Foundations: Newborn-12months
Ages: Newborn to 12 months
- 45-minute lessons, once a week
- Studio setting with parent attending entire class
- Maximum class size: 10 students
- Monthly Themes
- Unlimited Makeups
- Access to At-Home Digital Materials
Investment:
$80 per month enrolled
What to expect...
👂Listening
Sing it again...babies will experience a variety of songs and rhymes in different ways. Bonus: a parent’s singing voice is their favorite!
🗣️Vocal Plays
Your turn! Babies will participate in back-and-forth vocal plays and other parent-child interactions, helping them with early language development.
🪇Object Exploration
From scarves to shakers, little ones will use all of their senses to explore a variety of safe, engaging props and instruments.
👩🍼Bonding Exercises
The best part...parents and caregivers learn bonding techniques through intentional touch, baby massage, and relaxation activities.
What you'll learn...
↹ Movement Control
Different movement activities help babies strengthen their core muscles, which increases their sense of balance and control over movements.
💜Social Adaptability
Group activities allow babies to experience familiar and unfamiliar social experiences in a safe and secure way.
👂Listening and Communication Skills
Listening to music and doing vocal play exercises helps develop a baby’s back-and-forth communication skills.
📗Language and Literacy Development
Introducing spoken sounds and rhythms through songs and rhymes helps support language and literacy development.
⚖️Self-Regulation
Associating music with tricky transitions like nap time helps establish calm and encourages self-soothing.
Why should I join the Foundations class?
- Strengthen your bond with your baby through music and shared experiences.
- Support your baby’s developmental milestones in a gentle, age-appropriate way.
- Foster early communication skills through songs, sounds, and interaction.
- Encourage sensory exploration with instruments, movement, and hands-on activities.
- Gain confidence as a parent by learning new ways to engage and connect with your baby.
- Join a supportive community of other parents with babies at similar stages.
- Access take-home resources to continue the fun and learning outside of class.
- Nurture a life-long love of music by introducing your baby to it early on.
- Enjoy a safe, clean environment designed specifically for babies and their unique needs.
- Relax in a judgment-free zone where babies can cry, fuss, and feed freely.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
My baby is only a few months old. Isn’t it too early to start a music class?
Not at all! Foundations classes are made for newborns to 12 months, offering age-appropriate activities that nurture early development and bonding.
What if my baby isn’t sitting up or walking yet?
No problem! The class supports all developmental stages, focusing on gentle activities like eye-tracking, listening, and bonding through music.
What if my baby cries or gets fussy during class?
It's normal! You can comfort or feed your baby as needed in this supportive, understanding space. No pressure to have a perfectly calm baby.
Will my baby really get anything out of a music class at this age?
Yes! You’ll see small changes in how your baby responds to music, plus you’ll receive tools to extend the learning at home.
I don’t feel comfortable singing or dancing in front of others. Is that okay?
Absolutely! This class is about bonding in a relaxed, judgment-free space. No need to perform—just enjoy the experience with your baby.
What if we can’t make it to class every week?
That’s okay! Even occasional attendance brings benefits, and you’ll get ideas for continuing the fun and learning at home.
Is Kindermusik Foundations only about music?
No, it also includes sensory play, movement, and instruments to support your baby’s cognitive, social, and motor skills.
Will I be able to meet other parents with babies the same age?
Yes! It’s a wonderful way to connect with other parents and build community through shared experiences.
How will I know if my baby is benefiting from the class?
You’ll see your baby responding to sounds, rhythms, and activities, showing they’re absorbing the experience.
I’m worried about germs and bringing my baby around other babies. How are classes kept clean and safe?
Classes are held in clean, sanitized spaces with small groups. Instruments and props are disinfected after each use for safety.
Kindermusik at home! Digital home materials
With the Kindermusik App, you and your family will have access to:
- Assigned class albums and books: Access materials from your Kindermusik classes at home.
- Hundreds of songs: Explore a vast library of Kindermusik songs.
- Themed playlists: Simplify daily routines with mood-setting playlists.
- Interactive instrument play: Inspire your child’s musical creativity.
- Multilingual instruction: Choose from several languages to enhance language skills and cultural understanding.
- And more! Discover additional features for a complete family learning experience.
