Our Signature Curriculums
Our Original Teaching Methods
At Hug Music, we believe every child can grow and express themselves through music. We adapt each lesson to their unique strengths and needs, making music both joyful and transformative.
Besides our private music lesson and music therapy, we have two uniques teaching methods:
Hug Melody®
Holistic Music Education for Young Learners
Musicreative™
Music Lessons for All Abilities
2,000+
Students served8,500
Lessons taught85%
Retention Rate11
Years Serving Queens, NYMusicreative ™
Music Lessons for All Abilities
An innovative method blending music instruction with holistic and therapeutic approach, created by our founder Kana Kamitsubo. Designed for students of all abilities, it adapts to each learner’s needs, balancing challenge and success.
Builds both musical skills and personal growth.
Uses tailored activities to support focus, creativity, and confidence.
Encourages each child to discover their own “Musical Self.”
This is not music therapy, but this method is designed to help every student succeed in learning music.
Mark’s Musical Journey
See Musicreative™ In Action
Musicreative™ program is available for all learners with all abilities
When Mark joined Hug Music at age four, he had a short attention span, difficulty following instructions, and challenges with fine motor skills, but he loved music.
Over 18 months, Mark’s growth went far beyond music:
Today, Mark plays with joy, pride, and independence.. His journey shows what’s possible when instruction meets the child’s needs and music becomes a pathway to personal growth.
Hug Melody®
Early Music Instruction
A comprehensive music learning with joyful, multi-sensory approach for babies, toddlers and young children. Hug Melody® blends sound, movement, visuals, and touch so music is not just learned — it’s lived.
Available in:
Mommy & Me
(6 months – 4 years).
Our highly rated signature class, Hug Melody® Group class, is designed and led by two music instructors who are also board-certified music therapists and professional musicians.
The class is designed to promote young children’s healthy development.
It’s a perfect setting to introduce your baby or toddler to music in a fun and nurturing environment.
SOLO (one-on-one) or DUO (semi-private) lessons
(3.5–6 years old).
These are introductory music lessons which support the further development of musical skills and a deeper understanding of music. SOLO and DUO provide a natural transition into structured music lessons.
Available instruments include Piano, Voice, Ukulele & Guitar
Whole-Child Focus:
Developing musical, emotional, cognitive, and social skills.
Joy & Expression:
Music as a way to connect, express, and feel.
Structure for Success:
Predictable, engaging lessons that build confidence.
Multi-Sensory Learning:
Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic experiences tailored to each child’s strengths. Every session follows a familiar routine, from our Hello Song to instrument exploration, rhythm games, solfege singing, and our Goodbye Song, creating a safe space where children can grow musically and personally.
“Hug Music makes my shy little boy so much more outgoing and happier! He gives me big smiles whenever I sing the Hug Melody songs at home. We are all so happy with the classes.”
"My son, E. has flourished under Ms.Kana’s guidance. [...] Hug Music’s piano lessons provide a non-threatening, enjoyable environment in which to learn while at the same time give E. clear milestones, expectations and structure which he depends and thrives on to succeed.”
