Music Classes for Kids, Babies & Toddlers
Music Classes For Kids: Rockness Music
Educational, and Interactive Music Classes for kids, Babies and Toddlers!
What to expect from our music classes?
At Rockness Music, we offer music classes for kids that spark creativity and joy.
Our activities inspire toddlers, babies, and preschoolers to ignite their love for music through live performances and interactive experiences. In addition, our engaging and energetic classes teach children to drum, dance, and sing along as part of the band—all in a fun, inclusive environment.
Most importantly, led by professional musicians, these music classes are thoughtfully designed to develop early music skills while creating unforgettable memories for you and your child.
Join us for weekly 45-minute sessions that take you on a musical adventure! Toddlers and babies participate in interactive songs, dance, and play with props and instruments—while enjoying quality time with their favorite grown-up in music class.
Boost Early Learning with Fun, Engaging Music Classes
Studies show that exposure to music during early childhood sharpens math and literacy skills! However, learning doesn’t have to be boring! That’s where our music classes for kids are a perfect addition to your schedule. Furthermore, our methods combine fun and education, creating a memorable, interactive musical experience that helps young minds grow.
Music Class for Babies
Music Class for Toddlers
Music Class for Preschoolers
What to Expect From Kids Music Classes
Every music class is a show, and every child is in the band.
Our research-based music classes for kids feature a curriculum, activities, and song selections that vary weekly, ensuring young children stay engaged at every stage of development.
To begin with, each week we introduce a variety of materials perfect for babies and toddlers—shakers, dancing ribbons, drums, puppets, and a wide selection of instruments that we explore during our fun-filled instrument show-n-tell.
In addition, our imaginations are stimulated in every class with songs that encourage dramatic play and dance, helping toddlers build both coordination and confidence.
Finally, we turn up the fun each class with our beloved Adventure Song—a true highlight for the children, from babies bouncing along to toddlers leading the way on a new journey every week!
Drumming in Music Class
Beat and rhythm are the essential building blocks of musical performance and an integral part of the Rockness Music experience. From the very beginning, babies and toddlers love feeling the rhythm as they drum, count, and sing.
During each class, every child is given individual drums and sticks and is encouraged to follow along in a way that suits their age and abilities. As a result, children build confidence, coordination, and a natural sense of timing through active musical play.
Instrument Show & Tell
Every week, babies and toddlers discover a new, intriguing instrument – part of our mystery discovery instrument series. Everyone has an opportunity to explore and play the instrument during our show-n-tell circle time. We even add a touch of preschool science (STEM) as we learn about the shapes, colors, and sounds of the instruments, making music an early learning adventure!
Music Classes for Kids
SPRING SINGS – Rockin’ Out with our Voices!Let’s usher in warm breezes, flowers, and birds as we explore the noises we can make with our bodies. In class we imitate the voices of animals and instruments as the teacher guides the class with various wind instruments and other exercises. Create a world of sound with your own body, drum, dance and rock out! Children receive a free harmonica to rock out at home. (April-June)SUMMER DRUMMER – It’s Not Rock without Drums!Our Drumming class! Children receive a pair of free bongos and return with them each week. This gives them a sense of ownership over their first instrument. Even our babies and toddlers learn to rock out in class and drum along with the instructor! (July-August)FALL FIESTA CLASSES – Uno, Dos, Tres Fiesta!Fiesta means party in Spanish, and Rockness Music is JAM-packed with activity in this upbeat music class featuring drumming, dancing, and exploration of Latin Instruments like guiro, maracas, agogo bell and more! Get ready to move and groove to the beat. (Sept-Dec)WINTER WONDER – Exploring our Creativity!Let’s explore our imagination and dance the winter away – pretend to be a robot, a seedling, a cowboy! Time to shake, drum, and explore with your child’s unlimited imagination! Puppet play, music and movement, and drumming make this an unforgettable Mommy and Me Class you’re sure to enjoy. (Jan-March)
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FAQ
FAQ
- How do I know if this is the correct class for my family? Try it out with a free demonstration class. If you are looking for a safe and nurturing parent & me music class with a more modern style then you are in the right place! We allow exploration, dancing and freedom for the children to learn while still remaining in a circle time setting in a safe controlled musical environment.
- Class Duration – Interactive 45 minute musical experience performed live on guitar and drums by caring and talented instructors.
- Class Length – 10 week sessions (fall, winter, spring) or 6 week session (summer). Subject to change.
- Mixed Aged Classes – Our classes are mixed ages. We accept children up to four years old. The median age of the classes are babies through three year olds.
- Babies – Is this your first music class? Concerned that it is the right choice? Well we assure you – you’ve come to the right place! Our music classes babies are fully engaged and gravitate towards the instructors guitar and drums sooner than other children.
- Siblings – This is the perfect environment for siblings to bond and make friends. We offer a discount for each sibling.
- Guests – Be sure to purchase a drop-in class for your guest students. Guest family members are always welcomed with advanced notice.
- Refunds – Tuition fee is refundable (minus 10% processing fee) before the first day of the semester. 50% of tuition fees will be refunded up until two weeks after semester has begun for the remaining classes. No refunds after two weeks. No refunds for 6 week sessions.
Kids Birthday Party Entertainment
Create an unforgettable, playful and imaginative musical adventure for your family and guests.
One captivating and energetic rock-n-roll performer rocks out for 45 minutes with all of the props and instruments needed for an educational and entertaining experience that your party guests will be raving about!
Enrichment Classes in Schools
We’ll come to your school or location to offer a sustainable music program for children. Rockness Music offers our partner schools the support and curricula needed to supply high-quality music education for their students. We align our curriculum to directly support requirements for accreditation and core standards.
Music Shows for Kids
Rockness Music and our house band Michael & the Rockness Monsters both offer exciting, entertaining, and educational music shows for kids. An ideal activity for preschool assemblies, grammar school assemblies, libraries, and community events! A variety of show themes and targeted age ranges available.
Private Music Classes
Bring the music to your friends at your choice location! You can purchase a custom length session of music classes.
We create the sign up, and you supply the space. Works for large friend groups and parenting groups. Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes of captivating and educational music entertainment.
Interested in hosting a Private Class with your private group? Please inquire today by filling out our contact form and join us for our award winning music classes for babies and toddlers!
Drop In Classes
Can’t commit, but still want to join in on the fun. Join us for a single preschool music class at any of our Parent & Me Music class locations.
Drop-in Music Classes are based on availability.
If your first class location in unavailable please inquire about another location nearby!
Locations
Maplewood
Scotch Plains
Metuchen
Parent’s You’re Going to Have Fun Too!
“I have done a ton of other mommy and me music classes here and in the city and this by far blows them all away.””Since coming to class he loves guitars, he walks around playing and singing. Thank you for the wonderful musical influence!””My nanny said the class was AWESOME! She keeps saying its so much more “fun” than all the other toddler music classes we’ve taken.”Thank you so much! Finally a baby music class that rocks!!!
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