To foster in young children the idea that music is a
pleasurable, social activity.

To encourage listening skills, so essential not only in
music, but in other areas of learning.

To develop a sense of rhythm, initially
through the movement of their mother's
body, then through their own movement
and through the use of simple instruments.

To provide language development and early training in singing.

With the younger classes, to enhance bonding between mother and child through shared musical experiences.

With the older classes, to introduce some basic concepts such as 'stop' and 'start', 'loud' and 'soft', 'up' and 'down', etc.

In Three Four Time, to introduce musical terms, e.g. piano, forte, crescendo and diminuendo.

In all classes, to have fun and make friends!