Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in Exeter

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I’m Daniele Coombe and am thrilled to offer Monkey Music classes in Exeter and surround. I am a successful West End Musical Theatre actress and mother of two. I guarantee you a warm welcome. As well as having an amazing time you’ll be nurturing your little one’s natural musicality and learning about the developmental benefits of music for children.

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Originally from Devon I left to study Drama and Musical Theatre in London and after graduating went straight into a West End show. I then spent 20 years successfully treading the boards in London in shows such as 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' starring alongside Jason Donovan, 'The Sound of Music' (London Palladium), Acorn Antiques (with Victoria Wood and Julie Walters), My Fair Lady (with Dennis Waterman and Jonathon Price), Beauty and the Beast, Oliver! (with Robert Lindsay) and Sunset Boulevard (alongside John Barrowman).

During my career I had my Son and whilst looking for a quality music class for him was introduced to Monkey Music!

Being musical myself I wanted to expose him to music from an early age. We tried our first class and never looked back. He absolutely adored it and I was amazed at the results. the classes really seemed to nurture his natural musicality. He loved the singing, musical activities and instruments. I was so impressed by the quality of the classes that I became a teacher myself teaching in Chelsea and Westminster alongside my acting career. I always knew I wanted to return home to bring up my children. Much as I've loved every minute on stage in the West End, my heart's in the South West!

So we made the decision to relocate with our now, two children, back to Devon and bring Monkey Music with us! This was over 10 years ago now and Monkey Music is now a firm favourite amongst local families. We teach over 200 children a week.

I feel my theatrical background really helps me 'perform' my classes and the children are so entertained they don't realise how clever they are being!

Monkey Music really is a quality pre-school, educational class and, as such, has won awards. We have an enviable reputation for quality and fun.

I obviously couldn't do this on my own and am lucky to have a wonderful lady helping me!

Sonja Lincoln has been my amazing teacher for over 11 years! Her full biography is below and worth a little read.

So now you know as much as you can about Monkey Music I would be delighted to welcome you!

Our venues are of the highest quality and most have something else to do before or after meaning a whole morning or afternoon of fun with your pre-schooler. We also visit nurseries, and hold holiday workshops and parties!

If you would like to come along simply have a look at the timetable and book your online class directly from the website. Alternatively drop us a line or give us a buzz and we will pop you on our list. This will give you the opportunity to join in the fun and see for yourself what all the Devon Monkeys are making a fuss about!

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ENQUIRY

Growing up in tune with Monkey Music!

Monkey Music near you

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Monday

Stage Studios, Stage Studios, South Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1ED

9:30am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
10:15am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
11:00am
Ding-Dong 3 + 4 year olds
11:45am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months
12:30pm
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months
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Tuesday

Stage Studios, Stage Studios, South Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1ED

10:15am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
11:00am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
11:45am
Ding-Dong 3 + 4 year olds
11:45am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months
12:30pm
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months
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Wednesday

Stage Studios, Stage Studios, South Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1ED

9:30am
Ding-Dong 3 + 4 year olds
10:15am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
11:00am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
Book Online

Stowford Community Centre, Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9YL

1:30pm
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
2:15pm
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
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Thursday

EXMINSTER Westbank Community Health and Care Centre, Farm House Rise, Exminster, EX6 8AT

9:30am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months
10:15am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
11:00am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
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Friday

Newtown Community Centre (Belmont), Belmont Park, Gordon Road, Exeter, EX1 2DH

9:30am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
10:15am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months
11:00am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
11:45am
Ding-Dong 3 + 4 year olds
12:30pm
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
Book Online

Monkey Term Dates

Autumn Term 2021

Term Starts:
Monday 13th September
Half Term:
Monday 25th October - Friday 29th October
Term Ends:
Friday 10th December

Spring Term 2022

Term Starts:
Monday 10th January
Half Term:
Monday 21st February - Friday 25th February
Term Ends:
Friday 8th April

"We're so grateful to still have these monkey music classes online through this lockdown! B absolutely lights up as soon as she sees your face and giggles and bops, which just brings me so much joy too!"

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"Thank you so much for the fantastic Jiggety-Jig Monkey Music session we watched this morning. You are just brilliant and so interactive it felt like we were watching you live!"

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"We really enjoyed last weeks session of Monkey Music at Home.I was so pleased to see Bertie joining in with the clapping and waving so much more than in the actual class.We all enjoy singing the songs!

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"My daughter is on her final term of MM before she starts school. She has been doing it since she was nine months old so can't imagine life without it! "

Monkey Music Parent

"My daughter loves Monkey Music so much, her little face lights up whenever I sing any of the songs to her. Best thing we ever signed up too!"

Monkey Music Mum

"Iris has been going to Monkey Music since she was 4 months old. I'm sure this is why her speech is so good for an almost 2 year old. If you are thinking about it, don't hesitate, sign up now!"

Monkey Music Mum

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!

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"Wow Daniele! Thank you for making our little Monkey's first birthday so special. A first party is precious and Monkey Music was perfect. Each baby was enthralled and the older children had great fun too."

Monkey Music Mum

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.

Book your Workshop here!

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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.

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"Monkey Music is special and children of all ages enjoyed these sessions. Daniele is a true professional and engages the children instantly. We cannot recommend these sessions enough"

Monkey Music Nursery Head

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The Monkey Team

Daniele Coombe

I'm a West End Musical Theatre actress and mum of two and have been teaching for over 15 years! I've a very theatrical teaching style and we have a fabulous time! I also love nurturing your child's natural musicality and teaching the developmental benefits of music for children.

Sonja Lincoln

Sonja has been with Monkey Music for 9 years. A successful singer/performer and dance teacher across the West Country combined with her infectious personality and experience makes Sonja an ideal Monkey Music teacher. Her classes are of the highest standard and the children love her, lucky Monkeys!

Is there any social distancing at Monkey Music Classes? From 19th July 2021, our class set up will ensure that our families participate in a Monkey Music experience at a comfortable social distance from each other. Families will be reminded that whilst some may feel comfortable letting their children socialise (especially if attending with friends), others may not and so they should still be vigilant and respect the wishes of other families.
Will it be necessary to wear a face covering to a Monkey Music session? From 19th July 2021, we are implementing a new policy where adult carers are required to wear a face covering until seated with their family on a mat in the classroom. Whilst remaining seated, the wearing of a face covering is optional. However, whilst moving around the classroom, adult carers should wear a face covering. The safety of our families is paramount and families are reminded to respect the wishes of other families who make a personal choice to wear a face covering at all times.
What is your Health and Safety plan around Covid-19? Please see our Monkey Music Covid-19 Health and Safety plan here which details the measures we are putting in place to keep everyone safe at Monkey Music.
What do the classes involve? Monkey Music is an interactive award winning musical curriculum. Classes are small and tailor-made for babies and young children who are grouped according to their age. Each child is accompanied by their carer. Little ones sing, dance and play musical instruments. Grown ups join in the fun too!
Do you offer ‘mixed age’ classes? Because of the progressive nature of our curricula which is age specific, we do not offer regular weekly mixed classes. However, during the holidays, many of our teachers offer mixed age holiday workshops.
What do you expect of the children, do they have to sit down the whole time? Each class is carefully structured and formatted so that every child and carer is encouraged to join in with the fun. Classes are paced according to each age group with the opportunity for little ones to be up on their feet during ‘Time to Move’ and sitting with their carers during ‘Time to Play’ and ‘Time to Sleep’. Most children quickly learn what is happening next and Monkey helps them with friendly encouragement!
Why are Monkey Music classes 30 minutes long? Our classes have been honed and developed over 25 years and are designed to fully captivate babies and young children for the duration. The very interactive nature of every class means that our little monkeys need to rest again after 30 minutes of magical music making!
Why is Monkey Music more expensive than the other music groups around? Monkey Music has been established for over 25 years and is proud to have a rich musical heritage. We offer a unique and progressive learning experience for your child, which is supported by over 500 original songs and musical activities. Our talented teachers are carefully chosen and trained to offer the highest standard of pre-school music education.
What makes Monkey Music classes so special? Monkey Music classes are considered a leading light in pre-school education. Come along for a free class to see for yourself what make Monkey Music classes the highlight of the week for so many families across the UK!
What if I miss my usual class? Should you miss a class, or your teacher is unable to teach, you will be invited to join in at home with a link to a special pre-recorded Monkey Music class. You may enjoy this class as many times as you would like over the week. Subject to availability, it may also be possible for you to attend a class in person to catch up or make up for a missed class. Please speak to your teacher for more details.
What do I need to bring with me? Everything you need to enjoy our classes is made available by the teacher, however, should you prefer not to use the Monkey Music instruments provided at class (these will have been freshly santised for each customer prior to use), you may bring your own Monkey Music approved instruments purchased from our online shop or identical items bought elsewhere. You may also bring along your own small blanket for your child to sit on.
Can I bring a newborn baby too? Babes in arms accompanying older siblings are welcome in our classes free of charge, please speak to your local classes for more information.
Why don’t you offer drop-in classes? We value musical education as a fundamental part of early development, and as such our regular weekly classes are progressive to maximise the learning potential of each child.
Do I have to be musical? No! Our teachers will make you feel welcome whatever your musical ability.
Do I have to sing along? We love it when our families join in and your children benefit from hearing the sound of a familiar voice, no matter how good or bad! At step 4 of the roadmap, we are encouraging everyone to sing quietly and directly to their own children. Customers may enjoy our songs at home by purchasing our class specific download albums or books - all available from our online shop.
Can I bring an adult friend/relative to class? Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, we ask that only one adult accompanies the child/children to Monkey Music classes.
Can I opt out of the membership fee? No, our online club is designed to support the learning experience of children at our regular classes and is a popular go-to places between classes to enjoy making Monkey Music at home.
Is it OK for me to take photos or video in class? No, we politely request that you refrain from taking photos or videos at class.
Why pay a membership fee? When enrolling in Monkey Music for the first time, a child becomes a member of our online Monkey Music Club. New members receive a Welcome Pack, including a Monkey Music T-shirt, beautiful sticker pack and milestone card as well as access to our online club which supports the child in their learning experience at Monkey Music. The membership fee is payable when registering each child in regular weekly classes at Monkey Music and we offer a discount to siblings who join at any stage. Siblings receive their own welcome pack and T-shirt to wear to class. Ask your local classes for more details.
How do I cancel my class booking? You can cancel your booking at any time within 15 calendar days from your booking confirmation date if you have not had face to face contact with your franchisee when making that booking. To exercise your right you must inform your franchisee in writing of your decision to cancel within the cancellation period. Notice can be provided by emailing the email address or writing to the address provided to you in the booking confirmation email, including your name, home address, details of your booking and, where available, your phone number and email address or you can print off and post or email to the email or postal address shown in the booking confirmation email a completed model cancellation form, a copy of which is available from your franchisee. 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.
Where can I buy Monkey Music merchandise? Please click here.
How do I become a Monkey Music franchisee? For more details, please click here
What happens at a Monkey Music Birthday Party? See More Fun on the main website.
Do classes just run during term time? Regular classes run during term time. Many areas also run seasonal Holiday Workshops during school holidays.
How many children are in a class? During our transition to classes due to Covid-19, places are limited and will vary from venue to venue. Our maximum capacity is 15 children per class.
Do I have to pay in advance? Yes. After your first complimentary class you reserve your place and you may choose to pay for our regular weekly classes either monthly or termly. 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. You will be notified by email ahead of each payment taken and also when payment has been taken.
How much does a class cost? Please ask at your local Monkey Music Office.
Can I try a class before I sign up to a course? Yes. You and your child are invited along for a free complimentary class when making an initial booking enquiry.
At what age can my child start Monkey Music? From 3 months old.
How long is a class? Half an hour. Each 30 minute class is a significant step in our progressive curricula. Classes are carefully planned to maximise the attention span of a very young child so that they learn from sharing a rewarding, enjoyable and worthwhile experience.
Are all the teachers musically trained? All Monkey music teachers are specifically trained on delivering the Monkey Music curriculum. Many of them are professional musicians and teachers.
Are the classes different for each age group? Yes. Our curriculum is structured and progressive. Rock’n'Roll: from 3 months Heigh-Ho: from 12 months Jiggety-Jig: 2 + 3 year olds Ding-Dong: 3 + 4 year olds
Can babies relate to music at such a young age? The ear is the first organ to develop fully in the womb. From five months, an unborn baby can hear the world around them. Early exposure to music encourages babies to develop their musical ear which supports all aspects of early learning and development. 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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