Looking for a fun, screen-free way to boost your child's development? 🎵 Finger plays are simple songs and rhymes that use hand movements to tell a story—perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! From fine motor skills to language, memory, creativity, and rhythm, these tiny hand games give big developmental benefits.

Ages 2–7 are a critical window for brain development, learning, and social-emotional growth. Let’s Play Music programs use songs, movement, instruments, and playful activities to help children thrive during this crucial stage — making early learning joyful, creative, and brain-smart.

Bring music to life with the Let’s Play Music Stretchy Band! Kids will feel the beat, move with the music, and learn teamwork, coordination, and prepositions—all through playful, hands-on activities that make every class joyful and engaging. Perfect for preschool and early music learners!

Why do so many kids quit piano lessons? Research shows motivation, support, and connection matter most. At Let’s Play Music, we flip the stats—students build joy, confidence, and whole musicianship so they keep loving music year after year.

Looking for an easy way to nurture your child’s love of music at home? Our free Sing-Along Storybook printable activities make music learning playful and hands-on! With coloring pages, rhythm games, and movement exercises that mirror our Sound Beginnings classes, your little one can explore melody, rhythm, and story-based music fun before stepping into the studio.

Discover how singing, clapping, and playing simple instruments with your child boosts brain development, social skills, and school readiness. Learn why Let’s Play Music’s Sound Beginnings classes make music time joyful and powerful for families.

Bring storytime to life with Let’s Play Music’s Sing-Along Storybooks! 🎶📖 Each book combines vibrant illustrations, timeless songs, and free audio tracks to make learning fun and interactive. Plus, with YouTube videos to sing and read along, kids can enjoy music anytime—at home, in the car, or in the classroom. Perfect for building early literacy, rhythm, and confidence while keeping play at the heart of learning.

Give your child a joyful start to music! Let’s Play Music’s 3-year program guides kids from playful first steps to confident, creative piano playing. Through singing, movement, and hands-on instruments, your child will build real musicianship—and love every minute.

The recorder is more than just a classroom instrument—it’s a powerful tool for building confidence, rhythm, listening skills, and a lifelong love of music. Discover why parents love it, how playful videos and activities make learning easy, and which tools can help your child succeed at home.

Discover how nursery rhymes boost coordination, social skills, and music readiness in our final post of the series! From finger plays to group games, learn how these playful activities build motor skills, foster connections, and lay a strong foundation for musical growth. Plus, don’t miss the bonus finger plays library for fun learning at home!

The Music is in Me by Kathy Wells celebrates a child’s journey of discovering music within. From lullabies and family songs to joyful classes in Sound Beginnings and Let’s Play Music, the story inspires confidence and self-expression. With Whitney Staheli’s engaging illustrations, children see themselves as musicians while exploring the magic of sound, play, and imagination. A perfect read for families beginning their musical journey.

In Part II of our nursery rhyme series, discover how these timeless verses boost reading, phonics, and early math skills! From rhyming patterns and storytelling to counting games and quantity words, nursery rhymes make learning fun and memorable. Don’t miss Part I on speech and vocabulary—and stay tuned for Part III plus a special bonus at the end!

Music comes alive when kids know the songs! Listening at home helps children feel confident, join in fully, and build real musicianship through ear training and repetition. Whether it’s on the LPM app, downloaded files, or a kid-friendly player, giving your child easy access to class music sets them up for success—and creates joyful family connection along the way.

If your child is in Sound Beginnings, Let’s Play Music, or Presto, you already know how important it is for them to listen to their class music often. Repetition helps them internalize musical concepts, memorize songs, and build strong listening skills that support brain development and musical growth. The Yoto player is a great phone-free way for kids to listen to their music!

The Itsy Bitsy Spider isn’t just a playful song—it’s a powerful tool for building fine motor skills, finger dexterity, and confidence in Sound Beginnings class. From washable-marker finger tricks to DIY spider puppets and climbing crafts, little hands get stronger while making music fun. Add rhythm games, piano connections, and sing-along storytime, and this classic rhyme turns into a full musical adventure for the whole family.

sic is a powerful tool that helps people learn and communicate, and it also provides social development. For preschoolers, engaging in music through singing, dancing, and playing instruments cultivates social skills that help to set a foundation for lifelong connections.

Who was Jack, and why was he jumping over a candlestick? 🕯✨ Discover surprising origin stories, then turn this classic rhyme into a fun, giggle-filled game that boosts your child’s literacy, rhythm, and movement skills—jumping, twirling, and leaping right at home!

See how Sydney’s success story after graduating from Let’s Play Music showcases the lasting impact of a strong musical foundation!

Discover how understanding your child's nature can make piano practice fun and stress-free! Learn about the 4 Types and how to support them.

Make practice time fun and effective with tips like starting with tough parts, using practice tracks, and singing together.