Nurturing Thinkers,
Creators & Dreamers.
Building a bridge between the ears, the eyes, and the hands.
What is Dorna Kids?
Dorna Kids is an expansion tailored specifically for children aged 3–9. Based on the core pillars of Dorna Music & Arts, we provide a brave space for cultural discovery. Using the Orff Schulwerk method and perception science, we transition children from passive listening to active exploration.
Music Theory
Concepts simplified through rhythm and play.
Visual Arts
Nurturing curiosity through color and observation.
Maker Culture
Hands-on instrument building and tactile creativity.
Brave Space
A safe environment for healthy imagination.
Workshops
Our creative sessions — grouped by series, plus one-off workshops.
Fall 2026
Compose with Colors
October 24, 2026
Music meets visual art as children map bright colors to musical notes and chords, learning to "paint" songs using graphic notation and visual harmony.
Rhythm and Meter
October 31, 2026
Kids master time signatures and the pulse of music by subdividing notes, stacking rhythmic blocks, and building a solid sense of groove.
Harmony and Form
November 7, 2026
An introduction to song architecture where children learn how chords, verses, choruses, and bridges fit together to create complete musical structures.
Music and Math
November 14, 2026
A hands-on exploration of patterns, fractions, and sequence logic that shows kids how numbers directly turn into rhythms, scales, and melodies.
Voice and Leading
November 21, 2026
Children explore vocal ranges and ear training, discovering how individual vocal parts interweave to build harmony and follow the leader.
Melody and Mode
December 5, 2026
Kids learn how different scales, modes, and intervals create distinct moods—sliding between "happy" major and "sad" minor sounds to craft their own melodies.
Do-Re-Mi Studio
December 12, 2026
A foundational vocal session where children practice Solfège syllables and hand signs, singing the "DO-RE-MI" scale to read and recognize notes.
Register — Fall 2026
Past Workshops & Events
A look back at what we've created together.
Fall 2026
Past Dance Coding
October 17, 2026
This multidisciplinary workshop connects movement and tech, allowing kids to use basic coding algorithms to create fun dance choreography and movement patterns.
Past The Global Beats
October 10, 2026
A high-energy journey into world music where kids discover global percussion, explore cultural rhythms, and learn to play diverse drums together.
Past Exploring the World of Instruments
October 3, 2026
Children become sound investigators as they explore how different instruments produce unique tones, identify their sounds, and experiment with acoustics.
Spring 2026
Past Music Game Day
May 23, 2026
A celebratory finale involving music games, collaborative creation, and a mini-performance. This session integrates all skills learned throughout the series.
Past Music, Mood & Color
May 16, 2026
Exploring the impact of major and minor keys. Students will use the piano music of Chopin to guide their choice of colors in a guided painting session.
Past Build the Beat
May 9, 2026
This 'Music Building Lab' focuses on the physical manifestation of tempo and beat. Children will use their bodies and space to represent musical time.
Past Carnival of the Animals
May 2, 2026
A deep dive into Saint-Saëns' famous suite. Students will analyze how different instruments represent different animals and create artwork corresponding to each movement.
Past Joyful Spring
April 25, 2026
Through a joyful spring-themed story, children will explore nature, imagination, and new beginnings, then create a flower-inspired art project connected to the story.
Past Vivaldi’s Seasons in Art
April 18, 2026
Using Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' as a backdrop, students will translate auditory cues into visual sketches, exploring how music can represent nature and weather.
Past Rhythm Adventure
April 11, 2026
An exploration of rhythmic patterns found in the works of Beethoven and Bach. The session highlights the Tombak (Persian goblet drum) to demonstrate cross-cultural percussion techniques.
Past Build & Play Music
April 4, 2026
A hands-on workshop where children learn the physics of sound by constructing their own functional musical instruments from recycled and craft materials.
Good to Know
🌍 Persian Option
While instruction is in English, we may offer a Persian-language version if capacity is reached.