Give your little one extra confidence to move, groove, and speak! Level 1 classes allow young toddlers to explore new movements, objects, and words, while learning basic music concepts. Families also discover how to create better daily routines with music.

Kindermusik Level 1 classes give young toddlers room to explore! This special group experience gives toddlers a chance to learn new movement and language skills through dance, creative movement, echo songs, and more.
Class will not meet on:
Dec 21, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026
Feb 15, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026
Apr 05, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026

From cruise-ships to Off-Broadway, to being signed to a major label, Shay brings over 25 joyous years of professional singing experience to Kindermusik & Kiddos and Kin. An Early Childhood Music Specialist, Shay is a proud member of ECMMA (Early Childhood Music and Movement Association) and holds Level I ECMMA certification. She is the owner and director of "Kiddos and Kin: the music, movement & 'magination studio" and is certified and licensed to teach all levels of Kindermusik curricula. She is also the co-writer and emcee of the popular interactive symphonic concert series "Mini Maestros" with the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra. Shay's extensive background in Applied Behavior Analysis compliments her masterful teaching. As a former Behavioral Therapist and Program Coordinator through Rutgers University, she has had the pleasure of witnessing monumental growth in the students she has worked with. She has firsthand experience in the power of music and its ability to help facilitate language development and positive peer interaction. Her love of music and teaching has only been eclipsed by one thing- the birth of her daughter. After experiencing for herself the amazing bonding, social, and whole-child learning experience Kindermusik provides, Shay is thrilled to offer classes in the Tacoma area to those of all developmental and musical abilities. See KiddosandKin.com for more information or call 253-224-2451.
Now located in The Mustard Seed Shopping Center at 3401 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA 98406, with plenty of free parking! In every Kindermusik class, you’re welcomed into a playful and nurturing environment where your child will experience music of varying styles, genres, and cultures. They’ll interact with other children and engage in movement, rhythm, and vocal activities that develop far more than just music skills. Our approach to early childhood education and award-winning, research-based, and developmentally appropriate curricula prime children for success in school and in life.
