Our Mission & Philosophy

Hug Music’s primary focus is to nurture the love for music in each student. Teachers at Hug Music respect each student’s uniqueness and work hard to bring the best out of their students. We appreciate and enjoy the differences of the students and are trained to modify and tailor instruction based on strengths, preferences, needs, and progress.

Five fundamentals that comprise our teachings at Hug Music

Work with the innate resources and core strengths of each students.

At Hug Music, it is essential to work with the students’ innate resources and strengths. In order to provide every child with the potential to have a successful learning experience, we carefully assess each child’s strengths, interests, and most importantly, preferred learning style.

Nurture a love of learning.

We strongly hope that we can help our students groom their love and interest for learning. As a board certified music therapist, Kana believes that once a child or student understands that he or she can learn through a successful learning experience and a trusting relationship with the teacher, that student will grow a love of learning which will carry through to activities outside of music. This will enrich the life of each student and open him or her to greater possibilities.

Work closely with parents.

It is important to work closely with parents, especially with the parent that is more available to work on their child’s music skills. We continuously report to parents on their child’s progress and incorporate specific examples about what is observed during the lessons. We encourage dialogue and discussion from any and all family members. By communicating closely, parents can also learn about the process of the music instructions and how to best practice with their children at home. In most cases, this accelerates the child’s progress.

Provide appropriate instruction for successful learning.

It is Hug Music’s core belief that every child can learn if both the environment and the instruction are appropriate for the child. It is vital to provide appropriate instruction by basing the intensity on careful assessment of the child’s progress and emotional needs. This includes providing a step-by-step approach and a multi-sensory approach. Therefore, Hug Music places emphasis on tailoring the contents of the lessons with great consideration of each child’s unique learning style and strengths.

Understand and meet the child’s emotional needs.

Understanding children’s emotional needs and state – what makes them feel secure – is essential to providing the environment and instruction that helps them feel able to explore and learn. This in turn supports their motivation and their ability to learn, which enhances success, joy, and progress in the learning process.