Welcome to our
community of fun, laughter, learning and joy!
We are so proud of our programs that teach children to bond, laugh, learn and smile. We give young children the opportunity to engage in music, movement and play that helps in boosting their well being! We can’t wait to see you at our next class or camp!
“Thank you Kathy for helping plant a love of music in our kids!”
OUR PROGRAMS
Music n MovemenT Classes
Movement is the Key to Learning Music! We offer research-based music and movement curricula, educational classes and more! Kindermusik w Kathy & Friends is the perfect place discovering freedom, expression and creativity, as the child learns catchy multi-cultural music, songs, dances and instruments taught by our lively, dedicated and talented teachers. Watch how much your child responds and LOVES music!
Instrumental Play Classes
Powerful Learning through Instrument Exploration. Children will be captivated in a music school filled with a variety of musical instruments and interactive games for all ages taught by experienced enthusiastic music teachers to help your budding musicians discover their own passion and potential. We promise a happy, safe, inspiring environment of active movement, self expression, relaxation and fun!
Summer Camps
DYNAMIC indoor and outdoor Music +Art Camps!
Filled with crescendos of inspiration and creative self expression - all in the musical key of FUN! Campers will laugh, connect with friends, sing along, move and learn to play a variety of Instruments. Lots of active games and creative movement. Small camp groups with special attention for each child! Half day and Full Camps for 4 to 7 years, and for 5 to 10+ years.
Birthday Parties
Looking for a sweet spot for a birthday party? Here’s a perfect gift - music, songs, instruments and engaging games for your child & friends! We have you covered with a beautiful venue of full of fun activities, centering around movement & music! Offered at our music studios or we can come to you! $175/hour
Email us to schedule your child’s special birthday party event with us!
OUR MISSION
To bring joy, comfort and community to young children, parents and caregivers with song, movement, and instrument play.
babies (4-18 mos)
Music is one of your Baby's favorite ways to LEARN! And it's one of the best things for your baby's developing mind. Babies' brains are filled with billions of neurons just waiting to be connected through sensory stimulation. We offer a sensory rich environment, complete with music, singing, instruments, movement and sensory play games to create, strengthen and boost baby's neural pathways.
TODDLERS + Mixed AGes - (1.5 - 3.5 yrs)
We know how your curious, energetic toddler loves to WIGGLE n MOVE. Movement is the key to learning music in our toddler class! Imagine a place full of energy and laughter, filled with the sights and sounds of merry music-making... all with a purpose! Each week your child will love singing, dancing, drumming, moving freely and playing instruments with their new friends and you nearby. In our classes, lots of important things are happening because music is the best medium for all learning!
PRESCHOOL, TK TO K (3-6 yrs)
Imagine That!-A dynamic class the best of everything in music - storytelling, singing, dancing, partner games, instrument ensembles with friends, drumming, keyboard & ukulele explorations and more! Perfect for the active, imaginative, free-spirited and musical curiosity in every 3 to 6 year old children!
Mixed Ages (1.5 - 5 yrs)
Each week your child will love singing, dancing, moving freely and playing instruments with their new friends and you nearby. Children move freely and creatively - full of self-expression - listen and sing songs, play with language, explore a large variety of instruments, start to focus, listen, notice and accept routines. They learn to enjoy calm, relaxing moments along with playful, FUN activities. This class is for all levels of learning and musical ability, and are perfect for family bonding, time spent together, and meeting other families!
BIG KIDS YOUNG MUSICIANS! (5-9 yrs)
Budding young musicians are inspried!! Our program uncovers the engaging musical world while building your child's confidence, curiosity and creative skills. It's all about your child’s unfolding authentic process. Your child will be excited to play many different instruments:- not just one! Keyboard, piano, percussions, drums, xylophones, glockenspiels, a wind recorder, a folk string dulcimer and a bit of ukulele strumming. It’s the perfect age to strengthen their music skills and deepen their understanding of the FUN-damnetals of music theory. Small groups of 4-5 kids with lots of focus attention for your child!
Our Locations
Santa Barbara
Garden Street Academy
2300 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA
Carpinteria
Carpinteria Community Church
1111 Vallecito Road
Carpenteria, CA