FUN FOR EVERYONE

Sharing music is great fun and our class sizes are carefully managed to ensure that everyone has the best possible time. We love that local parents, grandparents and nannies all enjoy our classes just as much as the children, with many lifelong friendships being formed at Monkey Music.

Classes are 30 minutes long, and are jam-packed with musical activities, learning opportunities, great resources and specialist percussion instruments. Not a moment is wasted!

Our teachers are carefully selected and pour their hearts into preparing well structured classes, wowing the children and grown-ups with their wonderful singing voices, sound musical approach and professional delivery. 

WHY MONKEY MUSIC?

Research has shown that early exposure to music supports a child in almost all areas of development. Over the last 25 years, Monkey Music has carefully crafted four separate curricula to suit the different developmental stages of babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Whilst experiencing musical concepts such as pulse, rhythm, pitch, tempo and dynamics, our beautifully presented classes lay the foundations for future learning – all whilst having lots of fun!

Our progressive curriculum builds week on week, giving children the confidence to succeed. Language and numerical skills flourish through rhymes and sounds; action songs improve co-ordination; quality percussion instruments develop hand-eye co-ordination and interactive activities contribute to an enjoyed social experience. Many parents have commented on how important classes have been in preparing their children for nursery and school.

Monkey Music has won many awards and has gained a reputation for high standards and uniqueness. There are over three hundred original songs, as well as lots of traditional nursery rhymes.

Rock’n’Roll

For babies from 3 months

Babies are born to love music! Music is invaluable to healthy development and has a tremendous effect on babies. Our baby classes are gentle, calm and full of wonder. Focusing on bonding and confidence, carers interact with their baby enjoying pulse based musical activities, fascinating sounds and sensory moments. Our classes are the perfect way to share precious time together, and to meet other babies and carers who live in your area.

Heigh-Ho

For toddlers from 12 months

A more up-beat curriculum for a ‘busy’ age group that are raring to go! Heigh-Ho classes are full of action songs to develop co-ordination, spatial awareness and to enjoy the ‘beat’ together. We also focus on listening skills and language development, making lots of sounds together. Colourful props capture the imagination and hold concentration, and there are lots of instruments to play.

Jiggety-Jig

For 2 + 3 year olds

Jiggety-Jig children are really starting to express themselves through music making, singing and dancing. They are encouraged to work a little more independently in this class, and through absorbing activities further develop social and language skills. These classes are slightly slower in pace to develop concentration. Musically, the children are starting to keep a steady beat and further explore rhythm, pitch, tempo and dynamics.

Ding Dong

For 3 + 4 year olds

Building on the foundations laid in Jiggety-Jig, Ding-Dong children are ready to progress their musical learning further and start to recognise graphics depicting sounds and rhythm notation. They are introduced to members of the orchestra with the opportunity to touch and play various instruments. From here they are all set for a wonderful musical future.

ABOUT RACHEL

I am a passionate musician and performer, so when I became a mother I was keen to share a special musical experience with my children. I discovered Monkey Music and was hugely impressed with the quality of teaching, resources and the curricula. I became a Monkey Music teacher over 8 years ago and am now thrilled to be a franchisee. As well as extensive training in music, dance and drama, more recently I also gained an early childhood music teaching qualification with the British Kodaly Academy, covering music education from 0-7 years.

I am extremely lucky to have Heather on the teaching team in East Sheen, Chiswick and Hammersmith. Her warm personality, professionalism and fantastic talent are an asset to the franchise! 

Busy in the office, is Annie, our fabulous Office Administrator, who is always ready to answer any questions you may have. 

WHAT TO DO NOW

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 East Sheen, Chiswick and Hammersmith Monkey Music family!