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Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in Ashtead, Epsom, Oxshott & Fetcham
Emma Playle and Clare Fulthorpe 0208 432 0811 [email protected]
Hello! We are Emma and Clare and along with our brilliant teachers run Monkey Music pre-school music classes! At the heart of our sessions is music and our love of it!
Read more...***NOVEMBER 2020 - DUE TO NATIONAL RESTRICTIONS & VENUE CLOSURES MONKEY MUSIC CLASSES ARE ONLINE UNTIL MON 4 DECEMBER ***
HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT MONKEY MUSIC IS THE RIGHT PRE-SCHOOL MUSIC CLASS FOR YOU?
Choosing a class for your baby or child is an important decision. At Monkey Music, we take your child on a developmental journey from the age of 12 weeks to 4 years and have lots of fun along the way. The heart of our classes is the music and our love of it. We can’t wait to share this with you and your child! Here’s some information about our classes and why at Monkey Music, we are the experts in our field.
Monkey Music Leatherhead and Dorking have been providing award winning pre-school music classes in the local area since 2012. The curriculum has over 500 original songs all tailored to your child’s stage of development. Each week our classes include these original songs, plus well known children’s classics which are sung live by our teachers. We use actions, real instruments (not toys) and colourful props to focus on three main areas of your child’s development - their Social, Language and Physical skills.
The Principals of Monkey Music Leatherhead and Dorking are Emma Playle and Clare Fulthorpe.
Emma trained in Musical Theatre at Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom. She is a professional singer and plays the piano. Babies are mesmerised by her beautiful voice! Emma is passionate about music and its benefits to young children and creatively brings the curriculum to life. After attending the full Monkey Music curriculum with her daughter, Emma knew she wanted to bring these classes to children in the local area.
Clare has a background in business and has always been musical - singing in choirs and at weddings and is a is a talented organist. Clare spent some years teaching music to disadvantaged children overseas.
After attending Monkey Music with her children, Clare became fascinated in the child development side of the curriculum. She loves how music is used as the vehicle to help very young children unleash huge potential.
Emma and Clare enjoy creating new experiences for the children whilst providing a professional and efficient experience for the grown ups!
OUR VENUES
Our award winning music classes are held 5 days a week in local venues including Bockett’s Farm Park - one of the South East’s most popular attractions, Epsom and Ashtead.
BABIES ARE BORN TO LOVE MUSIC
Did you know that the ear is the first organ to develop fully in the womb, enabling babies to take comfort in the music of their mother’s voice at just 17 weeks?
Babies and toddlers are captivated by magical sounds around them, tracking sounds with their ears and eyes. The pulse of the music mirrors the mother's heartbeat in the womb and children love feeling the rhythm and creating their own sounds with our hand held instruments. These also help co-ordination, motor skills and understanding cause and effect. Studies have proven that young children exposed to music classes at an early age go on to do better in English, Math and Languages - as understanding and predicting rhythms and patterns are the key to future learning! Music influences all areas of development “ social, emotional, intellectual, motor, language and the overall learning processes. Early childhood development experts, psychologists & neuroscientists have stated that music not only offers a joyful learning experience, but it also helps brain cells to make the connections required for every kind of intelligence. It nurtures a child’s imagination and creativity.
“Music rightly is the best mind trainer. The power of music goes beyond what words can explain” - Dr Charles Eliot from Harvard University
MONKEY MUSIC AND YOUR FAMILY
Our weekly classes build the powerful bond between the parent and child and are designed to encourage positive communication between them, as well as nurture a lifetime love of music. Parents are encouraged to join in with little ones - ensuring maximum development for your child whilst taking part together.
TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONALS
Our teachers are fun, passionate and hugely inspiring. They have musical experience and a lovely singing voice! They've undergone intense training and have a good knowledge of the curriculum and how it benefits child development. Most importantly, they have a brilliant rapport with the children and care passionately about each individual child’s growth and development. They are Paediatric First Aid trained and fully CRB checked.
We assure you there is no better choice for your child's first music class.
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BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS HERE!Monday
Monkey Music at Home, Recorded and Presented by Principal Emma, Ashtead, KT21 2BE
Tuesday
Monkey Music at Home, Presented by Teachers Emma and Louise, Epsom, KT18 5AQ
Monkey Music at Home, Recorded and Presented by Principal Emma, Ashtead, KT21 2BE
Wednesday
Monkey Music at Home, Presented by Teachers Emma and Louise, Epsom, KT18 5AQ
Monkey Music at Home, Presented by Teacher Lauren, Dorking, RH5 6EE
Thursday
Monkey Music at Home, Presented by Teacher Lauren, Fetcham, KT22 9BS
Friday
Monkey Music at Home, Presented by Teacher Lauren, Fetcham, KT22 9BS
Monkey Music at Home, Recorded and Presented by Teacher Louise, Walton-on-the-Hill, KT20 7UA
Monkey Term Dates
Spring Term 2021
Term Starts:
Friday 8th January
Half Term:
Monday 15th February - Friday 19th February
Term Ends:
Thursday 1st April
Summer Term 2021
Term Starts:
Monday 19th April
Half Term:
Monday 31st May - Saturday 5th June
Term Ends:
Monday 19th July
"The best class around for child development and fun"
"M was so excited to see you - her smile went to the moon and back "
“The classes are just brilliant and my son keeps asking for "more"!”
“ She just loved every minute, thank you so much."
"Monkey Music is designed to help to teach your child about music along with nurturing in them a love of music - lots of us parents have become great friends through the groups, as well as the kids”
"All the babies in the class seem to really enjoy it. The class has a lovely chilled, fun atmosphere. I would definitely recommend”
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!



"My little one loved his Monkey Music birthday party! They make having a birthday party easy and more importantly the little ones love it. I would highly recommend”
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.

Monkey Workshops
No Monkey Workshops currently on our system, check back soon.
"Thank you for a wonderful Summer Workshop. The Animals theme was brilliant and we were singing the songs for weeks afterwards. It made us not miss Monkey Music so much during the Summer!”
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.

“Thanks so much for coming to our group and providing a session yesterday! Everyone had such a great time and you've had loads of fab feedback. We’d love you to come back again soon”
The Monkey Team

Emma Playle - Principal and Teacher
Principal Emma is a professional Musical Theatre singer. She has performed in Musicals, Cruise Ships and Tours including Me & My Girl and Annie!
'Rhythm is in every learning subject - as a teacher giving young children the key to unlock that future learning inspires me'

Clare Fulthorpe - Principal & Teacher
Principal Clare is a talented musician having played the entertainment organ since an early age. She previously has taught music to disadvantaged children overseas.
'When the children reach a milestone and you realise YOU helped make that happen! What’s not to love?'

Bethany Ramsey - Teacher
Teacher Bethany trained as a professional Ballerina working with dance companies such as Matthew Bourne. She has musicality and rhythm in abundance!
'As a Mum of 2 little ones, we love coming to Monkey Music. I can't wait to share these classes with more lovely children!'

Lauren Haigh - Teacher
Teacher Lauren trained as a vocalist in musical theatre and popular music. She is an accomplished performing arts teacher, has a bubbly personality and a beautiful singing voice.
'Moments when the children are fully engaged, with amazement on their faces is my highlight of the day'

LOUISE DUNNING
Louise has spent her career in Early Years education and specialises in teaching music to pre-school children. She loves nothing better than singing - especially with her choir. Louise has taught Monkey Music for over 8 years!

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