Discover the benefits of music in early childhood with Beginning Beats and Boundless Beats, our specially designed early childhood music programs.
Beginning Beats 1 and 2
Perfect for infants age 3-9months, Beginning Beats 1 is the wonderful way to connect with your baby through music, singing, and instrument exploration. Designed by an experienced mother of 4 and Board Certified Music Therapist, this class will help new parents feel empowered to interact musically with their infant while promoting neural and muscular development.
Create new bonds with your child through singing, dancing, and instrument exploration! Designed for infants and emerging toddlers ages 9-15 months, Beginning Beats 2 promotes positive interactions with caregivers through music. Special attention is given to beginning speech sounds and early communication skills through a combination of singing and sign language.
Boundless Beats
Watch the pure joy of children making music while they play the egg shakers, rhythm sticks, or drums. Listen as children begin to sing along to familiar music. See the delight in their eyes as they dance and move along to the beat. For ages 15 months-4 years, our Boundless Beats program is sure to delight! Each class provides opportunities for young children to engage in music through instrument play, movement, and singing. These activities help promote:
- Attention to task
- Motor development
- Cognitive development
- Communication skills
- Appropriate social interaction
Our weekly themed classes also work on skills such as beginning literacy, color identification, counting, and so much more!
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Intro to Group Piano
Looking for the perfect transition from early childhood music to piano lessons? Want to get your 4-6yr old started at the piano in a fun and encouraging group environment? This class is for you!
Our Intro to Group Piano classes keep children excited about music and actively engaged through songs, stories, and instrument play, while learning the basics of beginning piano technique and music notation.
Students will also have the option to perform in recitals, as well as participate in studio-wide practice challenges!
Click HERE for Intro to Group Piano Policies and Registration, or Register for Early Childhood Classes below.
Families may now join our Early Childhood Music Membership program for classes in Moline! For a flat rate of $36 per month, a child may enroll in a weekly Beginning Beats or Boundless Beats class. This ongoing membership structure means you only need to register once, and you’ll have your spot in class for as long as you’d like!
For families with more than one child, we now have a Family Membership of $60/month, for up to 3 children ages 3 months – 4 years. Families will be able to participate in a specially designed class for mixed ages, and enjoy the convenience of having a class for all their littles to enjoy at once.
Interested in the membership, but want to try out a class, first? Drop in to our Mixed Age Family Class as many times as you like for just $12/class. No prior registration necessary.
Quad Cities Music Therapy is also partnering with Bettendorf Parks & Recreation to provide Beginning and Boundless Beats classes at the Bettendorf Community Center! Click HERE to visit the activities page for Bettendorf Parks & Recreation, and search for “Music” to view our classes and to register.
Early Childhood Classes: Terms & Conditions
Beginning & Boundless Beats
- Single Child Enrollment is a flat rate of $36/month, Family Membership is $60/month for up to 3 children from the same household. In addition, an initial $20 registration fee will be charged at the beginning of the membership period.
- Members must enroll in auto-pay. Membership fees will be automatically charged on the first of each month.
- Members will be enrolled in one weekly Beginning or Boundless Beats Class, to meet at the same day and time each week. Members may not switch classes without prior approval from Quad Cities Music Therapy.
- No credits, refunds, or prorating for missed classes or planned studio holidays.
- Enrollment is always open! Class times are subject to availability. Families on the waiting list will not be charged until their enrollment is active.
- There is no contract period, however a 30-days notice is required to cancel enrollment. If a family cancels their enrollment, and later chooses to return, the $20 registration fee will be applied again.