Music with Margie is…

A “joy-based” music and movement preschool curriculum focused on the simple truth that children learn and retain knowledge through PLAY! It has been successfully and enthusiastically performed, written, and taught by Connecticut-born Margie Warner since 1997. By teaching in a multi-sensory fashion, using music, rhythm, and rhyme, children gain the skills they need for kindergarten in a setting of relaxation and fun. Margie has a unique understanding of what makes kids tick, and libraries and schools have responded by hiring her for large performances for families with older children, too! Click on the “Performer” page below for details. Margie is a member of both ASCAP and the Connecticut Storytelling Center.

About Margie…


Primarily a vocalist and musician, Margie has been teaching children in some capacity since 1979. She has since become a songwriter, recording artist, and music consultant for young children. Prompted by a desire to spend more time with her own little ones in 1990, she traded her corporate job to volunteer in the newly-formed EIP class at Chester Elementary School using her love of children, singing, and guitar to maximum effect.

This eventually led to a para-professional position with the State of Connecticut’s Preschool Services for the Blind, working through Chester Child Center. Margie became trained in Music, Mobility, Speech, and Occupational Therapies.

Having seen how music works its magic on all children, she developed her own musical pre-k curriculum in 1997 in order to introduce as many children as possible to her musical approach to learning!
What is my philosophy?


I believe ... that all children deserve the right to have the best education possible: an education that includes the arts.
I believe ... that we all retain information longer and easier when it is taught in a multi-sensory fashion, including rhythms, rhymes and music. (Do you still sing your ABC's to file alphabetically?)
I believe ... learning should be fun!
I believe ... that everyone should be able to enjoy music in their own way –both the shy and the exuberant!
I believe ... that the best learning happens in an environment of safety, love and creativity.
I believe ... the only wrong way to teach music is to not teach it at all.
I believe ... a sense of humor is essential when working with children!
I believe ... we can do the “Hokey Pokey” and turn the world around!

For detailed benchmarks, please click on the following link entitled, “The Importance of Developmental Music for Young Children”

Where can you find Music With Margie?


During the school year, you can find her at schools, libraries and daycares, up and down the Connecticut shoreline and the lower Connecticut River Valley. In the summer, Margie performs all over the country- Block book your state in advance! E-mail Margie at: Margie@MusicWithMargie.com for more information.
When?


Whenever you need her, but please be aware that there is currently a wait list for classes during the school year, and large performances are currently booking 3 months out. Think ahead!
Why?


To have a positive influence on children's lives and ...
to Have Fun With Them!



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IMPORTANT CONTACT NOTE TO SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND YOUTH AND FAMILY BUREAUS:
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Or, call her at (860) 526-5794. Thank you.