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Baby and Toddler Music Classes in Houston

Baby music classes are a great way to bond and learn. Photo courtesy of Musik Garden
Baby music classes are a great way to bond and learn. Photo courtesy of Musik Garden
9/11/22 - By Rebecca Matheson Ortiz

Babies love music. Because my daughter seemed so interested in music, I decided to enroll my 2-month-old daughter in a mommy and me music class in Houston. Her dad attended the class frequently as well, and we found that the baby and toddler music classes in Houston taught us playful ways to interact with her and ways to incorporate music into our lives at home. It was a hit with our family and was a great opportunity to meet other new parents with babies close in age to our daughter. There are lots of options for baby and toddler music classes In Houston and many offer a free demo class.

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Busy Beats offers baby music classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of Busy Beats Music
Busy Beats offers baby music classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of Busy Beats Music

Best Baby and Toddler Music Classes in Houston

Prelude

Multiple locations
Prelude seeks to foster a love of music in children, and does so through Music Together®, which are parent and child music classes that encourage children to interact with instruments, sing, play, and have fun, all with their parents or caregivers. READ MORE

Fundamentally Music - The Music Class

The Heights and Bellaire
This early childhood music education company uses music and movement featuring original music in many different musical styles, like jazz, opera, rock, blues, and more. All classes are parent-child, and are offered for infants through age 7, depending on the location.  READ MORE

Gymboree Play & Music

The Galleria area and Missouri City
These specially designed classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers use new technology with classic techniques to engage your little ones and help instill an early love for learning. Parent and child classes are available for infants to develop their auditory and visual senses, while older babies and toddlers engage in play through music and games.  READ MORE

Busy Beats Music

Katy
Busy Beats Music offers music and movement classes for children ages 0 to 7. The Kindermusik Foundations class welcomes parents and babies for bonding time as little ones learn to make a beat. One-year-olds engage in communication and self-control skils in the Level 1 class, while the Level 2 course teaches tots and preschoolers to express themselves through music.  READ MORE

The Music Garden

Energy Corridor
The Music Garden uses games, songs, and activities to help your baby build music literacy in parent-child classes. As they grow, The Music Garden adds singing, dancing, and instruments.  READ MORE

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About the Author

Rebecca Matheson Ortiz
Rebecca Matheson Ortiz is a mom of two, a proud Aggie (2013—Whoop!), and a seasoned writer/editor with over a decade of experience. She’s the editor at Moose May and has worked with top publications like Vacations Magazine, Travel 50 & Beyond, and Where to Retire. Based in Houston, Rebecca loves exploring the city’s family-friendly gems with her kids. Writing for Mommy Poppins lets her share their favorite discoveries while staying on top of the latest hot spots.
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