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Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in Putney SW15, Barnes SW13 and Fulham SW6
Jeni Eastlake 0208 480 6064 [email protected]
Monkey Music in Putney, Barnes and Fulham is enjoyed by hundreds of families every week. With captivating and stimulating activities, there's always plenty of fun and learning in our award-winning age specific classes for babies, toddlers and young children. We’d love to see you – just scroll down to see our timetable and to book your first free class.
Read more...Why Monkey Music classes are unique
Having been involved in music education for over 25 years, I know that music is fundamental to a pre-school aged child’s development. It’s such a fun way to learn!
As a music teacher myself, when I had my first baby, I knew that a baby and toddler music class was the most important class for him to attend. Children are natural, instinctive music makers, I wanted to find an activity that was tailored to his developmental needs and to introduce music in a fun and interactive way. Monkey Music fitted the bill perfectly. Many years on, I still love our classes, they remain fresh and exciting with quality music at the heart.
For babies from 3mths to pre-school children up to four years, our proven and progressive, age appropriate musical curricula has been carefully honed over 25 years. Children learn best when they are captivated, engaged and enjoying themselves. With children grouped in small classes according to age, each class is carefully structured, perfectly pitched, and jam packed with learning opportunities, catchy music, great resources, the finest percussion instruments, movement and dance activities and lots of energy and fun!
Our classes are very deliberately only 30 minutes long. We cover a lot in that period of time, and we know that any longer can be overwhelming for growing brains that are taking in so many new things.
Parents and Carers love Monkey Music classes too!
We know music is good for babies and children, but it's good for grown ups too! Our interactive classes are a great opportunity for parents to share precious time together with their child without the distraction of everyday life. Children are particularly responsive when sharing music with their carer, it’s a great way to develop reciprocal communication. One of the lovely things about the classes is the lasting friendships made over the years; all our venues in Putney, Barnes and Fulham have great cafes nearby, perfect for a catch up before or after class!
Award winning children’s music activity classes for babies and toddlers in Putney, Barnes and Fulham.
Since classes first started in 1993, Monkey Music’s hugely popular classes quickly became the ‘must-do’ activity for babies and children in London. Now across the whole of the UK, thousands of families attend Monkey Music classes every week. Here in Putney, Barnes and Fulham, Monkey Music has become a rite of passage for many babies and nursery age children and their parents!
Monkey Music has been nominated for and won several important awards including Best National Pre-Schooler Development Activity, Best National Toddler Development Class, and Best London kids class.
Music and child development
Research has found that exposure to music early in life supports a child in almost all areas of development. Children who attend a music class show improved memory, they smile more and develop better communication skills. Music can help your child reach their full potential, and it’s such a brilliant way to learn so many different important skills. We often have parents saying how Monkey Music has helped prepare their children for starting nursery and school.
Our Team
Our teachers are all actresses, performers and musicians, with boundless vitality and enthusiasm. Mostly parents themselves, they all adore babies and young children, and all bring something special and unique to their classes. You can find out more about our lovely teachers below.
Read more...Monkey Music near you
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St Mary’s Church, Putney High Street, London, SW15 1SN
Tuesday
St Michaels & All Angels, Corner of Charles St and Cross St, Barnes, London, SW13 0NX
Wednesday
KITSON HALL, Kitson Hall, Kitson Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9HJ
Fulham Palace, Bishops Avenue, Bishops PArk, Fulham, London, SW6 6EA
Thursday
Fulham Spiritualist Church, Kelvedon Road, Parsons Green, London, SW6 5BP
St Michaels & All Angels, Corner of Charles St and Cross St, Barnes, London, SW13 0NX
Friday
CHRISTCHURCH, 67 Studdridge Street, London, SW6 3TD
Get Set Go!, Tileman House, 133 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 2TR
Fulham Spiritualist Church, Kelvedon Road, Parsons Green, London, SW6 5BP
Monkey Term Dates
Summer Term 2022
Term Starts:
Tuesday 19th April
Half Term:
Monday 30th May - Friday 3rd June
Term Ends:
Friday 15th July
Term
Term Starts:
Thursday 1st January
Half Term:
n/a
Term Ends:
Thursday 1st January
"We've watched our daughter gain new skills, grow in confidence and learn to listen as well as sing and play. It has been so fun to use the songs and skills from Monkey Music outside of class too"
"Monkey Music is an amazing class, it's one of the most favourite times of our week. Fun for both parent and child, it's a great celebration of music, done in a really beautiful, clever way"
"Literally the only thing that has cheered us up this morning! We loved the class"
"I've particularly appreciated watching my son's physical co-ordination with instruments and clear understanding of a beat develop through each stage. I'd thoroughly recommend it to any parent"
"He was just SOOOO happy to be back with you and adored the entire thing - which makes me so happy! Thank you thank you"
"I am constantly amazed at Jeni's enthusiasm, patience and kindness towards all the kids. Thank you Jeni, for taking such good care of us!"
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!



"We booked a party for our daughter's first birthday - what a success, everyone had a wonderful time, babies, toddlers and the grown ups!"
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
No Monkey Workshops currently on our system, check back soon.
"My eldest particularly loved going along to the Monkey Music workshop, sharing the experience with her younger siblings and remembering all her favourite songs. We all had a great time, thank you!"
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.

"The music and child development event was fascinating, I left with lots of activities to try at home and I learnt so much. It was magical to see just how captivating music can be for tiny babies"
The Monkey Team

Jeni Eastlake
Jeni has been teaching Monkey Music in Putney, Barnes and Fulham for over 20 years, sharing music with lots and lots of local families She loves singing and entertaining and educating babies and young children, and thinks she has the best job in the world!

Pippa Thomson
Pippa joined the team in 2015. She comes from a long line of musicians, is classically trained in piano, and has also sung lead vocals in a rock band. A local mother of three, she loves teaching and adores working with children; her classes are carefully honed to be a really fun learning experience.

Sarah Higginbotham
Sarah is passionate about music education - for all ages! When she's not at Monkey Music she's a school singing teacher and keen trombonist. Sarah says "I love Monkey Music, it sets the foundation for a lifetime of music." Sarah has been teaching Monkey Music for 8 years.

Fabienne Borget
Fabienne is a professional Soprano, who performs opera and also teaches singing. Having been introduced to Monkey Music by an operatic friend, she enjoys teaching it so much. She loves the way even the youngest baby is encouraged to feel the beat. Her favourite song is Peek-a-Boo!

Alison Callander
Alison first came along to Monkey Music with her little boy, and loved it so much she decided to become a teacher! Alison is an experienced early years practitioner, and her great rapport with little ones means that she creates the most wonderful fun learning environment in every class.

Amelia Parcell
Amelia's talents in acting and singing ensure her classes are a wonderful musical experience. Her passion is teaching, she loves sharing music with little ones, and all her sessions are carefully planned and brilliantly executed.

Susannah Goldstein
An accomplished musician, teacher and academic, Susannah loves what the Monkey Music curriculum has to offer little ones and their grown ups. Her classes are full of energy, learning and fun, and we all love it when she plays her flute too!

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