Baby Music Class

Think about when you listen to a song, does it make you happy? spark emotion? The same goes for your little babe! Babies loved being sung to [no matter how off-key you are] and often find music soothing. They can benefit from music is various ways, for example: Babies exposed to lots of music has even been linked to increased reading and math skills.

With summer coming to an end and the brutal MN winter approaching [yes I said it], I am thinking that enrolling in a music program would be a great activity for E and I to get us out of the house. But now the question is where? and what program?

In doing some research I found two large companies that have various classes throughout the Twin Cities metro area.

First there is Kindermusik. Kindermusik has a program called "Village" that is for newborn to 18 months. In this program you'll experience: a variety of music, instrument play, dance, together time, and learn how to bring music into the home. It's [typically] a 16 week class where you spend 30-45 minutes learning various songs, lullabies, and nursery rhymes. Still not convinced? Try before you buy and sign up for a free class to see what's it's all about.
[NOTE: cost may vary on teacher, location, duration of program]

The other company is called Music Together. Music Together consists of a small group of six to twelve children [babies-preschool age] and their caregiver. In this 45 minute class [10 week program] you and your baby will engage in various musical activities including singing, dancing, small and large movement, instrument play, and improvisation. Music Together believes a mixed-aged group promotes children interaction and a richer learning environment. However, they do offer a special "Babies Class" at certain locations. This class is for babies 8 months and younger and is offered as one-semester only introduction to Music Together. They also has a "try to before you buy it" demo class you can preview first.
[NOTE: cost for a 10 week session = $168 for the first registered child in the family. *If you have an older sibling taking a class, babies 8 month & under can attend for free!]

So now it looks like I've got some demo classes to go to before I make my decision!

Have you done a music class with your baby? Did you go through one of these companies? Or is there somewhere else you would recommend? I'd love to know!