Musical Literacy
Children learn to recognize beat, rhythm, patterns, and musical structure through active participation.
Music, movement, rhythm, and play
Rhythm Kids
An active music class for children ages 4–6
Sing, dance, drum, and build the musical skills that prepare your child for the next step in music education.
- Ages 4–6 years
- Singing, dancing, and drumming
- Preparation for continued music study
Active music learning
Voice, movement, rhythm, and musical games
A foundation that grows
From Rhythm Kids into continued music study
Singing, dancing, drumming, and musical play
What is the Rhythm Kids program?
Explore music through singing, dancing, and drumming while your child develops musical literacy. Children explore their own personal instrument, their voice, dance to songs from around the world, learn drumming patterns, and play engaging music games.
Rhythm Kids is a strong next step for Music Together® students who are not yet ready for keyboarding. The curriculum includes 12 different Song Collections, and at OSM each collection is used for a 16-week program.
Family materials include a songbook, CD, online music access, and educational resources that help families continue learning and music-making at home.
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Build musical literacy
Singing, listening, rhythm work, and musical games help children understand patterns, beat, and musical structure.
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Develop rhythm and coordination
Drumming, dancing, and movement activities strengthen timing, coordination, and confident musical participation.
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Prepare for the next musical step
A supportive transition from Music Together® into keyboarding, Music Foundations, and continued music study.
Learning through rhythm and movement
Why Rhythm Kids?
Singing, dancing, drumming, and musical games help children build musical literacy while developing confidence, coordination, and creative expression.
Rhythm & Coordination
Drumming, dancing, and movement activities strengthen timing, balance, and whole-body coordination.
Voice & Listening
Singing helps children explore their voices while developing listening, pitch awareness, and musical memory.
Confidence & Creativity
Music games and guided exploration encourage children to participate, experiment, and express their own musical ideas.
Music From Around the World
Songs and movement activities introduce children to different musical styles, rhythms, and cultural traditions.
Preparation for Future Study
Rhythm Kids builds a strong foundation for keyboarding, Music Foundations, private lessons, and continued music study.
A distinctive Howard County music pathway
Why families choose Olenka School of Music
Olenka School of Music & the Arts has helped children and families grow through music for more than 30 years. Our approach combines joyful, age-appropriate learning with a structured pathway that helps children build confidence, creativity, listening skills, coordination, and a strong musical foundation.
Rhythm Kids gives children an active next step through singing, dancing, drumming, and musical games. Students strengthen musical literacy while preparing for keyboarding, Music Foundations, private lessons, ensembles, performances, and continued music study within one supportive school.
- Caring and experienced music teachers
- Active learning through voice, movement, rhythm, and drumming
- A progressive pathway into continued music education
- Convenient class options in Columbia and Ellicott City
Fall 2026–27
Rhythm Kids class schedule
Ages 4–6 years Choose the location and time that works best for your family.
Program starts 08/31/2026
| Location | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| OSM Columbia Location 9520 Berger Road, Suite 104, Columbia, MD 21046 | 11:00 AM | — | — | — | — | 5:50 PM | — |
| OSM at Harriet Tubman Center 8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD 21044 | — | — | — | — | — | 11:30 AM | — |
| OSM Ellicott City Location 10207 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042 | — | — | — | 5:50 PM | — | — | — |
| OSM at Capitoline Center 8360 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043 | — | — | 6:15 PM | — | — | — | — |
OSM Columbia Location
9520 Berger Road, Suite 104, Columbia, MD 21046- Sunday 11:00 AM
- Friday 5:50 PM
OSM at Harriet Tubman Center
8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD 21044- Friday 11:30 AM
OSM Ellicott City Location
10207 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042- Wednesday 5:50 PM
OSM at Capitoline Center
8360 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043- Tuesday 6:15 PM
For additional information: olenkamusicmaryland@gmail.com
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the right start
Fall 2026 classes start the week of 08/31/2026
- Trial Class Try one class before enrolling $24
- 8-Week Program Sibling tuition: $205 $235
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16-Week Program
Includes built-in savings
Sibling tuition: $395 $425
New family registration fee: $25
This one-time fee is added during enrollment for new families.
Returning families do not pay the registration fee.
Student materials are included
Pricing is per child. Select the program duration, family status, and sibling option in the registration form.
Rhythm Kids Class
from $24.00
Fall ’26: 16-week class with Alligator Song Collection starts the week of 8/31
16-week tuition with built-in savings: $425, sibling $395
8 weeks: $235, sibling $205