About
Welcome
Come on in, to a spirited & musical place where your child is at the heart of all we do. Our caring educators help your child feel comfortable, involved, and full of joy as they move, sing, dance, and Grow!
You will cherish the quality time spent with your child as they socialize with other children in a fun & engaging environment, forming lifelong friendships with other families who share similar values. As you watch your child explore, play, and learn in a way that’s right for them, you’ll appreciate the educational value our classes offer at every level.
Music class will be a staple of your weekly routine and your child will begin to ask, “Is it music today?”
Our Mission
To enrich and delight the lives of children today, to create a world of flourishing individuals tomorrow.
Our Philosophy
Children are at the heart of what we do.
Our program's integrated approach to early childhood education puts your child at the center of the learning. We believe in a child-led program that is caregiver inclusive, creating an engaging environment for your child to explore, play, and learn at their own pace.
With music at our core, the skills your child will master go far beyond singing and dancing in the classroom. The developmentally appropriate musical activities are designed to encompass the whole child, honoring individual differences, preferences, and skill levels, finding a way each week for every child to feel successful and have fun.
Caring educators passionately take the time to observe, connect with, and truly see your child, to help them blossom through each level of the program, creating a personalized learning experience within a small group setting. Your child learns essential skills for later in life, while gaining a lifelong love of learning & music.
What We Value
Strengthening Connections: between child and caregiver.
Creating Community:
inside and outside of the studio.
Enlivening Joy:
through musical activities.
Celebrating Uniqueness:
and each person's individuality.
Instilling Kindness:
and teaching empathy.
Valuing the Learning Process:
building a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning
Our Classes
We proudly offer the researched based Kindermusik curricula at our studio.
Kindermusik's award-winning curricula and world-class educators provide engaging musical learning experiences during the years most critical to brain development.
Throughout your child's early childhood & music journey, you will be watching your child develop new skills and grow in confidence with each new level.
Having fun is just the beginning!
The Kindermusik® Journey
Foundations
0-12mo
Strengthen early parent-child bonds, understand your baby’s development, and communication with your baby.
Level 1
1-2yrs
Celebrate beginning movements, as your young toddler learns to walk, run, and climb and nurture vocal development.
Level 2
2-3.5yrs
Practice a wide variety of abilities such as gross and fine motor skills, turn-taking, social skills, and active listening through singing, dancing & instrument plays.
Level 3
3-5yrs
Combine storytelling and imaginative play to introduce early music concepts, foster independence, language growth, and self-control.
Level 4
4-6yrs
Learn basic music vocabulary, concepts and notation, building a solid foundation for formal music instruction.
Level 5
5-7yrs
The perfect place for budding musicians to develop a strong music foundation, setting the stage for formal music lessons.
Meet the Team
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Ms Emily
OWNER, TEACHER
Even from an early age, Ms Emily absolutely knew she wanted to become a teacher. She holds a BS in Early Childhood Education & Masters in Education from The University of Akron. After teaching in a traditional classroom, Ms Emily wanted to focus on using music to assist with boosting child development. She decided to open her very own Kindermusik studio in 2017. She is now living with her husband in Columbus, OH and is extremely fortunate to be able to share the benefits of music with families in the great Columbus area.
Find Ms Emily teaching:
Foundations, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 -
Ms Mary
TEACHER
A late gen x or early millennial, Mary was born in Virginia, spent her childhood in Pennsylvania and Indiana and eventually settled in Ohio. She has a Master’s in Nursing education. Wife to Scott, a pastor, mother to Lydia (13) and Adalynn (6). Singing and playing the piano has been a regular part of her life since age 8. When not teaching, she enjoys walking, reading, and strong coffee.
Find Ms Mary teaching:
Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 -
Mr Jim
TEACHER
Jim is originally from Summerville, South Carolina, and went to school for percussion performance and ethnomusicology. His current musical obsessions are Zimbabwean mbira, Irish bodhrán, and Scandinavian dance tunes on guitar. When isn't geeking out about random folk music traditions, he can usually be found cooking, carving wooden spoons, or playing with his cats, Lottie and Poppy.
Find Mr Jim teaching:
Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 -
Ms Rian
TEACHER
Rian received her Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy from Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music in Berea, OH. Originally from Detroit, MI, Rian has spent a majority of her life work on music and building her voice. Driven by her interest and education in mental health and addiction, Rian has utilized her skill set to provide safe environments for individuals to engage in music activities with the purpose of self-exploration, improving social skills as well as improving emotional regulation. When not working, Rian spends her time playing with her ferret, Jefferson, and baking sweet treats for colleagues.
Find Ms Rian teaching:
Foundations, Level 1, Level 2
All of our teachers are Fully Accredited.
Earners of the Fully Accredited badge have demonstrated mastery of delivering high-quality music and movement classes to young children (ages 0-7) and their caregivers. These educators have a deep understanding of how and why music supports early whole-child development, and how to help caregivers effectively incorporate musical play into their daily routines to boost positive growth.
What Families are Saying
“I LOVE that music class has been part of our lives. I love the connection, getting the chance to see the fun my son is having, sharing in the fun, and being there for him. I also love getting to know the other parents and being able to watch my son develop friendships as they grow together through the levels. We really respect the teacher's kindness, individual attention to our son (and to all of the students), and also her being a role model in our lives supporting us educationally, not just regarding music education, but on general issues of children’s education.”