Why Music & Movement classes are a hit with families: insights from the To Baby and Beyond community

Nov 11 / Emily McCunn








One of the things we love most about the To Baby and Beyond Academy community is how openly instructors share ideas, experiences, and the realities of running brilliant early years classes.

A recent conversation in our Facebook group captured exactly that. Catherine was looking to shake up her current offering of baby massage and baby yoga classes, and the responses highlighted just how powerful Music and Movement can be as part of a thriving class offering.
Babies grow, and music helps you grow with them

Instructor Lauren Savage summed up something many practitioners experience:

“I do Music and Movement classes. I find once babies hit a certain age, they move up from baby yoga and it means I have had some who are now 4 from 6 weeks old!”

Longevity like that doesn’t happen by accident. Music and Movement provides a natural next step for families who want to continue coming to classes beyond the newborn phase. It keeps children engaged, it keeps parents connected — and it keeps your business sustainable.

Adding variety: what practitioners are doing

Another instructor, Kellsey Brown, shared how Music and Movement fits into a diverse but complementary class schedule:

“I do music and movement, weigh and play (which is free, we make money off drinks), toddler cooking, pot painting, messy play, toddler crafts… little bit of everything to keep me busy!”

 It’s a great reminder that Music and Movement sits comfortably alongside other early years activities, and can easily become a flagship class that anchors your weekly timetable.

Creativity that keeps people coming back

The thread quickly turned into idea-sharing. When asked about toddler crafts, Kellsey shared some simple inspiration including themed activities like Halloween crafts and, of course, the trusty power of Pinterest. Parents love a theme, and music and movement naturally lends itself to creative sessions throughout the year.

The recommendation that says it all


And then, perhaps the most telling endorsement came from Amber Guyton:

"I highly recommend Music and Movement, they're a lot of fun! 🎶”

Sometimes the simplest feedback is the most honest. Music and Movement sessions are fun — for children, for parents, and for the instructors running them.

Ready to train as a Music & Movement Instructor?


If this conversation resonates with you — whether you already teach baby classes or you’re looking to expand what you offer — now is a fantastic time to explore becoming a Music and Movement Instructor with To Baby and Beyond.

Our accredited course gives you:
✅ Complete class plans you can run straight away
✅ Training in child development and musical foundations
✅ Marketing and business support to launch or grow your classes
✅ Confidence to deliver sessions that families want to come back to week after week

Whether you want to retain families as their babies grow, diversify your timetable, or simply run classes full of joy and energy, this course gives you everything you need. 
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