New York City (NYC) Dads Meetup Group

February 9, 2010 2:30 PM - 10 attended

NYC Dads & Kids Get Musically Educated at Three Little Birds

One of the newest children's venues in NYC is hosting our group for some musical fun & then, open play in their indoor playroom.

*This meet up is on a Tuesday (sorry, but deviates from normal Wednesday meet up as they are booked solid from 9 - 5 on Wednesdays).
*This is a FREE Demo class + indoor playspace time
*Music class starts promptly at 2:30pm - 3:10pm. We will have exclusive access to their indoor playroom downstairs from 3:15 - 4:15pm.
*their website: http://tlbmusic.com/...

Some info about the classes at 3 Little Birds Music:
In our classes, you and your child will enjoy a wide variety of music including well-known Classical pieces, traditional children's songs, and contemporary favorites. The children play along with instruments such as maracas, wave drums, wrist bells, wood blocks, recorders, and many more. Starting at age two, the children also play along on their own violins, guitars, and keyboards. Each week, your teacher introduces you to a different instrument of the orchestra and every child has the opportunity to play along with her. We also incorporate music-inspired movement into every class. Younger children find delight bouncing on balls to the rhythm of the music and older children love dancing in coordination, solidifying the building blocks of rhythm, tempo, and dynamics through physical expression.

Winter/Spring Session 2010 is all about Talia and the Time Machine
Take a trip back in history with Talia and her Time Machine!
Together, we'll travel through the decades, meeting all kinds
of music and learning about our country's cultural history.
We'll cover Ragtime, Jazz, Rock and Roll,
Folk, Disco, and much more!

Our Playroom is filled with fun, eco-friendly, developmental toys and activities for children aged 1-6. Everything in The Playroom was chosen to enhance your child's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Inside the Playroom you'll find:
* Clubhouse
* Slides
* Play Kitchen and Market
* Soft Block Play
* Rock Climbing Mountain
* Transportation Corner with Train Table and Ride-On Cars
* Reading Nook, Puzzles, and much more

Dan S
"for children aged 1-6" - does this mean younger kids will be maimed by the fun stuff?

Posted January 22, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Adam Jeffery
It was great meeting some other dads at this meetup. The facility was great, clean and fun and overall had a great time.

Posted February 16, 2010 at 9:11 AM
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10 attended

5.004 (4 ratings)

Colby

This is an amazing space. Of the various music classes we've previewed this one was the most advanced as far as having different instruments to look at and play. I love the idea of introducing a new instrument every week and letting the kids touch it. Also the music was 1920s standards which was a nice change from the usual kids songs. The teacher and accompanist were both lovely musicians and the kids seemed to have fun. The class overall may be better for slightly older kids (I think the top age was 2 until Oliver joined us) as there is a lot of interaction expected on their part. The only other thing I would have liked is a little less structure and more education on things we could take home (ie. this is a great way to get your toddler to bounce with the rhythm... this is a fun song to sing when they're having a meltdown... etc...) The playroom is AWESOME! I wish we lived closer to it.
Evan

Good turn out at a very nice venue. It was nice to be able to hang out in the play gym after the class ended. Unfortunately I had to bail a bit early (nap time) but would have liked to hang longer with some of the dads. I would consider attending a class here.
Adam Jeffery
Mitch Maguire
Daniel Littlewood
Josh
sean-san
Edward Drossman
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