What is Musikgarten?
Musikgarten is an introductory group music program for families with young children that helps foster growth and development in a creative and fun learning environment. We offer instruction which is just right for each age level—from your baby who benefits greatly from being part of a live music environment, right up through school-age children who delight in our group piano classes.
Beginning simply with singing, moving, listening, and exploring rhythm instruments, we add levels of complexity as the children grow, expanding the singing repertoire, teaching more complex dances, and building instrumental ensembles. Children coming through the Musikgarten program inherently “know” the music they eventually play in later years in group piano instruction. The end goal is music literacy, where the student is able to “see what they hear and hear what they see.”
Age Range: Babies – 9 Years
summer 2026 Registration Now Open
Explore our sections of Musikgarten classes that focus on different age groups and help your child develop an innate love for music.
To view class information and sections available see the dropdown menu below labeled Summer 2026 Curriculum.
*All sections of classes must have a minimum of 4 families enrolled in order for the class to run.
summer Classes begin June 1, 2026
Summer 2026 Music Class Offerings
Summer Musikgarten 2026: Classes held from June 1 – July 31
Registration Deadline: May 22, 2026
8-weeks of classes, no class June 22-26
My Musical World: Babies to 13 months (Register HERE)
My Musical World was created to be a listening pleasure for the whole family with a wide variety of repertoire and sounds from around the world. This set seeks to offer parents the gift of simplicity with selected activities to enhance development through active participation in music-making.
- $124.75 for 8-week session, includes materials ($113.25 for session if already own cloth bag & instruments, $90 if own recording as well)
- Materials: Cloth bag, rhythm sticks, shaker, scarf, parent book and musical download
- Caregiver attends with child throughout the whole class
- Weekly class times:
- Mondays 5:15-5:45 pm
- Tuesdays 9:30-10:00 am
Nature’s Music: Family Music Class for Babies to age 5 (Register HERE)
Children have an inborn love for music! If music is playing, children will often start bobbing up and down or play-dancing – just because it feels good. They are born with the ability to sing, to move rhythmically, and to express themselves musically! Music truly touches all spheres of child development. This summer, introduce your child (or family) to the many sounds and movements of nature. Move & sing while learning about creepers & crawlers, buzzers & singers, jumpers & hoppers, swimmers & leapers! We will dance and explore instruments together, enhance listening skills, and develop coordination through movement activities.
- $195 cost whole family during the 8-week session (no class June 23rd week), includes materials – or $130 cost for one child
- Materials: pair of sand blocks, parent book, musical download
- Caregiver attends with children throughout the whole class
- Weekly class times:
- Mondays 6:00-6:40 pm
- Tuesday 10:20-11:00 am
- Wednesdays 5:15-5:55 pm
- Thursdays 9:30-10:10 am
Music Makers: My Neighborhood Community for Ages 4-1/2 – 6 (Register HERE)
Every neighborhood is Home Place for people, plants, and a great variety of animals. Come with us to become better acquainted with them, the very familiar ones and many new ones. Just imagine how robins, rabbits, horses, worms, sunflowers, and apples are at home near my home and your home, and how we live together.
- $142 for 8-week session, includes materials (no class June 26) – reduced sibling tuition $126 for second child
- Materials: Poster (10″ x 15″), 6 Game Pieces, 1 Coloring Page in a Sturdy Folder, Parent Book, musical download
- Caregiver attends last 15 min. of class for class activity. Younger siblings may join in during this time.
- Weekly class time:
- Thursdays 10:15-11:05 am, parents join at 10:50
- Thursdays 3:30-4:15 pm, parents join at 4:00
Intro to Music Makers: At the Keyboard Ages 6 – 8 (Register HERE)
Combining dancing, echoing patterns, instrument playing (drums), writing pages and time at the keyboard to learn beginning hand placement and 3 songs by the end of this short introduction. No piano or keyboard necessary at this point to practice, although helpful.
- $125 for 4 weeks (July 6-28), reduced sibling tuition $115 for second child
- Materials Included: Bound workbook, musical download
- Parents/Caregiver attends last 15 min. of class for summary and class activity
- Weekly class times:
- Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm, parents join at 4:45
- Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm, parents join at 4:15
a Word
From our teacher
“When music and movement are a natural, joyous part of childhood, children benefit greatly in many areas of life. Language development, self-expression, memory skills, concentration, social interaction, fine motor skills, listening, problem solving, teamwork, goal setting, and coordination are all impacted by early music and movement education. Musikgarten is a great way for your litte ones to learn, grow, and foster a love for music.”
– Susan Holtzscher
Calendar
Our Upcoming Musikgarten Classes
15
September
2025
Fall Semester Starts
Our 15-week Fall Musikgarten Semester begins on September 15, 2025.
26
January
2026
Spring Semester Starts
Our 15-week Spring Musikgarten Semester begins on January 26, 2026.
1
June
2026
Summer Semester Starts
Our 8-week Musikgarten Summer Semester begins on June 1, 2026.
Registration
How Do I Register?
Registration can be completed by following our simple 3-step process. If you have any questions before registration don’t hesitate to call, email, or fill our contact form.
Call For Inquiry
Mail For Inquiry
studioconnectionbg@gmail.com
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Find the class or sessions you would like to register for.
02.
Fill out the form using the Registration button on this page.
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Check your email for registration confirmation and more information regarding class details, studio policy, and payment options. Discuss with our staff any additional questions or concerns.
