Music Lessons Near Me

It's been a long time coming! Join us for a *not* Cruel Summer with a week of musical theater fun inspired by the music of Taylor Swift! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Taylor Swift and the Eras Tour will bring your child's favorite songs to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child is in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

Get ready to Defy Gravity this summer with everyone's favorite witches! Don't wait to enroll, this week is going to be POP-U-LAR! This week long camp, inspired by the hit musical WICKED and its iconic movie adaptation, combines the magic of musical theater with the fun and freedom of summer to help campers develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage! Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their Final Performance which will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

A 4-Day series of performing arts workshops that culminate in a stage show for the family on Saturday morning, July 18th. *The schedule was adjusted to accommodate seniors that are involved with Y.A.T.S*** This way, they can participate in both! Spread the Word!

🎤 A Complete Confident Booster for your Child with 2 Awesome Workshops! 🎯 Spring Speaking Bundle: Build Confidence + Think on Your Feet! Give your child the complete communication boost! This 2-workshop bundle combines our most powerful skills: confidence when speaking and thinking on your feet—so students not only feel more comfortable speaking, but also know exactly what to say in the moment. 🎤 Workshop 1: Confidence in a Day! (April 12) Build strong speaking presence through fun games, engaging activities, and individualized feedback. Students gain confidence in eye contact, voice, posture, and speaking in front of a group. ⚡ “Impromptu Booster!” Think Fast, Speak Smart (April 19) Learn how to organize thoughts quickly and respond with clarity —even without preparation. Through interactive speaking games and strategies, students practice thinking on the spot without freezing. With small group sizes and two or more instructors, every child receives personalized attention and multiple opportunities to speak in a high-energy, supportive environment. In this 2-part experience, your child will: Build confidence speaking in front of others Improve delivery, clarity, and expression Learn how to think and respond quickly Speak with ease in both prepared and unprepared situations Super fun, high-energy, and designed for real results—see why Highest Speak is 5-star rated. At least 2 instructors to give your child individualized feedback! Small size classes to ensure plenty of attention and have your child walk out more confident!

Satisfy your curiosity, and experience a fun and thorough introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more in this exciting introduction to throwing fundamentals. Your instructor guides you through the process of throwing, shaping and trimming pots on the wheel. Special handbuilding project and casting will also included. Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques are also demonstrated. This class is designed for students any level experience on the potter’s wheel. Those who have more experience will complete more pieces/ advanced techniques. Those learning will master the basic skills to create wheel thrown pieces. Register for all classes, as we will build on experience of the students. During our last class, we will meet the last 10-15 minutes of class for an Art Show Presentation. Students will showcase their pieces in an art show to guests. Parents- Invite grandparents, friends and family. All pieces go home the last day of class. Such a fun way for students to share what they have learned through process and design. Many projects are “built upon” each class, so that students experience a variety of mediums and take home several projects. Projects are new every session, so sign-up for both June and July sessions. Our Last Class we will have student presentations the last 15 minutes of class. Please bring a bag and some towels, paper to wrap all of your treasures and take home.

Satisfy your curiosity, and experience a fun and thorough introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more in this exciting introduction to throwing fundamentals. Your instructor guides you through the process of throwing, shaping and trimming pots on the wheel. Special handbuilding project and casting will also included. Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques are also demonstrated. This class is designed for students any level experience on the potter’s wheel. Those who have more experience will complete more pieces/ advanced techniques. Those learning will master the basic skills to create wheel thrown pieces. Register for all classes, as we will build on experience of the students. During our last class, we will meet the last 10-15 minutes of class for an Art Show Presentation. Students will showcase their pieces in an art show to guests. Parents- Invite grandparents, friends and family. All pieces go home the last day of class. Such a fun way for students to share what they have learned through process and design. Many projects are “built upon” each class, so that students experience a variety of mediums and take home several projects. Projects are new every session, so sign-up for both June and July sessions. Our Last Class we will have student presentations the last 15 minutes of class. Please bring a bag and some towels, paper to wrap all of your treasures and take home.

Teacher-led activities that support strong sensory development and baby’s first exploration of play! Engaging tummy time exercises, songs, and props provide fun for babies and parents alike. Meet parents just like you and learn play activities to do at home. This class is a very special start to your Gymboree Play & Music journey. Adults must wear socks.

Join Sing with Emily and Tiny Tunemakers for a 45 minute music and movement class! We'll sing, creatively move, play instruments, improvise, use props, dance, enjoy musical story time and most importantly...have fun!! Feel free to bring a blanket or yoga mat to sit on. Older siblings (6+ years) are welcome to join free of charge. For questions call the studio at (331) 261-5799. Refunds are not offered for these classes, however, we will do our best to provide make up classes when possible. All make ups must be used within the current session. Any exceptions are at the discretion of Sing with Emily staff. **Weekly classes need at least 3 students to run. In the event that not enough students are registered in advance, a class may be cancelled 24 hours before the date of the class. In the event that a class is cancelled, attendees will be notified and the class will be removed from the website for registration.

🎤 Sky Divers: Intro to Debate (Grades 5–8) Beginner Level • No Prior Debate Experience Required Curious about debate but not sure where to start? This beginner-level course is designed specifically for middle school students who want to learn the foundations of debate in a fun, supportive, and confidence-building environment. This class is not intended for experienced debaters. Over 6 high-energy weeks, students will explore what debate is, how to build clear and logical arguments, and how to deliver their ideas confidently—all through interactive games, small-group practice, and instructor-guided coaching. Students will learn how to: Structure simple but powerful arguments Support their points with strong reasons and examples Listen actively and respond thoughtfully Practice both written arguments and impromptu (on-the-spot) arguments This is the perfect introduction for students who may be interested in joining debate in middle school or high school, or for those who simply want to think more critically, speak more confidently, and strengthen their communication skills. Every class is designed to be engaging, approachable, and fun—while still building real skills that students can use in class discussions, presentations, interviews, and beyond.

Free play! Enjoy the music and the chance to explore the gym at your own speed.

Join Sing with Emily and Tiny Tunemakers for a 45 minute music and movement class! We'll sing, creatively move, play instruments, improvise, use props, dance, enjoy musical story time and most importantly...have fun!! Feel free to bring a blanket or yoga mat to sit on. Older siblings (6+ years) are welcome to join free of charge. For questions call the studio at (331) 261-5799. Refunds are not offered for these classes, however, we will do our best to provide make up classes when possible. All make ups must be used within the current session. Any exceptions are at the discretion of Sing with Emily staff. **Weekly classes need at least 3 students to run. In the event that not enough students are registered in advance, a class may be cancelled 24 hours before the date of the class. In the event that a class is cancelled, attendees will be notified and the class will be removed from the website for registration.

This class is for all our little ones who want to dive into their imaginations! Everything we do is centered in the importance of play. We will use the power of make believe to travel on many adventures! Every class includes music time, a theatrical adventure, dress up and most importantly time to explore the depths of each child’s unique ideas! Themes: 1/5 - 1/9: Winter Fairies 1/12 - 1/16: Magic Clock Shop 1/19 - 1/23: Around the Queendom 1/26 - 1/30: Dragon Taxis 2/2 - 2/6: Bumblebee 2/9 - 2/13: Valentines Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

Advanced Art Open Studio Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:30 PM This open studio class is designed for advanced art students who are ready to take creative control. Over several sessions, students will choose their own mediums and develop independent projects with the guidance of an experienced instructor. Whether working in drawing, painting, mixed media, or sculpture, students are encouraged to explore personal themes, experiment with materials, and refine their artistic voice. This is a supportive space for focused, self-directed work and constructive feedback.

I. INTRODUCTION This class is an exciting adventure for kids, teaching them to use coding to create fun Movie projects. It will teach them to use scratch tools to create their own animated movies, nurture their creativity and encourage them to use dance, movement, fun colors, and music, and use coding in creating their own fun movie projects. They are not just assembling video clips, they will be learning how to write code for their projects. Ours are instructor lead programs where content and instructions will stay with the pace of the student, unlike video sessions. They are interactive and can help students debug issues by looking at the screen and engage them. II. WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT: 1. Definition of Moviemaking 2. Importance of coding for Movie Making 3. Step by step procedure to build a movie III. TOPICS TO BE COVERED 1] - Fundamentals of Scratch - Creating simple animations - Teaching building blocks - Movie Making 1 2] - Associating Sounds with a character - Play Sound - Teaching the logic behind scripts - Movie Making 2 3] - Demonstrating rock, paper, scissor games - Demonstrating guessing game - Play Drums Part I - Play Drums Part II 4] - Creating a Guessing game - Create rock, paper, scissor games - Movie Making 3 5] - Play Note and Play Instruments Part I - Play Note and Play Instruments Part II Note: "This course outline is a general guideline, we go by the pace of the group, when it comes to coding and creativity students have to get the hang of it. We try to cover everything as much as possible. Classes will be taught on-site or on-line CANCELLATION POLICY: All sign-ups are final. No cancellations or refunds will be issued after registration. Note: Students will also receive access to NexClap.com for online course materials and NexGenKlick.ai to capture and showcase their learning journey.

Our exclusive Gymboree Music Program

Experience music from all around the world-- music from both past and present, near and far! From The Beatles to Bach! In Music 1, children will delight in the sound of instruments, and “singing” through musical baby talk. They'll enjoy being sung to, experiencing new sounds and the anticipation of surprise!

What to expect in class: Engage your little one in a multi-age music class which provides opportunities not only to learn musical techniques, styles, and about different instruments, but also supports social and emotional development. Benefits: Physical: Sensory exploration time is supported while children practice their motor skills, which is crucial for your child’s overall development. Cognitive: Music play helps activate parts of the brain responsible for music and speech processing. It creates an early appreciation of music and supports language development. Social: Through music, you can hear and feel emotions. Tunes can be happy, sad, or angry! This supports social development in understanding emotions in a new way. Adults: You get to engage with your little one making emotional connections and strong bonds. Being involved in your child’s play helps both you feel more connected.

Splatterbugs A mix of sensory, art, social, music, and chatterboxes ! Splatterbugs A joyful mess of creativity, connection, and early communication! Welcome to Splatterbugs — a one-of-a-kind toddler class where little ones (ages 16 months–2.5 years) dive into a colorful world of sensory exploration, messy art, music, social play, and early language development. Each week, your child will: • Splatter, squish, scoop, and swirl through hands-on art and sensory stations • Sing, clap, and move to playful music and rhythm games • Build confidence and connection through guided social play • Grow language skills through storytelling, songs, and chatterbox-style prompts Whether they’re painting with their fingers, jamming on shakers, or babbling with new buddies, Splatterbugs helps your toddler express themselves, connect with others, and explore the world through their senses. It’s messy. It’s musical. It’s magical. Let the splatter begin! Mini Movers Get ready to move, groove, and giggle! Mini Movers & Music is a high-energy class designed just for toddlers to explore their world through gymnastics, music, and creative play. Each session combines movement and rhythm to support gross motor development, coordination, and early social skills—all in a fun, upbeat environment. From balance beams and bouncing to singing and dancing, your little one will build confidence, express themselves, and most importantly—have a blast! Snacks are included No class 3/27 and 4/3

Join us for an exciting collaboration of JAMaROO Kids and The Mom Walk Collective! JAMaROO Kids and Mom Walk Collective share an aligned vision for parents: creating real spaces for mothers to meet, connect, and raise the next generation together! Come learn more about both organizations, meet other moms, and enjoy a fun Music class for your littles! Sunday June 7th at 10:00-11:30am at the JAMaROO Kids Cow Hollow Kids Club 10-10:30 Open Play/ Moms Mingle 10:30-11 JAMaROO Kids Music and Movement Class 11-11:30 Open Play/ Moms Mingle

Introduction to songs, props, musical instruments and fun! Babies and parents participate in an engaging music class that introduces musical terminology and skills like melody, pitch, and rhythm.