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Monkey Music Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill

  1. Monkey Music, the award-winning pre-school music group for children aged 3 months to 4 years, currently holds weekly classes in Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill. 

    Founded in London in 1993, Monkey Music nurtures a child's natural love of music so that it will last a lifetime. Based on an exciting and progressive curriculum, Monkey Music provides weekly music classes that are entertaining and educational, and is imaginatively taught by  specialist teachers who gently encourage social and musical skills within a fun, stimulating and friendly environment.

    Classes are small and tailor-made, and teachers make full use of the lively 30 minute classes to captivate the children, using a winning combination of catchy music, percussion instruments, visual props and boundless energy, with lots of opportunities for the children to experiment with the instruments and make music of their own.  

    Over 300 traditional and original songs, musical games and exciting movement ideas are used throughout the curriculum, with the children grouped in small classes according to their age. 

    Unique to Monkey Music is a new curriculum, especially written for babies from 3 months and in response to demand from parents, who are increasingly aware of the importance of introducing children to music from as young an age as possible. 

    Called 'Rock 'n' Roll', each class is themed around the everyday life of a very young child and is a special time in the week for parents and carers to simply stop, look at each other and enjoy the sensory experience of sound together.

    Rock 'n' Roll - Babies from 3 months
    Designed specifically for Mums, Dads and very young babies to share together. During each class the babies and adults are engaged through gentle songs, fascinating sounds and absorbing activities.

    Heigh-Ho - Toddlers from 12 months
    Young toddlers love being up on their feet so lots of dancing and moving encourages the children to explore the space around them and express the music they hear. The children thrive on the 'steady beat' and are very enthusiastic young members of the Monkey Music band. Themed classes and bold colourful props captivate the children and encourage everyone to get involved.

    Jiggety-Jig - 2 and 3 year olds
    By this stage, children can really express the joy that music brings them.  They sing, dance, play, move, tell stories, speak, and listen to music together. Monkey Music teachers make sure that the children develop their sense of rhythm whilst playing in time to Monkey Music songs and games. Hoops, parachute games and circle dances are always popular Jiggety-Jig activities.

    Ding-Dong - 3 and 4 year olds
    Up until now the children have been listening and responding to music they hear. Now that their ears have been 'finely tuned' Monkey Music teaches them what music means when they see it written down. Reading simple traditional musical notation comes easily to Monkey Music children as it is integrated into the final part of our interactive curriculum. 

    Today, thousands of children enjoy Monkey Music classes at more than 300 locations all over the UK.

    If you are interested in taking your little monkey along for a complimentary class, please contact Laura on 01825 760970 or by email lewes.uckfield@monkeymusic.co.uk Or why not visit the interactive website at www.monkeymusic.co.uk which is packed with information, music to listen to, competitions to enter and loads more about Monkey Music and its merry band of teachers!

    Monkey Music: Nurturing a Lifetime of Music.

    The Monkey Music curriculum was written by Guildhall School of Music & Drama graduate Angie Coates, now Monkey Music's Managing Director.  Classes first opened in London in 1993 and Monkey Music's popularity led to the company being franchised in 1998.  More than 50 franchises currently operate over 300 locations across the UK.

    Specialist teachers are carefully chosen for their natural ability to communicate with and entertain young children and their carers, gently encouraging social and musical skills within a fun, stimulating and friendly environment. The company's Head Office is in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

     

    • Merry Christmas! Thank you to all our little monkeys and grown-ups for making this term so much fun for me and my team. Have a lovely Christmas - we look forward to seeing you in the New Year! Love Laura, Monkey and Baby Mo x

      18 December 2015 - More announcements

    Areas covered

    Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill

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    Locations

    • Burgess Hill Cyprus Hall Cyprus Road Burgess Hill RH15 8DX
      • Buggy/Disabled Access
    • Haywards Heath Yews Centre 55 Boltro Road Haywards Heath RH16 1BJ
      • Baby changing room
      • Buggy/Disabled Access
    • Uckfield Belmont Centre Belmont Road Uckfield TN22 1BP
      • Baby changing room
      • Free Parking
      • Buggy/Disabled Access
    • Lewes Cliffe Hall Cliffe High Street Lewes BN7 2AN
      • Buggy/Disabled Access
    • Crowborough Crowborough Community Centre Pine Grove Crowborough TN6 1FE
      • Baby changing room
      • Free Parking
      • Buggy/Disabled Access
      • Lift

    Activities

    Activity classes for early years settings, Activity classes for early years settings, Baby and Pre-school activities, Baby, toddler and pre-school classes, Baby, toddler and pre-school Music/singing, Music/singing Party, Parent + Toddler Group

    Pricing & Other Information

    FREE introductory session, then £7.25 per class paid termly in advance, one-off membership fee of £17.00 which includes exclusive membership of the Little Monkey Club, members only discounts with leading premium brands, Monkey Music T-shirt, demo CD and more. Quote 'Kallikids' to receive a reduced membership rate of £1.00.

    20% discount for siblings.

  2. Monkey Music Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill has 11 reviews with an average of 4.8
    • Quality of Service 5.0
    • Value for Money 4.4
    • What the Kids Think 4.9
    • What the Adults Think 4.8

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    • Tiffany, Mum of Molly (22 months), Uckfield

      I took Molly along for a taster session and fell in love with the Monkey Music classes. Laura is fantastic. She has a wonderful way with the children and she is much better than the videos on the Monkey Music website show. Molly and I absolutely love attending each week (they are the only paid class we have kept going this year). Laura has fantastic resources to illustrate the songs which keep the children engaged and interested. The songs are also brilliant - there are so many different ones which means that each term has a good mix of old and new.
      We fell in love with the Monkey Music at the taster session and just had to keep going! I highly recommend Laura - it is her enthusiasm and infectious enjoyment that make her classes so great.

      Tiffany 08 Jan 2013

      5.0
      The kallikids reputation
    • Ali, Mum of Felix (4) and Leo (1)

      Leo loves going to Laura's Monkey Music class and is incredibly excited when we go (and really loves the bubbles at the end). Felix used to go to a Monkey Music class in London too and both boys have loved it. The things I like are that they socialise with other children and are stimulated by the music, singing and play involved. I also like the fact that Laura takes the lead and I get a little break from being Leo's only playmate. I have no hesitation in recommending Laura and the Monkey Music class.

      Ali 07 Jan 2013

      4.5
      The kallikids reputation
    • Sarah, Mum of Maisie (10 ½ months)

      Maisie has been going to Laura's Monkey Music classes for 5-6 months and both she and I love it. Laura really engages with the babies and they are all mesmerised by her and the lovely songs and musical instruments. It is amazing to see the looks of rapture on the faces of all the babies as we sit in the class. I highly recommend parents to take along their baby for a taster session to try it out. You’ll love it!

      Sarah 07 Jan 2013

      4.8
      The kallikids reputation
    • Mum, Lewes

      Very stimulating group, even for babies under 6 months.

      Mum 01 Mar 2013

      4.2
    • Kate, Uckfield

      Excellent activity for Mums, Dads and babies. Lovely songs and the right balance for their attention spans. Laura is a brilliant host and remembers all our names - making us feel super welcome. Excellent value for money and will recommend to all my mummy friends!

      Kate 28 Feb 2013

      5.0
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  3. Latest from Monkey Music Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill

    • Merry Christmas! Thank you to all our little monkeys and grown-ups for making this term so much fun for me and my team. Have a lovely Christmas - we look forward to seeing you in the New Year! Love Laura, Monkey and Baby Mo x

      18 December 2015

    • Book a Christmas Holiday Workshop! Monday 14th to Sunday 20th December in Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill. To book call 01825 760970 or email lewes.uckfield@monkeymusic.co.uk Places are limited - so book TODAY!

      08 December 2015

    • We have been voted as a nominee in the KalliKids Best Pre-School Music Activity award 2015!

      02 October 2015

    • Our Autumn term start on Friday 4th September. Book TODAY for a complimentary class. If you quote 'Kallikids' you can receive a reduced membership rate of just £1.00 - a saving of £16.00! We look forward to meeting you soon!

      29 August 2015

    • Join us for a Christmas Holiday Workshop. 18th, 19th and 20th December in Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough and Haywards Heath. Call 01825 760970 or email lewes.uckfield@monkeymusic.co.uk to book. Places are limited; book now to avoid disappointment.

      11 December 2014

    • Book a holiday workshop TODAY! Lewes - Friday 1st and Friday 29th August, Uckfield - Tuesday 29th July and Tuesday 26th August, Crowborough - Wednesday 30th July and Wednesday 27th August, Haywards Heath - Wednesday 6th and Thursday 28th August.

      11 July 2014

    • Our Summer term starts on Tuesday 22nd April. Not tried us out yet? Book TODAY for a complimentary class. If you quote 'Kallikids' you can received reduced membership of £1.00 - a saving of £16.00!

      14 April 2014

    • We are now taking bookings for the Spring term. Book a complimentary class today at the award-winning Monkey Music. Quote ‘Kallikids’ to receive reduced membership of £1.00 - a saving of £16.00!

      02 January 2014

    • Book a complimentary class today at the award-winning Monkey Music. Quote ‘Kallikids’ to receive reduced membership of £1.00.

      16 October 2013

    • Book a Summer Holiday Workshop place today! Tuesday 20th August - Belmont Centre, Uckfield. Wednesday 21st August - Crowborough Community Centre. Friday 23rd August - Cliffe Hall, Lewes. Over 1s - 10am, Under 1s - 11am. Call or email now to book!

      23 July 2013

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  4. Monkey Music Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill Timetable

    Contact provider
    Please note: Please contact us on 01825 760970 or lewes.uckfield@monkeymusic.co.uk to check for availability in your class of choice.

    Rock'n'Roll - Babies from 3 months
    Heigh-Ho - Toddlers from 12 months
    Jiggety-Jig - 2 & 3 year olds
    Ding-Dong - 3 & 4 year olds
    • Mon
    • Tue
    • Wed
    • Thu
    • Fri
    • Sat
    • Sun
    • Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough, TN6 1FE

      10am
      Ding-Dong

      10.35am
      Jiggety-Jig

      11.10am
      Heigh-Ho

      11.45am
      Rock'n'Roll
    • Belmont Centre, Belmont Road, Uckfield, TN22 1BP

      10am
      Heigh-Ho

      10.35am
      Jiggety-Jig

      11.10am
      Ding-Dong

      11.45am
      Rock'n'Roll



      Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DX

      10am
      Jiggety-Jig

      10.35am
      Heigh-Ho

      11.10am
      Rock'n'Roll
    • Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough, TN6 1FE

      9.25am
      Ding-Dong

      10am
      Jiggety-Jig

      10.35am
      Heigh-Ho

      11.10am
      Jiggety-Jig

      11.45am
      Rock'n'Roll
    • Yews Centre, 55 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1BJ

      9.25am
      Heigh-Ho

      10am
      Heigh-Ho

      10.35am
      Jiggety-Jig

      11.10am
      Rock'n'Roll

      11.45am
      Rock'n'Roll
    • Cliffe Hall, Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AN

      10am
      Ding-Dong

      10.35am
      Jiggety-Jig

      11.10am
      Heigh-Ho

      11.45am
      Rock'n'Roll
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  5. Alison Wheeler - Teacher

    Alison is classically trained in piano and clarinet and has taught music in schools and the community for over 5 years. She is also a qualified primary school teacher and sings in a band. Alison loves to play and have fun and is really excited to be part of the Monkey Music family.

    Amy Staplehurst - Teacher

    Amy has a background in Musical Theatre and spent fourteen years appearing in various West End productions. Now a mother of three, she is a freelance Performing Arts teacher working at theatre schools across Sussex. Amy is delighted to have the opportunity to share her energy and enthusiasm for all things musical as part of the Monkey Music family!

    Jo McChrystal - Teacher

    Jo worked as a teaching assistant for six years before training as a primary school teacher and has taught children in East Sussex. She discovered Monkey Music as a parent and has enjoyed seeing her daughter flourish in the Heigh-Ho class in Crowborough. She looks forward to bringing the same joy and excitement to other grown-ups and their own little monkeys.

    Laura Dobson - Principal and Teacher

    Laura started taking her eldest son to Monkey Music classes when he was five months old and from that first class they both absolutely loved it! She initially taught classes in London then, after moving to Sussex, she decided to start classes here. Laura is a classically trained musician in voice, piano and clarinet and has a Performing Arts degree. Whilst teaching she has seen how children have developed their social skills and gained in confidence. She gets a huge amount of joy out of watching the children that she teaches grow as little people, all through the magic of music.

Suitable for ages

  • Pre-natal
  • 0-12 months
  • 12-24 months
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12+
  • 14+

Customer Reviews (11)

4.8
  • Quality of Service
  • What the Kids Think
  • What the Adults Think
  • Value for Money

Information for Parents

  • Gender: Mixed
  • Operates during: Weekly , Weekdays , During school , Term time
  • Grouping: With others (group, class or team)
  • Number of visits: Defined length course

Useful Documents

Qualifications

  • BA (Hons) Performing Arts
Find out more about the team

Contact Details

  • Name Laura Dobson
  • Telephone 01825 760970
  • Email UsEmail us Visit our websiteVisit our website

Key Information

  • Meet the team
  • Public liability insurance covered until 05/04/2016