Early Childhood Classes
Ages 0-6
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About Early Childhood Music, Dance, and Theater Classes at Music House!
Ignite Your Child’s Creativity with Early Childhood Music, Dance & Performing Arts Classes in Chicago Near You
At Music House, we offer engaging and developmentally-focused early childhood music classes in Chicago designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our play-based performing arts experiences help young learners build confidence, social skills, coordination, and a lifelong love of creative expression through music, movement, and theater.
Why Choose Our Early Childhood Arts Programs?
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.
We offer a variety of 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.
Foundations in Performing Arts (Ages 2.5–5)
A dynamic class that blends music, movement, and theater using storytelling, props, and instruments to spark imagination and artistic curiosity.
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.
Expand Their Artistic Journey
In addition to introductory classes, we also offer:
Early Childhood Music Lessons (Ages 3+) – foundational group classes in piano, violin, rock and other instruments.
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.
Register for Early Childhood Performings Arts (Music, Dance, and Theater) Classes in Chicago
Located in Humboldt Park and West Rogers Park, Music House is a creative hub for families seeking high-quality early childhood arts education in Chicago.
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Performing Arts Introductory Classes
For The Youngest Artists (ages 0+)
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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.
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Foundations in Performing Arts- Age 2.5-5
This class is open to students who have completed Music Together and demonstrated they are ready for the next level in their performing arts education! Students will explore concepts of music, dance, and theater through imaginary play and thematic lessons, using props, stories, and instruments.
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Storytime- Ages 1.5-5
In this imaginative and interactive class, toddlers and their caregivers will journey to magical worlds through lively stories, colorful imagery, puppets, scarves, instruments, and more. Each session will blend music, dance, theater, and art in playful, age-appropriate ways, encouraging creative expression, social connection, and lots of giggles along the way.
Music Department:
Early Childhood Classes (ages 3+)
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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.
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Pre-Violin- Ages 3-5
This class is for the brand new violin student! Students will weave movement, singing, and violin-games and activities within each lesson. Students will be able to use a foam violin in the beginning stages and learn how to care for their instrument, how to make a bow hold, go from rest position to playing position, the fundamental Suzuki rhythms, and much more!
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Private Lessons- Age 3+
Suzuki Violin, Piano, Ukulele
All 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. -
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!
Musical Theater Department: Early Childhood
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.
Dance Department: Early Childhood
Ages 2-5
Twirl, move and grow with Ready Set Dance!
Our preschool dance classes are more than just fun, they help build confidence, creativity and coordination in every little dancer.
Perfect for ages 2–5, 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!
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