We've had such a wonderful experience with Kindermusik! I started bringing my daughter when she was just 4 months old, and both of my kids have absolutely loved it. The classes are fun, engaging, and such a special way to introduce music and movement from an early age. Mary and her team are amazing -- so warm, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Kindermusik has truly helped both of my kids become musically inclined and develop a real love for music. We've made so many happy memories here and are so grateful for the positive, nurturing environment. I can't recommend it enough! read more

My 2.5 yes told daughter and I really enjoyed our time at Kindermusik with Mary. Every class was so much fun and very engaging. The kids get introduced to instruments and music beats - as well as fun games. Hope to return in the future :) read more

Kindermusik at Musical Steps - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was extremely disappointed in Mary's reaction to my decision to not continue the Kindermusik class with my son. I told her it was too far for me and I would reconsider maybe for the next session. She would not respect my answer and continued to try and convince me to keep coming. It made her sound desperate and unprofessional, and made me feel uncomfortable and cornered. I think the trial class should be just that, and you should not feel obligated if you feel like it's not a good fit. I also don't feel like they should give you a starter kit (which costs money) before you really have time to decide to come back. She gave me one as I said, yes, I think I'd return. After my son came home from the 30 minute drive over-stimulated and tired and re-thinking the class, I decided it wasn't the best fit. Now she's demanding that I bring back a ($35?!) starter kit which consists of 2 little rattles, a book, and some papers. (I'm not sure how that comes to $35). Anyhow, I'm very disappointed. I probably would have come back in a few months but I do not believe the way she goes about pressuring new people to join the class is good business. read more

We've been taking classes at Kindermusik at Musical Steps with Ms. Mary for over 4 years now, and it's been such a wonderful experience! I have seen so much learning taking place in this program and the benefits that this music education has provided. There have been so many fun and engaging activities in class such as singing songs, listening to stories, dancing, learning to read music notes, and playing instruments. We've also enjoyed the music albums, books, activities, and various instruments included with the home materials we have received. From both a parent and educator perspective, I am very impressed with this program. I appreciate all of the care and knowledge that Ms. Mary puts into her classes. She is an outstanding teacher and a very kind person. Kindermusik has been one of the best extracurricular activities we have done. read more

My son (now 7-years old) absolutely LOVES Kindermusik with Music Mary; in fact I'm not sure what we'll do without it since he's now preparing for his final session on the recorder. Not only has Kindermusik provided him with a social outlet, via music, but it has also motivated and prepared him for formal piano lessons. Through dances, musical stories, hands-on time with instruments, music fundamentals (ex. reading notes, experiencing rhythm), and organizational skill practice, Music Mary takes it to the top with her teaching elegance and pure kindness. As an ex-elementary teacher, I admire her teaching philosophy that encompasses a hands-on approach that is FUN. The atmosphere is always very positive and happy, and each session has a unique theme, which the children LOVE. The baby/toddler/pre-k classes are AMAZING to say the least. To watch a 1-year old pick up a mallet and begin playing basic rhythm patterns on a drum is simply beautiful. This program is a great music supplement for homeschooling, as well. Each class comes with a CD and an instrument/sensory toy, which is an essential part of the experience. My son and I listen to the songs in the car, and whenever Music Mary starts a new song in class, his face lightens up because he knows it. It really helps build his self-confidence, and it makes this mom extremely happy! Enjoy!~ read more

Kindermusik is an excellent way to introduce your baby, toddler, preschooler and older children to music appreciation. I had my daughters in a similar program to this back in Kentucky when they were little and I think it made a huge impact on their musicality in ballet and other dance classes that they are in. Because Mary and her staff at Kindermusik at Musical Steps have gotten such great reviews, they are now holding more classes outside of their Tanque Verde location in Civano at the Annex Studio of Ballet Rincon Academy of Dance. The staff of Ballet Rincon are so happy to be partnering with them! read more

Our family started taking Kindermusik classes when we lived in China. When we moved back to the states, we were looking for a program here in Tucson and found Mary. She has taught, not only my two children, but I have also learned a lot from Mary as well. We love attending classes each week and always listen to the Kindermusik Cd's in the car everywhere we go. Both of my children have been taught by Mary and Jodi. My children love to play and act out the songs at home. My son is very shy in class, but as soon as we get into the car to head home he's singing all the songs he has been learning in class. Mary and Jodi are both very patient, supportive, organized, fun, energetic, and ready to teach the kids! We drive 30 minutes one way each week for classes. My daughter will begin the second semester of the Young Child class with Mary and continue learning notes, melody, rhythm, and practicing the glockenspiel. My son just finished the Fall semester in the 18m-3 year old class learning about songs teaching about baking cookies, making toast and cleaning the house! We highly recommend this program with Mary & Jodi! read more

Kindermusik at Musical Steps - Musical Instruments & Teachers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My 3yo daughter Aubrey, who is now in school, had been going to Kindermusik with Music Mary since she was an infant. She loved every session singing and dancing and learning how to play different instruments. From about 15 months old she has been able to memorize and sing almost any song with the right pitches and rhythm and I know it's because of how Mary teaches and engages the children with pitch and melody and enthusiasm. Aubrey is lucky enough to have Mary as her music teacher at school once a week! She adores her and looks forward to Mary's arrival every week. We would definitely recommend Kindermusik to our friends. Aubrey loves anything musical and I know Mary and Kindermusik plays a big part in that. read more

Kindermusik has brought so much joy to our family! We love attending the classes together, listening to the CDs in the car, and acting out poems and rhymes learned in class. My daughter (age 5) was in the "Imagine That" class last year, and she adored Ms. Mary! She was thrilled when I would drop her off wearing her backpack with her very own instrument inside! My son (age 2) and I loved being invited into her class for the last fifteen minutes to share songs, watch dramatic plays, listen to stories, and even play parachute games together. The classes were engaging and incorporated a lot of movement and variety which was perfect for my daughter who is definitely energetic and active. The take home kits come with books that we can read together again and again. The pictures are adorable, and most follow simple patterns that allow my daughter to memorize and read them on her own. The CD is quality music with a professional orchestra and vocalists that you don't mind listening to over and over again. They also come with storyboards for dramatic play. Her favorite storyboard came with two children named Josh and Katie and a cardboard cutout of a playground. She could sing songs and act out Josh and Katie swinging on the swings, climbing up the ladder, and going down the slide. In fact, her preschool teacher told me that she had taught the other kids at recess how to sing the "slide song" and even explained to the class what a glissando meant! My two year old and I attended the "Our Time" class with Ms. Jodi every Friday. Fridays were by far his favorite day of the week! He loved getting to try out all of the different instruments including shakers, drums, rhythm sticks, and xylophones. At the start of each class, everyone would go around the room and sing their name and their child's name, and the child would get to pick out a movement for their portion of the song. My son loved this part and by the end of the session, he had each child's name memorized and what movement they preferred to do! When we came home, he would line up his stuffed animals and "play music teacher" by asking them what movement they wanted to do (jump, rock, clap, or roll their hands). It was adorable! Ms. Jodi is an extremely talented singer and is very engaging with all students. She would act out parts of the songs and stories using puppets, which my son loved. His favorite was "Peep Squirrel," a squirrel puppet that would sing and hop around the room looking for nuts. He also loved the unit about trains, which included a mix of familiar songs such as "I've Been Working on the Railroad" and brand new songs to learn. The class built in time for fun movements such as pretending to be a steam roller and rolling around the large carpeted space. It also had some "quiet time" where we dimmed the lights and rocked our children in our laps and sang a soft lullaby to them. As a stay at home Mom, it's been a great way for me to connect through music with my children and also to meet other Moms with kids my age. We have had play dates together outside of music class and have made incredible friends through Kindermusik. After attending the demo classes last fall, I knew this was something I really wanted to do with my kids. I had looked into piano lessons for my daughter but the programs I looked into seemed very intense, and I wanted to instill a LOVE of music in my children first and foremost and also expose them to a variety of instruments before allowing them to choose which one suited them. I come from a very musical family and grew up singing, playing trumpet, and eventually became the drum major of my high school marching band. I know quality music instruction and this is definitely it. My mom instilled a love of music in all of her kids at a very young age, and so when it came time to pay for Kindermusik, she decided that instead of buying her grandkids another toy, she wanted to pay for music lessons and have that be their Christmas and birthday presents. Every time we go to Nana's house, the kids sing her the new songs they have learned and we have even performed concerts for her on grandparents' day. It is an awesome way for her to share her love of music with her grandkids and in turn know they are getting excellent instruction and a musical foundation that will last a lifetime. read more