Our courses provide people caring and working for babies and young children with theoretical understanding combined with practical know-how and resources to immerse musical play to strengthen communication and early development. Our tried and tested approaches through lessons, workshops and musical stories help learners to understand and unlock the musical ability you already possess. We show music educators effective approaches to teaching and communicating with young children. All our courses come with useful resources, literature, downloadables and ideas to use during every day activities and practice.

The following courses are available to support your musical journey:'An Introduction to Music with Babies & Young Children' (FREE) A free introduction course to share examples of babies' intrinsic musicality, showing how music can be an accessible skill with practical resources and downloads.'Music in PreBirth and Infants' (£55) An in-depth course packed with video examples, interactive activities and a pedagogical approach to musical play. Discover how music is intrinsic to babies even before birth, and how musical play can nurture attachment, early communication and social skills.

Students can learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere there is good internet and a quiet space to learn. Every lesson comes with an audio equivalent for accessible and mobile learning, complete with downloadable songs, rhymes, videos and practical examples to fit around your schedule. Our flexible approach allows you to revisit the course from where you left off. At the end of every chapter a quiz will test your knowledge before moving onto the next chapter, ensuring personal rigour in your study.

Our online courses are currently designed for English speaking communities around the world and include Early childhood educators ChildmindersNanniesPeople working with neurodiverse young children Nursery schools in isolated communities The online facility assists those with little access to in-person training, and affords flexibility for busy professionals on the move.

Our approach is very much about unlocking the musicality that learners already have, and extending this understanding to strengthen early development and communication in the early years. The links between music and how we experience, develop and learn in early childhood are symbiotic and often joyful. To this end we focus on sharing accessible, playful music skills underpinned by pedagogical theories and practical research (see research papers). Our resources have been tried and tested since 1994 when Emma (founder) burst on the baby scene in London with her guitar, piano, fife and cornet. Together with babies, families and nursery schools she created bespoke songs, enhanced traditional rhymes, and worked collaboratively with instrument makers to ensure a continued quality of sound and playing was maintained.Theoretical study plays a tiny role in the student's journey! Investing in intellectual rigour on Why Music? is only a small part of understanding music as a critical part of young children's early experiences. Doing music through our tried and tested practical ideas brings this understanding to life, and works. We are realistic in our expectations of what individuals can achieve rather than insisting on advanced techniques to deliver music with the aim of creating brilliant musicians. Sometimes this does happens, but that is not our objective. Embedding musical play as a common language connects the adult immediately to how our babies experience, respond, reflect; through music we learn about their characteristics and how they communicate.Most importantly the extraordinary outcomes notable from creative musical adventures is enjoyed culturally and collaboratively, and is universally inclusive.

Yes! Learning continues with Monthly Musical Blog packed with musical ideas, songs and insightsShop with updated resources, instruments and materialsVideo examples and practical demonstrationsInteractive activities and downloadable resourcesInvitations to webinars, training and one to one guidanceNew courses with incentives for existing students We welcome new ideas and opportunities to bring past, present and future students and early childhood communities together to share and exchange skills and ideas.