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Music and movement Classes & Camps in Santa Barbara & Carpinteria
Kathy’s Music & Movement offers joyful, engaging classes and camps for babies, toddlers, and young children to 9 years in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. Led by longtime educator Kathy Hayden, these dynamic programs use music, movement, rhythm, dance, drumming, instruments and imaginative storytelling to support children’s cognitive, social, and physical development in a warm, nurturing environment.
Designed for children from infancy through early elementary years, each session promotes age-appropriate learning, music education, confidence, coordination, and creativity—while also encouraging parent-child bonding and community connection. Whether it’s a weekly class, a preschool program, an elementary school or a themed seasonal camp, Kathy’s Music & Movement blends early childhood education with the power of music to create meaningful, memorable experiences.
With decades of experience and a heart full of music, Kathy creates a magical space where kids grow, explore, and move to the rhythm of their heart! We are so proud to be a popular local music program for 27 years that teaches children to bond, laugh, learn and smile. We give young children the opportunity to engage in music, movement, instruments and play that helps in boosting their well being! We can’t wait to see you at our next class or camp!
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Santa Barbara + Carpinteria’s Favorite Summer Camps!
June 16-Aug 15th
Where Music, Movement, and Creativity Come to Life! This summer, give your child more than just a camp — give them an unforgettable experience! At Kathy’s Music and Movement Summer Camps, ages 3-5y, 5–10y dive into a magical world of music, instrument exploration, creative movement, and imagination — all in small, personal groups of just 8–10 kids. Led by passionate, professional educators, every day sparks creativity, builds confidence, and fills hearts with laughter and learning. From piano and ukulele jams to storytelling adventures, drumming, and creative musical theatre — every camp is a celebration of self-expression and FUN!
Small, personal groups — real connection, real fun
Hands-on indoor music, movement, instrument play, and outdoor games and nature exploration
Builds confidence, creativity, and lifelong memories
A nurturing, joyful environment where every child shines!
Spots are limited and fill fast — reserve your child’s place today! Let’s make it the best summer camp ever!
Join Kathy’s Music & Movement for the best music classes in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. Our mommy and me music classes, toddler music classes, and preschool music education programs are designed to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development in children through music, dance, and creative movement. Our summer music camps in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria are perfect for kids aged 3-10—small, fun, and enriching!
“Thank you Kathy for helping plant a love of music in our kids!”
OUR PROGRAMS
Music n MovemenT Classes
Movement is the Key to Learning Music! We offer research-based music and movement curricula, educational classes and more! It is the perfect place discovering freedom, expression and creativity, as the child learns catchy multi-cultural music, songs, dances and instruments taught by our lively, dedicated and talented teachers. Watch how much your child responds and LOVES music!
Instrumental Play Classes
Powerful Learning through Instrument Exploration. Children will be captivated in a music school filled with a variety of musical instruments and interactive games for all ages taught by experienced enthusiastic music teachers to help your budding musicians discover their own passion and potential. We promise a happy, safe, inspiring environment of active movement, self expression, relaxation and fun!
Summer Camps
DYNAMIC indoor and outdoor Music Camps- filled with Crescendos of Inspiration and Creative Self Expression - all in the musical key of FUN! Campers will laugh, connect with friends, sing along, move and learn to play a variety of Instruments. Lots of active games and creative movement. Small camp groups with special attention for each child! Half day and Full Camps for 4 to 7 years, and for 5 to 10+ years.
Birthday Parties
Looking for a sweet spot for a birthday party? Here’s a perfect gift - music, songs, instruments and engaging games for your child & friends! We have you covered with a beautiful venue of full of fun activities, centering around movement & music! Offered at our music studios or we can come to you! $175/hour
Email us to schedule your child’s special birthday party event with us!
OUR MISSION
To bring joy, comfort and community to young children, parents and caregivers with song, movement, and instrument play.
babies (4-18 mos)
Music is one of your Baby's favorite ways to LEARN! And it's one of the best things for your baby's developing mind. Babies' brains are filled with billions of neurons just waiting to be connected through sensory stimulation. We offer a sensory rich environment, complete with music, singing, instruments, movement and sensory play games to create, strengthen and boost baby's neural pathways.
TODDLERS (1.5 - 3.5 yrs)
We know how your curious, energetic toddler loves to WIGGLE n MOVE. Movement is the key to learning music in our toddler class! Imagine a place full of energy and laughter, filled with the sights and sounds of merry music-making... all with a purpose! Each week your child will love singing, dancing, drumming, moving freely and playing instruments with their new friends and you nearby. In our classes, lots of important things are happening because music is the best medium for all learning!
PRESCHOOL, TK TO K (3.5-6 yrs)
Imagine a dynamic class the best of everything in music - storytelling, singing, dancing, partner games, instrument ensembles with friends, drumming, xylophones, keyboard & ukulele explorations and more! Perfect for the active, imaginative, free-spirited and musical curiosity in every 3.5 to 6 year old children!
All Together (1.5 - 5 yrs)
Each week your child will love singing, dancing, moving freely and playing instruments with their new friends and you nearby. Children move freely and creatively - full of self-expression - listen and sing songs, play with language, explore a large variety of instruments, start to focus, listen, notice and accept routines. They learn to enjoy calm, relaxing moments along with playful, FUN activities. This class is for all levels of learning and musical ability, and are perfect for family bonding, time spent together, and meeting other families!
BIG KIDS Instrument play (5-9 yrs)
Budding young musicians are inspried!! Our program uncovers the engaging musical world while building your child's confidence, curiosity and creative skills. It's all about your child’s unfolding authentic process. Your child will be excited to play piano AND many other different instruments:, not just one! Keyboard, piano, percussions, drums, xylophones, and a bit of ukulele strumming. It’s the perfect age to strengthen their music skills and deepen their understanding of the FUN-damnetals of music theory. Small groups of 4-5 kids with lots of focus attention for your child!
Our Locations
Santa Barbara
Grace Fisher Clubhouse
La Cumbre Mall, 212
S. Hope Ave, Unit F118.
Santa Barbara, CA
Carpinteria
Carpinteria Community Church
1111 Vallecito Road
Carpinteria, CA
