Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in High Barnet, Mill Hill, North Finchley & Whetstone

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My passion for Monkey Music started when I took my son William to his first class. After a long search for baby classes in Barnet, I was impressed by the quality of the teaching at Monkey Music and to see William develop musically, socially and physically each week was amazing! Our original songs and age specific classes really make this a fabulous class!

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*FOLLOWING THE LATEST GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE, WE WILL BE RETURNING TO VENUES AND FACE TO FACE CLASSES AS OF MONDAY 19th APRIL*

Monkey Music offers award winning, online music classes suitable for babies from 3 months to young children of four years - we also welcome families from North Finchley, New Barnet, Totteridge, Arkley and the surrounding areas too!  Our age specific, online baby and toddler classes are fun, educational and include a wide variety of musical activities, games, movement, singing and song.  We use fascinating sounds and absorbing musical activities to encourage learning and our weekly class songs gives familiarity to ensure the children feel relaxed and at home during the class. Watching the babies and toddler's confidence grow week on week is a real highlight for me! At Monkey Music we have a great deal of resources that we use to make sure our classes are fun and unique.  We have special percussion instruments, ranging from drums; which are a favourite of the toddlers to rain makers and wind chimes that totally captivate the babies with their magical sounds. Each child is able to touch and play with instruments creating their own music either individually or with another little monkey. We also use rhymes, puppets and visual props to captivate the babies and toddlers to ensure each song comes to life.  Our pre- school children start to learn about the orchestra, rhythm, graphic notation and get to experience all the instruments too.  It is truly amazing to see how the children grow and develop in confidence and the 'age specific' curricula is key to this.  Grouped into small classes by age, we focus on the children's learning and developmental stages in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Babies and children are encouraged by the teacher and parents/carers to experiment with the instruments, props and explore the musical resources around them. 

Along with Monkey and Mo we have a fabulous team of teachers here in Barnet, all of whom have a huge passion for musical learning and working with babies and young children.  Class teachers are chosen for their natural ability to communicate, captivate and entertain babies, toddlers and their families.  Our teachers have bags of energy and parents, carers, grandparents are encouraged to join in, to share some precious moments with their child.  It's truly special to watch the parents and carers bond with the children through sharing different experiences each week.  many parents/carers that I speak to say that it is the highlight of their child's week, but it is theirs too and we often see lots of friendships form which is another reason why Monkey Music is so special. 

We would love you to see for your yourself what an amazing magical, musical learning journey your baby or child will go on. We offer online music classes for babies and toddlers everyday of the week in High Barnet, New Barnet, Mill Hill, North Finchley & Whetstone so we hope that you will find a class to suit your baby or toddler.

If you have any questions about our classes, feel free to contact the office and we will be happy to help you find the perfect online music class for your baby or child.

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Growing up in tune with Monkey Music!

Monkey Music near you

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Monday

Mill Hill East Church, Salcombe Gardens, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2NT

9:30am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
10:15am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
11:00am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months
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North Finchley Quaker House, 58 Alexandra Grove, North Finchley, London, N12 8HG

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

Mill Hill East Church, Salcombe Gardens, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2NT

10:15am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
11:00am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
11:45am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months
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North Finchley Quaker House, 58 Alexandra Grove, North Finchley, London, N12 8HG

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

St Marks Church, 56 Pearson Close, Barnet, Herts, EN5 5HY

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

Oakleigh Community Church, 168-170 Oakleigh Road, Whetstone, London, N20 0UG

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

Oakleigh Community Church, 168-170 Oakleigh Road, Whetstone, London, N20 0UG

9:30am
Ding-Dong 3 + 4 year olds
10:15am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
11:00am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
11:45am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months
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Wesley Hall, Stapylton Road, Barnet, Herts, EN5 4JJ

9:40am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
10:25am
Jiggety-Jig 2 + 3 year olds
11:10am
Heigh-Ho From 12 months
11:55am
Rock'n'Roll From 3 months
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Monkey Term Dates

Summer Term 2021

Term Starts:
Monday 19th April
Half Term:
Monday 31st May - Friday 4th June
Term Ends:
Friday 16th July

Autumn Term 2021

Term Starts:
Monday 6th September
Half Term:
Monday 25th October - Friday 29th October
Term Ends:
Friday 10th December

"Just booked in with baby number 2, he's a lockdown baby and I can not wait to start to face to face classes with him as he's totally missed out! Unlike his sister who was a HUGE Monkey fan. See you soon!"

Monkey Music Mum

"We have thoroughly enjoyed your fun and engaging classes each and every week. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. See you in September!"

Monkey Music at Home Parent

"Amy, thank you! I am normally working when my wife takes Jack to class so this has been a real lockdown treat for me. He does the monkey hands when you say where is monkey and his drumming is awesome. Thanks"

Monkey Music at Home Dad

"M loves the classes! Most mornings she asks to dance with Monkey & Mo. She really interacts well, I've noticed so much development and recognition. Keep up the good work! "

Monkey Music at Home Mum

"He is so focused and engaged when you are on the TV its brilliant! He couldn't stop waving at you today! Even his older brother is joining in! Thank you."

Monkey Music at Home Parent

"Having some normality at this crazy time has been just brilliant. We love the sessions, the sound and picture quality is so profesional. T even hi fived the TV today!"

Monkey Music at Home 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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"We have just had my daughters 1st birthday party with Monkey Music. Ruth hosted the party and it was fantastic. All the babies had a great time and were fully engaged and stimulated throughout."

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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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"I have just attended a summer workshop. It was brilliant, a themed session about the seaside with lots of puppets and instruments. My little boy was totally entertained and his elder sister joined in too!"

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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"Thank you for your open day last week, my baby enjoyed the class and I was surprised at how engaged she was. The open day was really informative and I can't wait for my trial class"

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The Monkey Team

Amy Thatcher

Hi, I'm Amy and I have been teaching Monkey Music since 2014. I first found out about Monkey Music when my son was 12 wks and we were looking for a baby music class. Now I have the pleasure teaching our fabulous, award-winning music classes in and around Barnet. Magical, musical fun, I love it!

Nikki Rice

Hi, I'm Nikki & after experiencing Monkey Music with all three of my children, I decided to join the team in Barnet. I have a degree in the performing arts, grade 5 violin & a passion for child development.  It amazes me each week how the children learn/grow plus they have great fun too!

Ruth Stobbs

I'm Ruth, a trained dancer, singer and actor. I've been teaching Monkey Music since 2009 and I absolutley love it! I marvel at how the children blossom and progress through the amazing curricula. Its half an hour to forget the outside world and escape with your child into a world of music!

When will Monkey Music classes return to venues? Following the latest government announcement, Monkey Music classes in England may resume from 12th April, please check with your local classes for their term dates and timetable information. Families in Scotland and Wales, please keep any eye on your local class webpages for details of how and when classes will be back.
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? During our transition back to classes due to Covid-19, should you miss a class, or your teacher is unable to teach, you will receive a link to a special Monkey Music class to join in at home. You may enjoy this class as many times as you would like to over the week! 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 customers join in and your children benefit from hearing the sound of a familiar voice, no matter how good or bad! However, current Government Guidelines don't allow for sing-along activities so for the time being our classes are directed and sung by the teacher only. 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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