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Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in Guildford, Godalming, Shalford
Rebecca Ivey-Scott 01483 821932 guildford@monkeymusic.co.ukHello, I'm Becca. Welcome to my Monkey Music classes in Guildford, Shalford and Godalming. As a professional musician, teacher and mother, I jumped at the chance to run Monkey Music classes locally. I am passionate about setting little ones on the path for their lifelong musical journey, having fun along the way. Book your first free session today
Read more...Hi, I am Becca I live in Guildford, and have 2 children. Music is my passion and career. I have a degree in music specializing in voice and piano, which lead to a wonderful career working with various opera companies, seeing the world while singing, and having amazing musical adventures. I am kept busy, bringing up my two wonderful children Isabella and Barnaby, running Monkey Music in Guildford, Godalming and Shalford. Squeezing in concerts where I can.
I first discovered Monkey Music in London, where my fellow musician friends told me it was. ‘ A proper class, run for musicians, by musicians’ We fell in love with Monkey, I was so excited to find a class that wove together music making, child development and social interaction, in a fun environment. I thoroughly enjoyed taking my own children to Monkey Music who went through the whole curricula from 3 months to school age. I’m convinced it has meant they have a strong grounding musically and educationally from it. I was excited to take over classes in the Guildford area. It is a privilege and joy to watch and aid children develop. I have shared many firsts with my grown ups and their little ones in class. First steps, first words. Learning to develop concentration skills, social and physical skills. Gaining confidence in a caring, nurturing and most importantly, fun environment. Monkey Music is fantastic as our children grow musically and developmentally without realising we are actually stretching them, and forging new neural pathways.
Choosing a class for your baby or child is an important decision. Monkey Music takes your child on a developmental journey from the age of 12 weeks to 4 years and have lots of fun along the way. The heart of our classes is the music and sharing our love of quality music making. We can’t wait to share this with you and your child! Classes are taught by our much loved, expertly trained, fun, passionate and hugely inspiring teachers. All vocals are live and a pleasure to listen to for child and grown up.
The Monkey Music curriculum has over 500 original songs purpose written to aid your child’s stage of development. Each week we include a blend of Monkey Music songs, and well known children’s classics. We use actions, real instruments (not toys) and colourful items and props to focus on three main areas of your child’s development – their Social, Language and Physical skills.
Did you know that the ear is the first organ to develop fully in the womb, enabling babies to take comfort in their mother’s voice and heart beat. Once born, babies are captivated by the sounds around them, tracking sounds with their ears and eyes. Babies love feeling the rhythm and creating their own sounds with our hand held instruments. These also help co-ordination and understanding cause and effect. Studies have proven that babies exposed to music classes at an early age go on to do better in English, Math and Languages - as understanding and predicting rhythms and patterns are the key to future learning! Our Rock’n’Roll classes have been developed specifically for babies from 12 weeks. During the first magical year, we focus on introducing new sounds with gentle songs, rhythms and sensory experiences encouraging lots of carer and baby interaction.
Once children are up on their feet they progress to one of our Heigh-Ho classes for toddlers from 12 months. These classes are purposely fast paced, interactive and visually stimulating. we focus on developing both language and listening skills. Our fun songs link actions to words, which help with their early words and language. Unusual sounds, rhymes and stories through song help develop listening skills and the children are encouraged to respond to the music they hear. By playing our quality instruments children develop both fine and gross motor skills and start to learn and recognize musical pitch (high and low), dynamics (loud and quiet), rests (Shhh) and tempo (fast and slow).Musicality and spatial awareness are explored with our movement sections. The whole class is 30 minutes of fast paced fun and learning.
In Jiggety-Jig, our classes for 2 and 3 year olds, the little ones really add to their musical foundation with lots of singing. We encourage them to find their independence and confidence and look, listen and respond to the teacher’s instruction – all key skills for when they start pre-school or nursery. We encourage sharing with their peers and turn taking - brilliant for developing social skills and interaction and encourage refined listening and responding, whilst continuing our work on fine and gross motor skills.
Ding-Dong classes for children aged 3 and 4 years, are the culmination of the progressive Monkey Music curriculum. A real introduction to music and the skills needed to start school. The children learn by sight and sound the instruments of a symphony orchestra, by family. They start to learn rhythm notation they begin to recognize crotchets, quavers and rests and can play what they see - an essential skill for reading music and learning an instrument, we encourage the children to work independently from their grown-ups. Asking questions for themselves gives the children a real feeling of confidence and ability.
Monkey Music enhances social, emotional, intellectual, motor, language skills, as well as teaching a lifelong love of music. Everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential in well managed class sizes.
Book today and come and find out just why Monkey Music has been loved by so many for the last 25 years.
Read more...Monkey Music near you
BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS HERE!Monday
Shalford Village Hall - Lower Hall, Kings Road, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8JU
Tuesday
Godalming Masonic Hall., Godalming Masonic Hall, Ockford Rd, Ockford Road (Inn on the Lake round about), Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RQ
Wednesday
Guildford - St John's Stoke - Stirling Centre, Stirling Centre, St John's Stoke Church, Lido Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1HB
Thursday
Godalming Masonic Hall., Godalming Masonic Hall, Ockford Rd, Ockford Road (Inn on the Lake round about), Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RQ
Friday
Shalford Village Hall - Lower Hall, Kings Road, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8JU
Monkey Term Dates
Summer Term 2024
Term Starts:
Wednesday 17th April
Half Term:
Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May
Term Ends:
Friday 12th 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.
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Just wanted to let you know that you are famous around these parts. Most of our babies won't even entertain sitting in front of any other classes, but they love Monkey Music so much.
May I just say, I’ve been to lots of toddler groups over the years with my 4 children, and I think your lovely way with the little ones is very special.
"Simply the best baby class we go to. Becca has an amazing voice and keeps both of my boys captivated for the whole session with lively songs and music play. We have been going since the boys were 11 weeks old
"I am very pleased to say that Becca is an amazing teacher, her voice is captivating and all three of us get a huge amount from the classes. It is one of our magical days coming to Monkey Music"
"The boys love going as much as I love watching them enjoying the class whilst they learn the songs and moves as their confidence grows"
I am a full time nanny and therefore have attended many classes over the years. I have to say this is one of the best ever. Becca is amazing and has a way of keeping the class flowing, fun and engaging.
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 EnquiryWe booked Becca for a 1st birthday. She did lots of fun activities and all the children had a great time! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Becca She is so engaging and fun, children seem totally drawn to her.
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.
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Becca's 'SPACE' workshops was amazing. So original Elliot had the best time.
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.
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The Monkey Team
Fabienne Borgett
Fabienne is a professional Soprano, who performs opera and also teaches singing. Having been introduced to Monkey Music by Rebecca Ivey - Scott, she enjoys teaching it so much. She loves the way even the youngest babies are encouraged to feel the beat. Her favourite song is Peek a Boo.
Rebecca Ivey - Scott
Becca is a professional musician, performing for many of the National Opera houses and festivals for many years. She has been the franchise owner of Monkey Music Guildford for over 10 years while continuing to perform as much as possible and bringing up her two children.
Sarah Higgingbotham
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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