--- title: "Toddler Music Classes in Nashville, TN | Musicologie" description: "Fun, enriching toddler music classes in Nashville for ages 6 months to 5 years. Explore Musicologie Junior® classes near you!" canonical_url: "https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/musicologie-junior" meta: "og:description": "Fun, enriching toddler music classes in Nashville for ages 6 months to 5 years. Explore Musicologie Junior® classes near you!" "og:image": "https://a-us.storyblok.com/f/1021609/960x640/1c7521ef9c/teacher-playing-the-organ-with-a-student.jpeg/m/" "og:image:height": "640" "og:image:width": "960" "og:title": "Toddler Music Classes in Nashville, TN | Musicologie" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://musicologie.com/llms.txt) # **Musicologie Junior®** A musical adventure for young children and their grown-ups ## **Toddler Music Classes in Nashville, Tennessee** Musicologie Junior is a musical adventure for young children and their parents, guardians or caretakers. At each class, we’ll sing songs, move our bodies, dance to different styles of music, read sing-along books, and play lots of musical instruments while your child reinforces her naturally-developing senses of rhythm, melody, rhyme, speech, and movement! We’ll incorporate methods from Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Orff. Ages 0-5. ### **How Our Music Classes for Young Children Work** At Musicologie we know that music lessons are one of the most impactful investments you can make in your child. Learning music improves coordination, language, reading and math skills. It nurtures our emotional and cognitive health. Studying music literally makes our brains bigger. We designed Musicologie Junior to be a fun and easy way for your little one to interact with others and meet new friends in a stimulating educational environment. Musicologie Junior is a 40 minute experiential music class for ages 6 months to five years. Classes will reinforce your child’s naturally growing musical and developmental skills. Each class follows a set format with nine sections, exploring different elements of music making. [Find a Musicologie Junior Class](https://musicologie.app/get-started?location=nashville&instrument=piano&learner=child) ![Kids and their adults having a blast exploring music with egg shakers at a Musicologie Junior class]() ### **What is Musicologie Junior like?** In our classes, everyone participates, from the youngest babies to the “most mature” caregivers–and they all do so in their own way! Some kids might feel shy and start by just observing. Some students are curious, busy, and LOUD! It’s all a part of learning, and it’s all good! Each class follows a set format with multiple sections, exploring different elements of music making. We repeat certain portions each week to build familiarity and confidence. Some elements are new each time to encourage exploration. Kids of all ages and abilities will learn and grow through joyful music play! ### **Preparation for Private Lessons and Beyond** Many people think music ability is something you're either born with or you're not. That's not true! You have to develop talent. You have to learn rhythm. The way to achieve that is to start music exploration early. Kids can learn to be talented musicians, just like they learn to walk and talk. Of course not everyone is going to be a famous musician, just like not everyone is a great speaker or runner. But we all learn to talk and to run. In the same way, we are all musicians. We just have to tap into it. Our class does that through an experience and play-based curriculum that introduces kids to a variety of fundamental music concepts and ideas. We touch on solfege, scale patterns, improvisation, movement and rhythm patterns, and even basic note reading. We also reinforce preschool concepts like animals and sounds, body parts, colors, counting, opposites, following directions and sharing. ### **Is Musicologie Junior Different From Other Early Childhood Music Programs?** Yes, our experience for young children is different in a few key ways. First, it's mixed age. Bringing a sixteen month old together with a three year old in the same class benefits both kids. The younger one gets to see good behavior modeled in someone other than an adult, and the older child learns how to nurture, share and participate in educating the others. Other programs don't do this, not because it's not the ideal learning experience, but because it's a challenge to develop the curriculum and teacher training. Musicologie Junior was developed with this multi-age experience in mind with curriculum and teachers to match. Second, it's hands on with real instruments. Each week has a different musical theme with an instrument to match. Kids get to see and touch and hear these instruments, and participate as they are able. We encourage a sense of exploration and fun with exposure to lots of instruments and music from many cultures and genres. Want to learn more specifics about the research and history of early childhood music education? [**Read our article about the methods behind our Musicologie Junior class >>**](https://musicologielessons.com/delcroze-kodaly-orff-methods-behind-musicologie-junior/) ![A young boy with his hand on his face, thinking about how Musicologie has impacted his life, getting ready to share his experience.]() **Read Our Reviews** ### **Loved by Students and Families** "Our experience has far surpassed any expectations! We wholeheartedly recommend Musicologie!" - Emily ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWVM1rlDPVQQ8GZR5LKBXrjydUv6iTteXEhR80IKEXWOfdhg94o=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) [Marissa Wynn](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100966383753142671494/reviews) 3 months ago Ashley is awesome!! I'm looking forward to strengthen and enhancing my vocals with her. Made me so comfortable ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWlvGFc5zW8p23cc9zI96MgsPqT4Fg-NWoE430yso1ONcZgYr6UkA=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) [Krista Pritchard](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107368836757373258322/reviews) 5 months ago We have had an EXCELLENT experience at Musicologie Nashville. Preston, our kiddo’s instructor, has further nurtured our child’s love of music. I STRONGLY recommend anyone looking for lessons to look no further! These folks are kind, passionate, and generally awesome. ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVvU85DMuOdT-pbPpC9UHITW49lryo9P40MGrLwa40bx2GNZe4=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) [Hope Schutte](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102046973624452472168/reviews) 5 months ago They are great. It’s affordable and flexible with schedules. They have great teachers that are always patient. ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUd1h6dN-zi1a8M-dGGcmMBdXrBoSNqN8DzODJBz5ljdDw3PCMoSg=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) [Beth Gebhard](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100354602529688368618/reviews) 5 months ago My drum lesson with Doug was great! He was very friendly, patient, and we jumped right in. I highly recommend it! ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVIyjcIRM1jM2CNwf4m6pUO2AE1mibhiYbVihTXtpanqlgG45Q=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) [Krista Cople](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103590023602539702588/reviews) 6 months ago My boys LOVE taking lessons with Doug and Anakin! They are both really kind, considerate/helpful in their feedback, and genuinely want to see them get better. The best part is they are excited to practice throughout the week too because they want to do well for their teachers on lesson day! Thank you for being such supportive and encouraging teachers :) ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIUZfKUlVfXylRV6HrnwA8yeUHOTc98BjNX0G6_6VoVWn4zVQ=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) [Kelly Eldridge](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111503201025040767584/reviews) 3 months ago (Chattanooga, TN) My son enjoyed his first lesson and he’s looking forward to the next! Lindsey is an amazing teacher! ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKIVKLrzk940eP5D1KF5IchlXKGNOnWssujLj7WUSA9wcHakw=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) [Jesus Daniel Alfaro](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115635411223695379308/reviews) 6 months ago (Chattanooga, TN) I’m so thankful for having an excellent piano and voice teacher Mr Wes, who is also guiding me on the different ways I could play my original songs and how I feel that I’m advancing on my advance piano lessons, I watched the show they had at the mall about 2 months ago and it really motivated me to keep learning all the way. I also like the fact that they also teach children, because I’m planning to bring my grandkids so they can learn piano and take voice lessons too. Thank you Musicologuie and thank you teacher Wes, blessings! 🙏👏 ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK9HSXXbjOnTOZLhl_Iv-4ycIjQXHUO7WIEVc4Zao0ea9pDpA=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) [Dr. Rebecca Lee](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104614927319631240835/reviews) 6 months ago (Chattanooga, TN) Our little one has been taking classes with McKenna for several months now. She looks forward to it and has so much fun! She is a wonderful teacher, truly great at what she does. ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLNBmQJ9lLimIJkA0bjfumzIPKwM4lxcGzheaJk5SsmaMRLfg=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) [Alejandro Munoz-McDonald](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112942268883761688665/reviews) 7 months ago (Chattanooga, TN) Took Saxaphone lessons as a complete beginner with Wes, who’s a great teacher! He did a really great job communicating and planning what I should focus on and got me to the point of playing my first song on the Saxaphone. Looking forward to taking more lessons with Wes! ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUWiqzXgwWUWcE-DxyR5aUurfzChlpaiX3R6v4jL5S5115cPr31cg=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) [E. T.](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108595088952302317820/reviews) 7 months ago (Chattanooga, TN) Every person at Musicologie has been helpful and Professional. I took lessons from Lindsay and recommend her to anyone looking for vocal help. She got right to work on the things I wanted to improve and I did see improvement almost immediately. I plan to go back when my schedule allows. ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIuPUut9MiFQ5YXsf33SV3bcBIPYlGpb_Be6qIDw9T__WhtLA=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) [Ashley Gardner](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110362239925512153778/reviews) 2 weeks ago (Alpharetta, GA) My 5 and 10 year olds both take piano lessons with Tomiyah and so far it has been great. We have no prior musical knowledge or ability prior to this to compare but they both seem to be progressing well. Tomiyah is kind but also very structured and motivating which my kids need to get the most out of their 30 minute lesson. ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUT34SVe9QOLwOvGwdB2P8SENIOHVgDwXzYy-bNZvV1oGahcFH8=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) [Kimberly Weatherstone](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103539529388887180788/reviews) 2 weeks ago (Alpharetta, GA) Musicologie is great and for everyone! I haven’t played the piano in years and Tomiyah is a great teacher. She is so patient and kind. She takes the time to learn what areas her students are wanting focus on and creates a lesson plan accordingly. I would definitely recommend them for anyone looking to learn or pick back up an instrument! ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVGMXUyafQW6vXFMzphZst9LpwDC25quPeAz-W91ak3rToGgm8=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) [Angela M](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116092180308808594922/reviews) 2 weeks ago (Alpharetta, GA) We are very happy with our experience at this music school! Kendria is a wonderful voice teacher who is patient, kind, and very professional. She makes the lessons enjoyable and helps my child learn and grow in confidence. I highly recommend this music school to anyone looking for quality voice lessons for their child! ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKyjxBvOjg2jNgABFdl8lTqwsvAQndMg3R3TiAbSOZ7RzBV6w=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) [Christy Hubbard](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100854926994245408470/reviews) 2 weeks ago (Atlanta, GA) My first experience was great ! Love that is for all ages, as I am older but wanted to try something different. I left feeling a bit more confident. Signed up for more lessons. ![Profile Picture](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUTXsKEnSiFXsW5D3IFeSX7Av4Ox5UzZVjZ6B4I1svPSImTBnORMg=s40-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) [Pang Pawee](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114319249231700705864/reviews) 3 weeks ago (Atlanta, GA) "I cannot express enough how truly grateful and deeply touched I am by Musicologie Atlanta! As someone who does not speak a single word of English, I was initially very anxious about enrolling my daughter in piano lessons. However, from the very first day, the team and teachers went above and beyond to make us feel so welcome, safe, and understood. They treated my daughter with such warmth, patience, and incredible care. Seeing how happy she is and how well she is being looked after means the world to me as a mother. On top of that, the school itself is wonderfully managed and exceptionally clean. Their kindness, compassion, and heart for their students completely bridged the language barrier. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such an extraordinary and loving school!" **Musicologie Nashville** ## **Music Education Programs** ![Girl with accordion being helped by teacher]() [**Musicologie Junior® **](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/musicologie-junior) Experiential music classes for young children and their grown-ups ![Girl sitting at a piano smiling as her teacher points to a piece of music]() [**Private Lessons **](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/music-lessons) One-on-one lessons with a Certified Teacher ![Accelerated Piano Lab student playing piano while their teacher smiles]() [**Accelerated Labs® **](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/accelerated-labs) An innovative approach to group lessons ![A man wearing a gold jacket while playing guitar under stage lighting]() [**RockStars® **](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/rockstars) Become a rock star! Join a band and perform live ## **Our Philosophy Of Education** We are driven by a set of unifying principles that guide every lesson, every class, and every interaction. ## We Start Early Research shows the earlier you start, the more lifetime benefits you receive from studying music. ## We Teach Life Skills Music is awesome! It teaches so many things: emotional intelligence, discipline, self-awareness, motor skills, dexterity and more. ## We Teach the Process of Learning We focus on the process rather than the product, facilitating discovery rather than dictating information. We teach how to learn, not just what to learn. ## Our Responsibility We know a student's success is our responsibility. It's our job to make lessons engaging, fun, and easy to be excited about. ## We Believe in Immersion + Exploration All our lessons and classes are experiential and immersive, fun and exciting! ## We Assume Good Intentions We grow the trust, mutual respect and confidence of our students by assuming good intentions from everyone. ## We Encourage Mistakes Making mistakes is what learning is. You try something, make mistakes, and try again. We encourage mistakes so our students are excited to take risks and try new things. **Musicologie Nashville** ## **Local Events** ![Musicologie rock band performing on stage]() [**Concerts **](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/concerts) Perform in front of a supportive audience at one of our concerts ![A singer performs at a Musicologie open mic event]() [**Open Mics **](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/open-mics) Have fun and make friends while performing in a relaxed environment ![Four guitar players performing together on stage]() [**Workshops **](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/member-workshops) Learn even more at our single-topic member workshops ![Musicologie All Star Concert Stage and Audience]() [**All Stars **](https://musicologie.com/all-star-concert) Audition to play at our annual All Star Concert! ## **Frequently Asked Questions** We want you to have total confidence that Musicologie Nashville is the right place for you or your child to start, or continue your musical journey. So we've collected the most frequently asked questions about our music lessons, our programs, and what it's like learning music at Musicologie. ### **What is the Musicologie Method™?** The Musicologie Method is at the core of every lesson and class we teach. It’s rooted in two things: a safe environment, and student-centered learning. Research tells us these two elements are key components of the way everyone learns, from kids through adults. In music lessons, a Safe Environment means a place where you feel free to be who you are, encouraged to play the music you enjoy, and excited to try new things. Student-Centered Learning means harnessing trust, collaboration, and exploration to give students the agency and the inspiration to achieve their goals and to make the learning process engaging and fun. ### **What ages does Musicologie teach?** We teach all ages. Many of our students are between the ages of 5 and 12, but we teach toddlers and we teach many adults, too! Our [**toddler music class**](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/musicologie-junior) is called Musicologie Junior and starts at 6 months. [**Private lessons**](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/music-lessons) start at 5. We also have a [**rock band class**](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/rockstars) called Rockstars where students ages 7+ learn to be rock stars and play at local venues! We also have [**member workshops**](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/member-workshops), [**open mics**](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/open-mics), and [**concerts**](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville/concerts) for all our students, including adults! At Musicologie Nashville, not only can you learn an instrument from an amazing, friendly, certified teacher, but you can meet other musicians and join a community of music explorers! ### **How do I sign up for lessons?** [**Get started here**](https://musicologie.app/get-started?location=nashville) by answering a few questions. We'll match you with a teacher and find a time that works for ongoing lessons. The first lesson is called an assessment lesson. ### **What's a lesson membership?** A lesson membership is how you sign up for your weekly lesson or class at Musicologie. Your membership fee is billed monthly. The price depends on which lessons or classes you're enrolled in. ### **Can I do lessons every other week?** Sure, we offer drop-in lessons for students who can't commit to a weekly lesson. ### **What if I start in the middle of the month?** You will be charged a prorated amount for the remaining days in the month and then you’ll go into our automated system and be billed on the 1st of each month for the upcoming month. ### **How do I withdraw from lessons?** To withdraw from lessons, you must give 30 days advance notice by filling out our online exit form. This is the only way to withdraw. [**Contact us**](https://musicologie.com/locations/nashville) for the exit form. ### **What curriculum does Musicologie use?** We know that you'll stay more engaged by learning music you love and you'll grow faster by using what you've learned in your lessons in performances. We'll take our own Musicologie Method, along with traditional method books like Suzuki, Alfred's, Faber, etc., and combine that with contemporary music you're excited about with the goal of performing in one of our ensembles, group classes, or at one of our concerts. ### **Do I need my own instrument?** Not for your first lesson. We have instruments at our studios you can use for the first few lessons. But after that you'll want to get your own instrument for practice at home. Your teacher will help you pick out the right one. We also have open practice hours so you can come in and use instruments and practice rooms at Musicologie during the week. If you do have your own instrument, you should definitely bring it with you, as long as it's easily portable - leave your piano and drums at home ### **What's an Assessment lesson?** An assessment lesson is what we call your first lesson. Don't worry, it's not a test! You'll come in, meet your teacher, talk about your goals, go through our policies and develop an individual curriculum. Every student does it regardless of age or ability. For very young students, an assessment is also a chance to see if they're ready for private lessons. ### **What are Musicologie's prices?** Each of our [**studios**](https://musicologie.com/locations) may have different prices, so [**get started here**](https://musicologie.app/get-started?location=nashville) to learn more! ### **Can I reschedule a lesson if I can't come?** Of course! Here's how it works: 1. Log into your account at Musicologie.com 2. Find the lesson you want to change and select 'cancel' or 'reschedule' at least 24 hours before the lesson. Musicologie Junior and Accelerated Labs can be canceled or rescheduled up to 30 minutes before the class. 3. The canceled lesson will remain in your account to reschedule at any point in the future. 4. If you withdraw from lessons, you can no longer reschedule any lessons you cancelled. 5. If you re-enroll, any previously cancelled lessons will still be available in your account. ### **How do I pay for lessons?** When you sign up for lessons, your credit card or debit card will be automatically debited a flat fee each month on the 1st of the month. To withdraw, you need to provide us with 30-days notice by filling out a withdrawal form. Contact your teacher for the form. ### **Does Musicologie offer refunds?** Musicologie cannot offer refunds for any missed or unused lessons. ![Bass Teacher Practicing While Smiling]() ### **Why Choose Lessons at Musicologie?** - ![Musicologie bird logo]() Certified Teachers - ![Musicologie bird logo]() Programs for all ages - ![Musicologie bird logo]() Concerts and events - ![Musicologie bird logo]() Private lessons and group classes - ![Musicologie bird logo]() Easy and flexible rescheduling - ![Musicologie bird logo]() More than 10,000 students taught [Register Online](https://musicologie.app/get-started?location=nashville) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://musicologie.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Simply Delightful music lessons & classes for all ages. 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