Early Childhood Music

Wednesdays 10am-10:45am (Winter Session Jan 6-Mar 17, 2027) (Spring Session Mar 31-Jun 9, 2027)

Designed for parents and their babies to take together, these weekly classes help you learn how to play musically with your baby. Each class features bouncing and rocking songs, wiggle and peek-a-boo games, and other fun activities for the two of you. Parents and caregivers will use Musikgarten recordings and the My Musical World book for continued musical play at home. You also have the option to purchase your own instrument set that includes wooden rhythm sticks, a shaker, and a colorful scarf. Musikargten’s musical play for babies:

• increases your baby’s curiosity about music

• develops listening skills and a sense of beat

• establishes a foundation for singing and musical thought

• helps you form a closer bond with your baby

• gives you and your baby a chance to interact with other parents and babies

Wednesdays 11am-11:45am (Winter Session: Jan 6-Mar 17, 2027) (Spring Session: Mar 31 - Jun 9, 2027)

These weekly classes are action-filled for parents and their toddlers who are full of energy, often on the move, and always exploring and learning. Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement. Each lesson features movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space, and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles, rattles, drums, and resonator bars. Additionally, parents and caregivers will use Musikgarten recordings and the My Musical World book for continued musical play at home. You also have the option to purchase your own instrument set that includes wooden rhythm sticks, a shaker, hand bells, and two colorful scarves. Musikgarten’s musical play for toddlers:

• supports your child’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development

• builds a pathway to musical proficiency

• continues the development of listening skills and a sense of rhythm

• solidifies their foundation for singing and musical curiosity

• gives you and your toddler a chance to interact with other parents and toddlers

Wednesdays 1pm-2pm (Winter Session: Jan 6 - Mar 17, 2027) (Spring Session: Mar 31 - Jun 9, 2027)

Our Family Music Time class welcomes all little ones from Newborns to Toddlers, and is filled with singing, movement, listening, and active music making appropriate for a mixed age group. All children will build a deep musical understanding through joyful participation. This is a great opportunity for babies and toddlers to mingle, learn, and play with each other. Parents, too! Musikgarten’s program addresses the unique developmental needs of children at each age, taking children from infancy up through when they are ready to take on their instrument of choice. Classes are designed for children to “grow up” with Musikgarten. In fact, most children and parents love Musikgarten classes so much, it is not uncommon for a family to continue with Musikgarten until the child is ready for private lessons and band or orchestra. Musikgarten offers a comprehensive curriculum, creating a natural bridge from early childhood music to private instruction.

Why Musikgarten: Musikgarten and MYAC believe early childhood music should be measured by quality, depth, joy, and lasting impact. These childhood programs are thoughtfully designed, carefully implemented, and fully supported. Musikgarten is thoughtfully designed & environmentally minded, and takes pride in research-based learning, expert teachers, and experience you can trust.

Research-Based Learning: Music and movement play a powerful role in child development. Research shows that early music experiences can support language and literacy development, strengthen pattern recognition skills essential for mathematical thinking, and nurture social and emotional growth.

Expert Teachers: Musikgarten teachers are expertly trained and continuously supported. They combine a deep love of music with a strong understanding of child development, creating lessons that engage both children and families. Through folk music, movement, and joyful activities, learning feels natural, meaningful, and fun.

Thoughtfully Designed & Environmentally Minded: Musikgarten embraces simplicity and sustainability. Materials are intentionally designed, with minimal packaging and an emphasis on durability and beauty. Many family materials include natural instruments and reusable cloth bags. Choices that reflect care for children, families, and the world they grow up in.

Experience You Can Trust: Musikgarten was shaped by pioneers in early childhood music education. Dr. Lorna Lutz Heyge spent more than 30 years developing curriculum grounded in how children truly learn, while Audrey Sillick trained educators for decades. This depth of experience is woven into every aspect of the program.