Top Music Classes For Kids In Philadelphia
Settlement Music School
416 Queen St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 320-2600
www.SettlementMusicSchool.com
Prices and hours vary: Check here for more details
The Settlement is your best bet for the more serious musical student. It's the largest and oldest community art school in the USA and staffs an impressive faculty of talented musicians from across the nation. Settlement offers individual lessons, group classes and many different music activities. They also offer classes in dance and other related arts. Settlement is a perfect choice for someone seeking a variety of music programs for their preschooler or grade school kids.
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School of Rock
1990 Route 70 E
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 874-0441
www.schoolofrock.com
Price: Call for a list of program prices
Hours: Mon to Thurs - 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sun - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
School of Rock was founded in Philadelphia in 1998. Their motto is "Inspiring kids to rock on stage and in life." It's a great way for teens with a special interest in music to learn how to craft skills and learn about the hard work that really goes into being a musician. It teaches them discipline, social skills and gives them the confidence to perform in front of an audience. It's a great extra curricular activity and a wonderful way for kids to meet friends with a common interest. School of Rock offers many programs for kids at all different levels of experience.
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All Around This World
2009 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(503) 869-4780
www.allaroundthisworld.com
Prices: $165 for 11 weeks.
Hours: Click here for complete schedule
This interactive class for kids (ages 0-8) and their parents encourages both to dance, sing and play together as they are exposed to music from cultures all over the world. They will sing in the language that is native to the music's roots, perform traditional dances native to different countries while learning about all the different people and ways of life in the world. It's a perfect way to help develop your child's curiosity and desire to learn about different cultures and languages.
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The Music Class
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
2125 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 701-0594
www.TheMusicClass.com
Prices: Music Pups - First child: $155/Siblings 9 months and older: $105
Hours: Click here for schedule
The Music Class focuses on the benefits that music has on the development of a young child's life, both socially and intellectually. The classes are fun and rewarding for both the parents and their children. The 'Music Pups' (0-4yrs) can enjoy a 45 minute class; singing, dancing, and playing instruments with their caregivers. The Music Class allows members to bring home a CD and songbook between classes to continue the fun at home with the whole family.
Makin' Music
Hillwood Farm
5561 Pennell Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 361-0703
www.makinmusic.com
Prices: Family Class Sessions $165.00
Hours: Click here for schedule
The Makin' Music program will keep your kids moving from beginning to end. Each class is energetic, fun and will excite your kids about the world of music. No matter what age, Makin' Music will make the experience a joyful one.
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