Today my 18 month old son and I enjoyed our first session with Ms Hope at Busy Beats at Easter Seals UCP in Salem. This is the perfect inclusive music therapy class to introduce your 18-36th month old to structure and developmentally appropriate activities. My son is at a home-sitter during the day and does not do any structured activities until today. It is a 45 minute class so not too long for our little ones. Hope is so great at setting up the room without any distractions to keep the little ones engaged. She is so animated and energized which keeps the kiddo's attention. My son got to play with so many different instruments that he would not otherwise be exposed to. He learned some body parts, animals sounds, colors and more in 45 minutes! We completed an intake with Hope before starting and set up goals that we want to achieve by the end of the 10 weeks. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to have some special singing, dancing and learning time with their little one! We cannot wait until next week! read more

My son is currently in his second semester of this class and he absolutely loves it. I can hardly begin to explain how much Hope Key and this program has helped him. She is not only creative, but so patient and accommodating of all children. Songs from this class have made their way into our home and have easily become part of our routine. She teaches how to follow directions, share, trade, and so much more to benefit a young ones socialization. Also, she is fluent in sign language which can be a huge benefit for a nonverbal child. This program is very affordable and offers multiple classes on different days/different times to cater to your schedule and needs. read more

We absolutely LOVE this music class. Our speech pathologist mentioned this class as a method to encourage our son's speech. At the beginning of the class our son was a little shy but after weeks of attending he absolutely loves going and loves singing and playing the songs at home. Hope really pays attention to the child's specific needs and incorporates their interests into the class! As we near the end of this session, our son seems to be using more words and signs and engaging more with others using vocal sounds. I am so glad we did this class and our daughter will be signing up soon too! read more

Awesome music group for little ones, run by a Board Certified Music Therapist. Hope plans individualized goals for each kid that encourage physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development within a familiar and structured environment. Kids have fun participating in music through song, dance, and playing a variety of instruments. Our little guy had been going for three years and is just about to age out. We love Busy Beats! read more

This program is really well done! I was most impressed with: Hope's initial assessment on our child before the first session, weekly musical crafts handouts (easy to do!), a fast paced atmosphere packed full of activities for kids, and the promotion of social skills disguised as fun! Definitely worth trying. read more