Kari’s Baby Beats

Join us for Kari’s Baby Beats by Heart of the Child Music Education from 9:30-10:15 am on Friday mornings at The Floyd Country Store.

A special time for babies and their caregivers, this is an intimate class with lots of opportunity for bonding. It focuses on the amazing capacity of these young ones for developing their innate musical intelligence. By watching, listening, and sensing, the babies learn to feel steady beat and discern correct pitches. Before anyone expects, they are copying these same musical qualities with their own bodies and voices. Most people don’t know that this type of loving and supportive early musical culture gives children the skills they need to play in a symphony orchestra or a band when they are older, whether it is an old-time, swing, or rock band they choose. This early musical and social stimulation also supports healthy neurological development that is the foundation for all other types of growth and learning.

The class consists of lap bouncing games, massage rhymes, drum songs, shaker eggs, and rhythm instrument playtime. Circle dances and other movement songs allow babies to be held (or toddle!) while also being in the middle of the music. No music skill needed on part of the adults. Kari will model everything you need to know, and she will keep it fun and relaxed. It’s a nice way to meet other parents, too, and chase away the “only adult in the room” doldrums.

These FUN and developmentally appropriate classes are produced by Kari Kovick and Heart of the Child Music Education and foster a love of music while building foundational musical skills, safe connection, secure attachment, and healthy community.

Baby Beats is aimed toward children under the age of 2. Is your child older? Consider our Joy Jammers class!

If you have any questions, or wish to explore the best class for you and your child / children, please contact us! We’re happy to discuss this with you and find the best class for you and your child / children.

Dates are subject to cancellation or change pending teacher availability, inclement weather, illness, etc. Individual classes are $15 per child for drop in. Five-class passes are available for $60, or 10 for $120 (or $12 per class). Additional siblings are half price.

Contact us to purchase a prepaid pass, book a session using a prepaid pass, or to enroll/register multiple siblings. You can call our Office Manager / Administrative Assistant Leigh McKagen at 540-745-2110 or email her at leigh@handmademusicschool.org.