The heart and soul of Songs with Sarah are the mixed ages, parent-child classes that we call Music Play. These 45-minute long classes are designed to be a "music and movement" experience for young children and their caregivers. In small groups, children learn to recognize musical phrases and develop body coordination through a diverse collection of songs, chants, and movement activities. Children will be physically and musically engaged in creative and fun experiences to begin a life-long musical journey.

MORE INFO:

  • Where? Our Music School is located at 404 E. 48th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55419.

    • Spring 2024: Classes will be inside our music studio!

  • How long? Indoor classes are 45-minutes. Each session runs for 10-weeks.

  • Cost? Music Play is $185 for one student and $90 for each additional sibling registered. Infant siblings are free up to 6 months. There is a one time registration fee of $15 for new families.

  • When? Here is a full list of classes for the spring session. Classes begin on Tuesday, April 9th and run for 10 weeks (yes-there will be classes on Memorial Day weekend) until Saturday, June 15th.

    • Music Play with Sarah. Ages 0-4, Tuesdays @ 9:30am

    • Music Play with Sarah. Ages 0-4, Tuesdays @ 10:30am

    • Music Play with Sarah. Ages 0-4, Tuesdays @ 11:30am

    • Music Play with Stephanie. Ages 0-4, Tuesdays @ 4:15pm

    • Music Play with Stephanie. Ages 0-4, Tuesdays @ 5:15pm

    • Music Play with Jessica. Ages 0-4, Wednesdays @ 9:30am

    • Music Play with Jessica. Ages 0-4, Wednesdays @ 10:30am

    • Music Play with Sarah. Ages 0-4, Thursdays @ 9:15am

    • Music Play with Sarah. Ages 0-4, Thursdays @ 10:15am

    • Babies Music Play with Sarah. Ages 0-16 months, Thursdays @ 11:15am

    • Music Play with Jessica. Ages 0-4, Fridays @ 9:30am

    • Music Play with Jessica. Ages 0-4, Fridays @ 10:30am

    • Babies Music Play with Jessica, ages 0-12 months, Fridays @ 11:30am

    • Music Play with Devin. Ages 0-4, Saturdays @ 9:15am

    • Music Play with Devin. Ages 0-4, Saturdays @ 10:15am

    • Music Play with Devin. Ages 0-4, Saturdays @ 11:15am

  • Your role: Parents do not need to be musical, but participation and music modeling is required! Come ready to sing and move. Remember- you are there to learn, too! We do ask that all families choose a date and time that works best for your schedule. Participating and consistency in class is part of building the foundational tools your child needs to grow to their fullest musical potential.

  • Listening at home: Each semester, registered families receive a link to listen to tracks at home on SoundCloud and through Google Drive. Physical CDs are available to purchase for $10 for those who are interested.

  • Classroom rules: We have a few important guidelines that we ask parents to follow. In addition to being music models, parents are expected to help keep an environment that is safe and musically supportive for all of our learners. Every child in Music Play is important and it is our goal to uncover their music aptitude and accommodate classroom activities to support each individual student. In order to accomplish this, parents are asked to intervene on behavioral issues when their own child becomes disruptive to the flow of the music. We will cover more of this in class on the first week!

  • Masks: When inside, masks are optional. If you have any concerns about this, please email our director. We reserve the right to reverse this decision at any time if numbers rise or we feel it is safer to reinstate the mandate.

  • Snow Day Policy: In case of a snow day, we will move classes online or cancel. We cannot guarantee a snow day makeup.

  • Cancellation Policy: If you cancel within the first two weeks of your session, you will be refunded for the remaining classes of that session.

““Through music a child gains insights into herself, into others, and into life itself. Perhaps most important, she is better able to develop and sustain her imagination. Without music, life would be bleak. Because a day does not pass without a child’s hearing or participating in some music, it is to a child’s advantage to understand music as thoroughly as she can. As a result, as she becomes older she will learn to appreciate, to listen to, and to partake in music that she herself believes to be good. Because of such cultural awareness, her life will have more meaning for her.” ”
— Edwin Gordon, Music Education Researcher and founder of Music Learning Theory

Photography provided by Ellie Kaufman Wannemacher.