What to Expect
Engage with your child/children in a music class, providing opportunities to learn about musical techniques, styles, and instruments. Family music classes support social and emotional development in children aged 6 months to five years and are a great activity for parents to share with their child/children. The multi-sensory nature and fun of making music builds emotional connections and lasting family memories.
Everyone learns at their own pace whilst building a range of songs for the family to share. You and your child will learn through instrument play, song, dance, and games, exploring over twenty different musical styles. Our music leaders support you through the session, helping nurture your child’s physical, cognitive, and social development.
Benefits of Family Music Classes
Physical: Through movement and instrument exploration, children will have ample opportunity to develop their fine and gross motor skills. Learning music helps children to develop rhythm and balance, whilst encouraging movement. Jumping up and down to the rhythm helps with muscle development, strength, and balance.
Cognitive: Musical play helps activate parts of the brain responsible for music and speech processing. Your child will develop an early appreciation of music as well as language skills. Your little learners develop critical thinking skills through interactive games, play, and music. An immersive musical environment helps toddlers to develop numeracy, literacy, and emotional skills, inspiring creativity.
Social: Through music, you can hear and feel emotions. Tunes can be happy, sad, or even angry. Understanding emotions is crucial for social development. Through family music classes, your child is challenged socially and builds essential skills to support a lifetime of learning. Immersive musical environments help to boost confidence and improve communication skills. Music helps children explore the world and express themselves more easily.
Adults: Learning music through play with your child/children strengthens your bond and helps you connect as a family. Family music classes are a wonderful way to share music with your children of different ages, in an interactive and fun environment. You will learn a range of songs you can sing after the class is over. Music is fun and helps relieve stress, which can be beneficial for parents. Parents and caregivers provide a vital role through active participation in our music classes. Adults can help their children build self-esteem and confidence through musical interaction and play. Family music classes build a sense of community for a child’s caregiver, which has a positive influence on the child thereby fostering social skill development.