Hello Minim Family,
We hope you have been doing well!
Most of our classes have begun, and we are also pleasantly surprised that there is a record number of opens for our "Meet the Minim Team" newsletter (almost 80%)!
Thank you for taking the time to get to know the teachers who take great joy in helping your child grow.
This newsletter series, we will delve a little deeper into the heart of Minim. This is the first of a 2-part series to help our community understand the core philosophy, vision, and mission of Minim. Some call it the Minim Magic!
Along the way, we often hear heartwarming feedback like:
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“I cannot believe that my child would love ukulele so much from just 1 class!”
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“My child loves attending all the events and showcases!”
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“My child still loves playing music till this day.”
These are the voices that remind us why we do what we do.
Our Mission: To inspire a lifelong love for learning
We believe that when children enjoy the process of learning, they naturally grow curious and motivated. Our goal is not just to teach skills, but to nurture a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Our Vision: A global community of lifelong learners
We dream of creating a community that extends beyond one classroom or one city — where families around the world are connected through the joy of learning, music, and shared experiences.
The Minim Method: Start with the child and follow their heart
Every child is unique. In every class, we begin by listening — to their interests, to their spark, and to what excites them. When children lead with their hearts, learning becomes joyful, meaningful, and lasting.
We believe that when children are truly engaged, they will learn. We take what the children have expressed and curate with the information and necessary knowledge that they need to know to help make their ideas come to life!
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we will share more about our approach to education.
What is Minim's education philosophy?
What are the key skills that we aim to impart to the children during classes?
We look forward to sharing that with you in the next issue!
Preschool Minim Ukulele Programs (Ages 3-6)
(*Starred classes are open to the public)
- Monday 16:00–17:00 Tokyo American Club (*register with TAC directly)
- Tuesday 14:30–15:30 ASIJ ELC
- Wednesday 14:00–15:00 EtonHouse International School Akasaka
- Thursday 14:30-15:30 ASiJ ELC
- Thursday 16:00–17:00 Summerhill International School
- Friday 14:10–15:10 Willowbrook International School
Elementary Minim Ukulele Programs (Ages 6-10)
(*Starred classes are open to the public)
- Monday 15:30–16:30 Tokyo International School
- Monday 15:40–17:00 ASIJ Chofu (Grades 1–3)
- Wednesday 14:40–15:40 Nishimachi International School
- Wednesday 15:40–16:25 Montessori School of Tokyo (*register with MST office)
- Thursday 15:30–17:00 ASIJ Chofu
- Friday 15:40–16:40 Nishimachi International School
Family Ukulele (Ages 3–99)
- Saturday 09:30–10:30 Nishimachi International School (*open to public)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to approach any of our teachers, or contact us at contact@minim.family
Love,
All of us at Minim
