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Music classes for babies, toddlers and school-age kids expose them to rhythm exercises, instruments, singing, dancing and play through music. This overview of the most popular music programs helps you find music classes that are right for you and your kids.
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With so many music programs for kids available, parents usually have a hard time deciding which one
is right for their family. See what other moms and dads have to say about the music classes they've enrolled in with their children.
Kindermusik is a music education program encouraging parents to move and interact with kids through dancing, stories and playing instruments. Kindermusik caters to every child, from newborns up to children 7 years old.
Music Together offers music classes for babies, toddlers and children up to age 6. Music Together songs and activities get the whole family involved in singing, moving and learning through this early childhood music program.
Gymboree music classes are open to children between six months and five years old. Children learn rhythm, musical styles and songs through weekly classes.
The Music Class works with newborns up to children 8 years of age. Through songs, props and instruments, The Music Class focuses on helping kids appreciate music while preparing older children for recitals, ensembles and solos.
Melody Hounds music classes are based on the PBS children's series, Lomax: The Hound of Music. The Melody Hounds program is mainly available at select YMCA locations and some libraries.
Musikgarten classes begin with newborns and work up to more advanced classes for school-age children. This nine-year program builds up to keyboard lessons for children between the ages of 7 and 9.
Yamaha Music School is a more advanced music program than most classes designed for moms and tots. These courses are available for toddlers up to children 9 years old and students must graduate from each level to move on to the next.
