https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 07:55:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2313393 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 08:53:22 +0000 theotherstark 2313393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have done Music Together since about 6 months, and my son loves it! Even when he wasn't mobile, he loved watching the other kids, parents/nannies, and the instructor. And he loves playing with (mainly eating. Ha) the instruments. </p> <p>That's great you can try the class out to see if she likes it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2312258 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:22:52 +0000 gracecat 2312258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did music together around 9-11 months but it was not really worth it because DD would just wander around doing her own thing. She didn't really seem thaaaat interested in doing anything with the class. I stopped for a while and returned in about 9 months and omg what a difference! Then I really felt she could participate enough to make it worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2312252 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 03:22:45 +0000 lamariniere 2312252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a music class with DS from 8-12 months, it was really great and he loved it! The free library one sounds ideal though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2312176 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 21:33:55 +0000 jlm22 2312176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: I'm hoping my DD will as well!<br /> @Kimberlybee: @mrsrain: I spoke with a program coordinator today and they are letting me do a free trial! I also found out that there is a class for babies under 2 at the library that starts at the end of the month... And it's free! So I will probably do that before I pay for anything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2312168 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 21:13:46 +0000 mrsrain 2312168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We attempted a free class at our local library and it was too overwhelming for her. Will they let you try it out before you buy? If not us say wait until LObis old enough to really participate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2312116 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 19:47:21 +0000 Kimberlybee 2312116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jlm22: Every class I have asked about will let you do a trial class for free. Can you try one and see how it goes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2312115 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 19:42:39 +0000 Kimberlybee 2312115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I enrolled DD around 7 months and she loved music class! It was more because of the teacher and the teacher's sweet persona. Her voice was beautiful and could soothe the fussiest of babies! We really loved her first music teacher. She took her first steps during music class at 11 months. I have fond memories of that sweet time with DD. The teacher got a full time position at an elementary school so left after DD turned 15 months or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2312105 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 19:25:01 +0000 FaithFertility 2312105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I take DD since about 4 months she LOVES IT! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2312089 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 18:53:55 +0000 jlm22 2312089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I am definitely going to check out the story hours at the southie library! My friend sent me their schedule and I saw that they have one specifically for babies under 2 starting at the end of October! After seeing that, I definitely don't want to pay for Little Grooves! (Yet)<br /> Oh and her nap schedule won't be a problem for us because.... What is a nap schedule? DD is yet to know, ha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2312041 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:28:04 +0000 Foodnerd81 2312041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jlm22: glad they said you can try a free trial class! That's what I was going to suggest. They actually also do a free Little Groove class at the boston children's museum on weds mornings, but it can be really overwhelming because it gets crowded- my 2 year old still gets overwhelmed. I really do like little groove but the free ones get canceled last second way more than I would like! </p> <p>And 6 months is definitely not too young for library story times! Our bigger problem was fitting them in around naps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311960 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:26:01 +0000 ReadItMama 2311960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on what you want to get out of the experience.</p> <p>I was going to suggest you talk with the studio to see if they could accommodate an alternative (free) trial - good business practice - but it sounds like you've got that squared away.</p> <p>We started a similar class when our LO was about 6 mths. - the "class" was mixed ages up to 5 yrs. (good number of siblings!). The philosophy was social interaction through music and movement. Basic structure, various kid-friendly instruments and props (e.g. scarves, balls). Kids were encouraged to explore the space based on their needs/wants as long as they weren't hurting themselves or others, participation levels varied and there was occasional chaos, as there is wont to be with those under 5!</p> <p>The first year to year-and-a-half our daughter observed and participated on a limited basis, but we learned that is her personality and at home she would "practice" and sing and dance (CD and book were included, $15/class in the Midwest). By the time we moved this summer she was a typical 2.5 year-old running/climbing, helping pick up instruments, participating. We were sad to have to leave, and I haven't found a comparable program here, but the investment was worth it for her and for us (great family time!). We have opted for gymnastics out here ($20/class, sigh) and I know without our previous experience we wouldn't be enjoying it so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311934 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:51:37 +0000 LAZB 2311934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a little young. I took my DD to a couple of free classes when she was around 6.5 months, and although she loved watching the other kids, the musical instruments were beyond her. She will be 8 months tomorrow, and I took her to another free class last week where she enjoyed shaking the maraca, but definitely not $20 worth. I'd say wait it out a few months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311925 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:40:28 +0000 Rockies11 2311925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jlm22: We're in a birth to 4 years class with my 5 month old and my 2 year old that cost the same + a registration and materials fee for the class and I would say no it totally isn't worth it for a 7 month old. It is only debately worth it for a 2 year old. but that said, it's a very serious class and you're not allowed to talk and all the activities are for older children. We actually found one at a community centre for 3 bucks per family that is not serious, so my toddler runs around and plays and I can have the baby out on a mat with toys, and that one I would totally pay 160 for for a 7 month old. So I think it depends on the atmosphere! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311899 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:26:51 +0000 jlm22 2311899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: The woman I spoke to actually told me which class had the most babies signed up! I'm excited! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311895 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:23:10 +0000 snowjewelz 2311895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jlm22: That's great! I really think trying it out would be SO helpful in deciding! The gym I went to said that also some classes get more babies and some get older kids, so you can ask about that too for classes you're most likely to go to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311894 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:20:41 +0000 jlm22 2311894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anya: I know! The sad thing is, is that $20 seems to be on the lower end of what classes cost around here!<br /> @KayKay: Thanks! A story hour is a good idea. I was thinking she was to young for that, but they have free ones at the library, so maybe I will check it out.<br /> @LulaBee: That's great to hear. I'm hoping for the same experience!<br /> @snowjewelz: That's what I'm worried about. 3 year olds running circles around her :)<br /> @lemong: This program sounds similar... It's called Little Groove Music.</p> <p>I just spoke with one of the teachers... they said I could try it out for free on Friday and if she likes it, I can sign up. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311882 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:10:05 +0000 lemong 2311882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO2 has been going to music class since he was a few weeks old, tagging along with big sis. He loved it, even when he couldn't do anything. Now we started the fall session for Music Together and he loves it (he's 10 months now). Music Together usually lets you do a trial session - I really like their musical philosophy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311854 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:55:34 +0000 snowjewelz 2311854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took DD to a trial class that was mixed age too and found it hard for her to join in b/c a lot of the activities were geared towards older children (getting up, dancing, etc). She had fun, but if I have to spend $ I'd want a more age appropriate class. Can you try to arrange for another time for the free class? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311853 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:54:58 +0000 LulaBee 2311853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started DD in music class at 7 months and she's still going strong at age 3- has moved up with the same kids. It's more kindermusic style, so she's not learning to play instruments, there is singing and dancing and parents participate. She still loves going. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311851 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:52:55 +0000 KayKay 2311851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DD (10 months) has been going to Music Together since she was 6 weeks old, tagging along with her older sister. I would say around 6 months, though, she started loving it, and has the cutest little wiggle/shimmy that she does whenever she hears songs she likes now. I would say before 7-8 months, it's maybe hit or miss. Not necessarily a bad thing, but you might hope that you get more out of it than she does :) </p> <p>That being said, I don't like this teacher nearly as much as our old one. If there are other things like storytimes that are free (but still do some sort of singing), you might feel like that is good enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311847 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:49:51 +0000 Anya 2311847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Age-wise I think that would be a great time to start a music class! $20 per class is kind of high though.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311844 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:48:16 +0000 Autumnmama79 2311844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jlm22: Asking for a refund is a good idea, hopefully they will agree to that! I don't see why they wouldn't :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311841 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:47:14 +0000 jlm22 2311841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: Not really, Everything costs money around here! I keep going back and forth because she loves watching other kids, but loud noises are hit or miss with her. I might call and see if I can get a refund if she doesn't like the first class. My mom told me to just download a music app! haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311836 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:42:05 +0000 Autumnmama79 2311836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jlm22: I'm not musical at all either!!! DH has a bit of it for sure. Is there another music school or community centre that offers classes at another time that fits with your work sched? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311833 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:39:16 +0000 jlm22 2311833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: Symphony Orchestra? That's great! My DD doesn't stand a chance if she takes after me :)<br /> @mrsjyw: That is what I'm nervous about....loud noises freak her out sometimes. I think she might like it better when she is able to really interact (or at least sit up by herself, ha) This program offers a free class on the ONE day of the week that I work. Oh well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311829 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:33:46 +0000 mrsjyw 2311829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I t took ds to a free session at 9 months. He hated it. The instruments were just too much for him and he was def the youngest in the class. If the age range was specific to infants I would try it but for that class I would opt out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311827 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:29:04 +0000 Autumnmama79 2311827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say yes! Music lessons have been one of most valuable and rewarding things we've done for DD. There is overwhelming research on the benefits of music education for children. We started at around 10 months and she has been enrolled in music classes ever since. Just this year she started with the children's choir in our city's symphony orchestra. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/6-months-old-music-class#post-2311823 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:23:19 +0000 jlm22 2311823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm contemplating signing up for a music class, but I'm not sure if DD is to young (She will be 7 months when the next session starts) The age for the class is 3 months - 4 years. It's $160 for 8 classes. Is it worth it to sign up? We aren't exactly rolling in it, so I don't think I can pay $$ just to meet other moms! :happy: </p>