Having grown up playing the clarinet and piano and enjoying singing and acting roles at the local theatre, I appreciate how much pleasure music can bring.  I first became interested in Monkey Music when I took my own children to classes when they were four months and two years old.  I loved the way the experience engaged them.  My daughters were full of smiles and learnt so much at every class.  I have been running the franchise since 2006 and my daughters are now grown up, but their love of music continues to this day.  In my time running the classes I've taught Monkey Music to thousands of children, giving me a wealth of knowledge and experience to pass on to other families and I still get that buzz when I see the child blossom and develop through attending Monkey Music.  I hope that you will enjoy Monkey Music as much as I and my teachers and that is will be a highlight of your week.

Monkey Music's unique structure:

No two week's are ever the same at Monkey Music.  There are over 300 traditional and original songs and a wide variety of props and instruments.  I believe that what sets Monkey Music apart from other groups is its in-depth curriculum which is specific for each of our four different age groups. Babies can start as young as four months in Rock'n'Roll. In this class we are keen to develop their senses of the world around them.  We use songs describing every day activities and have gentle, unusual sounds to capture their attention.  In every class, regardless of age, the babies and children have their own set of percussion instruments. For babies, we ensure they are small and easy to hold and safe to be explored.  Children aged one move to Heigh-Ho which is best described as fast and furiuos.  There is lots of bouncing, dancing and instrument playing and we concentrate on learning to play the drum and stopping and starting on cue to the music.  They learn to explore the space around them and to share with their friends. Around the age of two the children begin the Jiggety-Jig class.  More complicated concepts are introduced such as taking turns, listening and interpreting the music and singing together.  In the final stage, Ding Dong, the children learn to recognise the instruments of the orchestra and read and write their own music.  Each term has a theme with learning objectives and within the thirty minute sessions the children are captivated by their teacher in class sizes of not more than fifteen.

Award winning children's activities in Winchmore Hill, Southgate, Palmers Green and Oakwood:

I'm delighted that the passion for my work has been reflected in the awards I have won. In 2015, I recieved Monkey Music's Head Office award from moving my business 'from good to great'. I have been nominated 'most outstanding activity leader' by 'what's on for little ones' in 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010. I have been awarded the Bronze Award by Net Mum and our Facebook page has recieved 41 reviews recieving 5 stars. Recently we won the Best Baby Group and Best activity for 2-4 year olds in Enfield, voted by Sophia's Diary.

When is the best time to start Monkey Music:

We often get asked: 'When is the best time to start monkey Music?' The ear is the first organ to develop fully in the womb and unborn babies take great comfort in hearing their parent's voices.  Listening to music and babbling, singing along to the songs is uplifting for any age; for babies, chidren and adults alike. This leads us to say: 'Please join Monkey Music as soon as you can.' Classes run termly for between 10-13 weeks, depending on the school term.  You can join anytime through the term and if you have missed the beginning the cost will be calculated pro-rata.  The first class is complimentary if pre booked and there are a wide range of days and times to choose from each week.

What's next?

I'm certain that if you attend our classes your child will grow in confidence, improve their listening skills and make new friends.  There are lots of articles that have been puplished about why going to music classes is beneficial for both you and your child, this is the link to one of my favourites https://www.mcmaster.ca/opr/html/opr/media/main/NewsReleases/Babiesbrainsbenefitfrommusiclessonsresearchersfind.htm

Please get in contact to book your class soon:

https://wwwapi.monkeymusic.co.uk/Classes/44/.

We look forward to meeting you and your family.