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Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in Exeter
Daniele Coombe 0845 0178766 [email protected]

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.
Read more...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 two wonderful ladies helping me!
Jo Cox is my amazing administrator and you may well receive messages from either me or her. She looks after the office side of things and is kind, understanding and efficient. Any queries you have she will sort out! Mummy of two lovely girls, a lovely friend and neighbour of mine I am lucky to have her on board my Monkey ship.
Sonja Lincoln has been my amazing teacher for over 9 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!
Read more...Monkey Music near you
BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS HERE!Monday
CURRENTLY ONLINE Stage Studios, Stage Studios, South Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1ED
Monkey Music at Home with Daniele, Comfort of your home, Online recorded class, Devon, EX1 1SN
Tuesday
CURRENTLY ONLINE Stage Studios, Stage Studios, South Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1ED
Ocean Exmouth (or alternative Exmouth venue), Ocean Soft Play, The Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2AZ
Wednesday
CURRENTLY ONLINE Stage Studios, Stage Studios, South Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1ED
CURRENTLY ONLINE Stowford Community Centre, Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9YL
Thursday
CURRENTLY ONLINE, EXMINSTER Westbank Community Health and Care Centre, Farm House Rise, Exminster, EX6 8AT
Friday
CURRENTLY OLINE Newtown Community Centre (Belmont), Belmont Park, Gordon Road, Exeter, EX1 2DH
Monkey Term Dates
Spring Term 2021
Term Starts:
Friday 15th 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 - Friday 4th June
Term Ends:
Friday 16th July
"I just wanted to let you know how wonderful it was to see Oliver 'attend' your online class this week. As soon as he saw your face he shouted DANIELE and was engaged from start to finish"
"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!"
"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!
"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! "
"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!"
"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!"
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!



"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."
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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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.

"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"
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!

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