Kindermusik or Music Together for 10 month old?

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damom

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I'd like to enroll my 10 month old in a music playgroup. I've heard good things about Kindermusik by Kate's Kids Ltd. but that it might be more appropriate for older children (e.g. at least toddler age). Music Together has also been recommended to me, but I've heard very little about it. Has anyone tried either or both for your under 1 yr old baby? Which do you think is better?
 
My experience with Kindermusik is the opposite to the parents that you've talked to. Our daughter absolutely adored Kindermusik up to the age of 18 months, and learnt a lot from it.
 
Evan started Kindermusik when he was 3 months old, and we've continued for almost 1 year now. He loves it, has learnt a lot, and we also listen to the CDs almost everyday.
 
Would it be too early to attend a music playgroup at 3 months old? What are they going to do with such young babies who don't have much voluntary motor capability? My son is 3.5 months old and I wonder if he'd be interested.
 
It's different for every child and parent, so it's best to go for a trial class (it's free) and see for yourself. For us, it was a great way to expose Evan to music, instruments, other babies, and also a routine.
 
My daughter Keara has been going to Kindermusik since she was a few months old. She's now almost 3, and has a lovely appreciation for music of all descriptions. We listen to the course home CD's and play all sorts of other music at home. She enjoys singing songs that she has learnt and loves making up her own songs too!
I would recommend a free trial class to see if it is what you are looking for.
 
I have not sent my 2 daughters to Kidermusik which has so much good comments from my friends though. I did attend one of the music playgroups of Gymboree when my eldest one was 1.5 yr old.

My experiences told me that all classes, no matter in what nature, the teacher is the most important element to arouse the kids' attention. As long as the instructor is good and love the children, your kids will learn, grow and be happy! Otherwise........

The formula does not look like "Expensive Fees" = "Better".

Fafa :cheers: :cheers:
 
I guess the point is, are you going to a music playgroup w. an infant in arms to meet other mums and get out of the house, or do you think that somehow it will increase their appreciation for music? If it's to increase their appreciation of music - then why not save the $ and spend it on some nice CDs to listen to at home or just sing and play w/ your baby?

My kids love music, but I didn't do any classes for them until they were in primary school.

I sang songs myself, and gave them things to bang on and shake and rattle. I would also put on music and dance w/ them from time to time.

However, if it's because you do want to meet other mums, then it's probably worth the money and time and effort.

YMMV
 
hi, i am very interested in kindermusic too and i would like to send my baby for it as early as possible, being a stay home mother this will probably do me some good too. any of you can recommend any kindermusic class at the area of happy valley or cauway bay??
 
I only have experience of Kindermusik, which has been very positive. I think it does provide more stimulation than can be provided at home: lots of people singing together, a whirl of activity, sounds, colours and action. I think it has made music seem more exciting to my baby than it otherwise would have been, had I tried to do the same things myself at home! She is now 13 months and it is lovely to see how thrilled she looks when I put music on at home. The classes can be a bit too intense for younger babies under 6 months.
 
My son has joined the Kindermusic by Catherine for nearly one year and he simple adores it. Many good things have been said about how the programme has stimulated children musically and I totally agree with that. Another advantage that my son and I have gained from the programme is that it helps to stimulate imagination and creativity and also language skills. The programme is based on themes and with each theme my son can extend his imagination and has learnt some relevant vocabulary related to the topic. the scarves they use in one theme can become whales and in another session become dusters and moppers. Having attended these lessons gives me plenty of new ideas on how to play with my son at home. It's a pity that my son cannot join any new sessions right now as the time doesn't fit with his school schedule but i'll definitely rejoin again over long holidays.

Another thing is the Kindermusik by Catherine is much much better than the Gymboree music programme. I attended both of them.
 
we've done both. we did music together in new york city when my son was just 7-8 months old. it provided an opportunity for him to be around other little kids, play, and ofcourse enjoy music, which he loves. we did kindermusik in singapore when he was 16 months and he just didnt want to participate, or rather he kept banging on the door hoping someone would let him escape. but i thought it was really good. i think they're both quite similar programs so it comes down to the quality of the teachers/environment.
i would try asking for a trial class and see what you and kiddo think. the best part was playing in a fresh way and a fun environment (as opposed to the same old same old at home) with my child since both these focus on having fun without toys, just being silly, running, jumping, singing, etc.
 
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