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Welcome to our classes

I have been running Monkey Music Clapham and Battersea since 1999.  As a qualified English teacher and classically trained musician, I love singing and playing my flute and piano.  Music has always been central to my life both professionally and at home.  I believe there is no better way to introduce learning than through music.

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I started Monkey Music in Clapham and Battersea over twenty years ago because I was looking for a way to use my advanced musical skills as a trained singer along with my teaching qualification.  Having recently had my first child I was also looking for a new opportunity and change of direction.  At the time I was attending Monkey Music as a parent with Rebecca Maskell who still runs a couple of areas in South East London, where I live.  I was very inspired by the effect the classes had on my daughter, how she responded so positively to the music and how it clearly aided her early years of development.

When the opportunity arose to start a franchise area I jumped at it as a way of bringing together all my experience and skills.  Also, the opportunity to run my own business was really exciting and fulfilled a long-held dream.  I have loved and continue to love this journey.

Monkey Music has radically changed during the time I have been running classes and where and how I deliver the classes has altered too.  For example, when I started we did not offer our Rock’n’Roll classes for babies and this development has proved to be a huge success allowing very young families to make friends and experience music in a more sensual, nurturing and calm way.  Despite the many changes, at its core, Monkey Music is about children, music and education and this has stayed true and strong.  For me, this is why Monkey Music has remained so popular and respected.

More and more I am handing the teaching over to my wonderful team of experienced, young and energetic teachers who bring huge enthusiasm and skill to their classes.  I really enjoy training, mentoring and watching them develop and become strong independent teachers.  Please do go to their individual biographies to find out more about them.

I hope we see you and your children soon and you receive from us the joy and magic myself and both my children enjoyed all those years ago.

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Growing up in tune with Monkey Music!

Monkey Music near you

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Monday

Monkey Music at Home Presented Live by Louise, 30 Minute Live Streamed Session, Balham, SW12 8QY

3:00pm
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
3:35pm
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
4:10pm
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds This Term Next Term
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Contact Ctr Stage Rm, Abbeville Village, Church of the Holy Spirit, Narbonne Avenue, London, SW4 9JU

9:30am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds This Term Next Term
10:15am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
11:00am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
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Broomwood Ch Hall, Kyrle Rd, Kyrle Road, London, SW11 6BD

9:30am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
10:15am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds This Term Next Term
11:00am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
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Monkey Music at Home Recorded Session,

9:00am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
9:05am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
9:10am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds This Term Next Term
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Tuesday

Fresh Ground, 68 Battersea Rise, Battersea, SW11 1EQ

9:30am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
10:15am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
11:00am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds This Term Next Term
11:45am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
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Life Tabernacle Ch, Batt Pk Rd, 32 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 4HY

9:30am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
10:15am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
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Wednesday

Contact Centre Main Hall, 60 Hambalt Road, Clapham, SW4 9EH

9:30am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
10:15am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
11:00am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds This Term Next Term
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Thursday

Fresh Ground, 68 Battersea Rise, Battersea, SW11 1EQ

9:30am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds This Term Next Term
10:15am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
11:00am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
11:45am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
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Contact Ctr Stage Rm, Abbeville Village, Church of the Holy Spirit, Narbonne Avenue, London, SW4 9JU

3:00pm
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
3:45pm
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds This Term Next Term
Book Online

Friday

Contact Centre Main Hall, 60 Hambalt Road, Clapham, SW4 9EH

9:30am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months This Term Next Term
10:15am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
11:00am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months This Term Next Term
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Monkey Term Dates

Autumn Term 2020

Term Starts:
Monday 14th September
Half Term:
Monday 26th October - Friday 30th October
Term Ends:
Friday 18th December

Spring Term 2021

Term Starts:
Monday 4th January
Half Term:
Monday 15th February - Friday 19th February
Term Ends:
Thursday 1st April

Bond with Baby and discover how music supports early development. This 5-part musical programme for newborns up to 16 weeks old is a mix of in-person classes and pre-recorded sessions delivered by our specially trained teachers and is designed to compliment Monkey Music's progressive 4 stage curriculum.
Each booking includes a kit bag with instruments and a sensory scarf to be used at home.
Book now and make new friends!

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"We love the bonus material. After breakfast Indigo ran to the sofa made a monkey noise and patted the sofa clearly asking me to get my laptop and get some Monkey Music going... She's a big fan!!"

Monkey Music Mum

"My son Monty and I love our weekly Monkey Music class with Louise! Monty can be a tricky toddler but Louise has nothing but smiles and kind patience .. we have so much fun xx"

Monkey Music Mum

"I started very young with both of them and they absolutely love the classes. Every teacher we have had has been wonderful in different ways - enthusiastic, creative, very musical obviously, and so caring"

Monkey Music Mum

"The teaching style encourages children to love music, learn songs through repetition each week, and cover exciting topics that children can relate to. The props are wonderful"

Monkey Music Mum

"My son attends every week. He enjoys listening to songs and sounds, playing instruments, doing action songs, dancing, marching, and a whole lot more."

Monkey Music Mum

"Our daughter has been attending since she was 3 months old (she is now 17 months) and it is the highlight of our week! The songs and activities are perfectly matched to the childrens' age groups"

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Celebrate with Monkey and Mo!

Monkey Music parties are great fun for babies and children of all ages. Parties are tailored to suit every occasion and always include the birthday child’s favourite Monkey Music songs!

Send a Party Enquiry

Holiday fun for all with our Holiday Workshops!

Monkey Music holiday workshops are a popular way to keep children entertained during the holidays. Unlike our regular classes where children are strictly grouped according to age, the holiday workshops cater for a mixed age group of children.

Book your Workshop here!

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Monkey Music Events!

Join us at one of our Monkey Music Events and find out what happens at Monkey Music! Since they began, in 1993, over 4.8 million classes have entertained hundreds of thousands of families across the UK!

Book your space for some magical music making with your family. Suitable for babies and young children. Be quick! Places are limited.

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The Monkey Team

Bethany Whitely

Bethany is a professional musical theatre actress.  As well as being a Monkey Music teacher, Bethany also works as a dance instructor for Stagecoach and a creative assistant for Art Barn. Bethany is an aunty to 1 year old Amelie and loves surfing and slow cooking!

Camilla Gurtler

Camilla has taught for Monkey Music for many years and is an award winning theatre director when she is not teaching.  We are very lucky to have her enthusiasm for everything artistic and musical and her dedication to children's education.

Lyndsey Gardiner

I've been teaching Monkey Music for over 6 years. Seeing the children expressing themselves through music is wonderful; that first time you see one of the babies shake a maraca is priceless, the toddlers finding their feet or the older children singing along to the songs.  

Sarah Higginbotham

Sarah has been teaching for Monkey Music for 8 years. She is passionate about music education for all ages. When she’s not at Monkey music she’s a secondary school singing teacher and keen trombonist.  Sarah says, “I love Monkey Music as it sets the foundation for a lifetime".

How old does my newborn baby have to be to join the Beautiful Noise programme? Parents and carers can join our Beautiful Noise programme with their newborn baby anytime from birth up until their baby is 16 weeks old (taken from the date of their first face-to-face class).
Can my partner and I both bring our baby to Beautiful Noise? Yes, our Beautiful Noise programme is perfect for parents who attend on their own or with a partner.
How long is each Beautiful Noise face-to-face class? Each Beautiful Noise face-to-face class is an hour long. This gives everyone lots of time to settle/feed/change before the class begins and at the end of the class before leaving.
Can I feed my baby during Beautiful Noise? Yes, of course. We understand that you will want to make yourself and your baby as comfortable as possible during your Beautiful Noise class and you may feed/change/sleep whenever you feel like it!
What happens if my baby sleeps all the way through the class? Beautiful Noise has been created so that you and Baby can share precious time together whilst enjoying the class for mutual reasons and for different reasons. Our teachers understand that our youngest babies need their sleep so if your baby sleeps peacefully during your class then you will be encouraged to join in whilst they sleep close by.
Where can I find my local Beautiful Noise programme? You can click this link https://wwwapi.monkeymusic.co.uk/Beautiful+Noise/ and enter your postcode to find Beautiful Noise programmes near you. If there are no programmes happening in your local area then email hello@monkeymusic.co.uk for an update on programmes which may be opening soon.
How and when do I receive my Beautiful Noise online sessions? Our Beautiful Noise online sessions are sent via email to all members of our face-to-face classes immediately after their first and second classes. Both sessions have been created so that you can practice at home what you and Baby have learned in class.
What is in my Beautiful Noise Kit Bag? Inside your Beautiful Noise Kit Bag (a linen tote) you will find a Monkey Music wave drum, Monkey Music maracito and a sensory scarf. You will be encouraged to use these instruments and the sensory scarf at home when joining in with the online sessions.
What do the classes involve? Monkey Music is an interactive award winning musical curriculum. Classes are small and tailor-made for babies and young children who are grouped according to their age. Each child is accompanied by their carer. Little ones sing, dance and play musical instruments. Grown ups join in the fun too!
Do you offer ‘mixed age’ classes? Because of the progressive nature of our curricula which is age specific, we do not offer regular weekly mixed classes. However, during the holidays, many of our teachers offer mixed age holiday workshops.
What do you expect of the children, do they have to sit down the whole time? Each class is carefully structured and formatted so that every child and carer is encouraged to join in with the fun. Classes are paced according to each age group with the opportunity for little ones to be up on their feet during ‘Time to Move’ and sitting with their carers during ‘Time to Play’ and ‘Time to Sleep’. Most children quickly learn what is happening next and Monkey helps them with friendly encouragement!
Why are Monkey Music classes 30 minutes long? Our classes have been honed and developed over 25 years and are designed to fully captivate babies and young children for the duration. The very interactive nature of every class means that our little monkeys need to rest again after 30 minutes of magical music making!
Why is Monkey Music more expensive than the other music groups around? Monkey Music has been established for over 25 years and is proud to have a rich musical heritage. We offer a unique and progressive learning experience for your child, which is supported by over 500 original songs and musical activities. Our talented teachers are carefully chosen and trained to offer the highest standard of pre-school music education.
What makes Monkey Music classes so special? Monkey Music classes are considered a leading light in pre-school education. Come along for a free class to see for yourself what make Monkey Music classes the highlight of the week for so many families across the UK!
What if I miss my usual class? Should you miss a class you are invited to contact your teacher to book a catch-up class at a later date in the same term. These are subject to availability. If your teacher is unable to teach, you will be contacted to be offered a make-up class at a later date in the same term.
What do I need to bring with me? Everything you need to enjoy our classes is made available by the teacher, however, should you prefer not to use the Monkey Music instruments provided at class (these will have been freshly santised for each customer prior to use), you may bring your own Monkey Music approved instruments purchased from our online shop or identical items bought elsewhere. You may also bring along your own small blanket for your child to sit on.
Can I bring a newborn baby too? Babes in arms accompanying older siblings are welcome in our classes free of charge, please speak to your local classes for more information.
Why don’t you offer drop-in classes? We value musical education as a fundamental part of early development, and as such our regular weekly classes are progressive to maximise the learning potential of each child.
Do I have to be musical? No! Our teachers will make you feel welcome whatever your musical ability.
Do I have to sing along? We love it when families sing along and your children will benefit from hearing the sound of a familiar voice, no matter how good or bad! But – there is no pressure to sing because listening, watching and playing the instruments will keep you and your child busy enough! Customers may enjoy our songs at home by purchasing our class specific download albums or books - all available from our online shop
Can I bring an adult friend/relative to class? This is usually possible, but we do ask that you contact your local teacher to ask permission beforehand. This is because some of our teaching rooms have maximum levels of occupancy and our teachers need to know who is attending each session, thank you.
Can I opt out of the membership fee? No, our online club is designed to support the learning experience of children at our regular classes and is a popular go-to places between classes to enjoy making Monkey Music at home.
Is it OK for me to take photos or video in class? No, we politely request that you refrain from taking photos or videos at class.
How do I cancel my class booking? You can cancel your booking at any time within 15 calendar days from your booking confirmation date if you have not had face to face contact with your franchisee when making that booking. To exercise your right you must inform your franchisee in writing of your decision to cancel within the cancellation period. Notice can be provided by emailing the email address or writing to the address provided to you in the booking confirmation email, including your name, home address, details of your booking and, where available, your phone number and email address or you can print off and post or email to the email or postal address shown in the booking confirmation email a completed model cancellation form, a copy of which is available from your franchisee.
In addition to the above you can end your enrolment for terms of regular classes with Monkey Music on giving at least one month’s prior written notice to be received by your franchisee by 1st day of the month prior to the month your next payment is due.
For those paying termly: If you have opted to pay for classes termly this means that notice must be received by your franchisee by 1st day of the month prior to the month the next term is due to start. If you seek to terminate the contract before this date your franchisee will try to fill the place(s) you have booked with other customers but if your franchisee is unable to do so then you may not be entitled to a refund.
For those paying monthly. If you have chosen to pay monthly then notice must be received by the first day of the month prior to the month your next payment is due.
Provided your notice to terminate has been received by your franchisee by the 1st of the month before the next payment is due then the contract will end and you will not be required to pay the next payment.
Where can I buy Monkey Music merchandise? Please go to www.monkeymusic.co.uk/shop
How do I become a Monkey Music franchisee? For more details, please go to https://www.monkeymusic.co.uk/franchise.
What happens at a Monkey Music Birthday Party? See https://www.monkeymusic.co.uk/more-fun for more information.
Do classes just run during term time? Regular classes run during term time. Many areas also run seasonal Holiday Workshops during school holidays.
How many children are in a class? During our transition to classes due to Covid-19, places are limited and will vary from venue to venue. Our maximum capacity is 15 children per class.
Do I have to pay in advance? Yes. After your first complimentary class you reserve your place and you may choose to pay for our regular weekly classes either monthly or termly.
Monthly payments will be due on the 1st of a month for classes booked in that month. Customers joining midway through a month will be charged for the remainder of classes in that month. Customers booking prior to the start of term will be charged for classes in the first month of booking.
Termly payments will be due on the 1st of the month that each term commences. Customers joining midway through a term will be charged on booking for the remainder of classes in that term.
Customers booking prior to the start of term will be charged for the term on the day of booking.
How much does a class cost? Please ask at your local Monkey Music Office.
Can I try a class before I sign up to a course? Yes. You and your child are invited along for a free complimentary class when making an initial booking enquiry.
At what age can my child start Monkey Music? From 3 months old.
How long is a class? Half an hour. Each 30 minute class is a significant step in our progressive curricula. Classes are carefully planned to maximise the attention span of a very young child so that they learn from sharing a rewarding, enjoyable and worthwhile experience.
Are all the teachers musically trained? All Monkey music teachers are specifically trained on delivering the Monkey Music curriculum. Many of them are professional musicians and teachers.
Are the classes different for each age group? Yes. Our curriculum is structured and progressive.
Rock’n'Roll: from 3 months
Heigh-Ho: from 12 months
Jiggety-Jig: 2 + 3 year olds
Ding-Dong: 3 + 4 year olds
Can babies relate to music at such a young age? The ear is the first organ to develop fully in the womb. From five months, an unborn baby can hear the world around them. Early exposure to music encourages babies to develop their musical ear which supports all aspects of early learning and development.
Just as language skills are developed early in life, so is musical talent. Regardless of the level of music aptitude with which children are born, they must have formal and informal experiences in music to maintain that level of potential.

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