For 6 months to Preschool
Our Baby Toddler and Preschool Music program at The Heart of Riverdale offers a joyful and interactive introduction to music for children aged 6 months to preschool. Through playful and engaging classes, young musicians explore rhythm, melody, and movement while developing essential skills like coordination, listening, and self-expression.
For our youngest participants, parent-participation classes create a special bonding experience as children and caregivers sing, clap, and move together in a welcoming, music-filled environment. These classes incorporate songs, instruments, and creative play to nurture a love of music from an early age.
As children grow, they can progress to independent classes where they explore musical concepts through singing, percussion instruments, and movement-based activities. These sessions help develop fundamental skills such as beat recognition, pitch awareness, and group participation, all while fostering creativity and confidence.
Rooted in early childhood education principles and inspired by respected music learning methods, our program provides a strong foundation for future musical exploration. Whether your child is clapping along to a steady beat, learning to recognize different sounds, or expressing themselves through song and movement, our Baby Toddler and Preschool Music program is designed to spark a lifelong love of music in a fun and supportive setting.

For parents and children aged 6-18 months
Make baby’s first class musical! This class is a safe environment where infants can explore and react to baby-safe instruments, sounds, and sensations. We will incorporate song, chant, movement, and instrument play to develop your child’s imagination, musical awareness, and expressiveness. Parent and baby bonding will strength your connection with your child through fun music and memory-making experiences.

This class is sessional:
Session 1: September 12 – December 19
- (13 classes)
- Price: $183.73
Session 2: January 9 – February 20
- (7 classes)
- Price: $98.93
Session 3: April 3– May 15
- (7 classes)
- Price: 98.93
Schedule
| Saturdays (10-10:30AM) - Baby Music & Movement Parent Participation with Ellen Thompson in the Blackbox Theatre |
FOR AGES 3 AND 4
This class is designed to engage preschoolers’ natural love for music and activate their imagination. We will explore many different instruments and music styles from around the world.

This class is sessional:
Session 1: September 12 – December 19
- (13 classes)
- Price: $275.60
Session 2: January 9 – February 20
- (7 classes)
- Price: $148.40
Session 3: April 3– May 15
- (7 classes)
- Price: 148.40
Schedule
| Saturdays (11:15AM-12:00PM) - Preschool Music & Movement with Ellen Thompson in the Blackbox Theatre |
FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN AGED 18 MONTHS – 3 YEARS
This music class is designed for the parents to interact with their child in music play. Parents will engage with their child and have the opportunity to play music games, learn musical ideas and explore sounds as a group. Parents will learn a repertoire of new songs during classes that they can enjoy at home for years to come.

This class is sessional:
Session 1: September 12 – December 19
- (13 classes)
- Price: $275.60
Session 2: January 9 – February 20
- (7 classes)
- Price: $148.40
Session 3: April 3– May 15
- (7 classes)
- Price: 148.40
Schedule
| Saturdays (10:30-11:15AM) - Toddler Music & Movement Parent Participation with Ellen Thompson in the Blackbox Theatre |

