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Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in Clapham, SW4, Battersea, SW11, Balham, SW12 & Vauxhall SW8
Alison Bolivar 02086990977 clapham.battersea@monkeymusic.co.ukWelcome to Monkey Music in Clapham and Battersea. Please drop us an email to get booked in or book in directly below. Monkey and Mo can't wait to see you!
Read more...We would love to welcome you and your little one to our music classes. After my son was born, I knew I wanted to share my love of music with him. There were quite a few Monkey Music classes near our home, so I was eager to take him right away, to introduce him to music early, to get into a routine, and become part of a family community in our neighbourhood. Clearly we had a great time, as we are still happy customers 3 years later, although we have moved to a new area, and I’ve decided to share the joy we’ve had with Monkey Music with the families in our new community, and turn that joy into a new career. I remain very impressed with everything about Monkey Music, the wonderful classes, the structured lesson plans, the progressive musical curricula and wonderful teachers, who are all so talented and passionate!
As a child, I began piano and vocal lessons very early and was always a part of community theatre, and continued this up until university age. I always felt so lucky to have had this foundational knowledge that could be applied to other areas of life and my studies. As an adult, my passion for music has endured, and I love a good playlist for all of my daily routines, as well as frequent trips to the theatre. In addition to an early introduction to musical theory, the memorisation required, and recognition of patterns, was an integral part of my early education, and provided a useful foundation for so many things, including but not limited to mathematics, foreign language, reading comprehension, spatial intelligence and general study skills.
Children who were exposed to music while growing up excelled better academically than those who were not. Additionally, an early introduction to music allows children to express their creative side and develop a sense of empathy as they develop social skills as part of the amazing curriculum.
Studies show that babies and toddlers who engage in moving to music and music making use more communicative gestures, smile more and are more confident than babies whose experience is to listen more passively to music. Moving to music with our babies also triggers the release of oxytocin which is the hormone that helps us bond with them. As you can see the overall benefits to their development are really very profound providing the support for their development.
Our Monkey Music classes are for babies (from 3 months old), toddlers and children up to 4 years and have been honed over the past 25 years to ensure we are making the most of the 30 minute lessons. The progressive lessons are written specially for each age group. Our music classes are packed with learning opportunities, specially written Monkey Music songs and lots of wonderful instruments which the children play along with. We know that children learn best when they are enjoying themselves!
I am sure that Monkey Music will provide you and your little ones with the opportunity to share precious time together, a sense of community, early education skills and a lot of fun! I also hope we can continue to be a source of comfort and consistency during these uncertain times at the moment.
Although I won’t be teaching classes myself for now, I am delighted to have a team of amazing specialist teachers who will be leading the way, whilst I am very much in the background.
Read more...Monkey Music near you
BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS HERE!Monday
St Anne's and All Saints, Miles Street, London, SW8 1RL
Contact Ctr Stage Rm, Abbeville Village, Church of the Holy Spirit, Narbonne Avenue, London, SW4 9JU
Fresh Ground, 68 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1EQ
Tuesday
Fresh Ground, 68 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1EQ
My Gym Battersea, 140A Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London, SW11 4NB
Wednesday
British Interplanetary Society, 27-29 South Lambeth Rd, Arthur C. Clarke House, London, London, SW8 1SZ
Contact Centre Main Hall, 60 Hambalt Road, Clapham, SW4 9EH
Thursday
St Mary & St John, Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BS
Friday
Broomwood Ch Hall, Kyrle Rd, Kyrle Road, London, SW11 6BD
Monkey Term Dates
Summer Term 2024
Term Starts:
Monday 15th April
Half Term:
Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May
Term Ends:
Monday 22nd July
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!
No Beautiful Noise Dates Yet... Come Back Soon!
"My son attends every week. He enjoys listening to songs and sounds, playing instruments, doing action songs, dancing, marching, and a whole lot more."
"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"
"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"
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 EnquiryHoliday 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.
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Monkey Music Events!
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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.
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The Monkey Team
Esther
I'm Esther and I am so excited to be teaching with Monkey Music! I can often be found playing the ukelele and piano, as well as singing at jazz nights. I have an extensive background working with children and I can't wait to spend time with your little ones!
Fabienne
I am a French Soprano with a diploma in Post Vocal Training from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and I have performed opera on various stages until the birth of my second child in 2008. I started Monkey Music in 2017 and I enjoy it so much. Peekaboo is my favourite Monkey Music song!
Lyndsey
Hi, I'm originally from Scotland and have a degree in musical theatre. I recently left Mary Poppins (West End), and have taught Monkey Music since 2012. Seeing the children expressing themselves through music & dance is just wonderful - it is definitely the highlight
Sarah
I have been teaching for Monkey Music for 9 years. I am passionate about music education - for all ages! When I'm not at Monkey Music I am a school singing teacher and keen trombonist. I love Monkey Music as it sets the foundation for a lifetime of music.
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.
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.
Rock’n'Roll: from 3 months
Heigh-Ho: from 12 months
Jiggety-Jig: 2 + 3 year olds
Ding-Dong: 3 + 4 year olds
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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