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Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in Harpenden and St Albans
Lucie Jennings 01753 889481 harpenden.stalbans@monkeymusic.co.ukHello and welcome to Monkey Music! My name is Lucie and I run Monkey Music baby and toddler music classes in Harpenden & St Albans. We offer a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, where parents, carers and children meet in small groups to enjoy our interactive, musical activities. Classes resume on 6th September!
Read more...I have always had a love of music and particularly singing and as a mother of 2, I truly believe in the power of music and the role it can play in the development and education of young children. I started my Monkey Music career in Berkhamsted and Rickmansworth in 2018 and am thrilled to now be running the area of Harpenden and St Albans. Our classes run a progressive curriculum and help to develop the child's physical, social and language skills all through music. Most importantly, Monkey Music classes are a lot of fun! There are lots of opportunities for bonding with your child as well as music making, singing and movement. Your first class is free so why not come along and join in the fun! I look forward to welcoming you to our monkey family!
I love music, especially singing and was vocally trained from a young age. After the birth of my daughter I was keen to find a baby class that we could enjoy together but would also introduce musical elements. I discovered Monkey Music and was captivated, as was she, from the outset. It was wonderful to watch her develop in confidence and social skills as well as seeing her improving her sense of rhythm. Having seen the benefits of Monkey Music first hand, I jumped at the chance to run my own classes when the opportunity arose.
Since our first classes in 1993, the power of Monkey Music has brought a smile to the faces of hundreds of thousands of babies, toddlers and young children (and grown- ups too!) across the UK.
Recently, we have been touched by the words of many of our families who have openly shared how much our classes mean to them and how belonging to our groups with their children, has brought them so much joy and supported them through difficult times.
“The psychological benefits of such classes/groups to both parents and children are significant. They act as a form of crucial peer support with the added benefit of the music focus which is important for mental wellbeing. As we know, the mental health of the parents impacts the mental health and development of the child” Monkey Music Parent and Parent-Infant Psychotherapist
The unique four stage progressive curriculum introduces children to all aspects of rhythm, pitch and tempo. As they progress through the classes, they are introduced to different instruments and musical aspects, giving them a sound musical base for when they start to learn a musical instrument at school age and beyond.
Research
The ear is the first organ to develop fully in the womb and at 5 months, an unborn baby will be able to hear the world around him. Unborn babies take great comfort in their parents' voices and they will remember music and songs, that they have heard in the womb for up to 12 months after they have been born.
From very early on at Monkey Music, our babies are developing their musical ear. Through singing and simple action songs, they learn to de-code language, interact with each other and expand on their numerical skills.
Our classes are deliberately 30 minutes long. There has been a lot of research to suggest that any longer than 30 minutes can be overwhelming for the little ones and they will lose focus and attention. We ensure those 30 minutes are action packed and follow a structure each week to allow your child to remain focussed and enjoy every element of the class.
Our Classes
Rock'n'Roll classes are for babies from 3 months and are a gentle start to music making with lots of opportunities for carer and child bonding and all-important cuddles! With an emphasis on simple and pulse-based songs and bright and colourful sensory props to provide your babies with visual stimulation. We use beautifully crafted percussion instruments and babies are exposed to interesting and unusual sounds, being encouraged to follow the instruments and its sounds until they are old enough to play themselves.
Heigh-Ho classes are tailored for 12 months to 2 years. At this stage in your child's development, we are aware that they are up and about and intersted in discovering the world around them! The classes are action packed with original songs as well as well-known nursery rhymes and the children are encouraged to play the instruments along with their teacher and friends. At this stage the children are also introduced to a wider number of instruments and are discovering the different timbres that each of these make.
Jiggety-Jig classes are for children aged 2 to 3 years ols. The children in these classes start to be able to engage with more concentrated activities and there is a greater emphasis on developing social skills and sharing required for nursery and pre-school. The children are more able to play rhythmically and introduce pitch and tempo to their playing.
Ding-Dong classes are for children 3 years and upwards. During these classes, the children will learn to recognise different orchestral instruments and are ready to learn to read music! We introduce 'stick notation' so that the children can begin to learn to read the beats of the music. This knowledge is invaluable when the children eventually learn a musical instrument.
Venues
We have spent a long time researching and securing our venues, so we can offer a clean, warm and welcoming environment for you and your children. We also have classes available at our sister franchise in Berkhamsted & Rickmansworth in venues across, Berkhamsted, Chesham, Hemel Hempstead & Rickmansworth.
I look forward to meeting you and your little ones soon!
Read more...Monkey Music near you
BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS HERE!Monday
The Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings Arts Theatre, Level 2, The Maltings, St Albans, AL1 3HL
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Theatre on Rothamsted Park, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, AL5 2FR
Tuesday
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Theatre on Rothamsted Park, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, AL5 2FR
Wednesday
The Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings Arts Theatre, Level 2, The Maltings, St Albans, AL1 3HL
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Theatre on Rothamsted Park, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, AL5 2FR
Thursday
Friday
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Theatre on Rothamsted Park, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, AL5 2FR
Monkey Term Dates
Summer Term 2024
Term Starts:
Monday 15th April
Half Term:
Monday 27th May - Saturday 1st June
Term Ends:
Friday 19th 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.
Book now and make new friends!
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Thank you so much for such an amazing class today, as usual. We just love coming and are so lucky to have found you and monkey music! We both look forward to it all week!!
My daughter has absolutely loved Lucie’s Monkey Music classes! I genuinely feel these classes have improved her confidence, social skills and has absolutely developed her passion for song and music. Thank you!
We look forward to our monkey music class every week. This is my second baby so it's really lovely to do something just for us. Lucie is so welcoming and loads of fun, I can't keep Nina away!
Monkey Music with Lucie is the highlight of the week. Phoebe is totally mesmerised for whole session. It’s been so great for her development. Lucie is an amazing teacher (and singer). We love our Thursdays!
Monkey Music has transformed my little daughter! I’ve never seen her shake so much with excitement at the sound of the singing and music. Lucie is so talented, and has a way of tuning into each baby
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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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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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
Daria
Hi I'm Daria and music is my life-long passion. I came across Monkey Music as a new mum and loved it instantly! It's such a joy watching babies and toddlers discover the world, and I'm so excited and privileged to guide them on their journey of magic and wonder!
Helen
Helen has had a long standing career on both stage and screen. Having starred on the West End means your little ones are in for an amazing treat! She teaches our classes in Harpenden and would love to welcome you and your little ones soon!
Laura
Laura is a drummer, guitarist and singer/ song writer! Laura teaches our Friday classes in St Albans and cannot wait to meet you and your little ones, to start them on their musical journey!
Lucie
Hi, my name is Lucie and as well as running 2 franchises, I also teach classes in St Albans. I was vocally trained from a young age and attended Monkey Music classes with my daughter. I would love to see you and your little ones in my classes soon x
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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