Welcoming a new baby into your family is a beautiful, life-changing experience. It's a time filled with joy, wonder...

Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in Putney SW15, Barnes SW13 and Fulham SW6
Jeni Eastlake 0208 480 6064 [email protected]

Monkey Music 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're now also offering our new Beautiful Noise programme for newborn babies. We'd love to see you!
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
BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS HERE!Monday
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
St Dionis, C A S HALL, Ground Floor, Parson Green, London, SW6 4UH
Wednesday
Fulham Palace, Bishops Avenue, Bishops Park, London, SW6 6EA
Kitson Hall, Kitson Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9HJ
Thursday
St Michaels & All Angels, Corner of Charles St and Cross St, Barnes, London, SW13 0NX
St Dionis, C A S HALL, Ground Floor, Parson Green, London, SW6 4UH
Friday
Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, Putney, London, SW15 6AW
St Dionis, C A S HALL, Ground Floor, Parson Green, London, SW6 4UH
Monkey Term Dates
Autumn Term 2023
Term Starts:
Monday 11th September
Half Term:
Monday 23rd October - Friday 27th October
Term Ends:
Friday 15th December
Spring Term 2024
Term Starts:
Monday 8th January
Half Term:
Monday 12th February - Friday 16th February
Term Ends:
Friday 22nd March

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 complement Monkey Music's progressive 4 stage curriculum.
Each booking includes a kit bag with instruments and a sensory scarf to be used at home.
Book now and make new friends!
Beautiful Noise
From Wednesday 21st February, 12:20pm
To Wednesday 20th March, 12:20pm
Fulham Palace, London, SW6 6EA
"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"
"He has been talking about Monkey Music nonstop since his complimentary class! He absolutely LOVED it.
"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!

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.

Yvette Robinson
Yvette has been teaching at Monkey Music since 2011. She is an extremely successful West End actress and singer and a mum to her daughter Leela. She brings her unique experience as a teacher, performer and parent to her classes, wowing everyone with her inspirational approach.

Edward Green
What a super fun musical treat you're in for if you come along to Edward's classes! Edward is an experienced music teacher, actor and local Dad, who brings lots of energy and warmth to every musical session.

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!

Phoebe Fitzgerald
Phoebe's beautiful voice and wonderful calm rapport with little ones make her classes a joy to attend. She has a musical theatre degree and lots of experience working with children in schools and theatres as well as teaching Monkey Music across London.
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