Today we’d like to introduce you to Alexandria Cooper.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I started teaching part-time music and movement classes for children under a local company.
One morning while driving to class, praying and worshiping like I usually do, I felt the Lord speak to me and say, “.Why are you working under someone when you can do this yourself? Go!”
At first, I was hesitant because I was worried it wouldn’t be financially stable, but I trusted the Lord and stepped out on faith.
The first year was really hard and filled with rejection, but I kept going because I knew God had spoken to me.
Though I looked crazy to others.
After about a year, my business began to take off, more people started reaching out, I was completely booked and I was able to continue building my brand.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I’ve had lots of struggles. I think as an entrepreneur, everybody goes through times where they want to give up.
They feel devastated or maybe they start questioning if they’re really cut out to be an entrepreneur and honestly some people aren’t.
Being an entrepreneur means working around the clock. It means being up at three or four in the morning checking emails. It’s not easy.
But if you have the spirit for it, you can do it. For me, the road leading up to where I am now has definitely been tough for sure.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I offer music and movement classes for children ages 0–6 years old all across Maryland and Virginia. I bring everything with me including speakers, microphones, props, instruments, and more.
I provide 30-minute weekly classes designed just for young children.
I specialize in creating weekly curriculums that allow children not only to experience music, but to learn through it.
Since we are currently in spring, we recently did a week focused on spring colors. We danced to custom songs I created in styles like country, pop, folk, and more. We used colorful scarves, drums, and other instruments while exploring the colors we see in spring like the sky and flowers.
We also acted out different colors. For example, we stomped for the color red, clapped for the color yellow, and used movement to connect learning with music in a fun and engaging way.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
Yes, I use Pinterest a lot to find themes for the week.
I have about 12 years experience working with children, so I pull from my own creativity and experience of what I know kids like as well.
Pricing:
- Please refer to my website for exact pricing
Contact Info:
- Website: https://TheRhythmKids.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1YPgxWGaZ7/?mibextid=wwXIfr
