Welcome | MyLittleBeethoven.com | Music for You and Your Baby

What is My Little Beethoven?

My Little Beethoven provide private music lessons for you and your baby. Parents and children learn best when they participate in activities that are perceived to be useful in real life and are culturally relevant. Learning is a complex cognitive activity that cannot be rushed. It requires considerable time and periods of practice to start building expertise in an area. We believe at My Little Beethoven that learning is an active process, not passive. Here at My Little Beethoven, we are facilitators of knowledge, involving children in their learning process while also invoking their interest. This is enhanced though cooperative play and the use of learning centers for exploration for you and your baby. Our classes focus on new repertoire for you to sing and play with your baby, and teach parents vocal and musical skills to enhance personal time with baby.

What is the difference between My Little Beethoven and other programs in the area?

We are proud of our small class sizes, our focus on baby AND parent, and our instructor’s knowledge of familiar and unfamiliar songs for you to learn and sing to your baby. We also meet twice a week instead of once a week.

Do I need to bring anything?

No. Just bring yourselves. You will receive a My Little Beethoven music bin that will have all of your necessities for the program.

What am I paying for?

What is included in the class? Besides top quality music instruction, your fees include the My Little Beethoven Music Tub that you can keep at the end of the program. In addition, you will receive a DVD that will capture pictures and memories of you and your baby at My Little Beethoven.

What kinds of instruments are used?

The instructor uses a piano and teaches parents how to play a few chords for you and baby. There is also a drum available for you and your baby to play. Also, there are shakers, rhythm sticks, and other musical necessities for the class in the My Little Beethoven Music Tub.

How long and how often is the program?

The program meets twice a week for three weeks. Music education research suggests that frequency is the key! Children AND adults can retain more knowledge. Our programs last for three weeks because our focus is for you to have the skills to continue with the songs, chants, and games that you will learn. Each class is one hour long.

What if my child cries or cannot sit for that long?

At My Little Beethoven, we understand that you have children, and not robots. We have varied activities for you and baby. Educational research suggests that children learn best in smaller time frames more frequently. No song or activity will last more than 5-7 minutes. We may repeat some activities throughout the class to reinforce the learning.

What is the age range of classes?

Bouncing Baby is for babies who are 0-6 months; Boppin’ Baby is for babies 6-12 months; and Tappin’ Toddler is for children 12-24 months. At My Little Beethoven, we want to keep our programs age appropriate for you and your baby.

What if I can’t sing or I am not musically inclined?

Her at My Little Beethoven, we focus on both parent and child. We understand that if you are comfortable, your baby is comfortable. Since the classes are small and intimate for you and your baby, we do our best to make you and your baby feel safe and secure. The instructor’s job at My Little Beethoven is to make the parent or caregiver feel comfortable to sing to their baby/child. By the end of the program, both you and your child can lead a song or game!

Are nursing mothers welcome here?

Absolutely!!! In fact, we have an area where you may nurse and still take part in the class. Again, we want you to feel comfortable.

I am a stay-at-home father; am I welcome here?

Yes. We understand that mothers are not the only ones who stay home with their children these days. The instructor will help you sing in your range too!

I am a caregiver/babysitter/nanny. Can I bring the baby for whom I care to My Little Beethoven?

Of course! This is a great class for you so that you can enhance your musical skills and learn new songs for the baby under your care. Just indicate that you are the caregiver when you give us your information.

How can I register?

You can register on-line OR you can print out our registration form and mail a check or money order to the listed P.O. Box.

Can I sign up for more than one class or session?

Yes. That is actually ideal. You and your child will gain so much from attending more classes. You will definitely feel confident after the My Little Beethoven program to sing and play with your baby.

What if I miss a class?

My Little Beethoven allows you two make-up classes.

Can I refer my friends and family to My Little Beethoven?

Yes! We encourage you to do so. In fact, we would like to thank you for referring your friends and or family to My Little Beethoven. As a token of our appreciation, we would like to give you a gift. First, you will receive a gift card. You may look at your gift choices on line or through a live gift booklet. You can choose from pretty, practical everyday essentials, to adorable infant outfits and toys, to pampering selections that take care of you. The gift you choose will get shipped right to your home free of charge! Items range from leading brand names like Ugg®, evenflo®, infantino®, chicco®, Safety 1st®, and Cuisinart®.