Family Music (6 months – 5 years)

Focus: Build a solid musical foundation for the whole family!

Where they are:
Children of all ages, at every stage can learn about music!

What to expect in class:
Engage your little one in a multi-age music class which provides opportunities not only to learn musical techniques, styles, and about different instruments, but also supports social and emotional development.

other music classes:
Music 1 (6 – 16 months)
Music 2 (16 – 28 months)
Music 3 (28 months – 5 years)

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Benefits:

Physical: Sensory exploration time is supported while children practice their motor skills, which is crucial for your child’s overall development.

Cognitive: Music play helps activate parts of the brain responsible for music and speech processing. It creates an early appreciation of music and supports language development.

Social: Through music, you can hear and feel emotions. Tunes can be happy, sad, or angry! This supports social development in understanding emotions in a new way.

Adults: You get to engage with your little one making emotional connections and strong bonds. Being involved in your child’s play helps both you feel more connected.

My daughter loves both the Gymboree and the music classes - highly recommend

1 year ago

My granddaughter loves Gymboree. She has been to both the play and learn, and music sessions for several months. The staff are lovely (and have great singing voices!), and you feel part of a family. The structure of the sessions means that she has developed confidence, through familiarly, and of course always enjoys seeing Gymbo.

2 years ago

My granddaughter is lovin' your classes, been going since 9 weeks old and now 10 months. We recently started the Baby Music class and Poppy is brilliant, so patient and always got a big smile for the children. Thanks again. Julie & Noelle x

2 years ago

So much fun for your little one.
We have been coming for about 8 months since my daughter was around 8 months and she loves it.
The lovely Macie makes the class really enjoyable and is a great asset to the team.
Would definitely recommend the music class on a Friday morning.
The whole team are very friendly and helpful.

2 years ago

I can't recommend Gymboree St Alban's enough. Steph, Jack, Sarah, Aimee, Lukas, Lilly and Joe are brilliant teachers; passionate, fun and super professional. Charlotte has been attending for about two years and learns so much in the different classes that are on offer. The structure works well and allows children to engage and develop at their own pace and level. I would recommend anyone with a 1-4 year old to try all - play and learn, music and arts + crafts; each allows your child to learn in different areas. Customer service is excellent, I often book classes with late notice, but the team are always very accommodating, which is very much appreciated. :) Gymboree offers excellent value. Thank you, team St Albans!

3 years ago

Super teacher

4 years ago

Gymboree Wimbledon has been a highlight of our week since they reopened! I believe that from her music class and play & learn my daughter has developed mentally and physically - which is wonderful to watch!! It’s always a fun and relaxed atmosphere to let the babies roam and explore. Looking forward to continuing our Gymboree adventure

5 years ago

Last year Kerem started Gymboree for only music lessons, this year he is 2.5 years old and we continue with both music and play and learn lessons. Gymboree is the best, professional enjoyable, and teaching kids club. Kerem loves all of the tutors separately and when he comes home he pretends like them and plays games. We wait for the Gymboree days impatiently. Gymboree is also supported to get used to the nursery. We are very thankful them to make Kerem feel special.

5 years ago

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Reviews

Both of my children (3.5 years and 11 months) go to Gymboree Play & Music and love it. My toddler goes to their drop-off Lego class which she raves about. It's very creative, working not only on Lego skills but also painting, drawing etc. My infant son loves his Gymboree Play & Music Crawlers class - particularly loves crawling all over their props, through the tunnels, etc. Great way to get the infant crawling over obstacles! Gymboree Play & Music is part of our weekly schedule for both kids and we look forward to participating every week. Invaluable!

Natalia

Cannot recommend Gymboree Play & Music Watford enough--truly THE BEST! ❤️🙌 What makes it so special are the amazing teachers/staff, especially Amber, Jack, Philippa, and Hannah! They’re not only incredibly talented in music and arts, but they’re also absolutely fantastic with kids of all ages.

My little girl was only 18 months old when we first discovered this wonderful place and started attending sessions. She’s now 5 years old, and we’re still here! That says it all 🥰

Rose

I genuinely believe that so many of my daughter’s milestones have been reached early because of the time she spends here. She was talking, walking, climbing, and exploring ahead of her peers, and I credit so much of that to the incredible environment and activities here. The space itself is wonderful — safe, clean, and full of opportunities for little ones to run, jump, climb, and burn off energy without any worries. But for me, Gymboree has been just as important as it has been for my daughter, especially as a mum without a village. ...What I didn’t realise was how much I would gain. I’ve made lifelong friendships and found a support network of the most incredible people.

Jennifer