We're switching to a drop-in only system for our baby and tots music classes. This means you no longer have to sign up for our weekly music gatherings. Simply show up, and pay what you can (suggested donation of $10/class)! We'll be capping the classes at 10-12ish kids (depending how much of a wild rumpus can be contained on the big blue rug).
We do encourage weekly participation, as group flow becomes quite nice over time. Additionally, we love when babies grow up with us! And it often takes kiddos at least a few goes at the whole "class" thing before they warm to it. So please, try class when in doubt (whether you're unsure of readiness due to age, or simply because you're hesitant to take your unruly toddler to a class setting). We bend the classes to the group and adjust songs and activities based on the ages, day, or "mood" of the room. Yes, your curious little one may break the rules and get out a xylophone during shaker time, and we welcome these curious little minds and busy bodies.
Please, be sure to stay tuned into our calendar, facebook, twitter, and instagram for updates and last minute schedule changes.
New Class Time Starting February 2016!
We'll continue our weekly Wednesday gatherings at 10 AM. Please get in touch if you plan to attend as a regular that day. It helps us to keep loose track of numbers so we can maintain intimate classes. Currently, Wednesdays are almost full! But the good news is (especially for those still taking multiple naps), we have a new baby music time starting in February at noon on Thursdays. Join us in Fishtown for some weekly music, ages 0-3 years.
If you haven't yet stopped by for a class, you can give it a whirl for free your first time. Come, test the waters and make sure its a good fit! These are casual, weekly music classes, where babies as little as 4 months sit in mom's, dad's, or caregiver's, lap while Coco leads the classes on guitar and vocals. For the toddlers, circle games, props, and a variety of musical instruments offer engaging musical exploration. Traditional kids songs become recognizable to weekly kids, allowing them to learn and eventually sing along with our tunes. They also gain a wealth of neighborhood friends! Over the months, new songs are introduced slowly to expand their growing musical ears. Our classes tend to be small, anywhere from 5-10 kids. To keep it this way, we ask that you try to RSVP by emailing coco (especially for our scheduled Saturday music classes), as weekends can get busy in the winter.
You can also find Philly Music Babies updates on Facebook and Twitter. Check out what we've been up to!
To attend our baby music program, just stop by during scheduled times. Music classes are $10 each with a package, or $15 to drop-in (first time free). Packages start at 5 classes ($50), or 12 classes ($100). You can purchase a package/punch card at class with credit card, cash, or check. You can also email to have an invoice sent, and pay online using Paypal.
Just a reminder that you can get packages for our baby and toddler music classes. Your punch card will keep track of weekly classes and will introduce your babes to some new musical buddies. Age range for this music series is mixed, and classes tend to be made up of babies and kids between about 4 months and 3 years old. A music class is $10 with a package (5 classes). You can also become a Mega-Fan if you think you'll be sticking around – you'll get 12 classes for $100 (2 free classes!). Drop ins are also welcome for $15 (first time free). Keep an eye out for upcoming deals in the Fishtown neighborhood when you visit other local business catering to families.
Oh, hey! Did you just have a baby and live in Philly?
After the cold winter months, we'll be kicking off a new group baby music class for Philly parents. This is a unique, 8 week program (8 weekly classes), where you can come learn ukulele in the mornings with your little one. Taught by one of our instructors, Donnie Felton, (dad of two and clarinet, piano, guitar, and ukulele extraordinaire), these group ukulele lessons will be geared towards moms and dads with new babies. Parents are encouraged to bring their little ones along to classes (fussy babies, nursing moms, and anyone else who gets the whole newborn thing are warmly welcomed!). Classes will feature teacher performance and foundation level instruction on ukulele for moms and dads. All of this will revolve around learning traditional kids songs and lullabies that you can play with and for your child as they grow. What you will learn will enable you to learn other songs on the ukulele too.
Coming this Spring! Ukulele rentals included. Please get in touch if you'd like to take the whole music thing a bit further and learn some songs yourself!