COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MUSIC
Where little fingers build big minds.
Private developmental program for children ages 0–5,
rooted in the science of early childhood learning and delivered through music, movement, and play.
Testimonials
“Day is upbeat, intuitive, and truly understands how young children think and behave. He has a special ability to keep her musically engaged while making learning feel fun and natural.”
— Yuliya and Anaïs, mother and daughter
“Our daughter’s early exposure to music has been nothing short of magical. She looks forward to every session and she's constantly asking when Day will come visit next.”
— Shaun and Harper, father and daughter
“Every session was adapted to match my son’s pace. I can’t wait for him to start formal piano instruction with Day when he is old enough.“
— Allison and Jake, mother and son
By using music and language through play, I meet your child where they are each day. This becomes the foundation for everything else.
SERVE AND RETURN
Every response to your child's cues builds neural connections.
Harvard calls this “serve and return”: the foundation of early brain development.
WHY MUSIC AND WHY NOW?
Four ways early musical engagement shapes a child
RESPONSIVE PLAY
Music gives children something to respond to and someone to respond with. This builds language, attention, and connection through play.
LANGUAGE & LEARNING
Naming what a child hears and feels during play builds cognitive pathways even before they can speak.
THE RIGHT WINDOW
What I build with your child is a foundation for learning and a love for learning itself during the years it matters most.
MEET YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER
Hi! I’m Day.
I am a classical concert pianist pursuing my doctorate at USC Thornton School of Music. Over fifteen years I have taught piano to students of all ages, performed at venues like Walt Disney Concert Hall, and trained under master pedagogues at Juilliard and USC.
But what makes me most qualified for this work is not my concert career: it’s where I started.
I began piano at age four, but my childhood was filled with music, language, and movement long before I ever sat down for my first lesson. This foundation is what made everything else possible, and I built Music by Day to give your child the same intentional start.
USC Thornton School
The Julliard School
15+ Years Teaching
Take your first step
I work with a select number of families. Please share more about you and your child so that I can curate our plan to best meet your needs.
