This fall, we're launching a group music class for children ages 9-14.
If you want early access to this music class and chorus in Rockaway Beach, register your interest and you'll be part of our inner circle community who gets priority access and information.
Social-Emotional Harmony (The Art of the Team)
Choral singing is the ultimate team sport. To sound good, a student must learn to listen to others as much as themselves. This builds "vocal empathy"—the ability to blend, support, and collaborate to create something larger than any individual could achieve alone.
The "Music-Math" Connection
Our curriculum specifically targets rhythmic "math." By mastering time signatures and note values (fractions of time), students reinforce their mathematical processing and logical reasoning in a way that feels like play rather than a classroom chore.
Advanced Auditory Literacy (Reading the "Language" of Music)
Instead of just "singing along," students learn to decode a new language. By the end of Year 1, they won't just follow a melody; they will be able to look at a sheet of music and understand rhythms, pitches, and symbols, giving them a skill that lasts a lifetime.
About us
Hi, I’m Patrice! Music has been the heartbeat of my life for as long as I can remember. My foundation was built on over a decade of intensive study in the Royal Conservatory of Music’s piano program in Toronto—a journey that transitioned from my early days singing in church pews to my professional career as a pianist and director. With that, my mission has always been to build community through song.
I’m the founder and director of Rockaway Community Music, a project born out of my absolute love for working with children. My background is a unique blend of formal training—including Theatre Studies at York University and TV & Film Production at Toronto Film School—and years of 'on-the-ground' experience. Before settling into my nine-year tenure as Associate Organist and Youth Choir Director at a church in Harlem, NY, I mentored under community leaders and served as a worship pianist. Whether I’m behind the piano or leading a rehearsal, my goal is to make every student feel seen, heard, and inspired.
Join the waitlist today to secure your child's spot.
