Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Sing-a-longs resume in 2010

We're taking a little holiday break from our sing-a-longs and classes.

Lloyd's weekly sing-a-longs at the Tea Lounge and the Moxie Spot will resume Tuesday, January 5th.

Deedle Time, Lloyd's music and movement class featuring the music of the Deedle Deedle Dees, will start up in Park Slope on Thursday, January 7th, and in Ditmas Park the following week on Monday, January 11th. See schedule to the right for the specific class dates at each venue.

See you soon!

L

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Sliding Scale

A lot of people have asked about this so I just wanted to clarify:

All session and drop-in rates for Deedle Time, the music and movement class taught by Lloyd Miller (Ulysses S. Dee), work on a sliding scale. If the cost of the class is too much, just pay what you can. Don't even ask us if the amount is okay. Just put it in an envelope and give it to us. We want you and your kids with us in class.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Free classes in Park Slope this Thursday, Nov. 19th

Come to one of our free trial classes for children ages 6 months to 4 years in Park Slope this Thursday, November 19th.

three free classes
thursday, nov 19th
9:30, 10:30, 11:30am

@the Brooklyn Learning Center
147 Lincoln Pl (between 6th and 7th aves)

DEEDLE TIME
taught by Lloyd Miller
(AKA Ulysses S. Dee of the Deedle Deedle Dees)

Deedle Time is a unique class for kids ages 6 months to 4 years that uses original music, instrument making and other art projects, hands-on opportunities with real instruments and other cool stuff, picture books, and puppets to introduce kids to the world around them.

A six-week winter session begins after the Thanksgiving holidays on Thursday, Dec. 3rd. Class dates: Dec. 3, Dec. 11, Dec. 17, Jan 14, Jan 21, Feb. 4 (+ some special free classes TBA).

Note on class times: Most likely we'll only keep the 9:30 and 10:30 timeslots for the 6-week session. I'll decide based on the turnout for the free classes.

costs:
$175* for 6-week session
$35 to drop in

*Includes CD (new Deedle Deedle Dees CD coming in December), T-shirt, and materials fee for instrument making and other art projects!

siblings:
One sibling may attend free of charge.

sliding scale:
If you're on a budget, please pay whatever you can. Don't even ask me if the amount is all right. Just put it in an envelope and give it to me. This applies to drop-in fees as well as the session rate.

make-up policy:
If you or your child is sick, stay home. You won't lose your classes. You can make them up during any future session or at any location where Lloyd teaches Deedle Time.

To register, contact Lloyd
phone: 917-873-0685
e-mail: thedeedledeedledees@yahoo.com
www.thedeedledeedledees.com

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Park Slope Singalong Now on Tuesdays at 10

One more change to our schedule for the singalongs at the Tea Lounge on Union Street in Park Slope: We will be singing together every Tuesday at 10am for the rest of the year.

As many of you know, I play a number of public school concerts and do in-class songwriting workshops throughout the year. In order to fulfill my commitments to these activities, I decided to move the singalong to Tuesday to avoid future cancellations and disruptions.

So hopefully I'll see you this Tuesday or another soon! 10am at the Tea Lounge, Union Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.

Lloyd

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Park Slope singalong update

My Wednesday singalong at the Union Street Tea Lounge in Park Slope is going to move to 10am starting next week (10/21). In addition, there will be a $3 per family fee for the event.

We made these changes so that the singalongs can continue at the Tea Lounge. Let me know what you think about the new time, the fee, etc. We're going to see how it goes and reassess in a couple of weeks. Don't worry -- the singalongs will go on.

Keep checking this site for the latest updates on times, locations. You can always also write me directly if you have questions:

thedeedledeedledees@yahoo.com
917-873-0685

Lloyd

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Park Slope singalong at 10am Thursday, Oct 14

Hi everyone,
We're going to try having the Tea Lounge singalong at 10am tomorrow (10/14).

The Tea Lounge doesn't want us to do the event at 11 anymore -- I think it's getting too big and they're upset that very few people buy any food or drink.

I definitely want to keep the singalong going. Here are some ideas that I and some other people have suggested (let me know if you have more):

- We might permanently change the time to 10 (if this seems to work)
- We might change the venue (Any ideas for a new singalong location that can handle the huge crowd? In winter, as you probably know, these crowds get even bigger).
- The Tea Lounge might start asking for a $5 admission per family.


Lloyd

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

No classes October 12th

Deedle Time classes at Midwood Martial Arts won't meet Monday, October 12th because of the Columbus Day holiday. Regular classes will resume the following Monday, October 19th.

Please call Lloyd at 917-873-0685 or e-mail him at thedeedledeedledees@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Pro-rated classes

Last week, the 8-week fall sessions of Deedle Time, my brand-new music & movement class for kids ages 6 months to 4 years, started at Midwood Martial Arts (Midwood/Ditmas Park) and the Brooklyn Learning Center (Park Slope). We sang songs about dinosaurs, dogs, boats, and other fun stuff. We also drummed on djembes, played a real acoustic guitar, and made boat nametags.

There's still room in all our current classes. If you'd like to join a class starting this week, next week, or anytime during our session, the price will be pro-rated. In addition, if you're dropping in for the first time, it's only $5 (usually $35).

Coming up this session:
- boat making
- banjo making
- comb and wax paper kazoos
- puppets!

Prices:
$250* for 8 weeks
$35 to drop in

* includes CD, T-shirt, and materials fee for instrument making and other craft projects. This rate will be pro-rated depending on when you join the class.

Hope to see you there!

Lloyd

To register, write Lloyd at thedeedledeedledees@gmail.com (Yes, this is a new e-mail) or call him at 917-873-0685 .

Sunday, September 27, 2009

No class September 28th

Deedle Time classes won't meet on Monday, September 28th, at Midwood Martial Arts in observance of Yom Kippur. We will resume our regular class schedule on Monday, October 5th. Classes meet Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30am.

There is still space in both classes. The price will be pro-rated depending on when you begin class. In addition, if you're dropping in for the first time, the drop-in rate is only $5 (usually $35).

Midwood Martial Arts Class dates:
Oct 5
Oct 19
Oct 26
Nov 2
Nov 9
Nov 16
Nov 23

Please note that we will also skip Monday, October 12th for the Columbus Day holiday.

Class rates:
$250* for 8 weeks
$35 to drop in

* Includes free CD, T-shirt, and materials fee for instrument making and other art projects. This rate will be pro-rated if you join the class mid-session.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Fall Class Schedule

Hi everyone!
Welcome to our new class and singalong page where you can find up-to-date schedules, free song downloads, class re-caps, and activities to continue our in-class explorations at home.

This fall, I'll be teaching a new class called Deedle Time for kids six months to 4 years and their caregivers. It's a music and movement class but it's also much more. Kids will learn about the world around them via original and traditional songs, hands-on explorations, picture books, puppets, and all kinds of cool stuff. It's kind of like preschool for the pre-preschool set. Try it out!

On Mondays, I'll lead two sessions of Deedle Time at Midwood Martial Arts in Midwood Brooklyn (right near the border of Ditmas Park). Come to one of our free trial classes on Monday, September 14th (times below). An 8-week fall session begins the following week on September 21st.

On Thursdays, join us for Deedle Time at the Brooklyn Learning Center in Park Slope. Free trial classes will be offered on Thursday, September 17th, and the 8-week session will begin on September 24th.

Deedle Time
the Ultimate Family Music Class
for kids 6mos - 4yrs and their caregivers
FREE TRIAL CLASSES

Monday, September 14th
10:30am
11:30am
Midwood Martial Arts
1302 Avenue H
Brooklyn, NY
http://www.midwoodmartialarts.com/
Eight-week fall session begins Monday, Sept 21st

Thursday, September 17th
10am
11am
The Brooklyn Learning Center
147 Lincoln Place
Brooklyn, NY
Eight-week fall session begins Thursday, Sept 24th

Costs:
$250 for 8 weeks (includes CD, T-shirt, and materials free for our instrument making and other art projects)
One sibling is free
$35 to drop in

To register, contact me at 917-873-0685 or thedeedledeedledees@yahoo.com.

see you soon!
Lloyd