Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Writing, Grammar For Kids

We cannot say enough about Ms. Ilene Marks of High Low Music and her impressive curriculum. We have taken many of her classes over the years.

PRESCHOOL: In our pre-school days we were introduced to her as a fantastic after school music teacher but she was so much more than that. The kids grew more confidence, were encouraged to be creative, work together as a group, learned what a rhythm was, enjoyed dancing, practiced active listening, learned memory tricks using music, exposed to music history, worked through problem solving... and of course enjoyed a real appreciation for music of all kinds. My kids took her preschool music theory class a number of times while they attended a Montessori school in Los Gatos. Consistently my kids would look forward to Wednesday with Mrs. I!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: My 5 year old took her Kidz Entrepreneur class over the summer which was just as amazing as her music class. When my son first found out she was teaching another class - he didnt even care what it was, he wanted to sign up for it. I am glad we did! Ms. Ilenes curriculum for the Entrepreneur class was nothing less than impressive. Lemonade stands, Pet stores, Kid friendly businesses... And after all her lessons the kids actually opened a class store with their own stickers/small toys and experience the whole process of selling and buying! It was a wonderful class that made a huge impact on my sons life! He even wanted to open up a small lemonade stand at home... even though he hates lemonade. He was just REALLY excited to provide a service to the neighbors while making some money for his piggy bank. Wow!

All in all, Ilene Marks of High Low Music is so much more than just a music teacher! She is a positive presence that has an amazing talent to captivate the children while actually teaching them life skills!

Photo of High Low Music - Los Gatos, CA, United States. All ready to open up a Lemonade stand. He had so much fun and learned some real life skills!

Our very shy 8 year old son loves Ms. I, and so do we! He has requested to take her classes every semester of this past year. This is high praise from a boy who always hated school and never wanted to attend any classes...until we started homeschooling this year and found a few amazing teachers like Ms. I. So far, he has taken her Public Speaking, Kidz Entrepreneur, and Kidz Entrepreneur 2 class. The have all inspired him and built his confidence. Before taking her Public Speaking class, no one could hear our son when he spoke in class. His voice was barely audible and he struggled to make eye contact. Half way through the class, he transformed into a new kid. I couldnt believe it. Standing straight, projecting his voice, making eye contact, and even choosing to memorize his speeches and poems. Amazing! Teacher Is Kidz Entrepreneur classes were equally impressive, piquing our sons interest in entrepreneurship, giving back to the community, and finding environmentally responsible ways to do it. He now loves watching Shark Tank (with elevator pitches like the ones students give in the classes) and The Profit With his dad. He takes a keen interest in any news story about kids who start successful, impactful businesses. And during this past semester, he decided to create his own website for his class business idea. Very impressive! He never wouldve done any of this without Ms. I and her great classes. She is always upbeat, kind, creative, and inspiring. She provides the perfect mix of fun, structure, and meaningful homework (in contrast to the busy work many of my friends are complaining their kids are overwhelmed by in their public school distance learning).