Musical Children

I love this place! My daughter went when she was little. Now my son goes! The exposure to instruments and different types of music is great! It’s definitely had long term benefits for my daughter. Also Miss Carol is clean. No shoes, must have socks, everyone wipes their hands with anti-​bacterial wipes when they come in. It’s for kids 0−4yrs so cleanliness is a priority!

I’ve been to Ms Carol’s classes for the last 2.5 years with my 2 kids. With my youngest now 4, he has aged out of these classes so we are all sad that our weekly classes at Musical Children are now over.
Carol has a passion for music and it shows! She is very organized, and punctual and always has her clean studio decorated with an appropriate theme/​seasonal décor. Her classes are affordable and were especially economical when I had 2 kids enrolled as you only pay for 1 (as siblings are free!)
Both of my kids enjoyed going to music class here. They loved listening to the CD for each semester in the car and playing all the instruments in class. The drums and triangles along with the colorful scarves and stretchy band were their favorites! They were excited for daddy to come along when he had a day off.
I highly recommend Musical Children to all of my friends!

Miss Carol runs a great program! I currently have my third son in the class. He is 3 and looks forward to going to music class every week! My older boys loved it too and were sad when they were too old for the program. I started each son around 1 year old. Many friends have joined us and also loved it!

Musical Children is run by a music teacher named Carol who had many years of experience as a piano teacher before opening this studio. Since she has no webpage, I’ll give you the 411 here.
General Info:
— Her sessions are 11 weeks long and come out to be about $ 11/​class, which is a great deal compared to other music classes for young children that run at least $ 13/​class or more.
— She does not allow any «make-​up» classes, so if you miss a class, then tough. (She does allow you to have a friend & their child take your spot for the class you miss.)
— She does not offer any free trial classes. If you’d like to check out her class, then you pay $ 10 for the class. She donates that $ 10 to the Scripps Public Library.
— The classes are for children under 4. Children 4 and older are not permitted to participate.
— Any second child (sibling) that is under 4, however, is free. This is great if you have an infant and a 2 – 3 yr old.
Pros —
— Carol really knows about music. She is really passionate about music. She is really passionate about teaching music theory (rhythms, etc) to you and your child.
— This will give good exposure for your little one to different percussion instruments.
— She is very organized and structured.
— She is very clean. Every parent and child is required to use hand sanitizer wipes before class. No shoes in the studio (must wear socks). And if a child puts an instrument into the mouth, the parent must sanitize it right away. So if you fear the spreading of germs, then you don’t have to be afraid at Musical Children.
— She is a very nice person, and she is also very generous (donates regularly to the Scripps Public Library).
Cons —
— Not sure how much music theory my child really understood (at 2.5 yrs old).
— She is very strict. Sometimes too strict. If a child puts an instrument in their mouth, she will MAKE SURE you know (in a way that could potentially make you feel embarrassed/​ashamed), so that you can go sanitize it. If a child puts their hands on the glass door, she will wipe it down right away. If the child is too much in her face, she will immediately tell the parent to get their child (under control). These things are fine, it’s just her blunt manner of expression that rubbed me the wrong way.
— The class routine was very repetitive. I do get that kids need a routine so that they can learn, but I don’t think it has to be exactly the same every time. She will even teach you the exact same lesson with the exact same words! It was like watching a video. I would hope that there would be a progression of learning in the 11 weeks, but I was really bored from the same exact songs done the same exact ways.
— There’s not much giggling and laughing happening in this class because of how structured it is.
Overall, I’d say, if you’re looking for a class for your child that is affordable and don’t mind repetition, then try Musical Children for a session. Your child will get some music exposure. I’d say it was worth it for the one session but I would not sign up again. My child did not really enjoy it very much (he didn’t seem to actually have fun in the class), and every time I told him it was time for music class, he said, «Noo…» It could just be my kid, since every one else on here gave her 5 stars, but I thought I could post a different perspective too.

I have been in search of an activity for babies that isn’t Gymboree and that encompasses music. This is is! Following the Music Class songs and activities, Teacher Carol runs a wonderful little program that allows babies up to 4 lots of fun and learning. She’s very firm but fun, you can tell she has a love for music and children both. I’ve been taking my daughter who will be 2 soon, for the past three sessions now, and I can already see an improvement in her learning skills. I also take my son, who will be one in May, and he too is very interested. What’s wonderful about this program, you get the music book with cd, to listen to at home. And then play games and dance with the same music in class. I love coming here and seeing how the children interact. If you’re looking for a class for your babies, check this out!

My 3 year old absolutely loves this class! Carol runs a tight ship which is awesome. She manages to keep the class of 2 and 3 year olds in line and keeps things moving. The kids get to play with a variety of musical instruments at every class and everything is kept clean.

I started attending Musical Children with my sister-​in-​law in 2001 when my daughter was about 5 months old; my niece was almost a year in age. I can attest that my daughter’s love of hearing and appreciating music came from the classes that are fun and create a wonderful mother-​child bond. My daughter now age 12 plays the guitar at home and flute in her school band and has earned numerous accolades for her performances. Thanks, Carol for instilling your love of music into all of us! :)

I started taking my daughter to Musical Children in January of 2013 when she was just over a year old. We have been going once a week for class for the past six months and my daughter has really gained a love of music, movement and a variety of instruments that are provided. The teacher Miss Carol has a wealth of knowledge about music and she shares her passion for music with everyone. When you sign up for the 16 week class you get a song book and a CD. We listen to the CD over and over and my daughter loves to dance to it. At each class we get to use a variety of musical instruments and we also sing along with little board books. Miss Carol shares with us her great love of Children’s books too and she has a whole wall of books displayed and she will share with you about her favorites. I like how all of the instruments get sanitized after it has gone into a child’s mouth. Miss Carol is very strict with her rules in the classroom, but as a former teacher myself, I can really appreciate her running a tight ship.
I would definitely recommend Musical Children to any friends that have young children.

My 2 year old daughter loves coming to the classes. She gets to play with all the instruments and is learning the fundamentals of how music comes together. She is having so much fun interacting and learning at the same time with all the other children in her class. This is her first session and wont be her last.

We have attended Ms. Carol’s classes for the past one and half years. We really enjoy the class! This is a great place for parents and kids to play together and have fun. Also, the kids have chance to play with different instruments and hear different songs. We highly recommend it!

All three of our children have gone to Musical Children, they are now 11, 9 and the youngest is 3. They have all attained a thirst for music due in no small part to Miss Carol and Musical Children. They all loved it, and have fond memories of the classes even to this day. This is the lasting impression that Miss Carol has had on them.
Carol is wonderful, she truly loves what she is doing. An introduction to music at a young age is so important. It helps babies develop other skills, both mental and physical. We starting taking our kids when they were still very young and I’m sure that the skills that they learnt in the class are with them to this day.
She emphasized that you must ‘immerse’ your children in music. That’s why it’s so important to play the CD’s that she gives you and to play and practice the skills with them at home. This is a class that educates you as a parent as much as educating your kids. You need to go into it with this mindset to get the maximum benefit.

Was told that she would hold my child’s place. She said she would mail me a form which I took the next day to the location. When I get there our name isn’t even listed and she gave the spot away. I understand spots fill up quickly but it just seems a bit untrustworthy. I know it’s my fault for not coming right away but she didn’t stress that there was any urgency and said she would hold the spot so no one else would take it. Imo your business is only as good as your word. Disappointing

We have been attending Ms. Carol’s classes for three (11-​week) sessions now and I feel confident recommending her to everyone we meet.
My son loves the interaction with the music, instruments and other children as well as Ms. Carol herself.
I am a musician and feel these classes are taught in a fun, introductory manner for the toddlers. There isn’t any forced «lesson» or negativity. It’s all about fun and the kids learn basic tonal patterns and rhythms while they play.

I have attended Carol’s Musical Children music classes for the past several years. First, my son was a participant, and now my daughter, who recently turned 3.
We have always done the Saturday class and it is one of her favorite activities we do. She knows when it’s time to head to music class and gets very excited, grabbing her shoes and running to the door! She loves the songs and instruments but most of all Carol! She is so thrilled to be there she runs to hug Carol each class.
Carol clearly has a true love of music and children and it shows. As an elementary school teacher, I can attest to her wonderful teaching methods. She always has the children engaged and uses teachable moments to help the children learn about different instruments or musical terminology. She is always so full of energy and passion for what she does. Because of Carol’s love of music, my daughter now loves music as well. She loves playing the CDs at home and playing along with her own instruments.
I personally know nothing about music but I see what a difference Carol’s class has made for my daughter and I highly recommend it!

I have attended «Miss Carol’s» Musical Children class almost every Saturday for the past five and a half years, first with my oldest and middle daughters (who have since aged out), and now with my youngest daughter. All of them adore the program, and it is a treasured part of our weekly routine.
Carol is a wonderful teacher who pours her heart and soul into the class, leading 22 sessions a week (three each on Sunday through Friday, and four on Saturday). She always decorates her studio to match a seasonal theme (e.g., Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day), changing the décor on the walls as well as the selection on three bookshelves of books from what must be the world’s largest collection of music books for children.
The class itself is designed to instill a love of music and movement in children between the ages of 1 and 4 (although many families bring younger children who enjoy listening in). The reasonable cost covers up to two siblings, and gives you a CD of the music played in class and an accompanying songbook. This class is NOT for you if you want your child be a concert violinist at age 3. But it IS for you if you want your child to love music and dance, and develop a sense of rhythm through the use of percussive instruments.
I (and more importantly, my girls!) recommend Musical Children highly.

Both my kids have attended classes at Musical Children. I am always amazed at how enthusiastic Ms Carol is. She genuinely enjoys the children and allows kids to be kids (within safety guidelines of course). The classes are well organized and fun.
Ms Carol’s classes are for kids 4 and younger. My daughter – now 5– has developed a musicality that I owe to Carol. She makes up her own songs, understands beats and rhythms, and enjoys music in general. When she hears classical or jazz, she can identify the instruments.
I enjoyed instilling important musical concepts in my kids at a young age. Thanks Carol!

Muscial Children is a wonderful music class for young children. Our kids love this class and we do too. It’s our Saturday morning routine where we can all have fun together as a family and the kids can get exposure to music in an interactive environment.
Carol is a FANTASTIC teacher and is great with little ones. She is energetic, fun, and engaging and understands that children learn through example and doing. The class provides children with opportunities to learn songs and rhymes, encourage movement, and chance to play with many of the percussion instruments.
We started our daughter with Musical Children when she was 1 and our son started at 2 months old. Both kids really enjoys and benefits from this class. We highly recommend it!

We have been going for 5 weeks now. It’s a little basic and repetitive for older children but my 1 year old likes it. The teacher is obviously in love with her job and runs a tight ship but sometimes can be a little over the top with her rules, I mean kids have to build immunities too! but she runs a tight ship and is a good teacher and we like the classes. We’ll probably sign up for another one after this one ends. If you children like music and instruments this would be something they would enjoy. All the kids are engaged and happy during the experience.

I can highly recommend this interactive fast-​paced music class for you and your baby/​child (newborn ’til age 4).
I enjoyed the time mostly because my daughter laughed, smiled, sang, danced and learned. I also appreciated the fast pace of activity and songs. Daddies seem to enjoy it, too.
The cost of the class covers a ‘semester’ of classes (one day a week), musical CD and song book. Priority for time and day of sign-​ups is given to current attendees. There are separate sign-​up days for current parents/​kids and new parents/​kids. Don’t delay in signing up as these classes offered 6 days a week (morn’, noon, nite) fill up incredibly fast. Another bonus is second child in family is FREE!
Ms. Carol Cesena is an experienced music teacher. She is inspirational and knowledgable. She keeps the studio incredibly clean and organized. No shoes inside, parents help in washing toys when babies suck on them, and small talk is kept to a minimum to keep the focus on our kids!
My daughter and I attended together beginning when she was six months old. She is now 2 ½ and in Pre-​School so we don’t go anymore but we really miss Ms. Carol, the class, and our friends!