music & movement

group music classes

Offerings

With over 15 years of early childhood music experience, Miss Rachel developed these group music classes with inspiration from Music Learning Theory, Kodaly, and Dalcroze music education methods. Her goal is to provide an engaging, musically rich class and to give caregivers the confidence to incorporate music into their daily lives at home.

Students and their caregiver move, create, and express themselves musically in each class. Participants use shakers, scarves, rhythm sticks and more to find a steady beat and sing songs to discover their voices. All classes include movement to classical music in addition to the singing of classic folk and modern children’s songs.

Class sizes are intentionally small - this allows for more individualized attention and keeps the environment calm and conducive to learning. Each child (or siblings for a family) must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class. This not only helps engagement, but it also allows caregivers to learn and take the skills home during the week. 

The first class for new students is free and discounts are available for siblings and when you register for both winter & spring sessions. More information on pricing is available in the studio policies. Check out our FAQs for more specific details.

  • This class meets for 30 minutes and is for children ages birth through approximately 9-12 months. We will learn songs with wiggles, bouncing, lullabies, and finger plays.

    The caregiver will hold baby on their lap or while standing and moving to the music. Older babies are free to crawl and roll in the space - bringing your own blanket is highly recommended.

    Classes for Fall 2026 meet in two 3-week sessions; a discount is available if you register for both sessions.

    Siblings who are too old for this class are allowed on a case by case basis - email Miss Rachel before registration if this applies to you. 

  • This class meets for 30 minutes and is for children who are approximately 1-3 years old. We will dance, sing, and learn classic finger plays and rhymes.

    The caregiver will move with the child and help them with percussion instruments. Classes for Fall 2026 meet for one 6 week session.

    Siblings come at a discounted rate; please use SIBLING at checkout to receive the rate.

  • This class is for 4-6 year olds and meets for one 6 week sessions.

    The class will incorporate singing, music games, and instrument playing. Music games include hand-clapping, jumping rope, and bouncing balls. Both non-pitched (drums) and pitched percussion (xylophone) will be played and used to teach rhythmic and melodic music-making. Your child will develop their fine and gross motor, cognitive, and emotional skills while having fun making music!

  • Learn the songs and games from Baby Bachs with other moms-to-be. We will also focus on the physiology of singing, including how to breathe in and connect to a changing body. While masks are not required, they are welcome if desired. Come to find community with others and have a repertoire of songs already memorized for those early, sleepy days of baby’s life.

  • Birthday parties include 20-40 minutes of music, movement, and games tailored to the child’s age and interests. Themes include songs about nature, transportation, ballet, and animals.

    Choose from a pre-set theme or create a custom set of your child’s favorite music (contingent upon copyright usage). Specific pricing is available upon request.

    Please fill out the inquiry form to get started!

Fall 2026 Classes

I am so excited to streamline the registration process this fall with the website Sawyer. Class sessions, events, and drop-ins can now all be accessed at the links below. Parents will be prompted once to create a student profile for each child as part of the registration and it will be saved for future sign-ups.

Please be sure to use the link from this webpage to register. If you register through Sawyer’s marketplace (ie searching on their website), the cost will be higher.

Please email me if you have any questions or issues with this new system. I hope you find it as easy as I have!

Sample Work

My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, traditional

Redwood, Redwood, Rachel Ackerman Bowe

The More We Get Together, traditional

Birthday Parties

Invitation to a birthday party service with colorful bunting and birthday candles in the background. The text invites guests to choose theme, duration, and number of participants, with packages starting at $150 inclusive of instruments, props, planning, and cleanup.
Watercolor painting of a sailboat with the word 'AHOY!' in large blue letters
Watercolor illustration of trees with the text "This Pretty Planet" overlaid.
Illustration of a tiger sitting, with the text 'Carnival of the Animals' overlaid.
Watercolor illustration of a toy airplane, a toy train, and the text 'All Aboard!' in large red letters.
Illustration of a ballerina fairy with pink tutu and ballet slippers, overlaid with the text "One, Two, Do a Tendu" in purple.

TESTIMONIAL

A young woman sitting on the grass outdoors, playing a violin, surrounded by musical equipment and backpacks, with trees and a house in the background.

…Mini Mozarts has helped foster a true love of music in our three year old who now loves to play drums and pretend to conduct an orchestra! - mom of 3