Little Folkies Award-winning music classes for kids
4-volume song collection out now on Smithsonian Folkways!
Let’s Build Confidence!
You want your kiddo to feel confident, imaginative, and comfortable in their own skin. At Little Folkies we role model a relaxed, pressure-free and attainable way of singing, and making music.
hands-on learning
You want to give your child a break from the devices. Little Folkies offers an alternative to the all-too digital world we live in. The classes provides play, movement, and in-person interactions all while being exposed to live, acoustic music!
An Empowering Outlet
You want to provide your child with a constructive outlet for their endless energy, where they can simultaneously wiggle, dance, and learn. Our classes are engaging with finger play, hand movement and activities for every song and easy to sing lyrics.
Little Folkies collection out now on Smithsonian Folkways!
We are so thrilled to announce that the full 4-volume collection is OUT NOW on Smithsonian Folkways! This is a 4-volume set that orbits around the earth’s seasons.
Songs for Fall embodies the season of transition and gathering with sweet, peaceful tunes about animals, the universe, and more.
Mastered by visionary traditional Appalachian fiddle and banjo expert Dirk Powell (who also plays fiddle on “Rocketship”) and featuring musician, educator, and Little Folkies co-founder Irena Eide on vocals and guitar, Songs for Fall is a celebration of togetherness and sound.
Like each volume, Songs for Fall nurtures discovery and the innate love of music and play that the Little Folkies curriculum was built to uplift.
We've Spent over 10 years Creating the Best Musical Start for Little Ones
As parents and educators, we get it.
These early years are fleeting and precious, and you want to fill them with the best experiences possible.
For over a decade, we've shared our award-winning, folk-based music curriculum (featured by Smithsonian Folkways!) with thousands of children.
Ready to join the fun?
Here’s how it works:
Find Your Class: Take a peek at our schedule to find a class that fits your family's routine.
Come Say Hello: Sign up for your first class.
Watch Them Shine: Enroll for the season and watch your child's confidence and creativity grow week after week.
About the classes
Little Folkies is a multi-award winning family folk music class for parents and kids ages 0-5. The Little Folkies music classes are pure fun and enjoyable for both kids and parents featuring a 4-volume collection of songs now now out on Smithsonian Folkways!
Our talented teachers engage kids and adults with finger play, hand movement, singing, dancing, and instrument jamming. Every child is musical, in fact we are all music at the core. Here at Little Folkies we encourage everyone to sing with voice they have. You do not need to be a trained musician to make good music. All you need is your voice, hands and feet, rhythm and some good songs to sing. Your child will love listening to you singing the melodies, tapping the beat and doing the movements; and soon enough they’ll be singing and moving along themselves!
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Frequently asked questions
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Our classes are designed for children from birth to five years old. It's never too early to start!
We create a welcoming environment for all stages, from infants who can absorb the music and rhythms to preschoolers who are ready to sing, dance, and play along with the group.
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Absolutely! Our classes are a positive outlet for all that wonderful energy.
We encourage wiggling, dancing, and joyful movement as a core part of learning.
It's a space where your child can be themselves and learn through active, creative play.
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Yes! We want you to be sure it's a great fit for your family.
We offer trial and drop-in options so you and your little one can experience the magic of a Little Folkies class firsthand before enrolling for the full season.
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While it feels like pure fun, your child is learning so much!
Beyond music fundamentals like rhythm and melody, our classes are designed to boost brain development, build social skills and confidence, and improve coordination.
They'll learn how to be part of a group, express themselves creatively, and develop a lifelong love for music.
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We do! You can bring Little Folkies to your child's birthday party, have us come to your child's preschool for a special music program, or even sign up for private lessons.
We also offer a comprehensive teacher training program for musicians who want to bring Little Folkies to their own community.