The piano recital is on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Steinway Hall, NYC.
The piano recital is on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Steinway Hall, NYC.
Visit the Piano Buds scheduling page to view & book all upcoming classes, including those for the coming week, as well as all classes scheduled for all course dates. Class Pass holders — Check the details and book your spot now.
Baby Beethoven are early-childhood music classes crafted to spark your child's imagination through music, movement, piano, and dramatic play. Over the semester, with varied themes, students will explore the core concepts of performing classical music within pretend play while keeping a steady beat, playing rhythm instruments, dancing to orchestral music, looking at art, singing the solfège, and exploring the piano with one-finger classical tunes along with your stuffy Nina Ballerina.
Use the discount code BABYBEETHOVEN at checkout after adding a ‘1-class’ ticket to your basket. The code is valid for a ‘1-class’ ticket per single booker email. If booking for 2 or more students, use a different email for each student to activate the code. Each student is limited to one (1) introductory class.
Say Hello, explore earth sounds on bluebird chime bars 🦜, frog guiro 🐸, busy bees shakers 🐝, & river rhythm sticks 🪨, piano parade with Beethoven Bear 🐻, jungle beats on gathering drum 🥁, Rhythm Kingdom's enchanted beat blocks & boomwhackers 🧱, tempo changes with scarves “Once upon a time” 👑, tick tock countdown to an adventure in space 🚀, art & music Flight of the Bumblebee with parachute 🪂, solfège on piano, bells, & glockenspiel 🎵, Community Helpers pretend play & sing 👮🏽♀️.
Winter Term 2025 (Jan. 6 - May 3, 2025)
Monday 10am, 1:15pm
Tuesday 10am, 2pm
Wednesday 10am, 4:25pm
Thursday 2:45pm
Saturday 9:20am, 10:20am
There are a few options to pay for the classes: pay per class "1-class/drop-in ticket"; pay per term "course ticket"; buy a "Class Pass"; and gift a music class "Gift Voucher". View Fees here
If you miss your scheduled class, students have the option to transfer their ticket to another class date. To request a ticket transfer, please email pianobudsinapod@gmail.com.
The class capacity is 8-9 students at maximum. Students attend a 45-minutes class.
No classes on the following dates:
December 24 - January 5, 2025 - closed
March 6-16, 2025 - closed
April 14-20, 2025 - Spring Recess
May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day
1 student (age 1+) + 1 adult
Q: What type of class is Baby Beethoven at Piano Buds?
A: It is a “baby and me music class", "mommy and me music class", or “kids music class” held at Piano Buds in a Pod located in New York City borough of Manhattan in the Upper East Side.
🎂 If it’s your child’s birthday, please let the teacher know so we can celebrate by having the class sing "Happy Birthday" together accompanied by the piano!
Read the class curriculum here
Alexandra Minoza is a professional pianist and holds a Master of Music in Advanced Performance (Piano) from the Royal College of Music in London, where she was awarded the Polani Award scholarship, and a Bachelor of Music in Performance (Piano) from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in the National University of Singapore, where she was awarded a full-scholarship sponsored by Singtel. Read more
Address:
1751 2nd Avenue, Suite 101, New York 10128
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Arrive 5-10 minutes before the class and be advised that all strollers will be parked at the concierge desk or community hall where there are security cameras at the entry doors. Upon arriving at the building:
1. At the concierge desk, ask for Piano Bud’s designated stroller parking space.
2. They will direct you to the stroller parking space on the same level.
3. Take your valuables.
4. Take the elevator to level 1.
Baby Beethoven class students have the option to transfer their ticket to another class date. To do so, please send an email to pianobudsinapod@gmail.com requesting a ticket transfer.
Please read and agree to our Policies before booking a class. Please note that all refund requests must be made in writing to the studio administration within the specified timeframes outlined in this policy. Refunds will be processed within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 15 working days of the request being received to your original payment method. To do so, please send an email to pianobudsinapod@gmail.com requesting a refund.
No classes on the following dates:
December 24 - January 5, 2025 - closed
March 6-16, 2025 - closed
April 14-20, 2025 - Spring Recess
May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day
Students are required to book and pay for the class (available with a Class Pass) or course fees in advance before attending a Baby Beethoven music class. Classes can be purchased using a Class Pass. Additionally, you may purchase a Gift Voucher for someone who will enjoy this musical adventure. 🎁
Use the discount code BABYBEETHOVEN at checkout after adding a ‘1-class’ ticket to your basket. The code is valid for a ‘1-class’ ticket per single booker email. If booking for 2 or more students, use a different email for each student to activate the code. Each student is limited to one (1) introductory class.
The number of classes may vary each term. You will be paying $32 per class if you purchase a course ticket. Class dates and fees are set based on the number of scheduled classes for the term. Please review the schedule, including school closure dates, before booking.
– $32.00 discount for each past date (prorated) or cancellation
Enjoy access to twelve (12) Baby Beethoven classes anytime! Remember to BOOK your class at [Bookwhen] time you plan to attend. Logging in [via Bookwhen] with the same email used for Class Pass purchase will automatically deduct it from your sessions. Booking ensures you reserve your seat for the session.
Enjoy access to eight (8) Baby Beethoven classes anytime! Remember to BOOK your class at [Bookwhen] time you plan to attend. Logging in [via Bookwhen] with the same email used for Class Pass purchase will automatically deduct it from your sessions. Booking ensures you reserve your seat for the session.
Enjoy access to five (5) Baby Beethoven classes anytime! Remember to BOOK your class at [Bookwhen] time you plan to attend. Logging in [via Bookwhen] with the same email used for Class Pass purchase will automatically deduct it from your sessions. Booking ensures you reserve your seat for the session.
To redeem your classes, please follow these steps:
Step 1 - Visit www.pianobuds.com or https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod?tags=BabyBeethoven to book your classes.
Step 2 - Enter your voucher code during the booking process.
Step 3 - 💡 Please note: You won't be able to choose how much you use in one transaction, but if your voucher is more than the booking, you can spend the remaining balance at a later date.
Purchase a gift voucher here: https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod/vouchers
This is a gift voucher worth $45 to the "Baby Beethoven" music class. If you bought this as a gift, please forward the email containing the voucher code (PDF file) to the gift recipient along with any additional information.
Purchase a gift voucher here: https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod/vouchers
This is a gift voucher worth $384 to the "Baby Beethoven" music class. If you bought this as a gift, please forward the email containing the voucher code (PDF file) to the gift recipient along with any additional information.
Purchase a gift voucher here: https://bookwhen.com/pianobudsinapod/vouchers
This is a gift voucher worth $480 to the "Baby Beethoven" music class. If you bought this as a gift, please forward the email containing the voucher code (PDF file) to the gift recipient along with any additional information.
Visit the Piano Buds scheduling page to view & book all upcoming classes, including those for the coming week, as well as all classes scheduled for all course dates. Class Pass holders — Check the details and book your spot now.
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Children build active listening skills by exploring different musical styles, rhythms, and instruments. They learn to identify sounds, recognize patterns, and appreciate various musical elements. Activities like "Beethoven Bear: High and Low!" and "Syncopated Clock" help sharpen their hearing and musical awareness.
Skills are nurtured through engaging songs, chants, and solfège exercises. Children practice controlling their voices as they sing solfège syllables like "do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do," while also learning to match pitches accurately, identifying corresponding notes on the piano.
Children gain hands-on experience with various instruments like mini pianos, violins, drums and props, developing fine and gross motor skills. They learn to manipulate objects like scarves, fruit shakers, and rhythm sticks to create music and follow rhythms. Activities like "Fruit shakers: Shake the apple tree!" and "Rhythm sticks: I am a fine musician!" promote coordination and musical exploration.
Fundamental musical concepts are introduced through playful activities. Children learn about rhythm, tempo, pitch, and dynamics. Activities such as "Piano + clefs" and "Chime bars: Going up the sound goes higher!" help children understand basic music theory in an age-appropriate manner.
Imaginative play is encouraged through music-inspired activities. Children use their creativity to act out scenarios, move like animals, or pretend to be in different environments. Activities like "Movement: On a log, Mr. Frog!" and "Stretchy band: Our city is big!" stimulate imaginative thinking and self-expression.
Children engage in more complex musical activities that combine multiple skills. These activities often involve movement, singing, and instrument play simultaneously. Examples include "Parachute: Our city is big!" and "Desk bells + hats: Firefighter song," which integrate various musical elements for a richer learning experience.
Children are introduced to a variety of musical instruments, learning about their sounds, shapes, and how to play them. This hands-on exploration fosters curiosity and may spark interest in future instrument study. Activities like "Piano: Story of the Orchestra" provide exposure to different instruments and their roles in music. In class, they have been introduced to the clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, violin, piano, glockenspiel, castanets, frame drums, lollipop drums, triangles, and many more.
The curriculum emphasizes repetition of songs, rhythms, and activities over several weeks, helping children build familiarity and confidence. This repetition reinforces learning and allows them to internalize musical concepts. Activities like "Say hello with your hands!" and "Fruit shakers: Shake the apple tree!" are repeated to promote mastery and enjoyment. At the end of each class, students receive small rewards like stickers, stamps, or celebratory items.
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