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Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in Baldock, Biggleswade, Hitchin, Knebworth, Henlow, Letchworth, Stotfold, Fairfield Park, and Welwyn
Katherine Watmough 01462 626735 [email protected]

Hello, I'm Katherine and I am delighted to be offering Monkey Music's multi-award winning children's music classes in North Hertfordshire and Biggleswade. As a professional violinist with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and also a mum of two musical boys, I am passionate about how music stimulates and helps develop children.
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I studied the violin and piano at The Royal College Of Music in London gaining a BMus(Hons) and PG Diploma in Orchestral Performance and Teaching. Alongside a career performing in some of the world's top orchestras, I have always enjoyed passing on my love of music and education, teaching children of all ages. I am now over the moon to have become Finalist at the British Franchise Awards for my Monkey Music business!
We have launched Monkey Music at Home so we can share precious time with you all online! During the uncertainty of Coronavirus Monkey Music is providing music sessions online for babies, toddlers, and small children up to 4 years. We are also re-opening in many venues for live classes if permitted. Please view the timetable for more details. Here at Monkey Music, we see babies and children grow with confidence and ability as they progress through the music classes.
Why Monkey Music? Over the past 25 years, parents repeatedly choose to bring their little ones to Monkey Music for its academic superiority and magical class format, even though there are so many other activities they can choose from. Babies can start when they are only a few months old and can stay until they are ready to start school and learn an instrument. Monkey Music classes are 30 minutes long and are jam-packed with musical activities, sensory activities, learning opportunities, and specialist musical instruments. Our children's music classes are unique in having four different age-specific classes, based upon a progressive curricula including over 500 bespoke songs. Most of all though, our classes are fun and inspirational. The little ones are taken on a magical learning journey fulfilled with mesmerizing props, bubbles, specialist instruments, catchy songs and so much more. Children are always learning and interacting with other children of similar age.
Screentime for your little one... "It was just as if you were actually in the room. My son was mesmerized throughout, and I cannot thank you enough. He copied all the actions and he loved seeing his friends online too!"
The 4 Progressive classes...Babies start off in the Rock'n'Roll class when they are starting to explore new sounds and sights and begin to track objects and respond to exciting new sounds. This class is specifically designed to stimulate all their senses using exciting colourful props, age-appropriate instruments, and fun, entertaining songs. We focus on bonding and building confidence whilst carers interact with their baby enjoying the fascinating sounds and sensory moments. These classes are perfect for sharing that special precious time together and meeting other babies and carers locally.
Heigh-Ho, from 12 months encourages our toddlers to be up on their feet, exploring and interacting with the catchy songs and rhymes. These songs are tailored to develop co-ordination, spatial awareness and for your child to enjoy feeling the pulse of the music. We focus on listening skills and language development and make lots of exciting sounds together.
Jiggety-Jig, for 2+3 year olds, is the class in which toddlers really do get to know one another. We encourage your little monkey's creative and independent processes including singing, dancing, playing instruments and composing their own songs. This really is a fun-filled musical experience for everyone, alongside building their self-confidence, social perception, and co-ordination. Children will learn important musical skills such as rhythm and pitch and will practice this together within the group.
The final stage of the amazing Monkey Music journey is Ding-Dong, for 3+4 year olds. Our children are now ready to learn and read music! they will start to recognize the different sections of the orchestra as well as learning the basics of notation. By the time your child enters primary school, they will have gained so much musical knowledge as well as important communication and life skills. Monkey Music lays the perfect grounding for them to progress to learn a musical instrument and enjoy a wonderful musical future.
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Please click the 'book your free class here' button so that you and your child can experience Monkey Music for yourselves. I look forward to welcoming you to the Baldock, Hitchin and Welwyn Monkey Music family!
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Monkey Music near you
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Monkey Music at Home with Geraldine LIVE ZOOM plus pre-recorded class! Knebworth, 15, St Martin's Road, Knebworth, Herts, SG3 6ER
St Andrew's Church Hall, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0AT
Henlow Parish Hall, 66 High Street, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AT
Tuesday
Monkey Music at Home with Beth LIVE ZOOM plus pre-recorded session, Welwyn, 22 Lockley's Drive, Welwyn, Herts, AL6 9LU
Monkey Music at Home LIVE ZOOM plus pre-recorded session with Beth, Baker's Close Pavillion, Clothall Road, Baldock, Herts, SG7 6PE
Wednesday
Monkey Music at Home LIVE ZOOM plus pre-recorded session, Churchyard, Hitchin, SG5 1HP
Monkey Music at Home with Claire LIVE ZOOM plus pre-recorded class, Mrs Howard Memorial Hall, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 1NX
Thursday
Monkey Music at Home LIVE ZOOM and pre-recorded session FAIRFIELD, Kipling Crescent, Stotfold, Herts, SG5 4GY
Monkey Music at Home LIVE ZOOM plus pre-recorded session, Churchyard, Hitchin, SG5 1HP
Friday
Monkey Music at Home LIVE ZOOM plus pre-recorded session with Beth, Baker's Close Pavillion, Clothall Road, Baldock, Herts, SG7 6PE
Monkey Term Dates
Spring Term 2021
Term Starts:
Monday 11th January
Half Term:
Monday 15th February - Friday 19th February
Term Ends:
Friday 26th March
Term
Term Starts:
Thursday 1st January
Half Term:
n/a
Term Ends:
Thursday 1st January
"Monkey Music delivers so much more than the typical baby music offering. The real gem is your child being led by a professional musician. The class was enchanting and my baby was totally engaged too!"
"My baby is totally captivated by Katherine's creativity and violin playing! He is entertained and engaged every week and Katherine puts a lot of time and effort in, making it fun and enjoyable for all."
"My son loves going to Monkey Music in Baldock. I take him to many baby classes but this is by far his most enjoyable! He is stimulated and engaged throughout the class. Highly recommend!"
"Such a fabulous birthday party for my one year old - he absolutely loved it! Thank you!"
"It has been amazing watching our son develop through these amazing classes. At home, his favourite toys are now his instruments! Fun, friendly, and educational classes!"
Wow! We adore these live online sessions! Katherine really does engage with my twins and the fun songs really do capture that attention! Fabulous!
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!



"Such a fab birthday party for my one-year-old. He absolutely loved it!"
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
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Katherine's baby development workshop really did go down a treat! Our babies were mesmerised throughout and we learnt so much about how to interact with other babies through music.
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.

Katherine's NCT Workshop was amazing! We all enjoyed her enticing violin playing and my twin daughters were totally engaged throughout the session. I really recommend the fantastic Monkey Music!!
The Monkey Team

Katherine Watmough
Katherine, British Franchise Association Finalist 2020, owns the Baldock, Hitchin and Welwyn Franchise. She has been a professional violinist and teacher for nearly 20 years. She loves the opportunity to share her passion for both music and early years education to everyone that attends her classes!

Claire Paine
I have been teaching primary school music for over twenty years and have always loved to see the magical effect music has on children's development. I am looking forward to meeting you and starting your child's musical journey with Monkey and Mo.

Bethany Vallory
Beth loves singing, entertaining and educating babies and young children. As an experienced teacher she recognizes the value of early development through music and has a great passion for singing. She loves to play the guitar and watch children's eyes light up as they learn through Monkey Music.

Geraldine Hyman
Geraldine, an experienced teacher of 15 years and a wonderful singer is passionate about sharing her love of music. She has seen the positive effects singing and music has had with her own two boys and loves to share this with other young children.

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