Mamas, I'm so excited, I barely know where to begin.
Some background: I was lucky enough, while living in Denver, to have found (and attended) the Music Train's music classes for kids. R and I had tried out several other music classes (Music Together, etc), but had never found ones that we loved. R, for example, draws a line at "shaking his sillies out" (even at age 2) and I could only handle so many renditions of "wheels on the bus" before wanting to throw myself under the bus.
Enter Anya Jane and the Music Train.
From the first class, we both knew we had found something special. Anya brings a certain magic to all of her classes: each class starts with two loud blasts of a train whistle, then BAM!! Hold on, baby, it's a wild ride. She and her guitar bring an energy (and, honestly, a cool factor) to music classes that is simply unparalleled in the world of kid's music classes. Each of her music sessions are themed (we're talking serious music genres like rock, jazz 'n blues, latin, irish folk, etc.) and she uses a mix of regular adult songs that also appeal to kids (thank you for that, Anya)...as well as kid's classics, re-done. I no longer daydream about playing in traffic when listening to her rendition of Wheels On the Bus done to a rock beat and (I think?) electric guitar.
If that wasn't enough, the first and third Saturday of each month Anya holds a Family Concert Series. Think family-friendly dance parties with live, local bands whose music appeals to all ages. And it's good music. The kind you'd want to listen to, even without the kiddos.
If it's not clear by now, I have a total crush on Anya Jane. The chick rocks. And is amazing with kids, and music. Soooo....you can imagine my excitement. Because Anya has written for us music-loving, rock-star wannabe mamas....THE primer on introducing your kiddos to music. Not only does she identify which instruments are best for each age...but she gives tips on how to introduce each one, and how to keep the whole family jammin'.
The Tiger Mom can have her Suzuki...for pre-school and under, we're sticking with Anya Jane.
And here she is...
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