In order to develop their music aptitudes, children need to be acculturated, or exposed, to the many tonalities and meters of music as early as possible.  Then, they need to be encouraged to babble tonal patterns and rhythm patterns, and eventually begin to imitate tonal patterns and rhythm patterns.  Finally, after they imitate tonal patterns and rhythm patterns with accuracy, they need to be encouraged to coordinate their breathing and moving with their singing and chanting.  (That entire process should take from 3-7 years, and it should not be rushed).

  You will notice that at CMDC, much of the process of each class will take place without the use of the English language.  That is done to heighten each child's awareness of the unique qualities of music.  You will also notice that though each class is filled with singing, chanting, and moving, there will also be periods of silence within each class.  Those silences are intentional and they are designed to allow each child time to begin to comprehend the sounds he has been hearing.