Early Childhood Classes
Ages 0-6
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About Early Childhood Music, Dance, and Theater Classes at Music House!
At Music House, we offer early childhood classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers that nurture creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of the arts. Our programs are designed for children ages 0–6 and include music, movement, dance, and theater in a playful, developmentally-appropriate environment.
Whether you’re searching for classes for babies, toddler classes near you, or early childhood classes in Chicago, this page is your one-stop guide to all of our offerings for young children and their caregivers.
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Expert Early Childhood Music Educators: Our classes are led by trained teachers who specialize in young learners.
Play-Based Learning: Children explore sound, rhythm, movement, and storytelling through fun, age-appropriate activities.
Holistic Skill Development: Programs support language, motor skills, cooperation, and creative thinking.
Family-Friendly Classes: Many of our early childhood sessions encourage caregiver involvement, creating shared musical experiences.
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We offer a variety of introductory classes, including:
Music Together® (Ages 0–5) — Music & Movement Classes
Our Music Together® programs in Chicago invite babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to sing, dance, and explore rhythm with caregivers in a structured yet playful class that promotes musical development and family bonding.
Tot & Caregiver Storytime (Ages 1.5–5)
Interactive sessions where toddlers and caregivers explore music, dance, and drama through lively stories, scarves, puppets, and playful activities. These storytime events occur ~once per month.
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In addition to introductory classes, we also offer:
Early Childhood Music Lessons (Ages 3+) – foundational group classes
Preschool Dance Classes – creative movement classes that build coordination and confidence.
Early Childhood Musical Theater (Ages 4–6) – performance-based classes culminating in a showcase.
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Music Together® (Ages 0-5)
In Music Together®, babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers and their caregivers sing, dance, and explore musical instruments in a 45 minute structured class. Music Together® classes aim to foster familial bonding and love, while developing the child’s love and ability to make music.
This class is perfect for families looking for music classes for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers in Chicago that prioritize connection, development, and fun.
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Pre-K Exploring The Instruments (Ages 2.5-5)
Explore different instrument options for your Pre-K student! In this course, students ages 2.5-5 have the opportunity to try out our favorite instruments for pre-schoolers: Violin, Ukulele, and Piano.
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Tiny Twirlers (West Rogers Park) (Ages 2-3)
Our Tiny Twirlers class introduces young dancers to the magic of movement through the Ready Set Dance curriculum. Little ones explore ballet basics and playful tap rhythms while building creativity, coordination, and confidence. Each class blends imaginative activities with age-friendly skills—perfect for tiny dancers ready to twirl, shuffle, and shine! Ballet slippers and tap shoes required for class.
This class is perfect for families looking for dance classes for preschoolers in Chicago!
This class takes place at our West Rogers Park Studio.
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Tiny Twirlers (Humboldt Park) (Ages 2-3)
Our Tiny Twirlers class introduces young dancers to the magic of movement through the Ready Set Dance curriculum. Little ones explore ballet basics and playful tap rhythms while building creativity, coordination, and confidence. Each class blends imaginative activities with age-friendly skills—perfect for tiny dancers ready to twirl, shuffle, and shine! Ballet slippers and tap shoes required for class.
This class is perfect for families looking for dance classes for preschoolers in Chicago!
This class takes place at our Humboldt Park Studio.
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Pre-Piano (Ages 3-5)
This class is for the brand new piano student! Students will weave movement, singing, and piano-games and activities within each lesson.
This class is perfect for families looking for introductory piano classes for preschoolers in Chicago!
This class takes place at our Humboldt Park Studio.
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Pre-Rock (Ages 4-6)
Learn how to ROCK on guitar, bass, drums, keys, AND vocals! Students will learn the basics of each instrument in a group rock band setting!
This class is perfect for families looking for rock classes or guitar, keyboard, and drum classes for preschoolers in Chicago!
This class takes place at our Humboldt Park Studio.
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Private Lessons (Age 3+)
Suzuki Violin, Piano, Ukulele, most other instruments age 5+, Voice age 7+.
In private lessons, students attend a once-per-week 30 minute lesson where they receive individualized attention from their teacher. Students move at their own pace and have the benefit of a lesson tailored completely to them! Parents are encouraged to attend private lessons, as they are the “At-Home Teachers” and will learn how to help their child practice at home. -
Early Musical Theater (Ages 4-6)
The Musical Theater class for our youngest performers! Music House hosts both a fall and spring Early Childhood Musical Theater class at both of our studio locations (Humboldt Park and West Rogers Park).
Students will learn and practice the art of theater, story-telling, and character development while preparing to perform their own shows! This class will culminate in a performance for parents.
This class is perfect for families looking for introductory theater classes for preschoolers in Chicago!
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Dance Classes (Ages 2+)
Our preschool dance classes are more than just fun, they help build confidence, creativity and coordination in every little dancer.
Perfect for families looking for dance classes for preschoolers in Chicago, for ages 2+, with original music, age-appropriate choreography, and supportive teachers who make every child feel like a star. 🌟 Let your child shine on and off the dance floor!
Early Childhood Resources
Whether you are a brand new beginner, or have played for many years, we have a rock band for you!
Join our Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced Rock Ensembles at Humboldt Park Studio!
Music House Choir is a fun, intro-level choir for students ages 6-9 who want to join their voices with others! Choir students explore many different genres, including folk, pop, and classical. Songs students have learned in the past include Taylor Swift medleys, Wicked Medleys, and kpop!
Our ensembles begin the week of September 12, 2026, and we’d love for you to join!
Why participate in an ensemble when you’re already in private lessons? Because ensembles are an essential part of playing an instrument!
In ensembles, students build collaboration and listening skills, learn how to take ownership and responsibility over their individual part, and are part of a community. Plus, playing music together is FUN!
Join our Advanced Rock Ensemble at Humboldt Park Studio! Auditions take place on Sunday, August 30th at Humboldt Park Studio from 2:30-4:00 PM.
Our Early Childhood Group Music Classes are a great way to introduce your pre-schooler to an instrument!
We are holding auditions for Beginning Orchestra and Intermediate Orchestra on August 29th and 30th at Humboldt Park Studio (1018 N California Ave) from 10am-12pm!
Explore different instrument options for your Pre-K student! In this 5-week course, students ages 4-6 have the opportunity to try out our favorite instruments for pre-schoolers: Violin, Ukulele, and Piano.
Music House returns to Do Division Street Fest this summer with two full days of student performances!
All Music House Violinists who can play at least Twinkle are invited to perform in the Suzuki Violin Playdown at Do Division Street Festival this May! Students must attend the mandatory rehearsal on May 9th at Humboldt Park Studio to participate.
This is a free event for students to participate in! There is a $10 suggested donation to get into the fest.
Sing up to Perform!
The Glow Violin Workshop has returned! Join us on February 21st from 2-3pm at our Humboldt Park Studio for the Glow Violin Workshop!
Light up these gloomy February days with a fun, glow in the dark violin experience. Students will receive glow sticks for their violins and bows! Anyone age 6+ who can play an A Major Scale is invited to participate!

