Mondays, April 7th- 28th
4:00-4:40
Ages 3-6 years
$20/4 week session
This fun class for preschoolers ages 3-6 yeras will focus on drums, percussion instruments, and music from Africa and South America! We will learn about echoes and sing, clap, and play to a variety of games and songs. Space is limited and advance enrollment is required. Click Here! to register.
This class is held at
CMOR Short Pump and class participants must be CMoR Members or pay daily museum admission.
1. Go to their website
2. At top, hover over “Private Group
3. Click on “CMoR Playdates”
Melody Magic Music Studios is opening in September, 2011.
You all know Katherine Knight from Kindermusik and all of the great work she does with children. Now, she has taken her business to a whole new level and has opened her very own music studio – Melody Magic Music Studio.
Richmondmom.com sat down with Katherine to find out what’s new and what’s happening, and here’s what we learned.
RMOM: Congratulations Katherine! Tell us about your new business and your upcoming Grand Opening.
Katherine: I am so excited about Melody Magic Music Studio. Richmond needs a place that brings quality musical experiences to young children. Using music to enrich a child’s life should start as soon as they are born and that’s exactly what we do at Melody Magic. Our new studio opens on September 6, 2011 and we have lots of fun activities planned for our Grand Opening week.
RMOM: How does Kindermusik work with Melody Magic?
Katherine: Kindermusik offers musical experiences for children before they learn to read music or play a formal instrument. Melody Magic Music Studio brings Kindermusik classes, musical playdates, fun birthday parties, musical storytime, and so much more to them at our studio.
RMOM: Why did you expand your business this way?
Katherine: For me personally, this is a dream come true. I have always wanted a completely child-friendly, fun environment as a “home” for my business – a place where parents not only feel comfortable and safe, but excited to let their child explore. I have always said that I have the best job in the world, and I get paid in hugs. With the opening of Melody Magic Music Studio, my perfect job is getting even better!
RMOM: How are classes set up?
Katherine: We try to make it convenient for parents to attend classes with their children. We offer weekly Kindermusik classes and monthly playdates. Classes are set up for various age groups: 0-18 months, 1.5-4 years, and 3-6 years. We even have a 0-7 year class that brings children of all ages together for a dynamic and integrated music program for everyone. It’s a fun, family class where each child is welcomed and valued and family “together time” is celebrated. It’s perfect for families with more than one child or for friends who want to take classes together.
RMOM: Where is the new studio located?
Katherine: You can find us at 3041 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, Va 23233. Our new studio opens in September 2011 with plenty of room for music and movement. Visitors will find our new website at http://melodymagicmusic.com and we would also love to have everyone join us on Facebook at this link.
RMOM: What can parents expect at the new location?
Katherine: Plenty! The child-friendly environment has fresh clean carpets, padded flooring for all those little falls, private bathrooms, baby-changing facilities, colorful decor, plenty of instruments, and much more. There is plenty of room for little ones to make music, dance, romp and play. Developing motor skills and enhancing many of their abilities is just part of having fun at the new studio.
RMOM: Are there any opening specials?
Katherine: Absolutely! Everyone is invited to come to our Grand Opening in September for a FREE music class. Parents can simply choose a class on the website to sign up. It will be a fun time for everyone and a great chance to see the new studio. Dates are avaialbe for the Grand Opening from Tuesday, September 6th through Saturday, September 10th. Since Open House is such a popular time, reservations will be required to ensure we have plenty of room for those attending, so early registration is important.
Music has tremendous benefits for kids of all ages.
RMOM: Any other special programs offered?
Katherine: Children and music go hand in hand so we’ve created the perfect birthday party for boys and girls based on their ages. Parties include 45 minutes of musical fun using instruments, songs, movement, stories, and so much more fun. We customize activities for your child and the ages of the children. We can bring the party right to your home and we bring everything we need for a fun party. Prices are very reasonable and it’s a great way to encourage children to enjoy music and be more active. For those who don’t have space at home, we can host parties at our studio on Lauderdale Drive in Short Pump. Either way, kids will definitely have a blast. Parties can be booked online to make it more convenient and we’re happy to talk with you about any special requests.
RMOM: It sounds like your Grand Opening week is filling up fast. Are there other chances to test out the programs?
Katherine: Yes. Parents can visit the website and sign up for a free preview class. They will receive an invitation to join us for a fun-filled class based on child’s age, class times, and availability of space.
RMOM: Anything else we should know?
Katherine: Richmond moms and grandmoms are the best and I am so excited to make this type of interactive music program available to Richmond kids. I am grateful to all of the Richmond moms who take advantage of the opportunity to teach their children about music, movement and more at such a young age. I look forward to seeing them all at our new studio!
For more information, visit the Melody Magic Music Studio website.
Melody Magic Music Studio is an advertiser of Richmondmom.com
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Richmond moms, looking for fun for two kid this summer?
Enroll one child, get one half off for Richmond Kindermusik music classes for kids! This offer is a great deal for siblings AND friends – they can split the benefit between them, learn while cooling down this summer. Discount good for Zoo Train Class only for agest 0-7 years.
If you haven’t heard of Kindermusik before, read here to learn more about Kindermusik’s Ms. Katherine and the fun she provides as a Richmond business owner, mom and music instructor. She really puts her heart in her business.
Class: Zoo Train for ages 0-7 years. When: Tuesdays 9:20-10:00 July 12 – Aug. 9th
If you’ve only got one kid who wants to get into music, the “Peek-a-boo, I Love You” class for ages 0-18 months is on “sale” at just $50 tuition for the 5 weeks. Contact Katherine today for more details.
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Congratulations to Katherine Knight and Kindermusik!
Congratulations
to one of Richmondmom.com’s great partners and successful Richmond businesses — Kindermusik — that recently won an award for their exceptional website and unique business! The award was presented by Intuit to Katherine Knight who owns Kindermusik and she provided the following information during her interview with Intuit.Katherine started her business 8 years ago when her first daughter was born. As a former music teacher in the school system, she had lots of talents and experience, but wanted to also have more time with her daughter. So the creative entrepreneur combined her love for music and kids and created her new business and established a dynamic website with Intuit.
She currently teaches music lessons and offers lots of special classes for kids. Her future goal is to own her very own retail space with a dedicated music studio for children offering music and movement classes. She recognizes the value of combining music with activity for real learning experiences.
In the meantime, Katherine focuses on offering convenient and easily accessible classes for young children that encourages creativity, appreciation for music, activity, and lots of fun as they learn. Her unique approach to teaching music offers opportunities that helps young children thrive and grow, and it gives them an advantage as they enter their early school years.
Katherine’s recognition by Intuit is an honor and Richmondmom.com congratulates her on this outstanding accomplishment. Click here to visit her website and learn more about all she has to offer. Then sign your kids up for fun summer music and movement classes that teach them plenty while they’re having fun.
Kindermusik is a site partner with Richmondmom.com
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Katherine Knight of Kindermusik of Richmond makes singing, dancing, and playing more fun than ever — and especially this summer. As moms and grandmoms make plans for the summer months, don’t forget to think about activities that educate while they entertain and engage kids.
Katherine’s Passion is Teaching Kids
That’s exactly what Katherine has in mind as she creates one-of-a-kind musical experiences for kids this summer and all year long. Her passion for music and teaching children about the importance of music in daily life is contagious. After talking with her about her business, it was clear that it is not a business at all – it is a lifelong passion to help parents and children realize how easy it is to use music in daily life – not just in a class! And it’s a way to teach them self-confidence, problem-solving, creativity and more.
Katherine succinctly describes it this way:
“The musical world is amazing – it touches the soul like nothing else. And I just want to share that with as many families as I can”.
Kindermusik has a full range of summer activities for kids of all ages. Check out some of their offerings:
- Summer classes/camps! Weekly classes run for 5 weeks, beginning July 12th through August 9th. There are great themes, including Peek-a-boo, I Love You for the youngest Mozarts, and Zoo Train for the toddlers. There is even a FAMILY TIME class that is great for anyone wanting to enroll more than 1 child — OR, if you want to take class with a good friend, but your children are different ages. It is 0-7 years. These weekly classes are a great way to add structure to your summer, enjoy some fantastic fun OUT of the heat of summer, and keep your child developing and learning ALL months of the year. Space is limited, and the classes ALWAYS fill up, so snag your spot as soon as possible! Another great thing about these classes is that they also engage children in counting, spelling and other activities that keep their minds alert and learning all summer.
- Preschool drop-off camp is available too! 9-12:30 daily, July 5-8 and Aug. 15-19. (see details on website)
- Discounts are always offered for a sibling or multiple class discount of 10% on the second child/class. Children do not have to be in the same class, just in the same session (like summer session). There are sometimes special deals announced for Facebook and Twitter fans. Be sure and join Facebook for plenty of information and great deals.
- Upcoming fun things to look out for. NEW class offering called “Playdate” – this is a pay-to-enroll class that meets just one time, so there is no long-term commitment, but is still all the fun and benefits of a Kindermusik class, including a take-home CD or instrument! Be on the lookout for these to be added each month – they’ll also be announced on Facebook and Twitter so “like” Kindermusik! Also, a fun mini-class called “Drum Circle” – all about drumming, which is a favorite among kids! Details coming soon! Visit the website and sign up for the Kindermusik newsletter and updates to be notified as soon as these classes are available.
- Sing-N-Playgroup: This is an added benefit when you are enrolled in class because you get to attend the monthly Sing-n-Playgroup for free! It is an open play experience combined with a few teacher-led activities. ** May is the last month this will be open to the public for $3/family; soon, it will be exclusively for the enrolled students so be sure and check out the website details **
Summer birthdays can be boring but Kindermusik has that covered too. Parties are fun, exciting, energetic, and even educational! It’s a great way to get the kids moving and playing. These are truly DIFFERENT than other parties, and you can customize your theme! “On the Move”, “The Royal Party”, “A Trip to the Zoo”, “Mickey Mouse”, “Sesame Street”, “Moovin’ and Groovin'”, “Splash”, and “American Idol” are just some of the theme ideas. Let your child come up with his or her own theme too.
As many Richmond parents have learned, these parties are memorable, fun and they take the work off of the parents:
“There was never a minute of boredom!”
“The best kids party we’ve ever had!”
“Perfect pace for kids of all ages!”
“Katherine does all of the work!”
Learning Skills
Music is more than just singing too. At Kindermusik, Katherine makes sure kids use and strengthen their creativity, problem-solving, listening skills, vision and focus, language and literacy, hand-eye coordination, emotional and social skills, balance and coordination and more. But kids are just having fun and don’t realize they’re learning!
From birth to age 7, choose Kindermusik for a one-of-a-kind experience.
New Website Address
And now, it’s even easier to find them with their new website located at KindermusikofRichmond.com.
Still not convinced, visit the website and watch this video and you’ll be a believer! And now, you can click here and get a FREE preview class to see what it’s all about. There’s nothing like experiencing it first-hand.
Get moving this summer and enroll your kids in Kindermusik where Katherine will turn music into an extraordinary adventure!
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Congratulations to the winners of our Real Cute Kids Contest, each one of these winners had the most unique votes in each category:
Kyrie H. 0-2
Schuyler W. 3-5
Addison B. 6-8
Haley G. 9-11
Within the next two weeks, the winners will receive these prizes, thanks to our generous sponsors:
Real Life Studios: $150 Real Life Studios Gift Certificate–and MANY thanks for taking all those photos!
Core Kids Academy: $100 gift certificate towards any gymnastics class
Learning Rx: Evaluation valued at $149
Dream Dinners: $50 gift certificate
Romp n’ Roll: $50 gift certificate
Toyconomy: (1st three age categories): $25 gift certificate
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods: $25 gift certificate for Ukrop’s famous baked foods
Kindermusik: (1st two age categories): $25 gift certificate
KidsDineFree.net: A KidsDineFree.net card valued at 19.95
Gift Certificate to DiapersandDenim.com valued at $15
Richmond Rocks Children’s book signed for your child, valued at $12.95
The Science Museum of Virginia: 4-pack of tickets valued at $44
Mom’s Treehouse: $50 Gift Certificate towards any fitness program
A Sonicare toothbrush set from Atkins, Maestrello, Miller and Associates Pediatric Dentists
