(and grandparents, aunts, uncles, nannies, etc.) Some may have the impression that music classes for babies and toddlers are strictly of the “mommy & me” variety. While it’s true that the morning classes are mostly – if not entirely – made up of moms and their babies, our evening classes are filled with moms, dads, [...]
The goal of all of the music classes I teach is to engage children in active music-making as a joyful, group experience. I want it to be something that, in the future, evokes good and happy feelings. Most of your children only see me once a week for 30 minutes, which isn’t enough to establish [...]
The following is an excerpt from Family Music for Babies by Lorna Lutz Heyge and Audrey Sillick Infant Olivia and mother Virginia joined our Family Music for Babies class when Olivia was just 4 months old. We sang and danced, rocked and bounced, babbled, cooed, and enjoyed ourselves. One of the class’s favorite activities was [...]
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Part of the tuition that you pay for Musikgarten classes goes to provide you with family materials for use at home. “Nimble & Quick” comes with a book, CD, and bean bag. Why? I’m so glad you asked! Home is by far the most important learning environment in your child’s lifetime, and your role as [...]