Winter Classes: Jan. 17th – March 28th, 2026 (no classes March 21st for Spring Break)
Early Childhood Education Classes
Early childhood music classes enhance brain development in babies and young children. They support the acquisition of language, memory, and emotional regulation. Rhythmic patterns and melodies support recognition of sounds and words, laying the groundwork for stronger communication skills. Music also supports motor skill development through activities such as dancing, clapping, and playing simple instruments. Furthermore, music strengthens emotional bonding between children and caregivers, fostering joy and a sense of security.
If you’re still wondering whether early childhood music education is worthwhile or just a fun extracurricular activity, read our blog on this topic, where we explore this in detail.
Early Childhood Music Classes make the perfect gift for parents with babies and toddlers. You can gift any amount, and the card never expires!
PARENT AND 6 – 12 MONTH OLD
Full of finger playing, tickles, bounces, tilts, and upside-downs. Our Littlest Beats prepare their whole bodies to feel the basic beat with their caregiver. To internalize the music, we practice and repeat new skills, using a variety of age-appropriate musical instruments. A parent/caregiver is required to attend the classes.Â
PARENT AND 1-YEAR-OLD KIDS
Does your child like to sway? A fast lift in the air? Suspense… then a tickle? All sorts of melodies and rhymes invite both caregiver and child to explore what they enjoy! We start to move to music in different ways and invite a steady beat with our bodies and musical instruments. A parent/caregiver is required to attend the classes.Â
PARENT AND 2-YEAR-OLD KIDS
Our Little Beats now roll back, drop down to the ground, turn around… and still get a few tickles! Hand-eye coordination is practiced with finger plays and more musical instruments. We continue to feel a steady beat and are invited to vocalize, especially by making sound effects. A parent/caregiver is required to attend the classes.Â
PARENT AND 3-YEAR-OLD KIDS
Little Beats still love to feel the physical connection with their caregiver! We have more melodies and stories, and now use the children’s ideas to end songs. Little Beats practice echoing rhythms, play chasing games, and are encouraged to vocalize and sing within a group. A parent/caregiver is required to attend the classes.Â
4-YEAR-OLD KIDS
Our Little Beats attend class independently and grow together as a group. Through incorporating song suggestions and student interests into structured music, we offer opportunities for improvisation and musical exploration. We clap and tap the rhythms of the words, becoming more discerning about timbre. We move to music in many different ways, learn actions to go with our music, tell musical stories, and practice singing independently. This class is drop off – parents/caregivers are not required to attend.
Diva Sacoto-Arias
Meet Diva Sacoto-Arias, the teacher for all Early Childhood Music Education Classes at On The Off Beat Music School.
“Nurturing the connection between child and caregiver through music is a fun and engaging way to communicate and play. Together, we explore traditional and original rhymes and melodies, and we feel the steady beat. We immerse ourselves in musical concepts and are invited into worlds of sound! Music study activates all areas of our brain. Our classes offer opportunities for socialization and creative self-expression while gaining plenty of experience with the many facets of music.”
Early Childhood Music Studio
Our beautiful, light-filled studio has ample space to move around with your little ones. We have lots of instruments for the kids to try! Tambourines, shakers, rhythm sticks, castanets, hand drums, and many more! The space is air-conditioned for hot summer days.
Early Childhood Music Lessons FAQs:
Can I join after the session has started? Yes! You can join after the session has started and we will prorate the fee. Please contact the office to inquire about signing up after the session has started.
Can I try it out first before committing? Yes! Sign up for the full session and try out the first two classes. You can withdraw by providing written notice within 24 hours after the second class. We will refund the balance, retaining the cost of two classes and a $25 administrative fee.
How many kids do you accept per class? We limit classes to 8 students, which is optimal for musical learning with one teacher.
