mixed-age classes (birth–5)

In a mixed-age class, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers share the same musical space. Families sit together in a circle while everyone sings, moves, and explores rhythm together.

Children naturally participate in different ways depending on their stage of development. Babies may listen and observe while the music surrounds them. Toddlers move freely and experiment with instruments. Older children begin to remember songs, sing along, and help lead the group.

All of these ways of participating belong in the same room.

Why Mixed Ages Work

Young children learn by watching the people around them. In a mixed-age classroom, younger children observe older ones singing and moving with confidence, while older children develop leadership and independence as they become more familiar with the music.

The atmosphere often feels less like a lesson and more like music in a family living room — everyone contributing in their own way.

Mixed-age classes also make life easier for families with siblings. Brothers and sisters can attend the same class, share the same songs, and make music together at home.

What You'll Notice in the Room

Some children jump right into the music. Others sit quietly for a while before joining in.

Both are completely normal.

Over time, as children hear the songs again and again and watch the adults around them participating, most gradually find their own way into the music.

Because adults are singing, moving, and playing alongside them, children experience music as something they belong inside — not something performed for them.

Who This Class Is For

Mixed-age classes welcome families with children from birth through age five.

Many families begin with one child and continue attending as younger siblings arrive. Others join when their child is already a toddler or preschooler.

There is no “right” age to begin — families simply join the circle and grow into the music together.