Parent Testimonials
We really like Kindermusik because it teaches the children about listening to
different and unusual sounds, moving, rhythm, fast/slow/quiet/loud, etc and
isn't one big noise
that you end up leaving with a headache like a couple of other style music
sessions we've encountered. We also like the way it teaches children to share
and to wait their turn when experimenting with the diverse instruments.
I'm sure the whole environment and structure has really contributed to Zara's
development, understanding and speech.
Thanks for making it such an enjoyable time. Zara can now say 'kindermusik' and
always looks forward to coming. She starts to sing 'Our Time' when we're on our
way! Our childminders have commented that Zara is always one of the first to
join in the songs and actions when they take her to playgroup, even if it's
songs she doesn't know.
D Brunton, Camberley
When asked my daughter Rebecca who is 2 years old, says she enjoys all of music
with 'Nessa, but her favourite part is the scarves and the dances. She can often
be heard singing the songs and asks her father and myself to do the circle
dances with her regularly! Rebecca started at 4 months old and still learns a
lot each lesson. She is ahead of lots of her friends with her speech and I
believe that her music lesson has played a part in this. She has an excellent
sense of rhythm and likes a wide variety of music. The social aspect has helped
her enormously and she has made several good friends at classes. We go further
for her music classes than any of her other classes and could go to a more local
class but we really like her current teacher and the atmosphere in the class. I
wouldn't hesitate to recommend kindermusik to other parents and hope to be able
to do it all again if we have another child.
E Miller, Crowthorne
I attend Kindermusik classes with Leonie Hain in the Vale of Glamorgan, South
Wales, with my 6 month old son. Leonie is an excellent teacher; sessions are
always meticulously organised, well paced and the material fluently delivered.
Leonie is enthusiastic and friendly, making sure everyone (Parents and babies)
feels encouraged and gets the most out of each session. My son absolutely loves
the sessions and I have found the activities and music very useful to use with
him at home. I only hope when I return to work I can still fit in a Kindermusik
session each week
C Hawkes, S Wales
I really like your program and the way you present it. In particular, the CD and
booklet are useful, also it´s great for me as non-native English speaker to have
the lyrics stuck to the wall. Kira of course also enjoys the intruments, the
singing and dancing. Your course is so good, we recommended it to some friends
who are now participaiting as well
H Grobe, York
I wasn't sure what the Kindermusik class would be like and nearly didn't go but
am so glad I did. My son absolutely loves it, the classes are not too long for
him to get bored and the teacher (Trudie) is brilliant!! With a new baby in the
family too, it's a great class for just me and my 2 1/2 year old son to go so we
can have some time together. The home kit is great too as you can carry the
classes on at home-and get dad involved too! It's a clever way for the children
to all have fun but also learn without them realising! Can't wait for the 3-5
classes to start!
J Sidders, Battle
My daughter and I love Kindermusik and the special time we share together in the
classes, and the enjoyment listening to the CD's afterwards. Our educator is
wonderful and we always come away feeling happy and inspired. It is the best day
of the week. In addition, I always feel behind the pleasure is a well thought
out learning programme. Thank you. I recommend the classes to all my friends.
M Smith, Burgess Hill
"Our daughter, Kayla, loves her Kindermusik Our Time class! I just can't say enough about this class and the whole idea behind Kindermusik. The At Home Materials are wonderful—Kayla especially loves the Fiddle Sticks book, This Little Piggy Played the Fiddle, and all of the animal songs! After doing the "roll over" activity in class and then playing the music at home, Kayla knew exactly what to do! I tell everyone I know about Kindermusik. Keep up the good work!"
—Lorena Finnerty, mother of Kayla, age 1½ years
"I almost forgot about my Kindermusik Our Time: Away We Go! CD that was given to us until recently. My children and I are in the car for almost two hours every weekday. One day, my 1½-year-old daughter was going crazy being stuck in her car seat! I found the CDs, began playing the music, and she happily clapped and bobbed her head all the way home. Now, when I pick her up in the afternoon, she points at the radio, bobs her head and sings, 'Aaaahhh.' My kids love it...all of the Kindermusik music and the sounds!"
—Emily, mother of a Kindermusik Our Time child
"Keep up the great work! There's no one out there offering the quality materials that Kindermusik does. And we adore our Kindermusik teacher—she's awesome! It's such a treat to have great materials and a great teacher. This is an experience that we'll cherish for the rest of our lives."
—Marissa Austin, mother of Caroline, age 2 years