led by expert educators, your child will build a strong foundation for future learning in an engaging and supportive environment.

Enroll today and give your child the gift of music!

DIANA & JOEL PETERSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

Class benefits

Music Foundations Preschool classes foster growth in key areas such as:

  • Physical development (coordination, balance, motor skills)

  • Language and vocabulary development

  • Mathematical skills through patterning and rhythm

  • Social and emotional development

  • Beat and rhythm recognition

A GIFTED MUSIC SCHOOL TRADITION

EST. 2008

Frequently asked questions

Ready to learn more? See further details here, and don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss any additional questions. You can always find us at:

info@petersonschoolofmusic.org

(385) 222-7787

  • A parent or caregiver is required to accompany their child to every class, playing an essential role in their child’s learning journey. As their most important musical and social role model, your presence encourages your child to engage fully in musical play and gain the many developmental benefits of interactive music-making. Together, we create a supportive, joyful learning environment that nurtures your child’s growth and creativity.

  • Music Foundations classes are offered once a week, for 45 minutes, across 12 weeks each semester. Classes run from the week of September 10th through December 13th.

    • Saturdays: 11:00-11:45 (September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, November 1, 8, 15, 22)

  • $250/semester with $25 registration fee

Meet the faculty

  • Kimberly Marsden

    Kimberly Marsden holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Wichita State University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Utah. With years of experience as a collaborative pianist, composer, and educator, Kimberly has studied with renowned instructors and composers across the U.S. and Switzerland. She has specialized training in Suzuki, Music Together, Orff, and Harmony Road methods, making her well-versed in teaching music to young children. In addition to her teaching roles at several institutions, including Gifted Music School, she actively supports the local music community as the chair of the Bountiful Davis Art Center music committee. Kimberly is passionate about nurturing young musicians and helping them develop a deep connection to music.

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A young girl with dark hair adorned with a flower-themed hair clip, playing a violin while seated in a concert hall with beige patterned chairs.

“We feel lucky to have found this school two years ago. At first, our kids were just in children’s choir, but we later added voice, violin, and piano lessons. All the teachers are top notch!”

Anna Taylor
PSM Parent