Pitch Discrimination Programs
Ages 10+
Our specialized music therapy program is designed to support the development of pitch discrimination skills, focusing on tone pattern differentiation and building auditory automaticity. Through structured standardized, engaging musical experiences, participants will practice identifying and distinguishing between high and low pitches, melodic contours, and tonal patterns.
Your Child Deserves to Feel Confident
You want your child to grow strong—but when they struggle to hear or match pitches, it can be frustrating for both of you. Struggling to hear the difference in sounds can make learning feel frustrating and may hold your child back from making progress.
At OC Music Services, we understand how foundational listening skills impact a child’s growth. That’s why we created a short-term, intensive program to help children strength discrimination- a key skill that support speech, reading, focus, and greater confidence.
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Meet your therapist and begin your journey
Learning should feel joyful—not stressful. Give your child the tools to understand sounds, strengthen their skills, and express themselves with greater confidence.
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Led by board-certified music therapists, our program uses fun, interactive musical games and voice work designed to:
Train the ears to recognize pitch differences and patterns
Improve auditory memory
Distinguish differences in pitches
- Optional: Musical Awareness. Music is fun! We hope your child will enjoy their time and develop an interest in music.
Here’s how it works:
We work with your child 2–3 times per week for 6–8 weeks so they can make fast progress in a short amount of time. Each session is tailored to your child’s needs and abilities.
Our Programs
Our goal is to provide quality and effective care while learning in a fun and positive environment. Learn about our programs to find the best fit for your child’s needs.
Pitch Discrimination Intensive
A 6-8 week music therapy program designed to strengthen pitch differentiation skills through focused, repetitive practice.
Participants attend 2-3 sessions per week, engaging in structured musical experiences that target tone pattern recognition, interval discrimination, and pitch automaticity. Progress is tracked weekly to monitor skill development and assess results.
By increasing frequency of sessions, this program accelerates auditory processing, listening accuracy, and melodic memory.
What do sessions look like?
Sessions include live music-making, targeted listening tasks, vocal and instrumental exercises, and interactive musical experiences. Individual musical and instructional adaptations are made that meets each participant’s developmental and learning needs in a fun and motivating environment.
Ideal participant:
This program is idea for individuals seeking concentrated support in auditory processing.
Pitch Discrimination Maintenance
Designed to sustain and build upon the skills developed during the intensive phase or for individuals seeking auditory training in less frequency.
Participants attend ongoing program focused on reinforcing tone pattern recognition, pitch discrimination, and auditory automaticity through continued music therapy sessions.
Participants engage in review-based activities, skill refinement exercises, and new challenges that keep listening skills sharp while encouraging long-term retention. Sessions are adapted to individual progress promoting steady growth without the intensity of the initial training phase.
What do sessions look like?
Sessions include live music-making, targeted listening tasks, vocal and instrumental exercises, and interactive musical experiences. Individual musical and instructional adaptations are made that meets each participant’s developmental and learning needs in a fun and motivating environment.
Ideal participant:
This program is individuals who have completed an intensive program and are ready to maintain and deepen their auditory or for individuals individuals interested in a less frequent and intensive approach.
Foundations of Pitch Awareness
Gentle exploration of basic pitch concepts through playful music interventions, vocal exploration, and early listening skills.
What do sessions look like?
Sessions include live music-making, targeted listening tasks, vocal and instrumental exercises, and interactive musical experiences. Individual musical and instructional adaptations are made that meets each participant’s developmental and learning needs in a fun and motivating environment.
Ideal participant:
This program is idea for young children who do not meet the age requirement for the intensive or maintenance pitch discrimination programs.