Is Kindermusik worth it?

[birdmom]

I want to start getting DS involved in some things, and I was checking out Kindermusik. It seems like it would be a super thing for him to do and he'd really enjoy it, but the tuition is $234. That's not a deal breaker, but I don't know anyone who has done it. I'd just like to know how other kids liked it before I blindly drop that amount of money. Anyone have any experience with it?

[DarcyLongfellow]

I don't know about Kindermusik, but if you have Music Together classes in your area (you should), those are definitely worth it.

My DD took Music Together for two years. It's a wonderful program designed to really teach young children musical concepts in a fun environment. (I have a friend who was a music major who can't recommend the classes enough.)

And I liked it because it is NOT "kiddie" music. The songs are varied enough that I don't mind listening to them all the time.

I think Kindermusik is similar, but it's less based in music theory and it has songs that are much more typically "kiddie." Also, Kindermusik is divided by age group, whereas Music Together wants the children to learn from each other, so the classes are multi-age.

[birdmom]

Sept 28, 2012 9:57:49 GMT -5 DarcyLongfellow said:

I don't know about Kindermusik, but if you have Music Together classes in your area (you should), those are definitely worth it.

My DD took Music Together for two years. It's a wonderful program designed to really teach young children musical concepts in a fun environment. (I have a friend who was a music major who can't recommend the classes enough.)

And I liked it because it is NOT "kiddie" music. The songs are varied enough that I don't mind listening to them all the time.

I think Kindermusik is similar, but it's less based in music theory and it has songs that are much more typically "kiddie." Also, Kindermusik is divided by age group, whereas Music Together wants the children to learn from each other, so the classes are multi-age.

There is one near me. And it's $180. I wonder if we should give that a shot.

[ijack]

music together is very similar and much cheaper.

[matildasun]

We have never done Kindermusic, so I can not speak to that. We go to Music Togther and love it. I also highly recommend it.

[bronxgirl]

I'm not familiar with Kindermusik, but I have heard excellent things about Music Together. I wish I had done that with DD instead of some of the other mnusic classes we did.

[Deleted]

I have a friend that did Kindermusik and raved about it... but she was gifted the classes. I couldn't justify the cost for the age DS was (under 1) and now they're pretty inconveniently timed for working parents.

[birdmom]

They're totally inconveniently timed for working parents. My mom watches DS on Fridays and wants to take him to something, so she's going to do it.

[huskymom]

Wow, music together is $325 in my area! I want to do it but that's pricey.

[keyslover]

I found a local women that started her own music classes. She used to teach KinderMusik and then branched out on her own.

I took DD1 there and just started with DD2. The ages are from 15months-5years I think. The oldest in our current class just turned 3. I like the age spread because they learn from the older kids. It is ~$180 for 16 weeks/classes.

It is fun for the kids.

[Deleted]

We did music together and my boys really liked it. I did it mostly for convenience I could walk to the class or my nanny could. Our county rec center offered kiddie music classes for a little less, but I would have to put my kids in the car.

[jinnifah]

My mom used to run a music class for the 3-4yr age range. The kids had a lot of fun with it. Obviously no real musical talent at that point, but a fun intro to music lessons

[kindermusik]

Did you know you can TRY a Kindermusik class for free?

Hi, this is Shellie from Kindermusik International. We welcome all new parents and kids to try a class for free! You can find a Kindermusik class near you by using the Class Locator on our website.
(www.kindermusik.com/legacy/Classes/ClassLocator.aspx)

While you're at the website, visit our Community page to hear what other parents have to say.

"I've learned how to be a better parent and teacher to my children. With Kindermusik there's a reason for everything we do in class -- everything is a building block. The best part is we are told how it all fits together. "
- Jill C., Kindermusik Mom

Also, consider stopping by Kindermusik’s Facebook page, with currently over 16,700 likes.

We understand the need to justify cost – and know so many families see the value in Kindermusik. So, we hope you’ll preview a class for free and share your thoughts.

Warm regards,
The Kindermusik Team
1.5+ million families. 5,000+ educators. 70+ countries.

[Deleted]

And people thought we wouldn't get new posters...

[MadamePresident]

Well at least she was informative.