If cold weather has you indoors, try this playful listening game:
Put on a piece of music and ask your child to “hunt” for sounds — a high note, a drum hit, a quiet moment, a fast part.

Every time they hear it, they point, clap, or make a movement.

This simple practice sharpens focus, builds musical awareness, and turns any living room into a joyful, mindful space.

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The concert that sparked it all.

Eight years ago, at a @chelseasymphony concert, a baby backstage, a first performance as a new mom— and in that moment, an idea took shape:
What if we created even more experiences where classical music welcomed everyone?

Thank you to the Chelsea Symphony for welcoming a newborn into rehearsals and the concert — it was truly a dream experience.

That spark led to our first Mozart for Munchkins concert later that year.

Today, we’ve grown from one program into 150+ experiences each year.

We’re endlessly grateful to the families, artists, and partners who’ve grown with us.

Thank you for believing that music belongs to everyone. 💙

#MozartForMunchkins #MusicForAll #MusicBelongsToEveryone #FamilyConcerts #ClassicalMusicForKids ArtsAccess LiveMusicMatters

The evenings get darker, the days feel fuller, and sometimes bedtime needs a reset button.
Here’s a simple practice we use in our classes: breathe with the music.

Choose a slow piece (Debussy and Bach work beautifully).

Breathe in for four beats… out for four beats.
Hold a stuffed animal on your child’s belly so they can “watch” the breath move.

Music gives structure to the breath, and breath brings softness back into the body. A small ritual with a big impact.

#MindfulBreathing #MusicToolsForKids #MozartForMunchkins #BedtimeRituals #MindfulFamilies

December is joyful… and overstimulating.
One of our favorite ways to settle the nervous system is simply to draw what you hear.

Put on a piece of music — anything from Vivaldi to jazz to holiday classics — and invite little hands to draw the sounds. Curvy lines, tiny dots, big swirls, whatever comes.

It’s not about the picture.
It’s about presence.
Music gives the brain rhythm; drawing gives it shape. Combined, they help kids calm, focus, and express feelings that might not have words yet.

If you try it, tag us! We’d love to see your tiny masterpieces.

#MusicAndMindfulness #MozartForMunchkins #FamilyCreativity #MindfulKids #ExecutiveFunction #DecemberMoments

Small Business Saturday 💛🎶

When you come to a Mozart for Munchkins concert, you’re doing something powerful:
✨ Supporting live music
✨ Bringing joy to children
✨ Helping local musicians
✨ Making arts experiences accessible for all families

This December is packed with musical magic — from Jingle Bell Swing to Nutcracker Notes and Winter Wonderland.

Use code THANKYOU10 for 10% off December concerts through Monday.

By joining us, you help bring music to Title 1 schools, migrant family shelters, Head Start programs, and more through our nonprofit, Little Mozart Foundation.

Thank you for supporting live music for little listeners.
We can’t wait to see you this December. ❤️🎶

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This Thanksgiving Week, remember: gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a physical change in the brain.

When we listen to music together, the body releases oxytocin — the bonding hormone that strengthens trust, empathy, and emotional safety. It’s one reason humming while you cook, or singing on the way to Grandma’s, feels like love made audible.

💛 Try this sometime this week:
Play ONE calm song — during breakfast, before bed, or while traveling — and take turns naming something you’re grateful for.
It does not need to be formal.
Just one song.
One breath.
One shared moment of thanks.

What song feels like gratitude to you? 🎶💛

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Big feelings need big beats! Fast, upbeat songs help kids (and grown-ups) channel excitement into motion, not chaos.

✨ Try this: Use one “go-time song” for mornings or transitions. When it starts, everyone knows — time to move! Over time, the song itself becomes a cue for rhythm and routine.

Flight of the Bumblebee is a favorite to get everyone moving—FAST!

#MozartForMunchkins #FamilyRoutine #MusicAndMovement #MindfulTransitions #ParentingWithMusic #FamilyConcerts