Foundations
Ages 0 to 1
music@bucktownmusic.com773-904-7426
For lap babies and crawlers.
Did you know sound recognition begins in the womb? Foundations classes are all about exploring and reacting to new sounds, objects, and movements. Plus, parents and caregivers heighten connections with their babies by learning bonding techniques.
Includes a weekly in-person class, Kindermusik@Home class music & activities digital subscription
Digital albums, narrated e-books, and more are available on our password-protected family platform, accessible via desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.
Stream everything from class on your phone by downloading the free Kindermusik app. You can:
- Stream all of your class music
- Access pre-themed playlists or create your own
- Enjoy narrated swipeable books
- Explore instrument play
- Browse kid-friendly craft videos
- And more!
Kindermusik Foundations
The Foundations class is so much more than lullabies and swaying. We teach families how sound exploration, listening activities, and dances help babies communicate, stimulate eye-tracking skills, and learn to move and coordinate new muscles.
Class will not meet on:
Dec 24, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
- Movement Control
Different movement activities help babies strengthen their core muscles, which increases their sense of balance and control over movements. - Social Adaptability
Group activities allow babies to experience familiar and unfamiliar social experiences in a safe and secure way. - Listening and Communication Skills
Listening to music and doing vocal play exercises helps develop a baby’s back-and-forth communication skills. - Language and Literacy Development
Introducing spoken sounds and rhythms through songs and rhymes helps support language and literacy development.
Carolina Gómez
Carolina holds a music degree and has dedicated her professional life to child development. She is currently pursuing a second degree in child psychology. She has more than 10 years of experience as an early childhood music teacher in her native Columbia, and has also worked as a child development counselor and a nanny. She is thrilled to educate the future musicians of tomorrow. She loves outside on adventures, reading, dancing, singing, arts and crafts, playing pretend and being silly...she can't wait to meet you!
BUCKTOWN MUSIC
Bucktown Music has proudly been serving Chicago since 2008! In our award-winning classes, you will learn: -How to use music for routines and rituals to add a little pizazz throughout your day -How music & movement activities help develop your child's growing brain and systems -How music, song, and speech can help you learn to read and respond to your child's needs, increasing your connection) -How to use music to boost your child's social-emotional development during this difficult time Included: all of the music from class via the Kindermusik app, extra at-home activity ideas, and new parent information & education.
1890 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Bucktown Music
Chicago, IL 60647
Special Directions
Please do not come to class if you or your child are feeling unwell, or have a fever or cold/cough symptoms. PHONES: In order to model mindfulness and presence, maintain the learning environment and respect the privacy of class members and teachers, we ask that you do not use your phone in class or take videos.
Studio Policy
SESSION CLASSES: Your one-time payment in full is due upon registration. ONGOING CLASSES: Your credit card will be processed for the first month's payment and a non-refundable $25 registration fee ($124 total, minus any prorating or promo codes) within 2 business days of registration. Billing is then set to recurring billing at $99/month autopay starting the following month. Tuition is based on 46 classes per year .Baby siblings under 12 months are free in the Mixed Age class, and all other siblings are charged at $59/month. There are no credits or refunds for missed classes. Makeup classes are available while you are currently enrolled. Ongoing class withdrawal: if you need to withdraw, let us know in writing (via email) before the first of the month that will be your last and we will turn off your billing.