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Monkey Music Basingstoke and Alton

Kristi Hibbard Jenkins

Tel: 01256 359119
Email: Click here to send email

Hello and a very warm welcome to Monkey Music Basingstoke and Alton. My journey with Monkey Music began when I took my daughter, Briony, along to classes in Hertfordshire at the tender age of six months. She and I both loved it instantly and I could clearly see the rhythmic and musical skills, as well as social confidence, that she gained from the lessons. Indeed, she was regularly to be seen around town doing the "Peek-a-Boo" in her car seat!
I knew that it would be wonderfully fulfilling to facilitate this growth and enjoyment in other children and so, with great excitement, I opened Monkey Music here in May 2004.
I believe that learning to enjoy music is a key skill in a child's development and I find classes so rewarding - watching babies and toddlers learning to bang, tap and stir their drums; to shake, pat, tap or rub their bells; mastering stopping on cue and understanding how to wait for their turn to play. The older children are delighted with learning notation skills, playing musical lotto and identifying different orchestral instruments by sight and sound and even compiling their own music! I have watched shy children blossom socially and been witness to many lovely forms of dancing, swaying and general bopping as well as some fabulous singing!
I can scarcely believe that Julia has been teaching for me for a whole year - time has flown by. Julia's enthusiasm and commitment to her classes has been recognised not only by me but by many of our customers and she has been a great hit! As a busy Mum of three, Julia continues to play the piano to a high standard and she is actively involved in local village music groups. Mummies, Grannies and carers regularly tell Julia and me how much they enjoy our classes, so if you would like to experience a piece of Monkey Music action for yourself, please do contact me for further details and to organise a complimentary class.
We are also taking enquiries for our brand new Rock'n'roll classes in Alton now.

PS. Don't forget that we also run birthday parties for your little monkeys - an hour's musical fun and activity, complete with invitations and birthday present. Please enquire for further details!

Timetable

Summer Term 2010 Dates

Term Starts Monday 19 April
Half Term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June
End of Term Monday 12
Autumn Term 2010 Dates

Term Starts Wednesday 8 September
Half Term Wednesday 20 October to Tuesday 2 November
End of Term Wednesday 15 December

Please ensure that you have booked your class before attending!

Venues

To book your complimentary class at one of the venues below, please telephone 01256 359119 or email kristi.hibbardjenkins@monkeymusic.co.uk .

Basingstoke

Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT
Monday am

Hatch Warren Community Centre, Long Cross Lane, Hatch Warren, RG22 4XF
Thursday pm

Alton

Alton Maltings Centre, Maltings Close, Alton GU34 1DT
Friday am

Tadley

Tadley & District Community Centre, Newchurch Road, Tadley RG26 4HN
Tuesday am

Odiham

The Old School, London Road, Odiham RG29 1AJ
Thursday am

News

We are delighted to bring our Rock'n'roll classes to Alton. These classes are for babies from 3 months to 1 year and are a delightful introduction to music as well as a lovely opportunity for you to meet other mummies and small babies. To reserve a place, please e-mail me using the special link above or telephone 01256 359119

Nursery taster sessions
If your playgroup/toddler group or nursery are interested in a taster session this term, we have some availability so please do contact me for further details.


Monkey and I have been fairly busy on our weekends this term, bringing fun and musical entertainment to many children at birthday parties. If you would like to know more about a Monkey Music party for your little monkey and their friends, do ring me. We provide invitations, entertainment and a birthday present.

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