The Joy of Learning Begins...
(Birth to Three with Grown-Up)
Judy's Music & Movement
Welcome to a joyful music and movement experience for children from birth through age three and the grown-ups who love them. Since 1989, Judy’s beloved mixed-age music program has been bringing families together through song, rhythm, and play. Each class blends Judy’s decades of expertise with the boundless energy and spontaneity of young children.
Our mixed-age approach mirrors the way children naturally learn at home and in the world—by observing, imitating, and interacting with others of all ages. Babies delight in watching older toddlers dance and sing, while “big kids” develop confidence and empathy as they become role models for their littlest classmates.
Every session includes:
-Plenty of hands-on fun with scarves, puppets, rhythm instruments, and a parachute that bring music to life
-A rich, engaging variety of carefully chosen world music, classical favorites, jazz, traditional children’s songs, and finger plays
-Free play on mats and other early childhood gym equipment, developing gross motor skills and social bonds
- A welcoming space for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to connect, share, and build community
Whether it’s your baby’s first finger-play, your toddler’s favorite maraca beat, or your two-year-old’s joyful dancing with scarves and interacting with friends’ puppets -- Judy’s Music offers lasting memories and friendships that carry well beyond the classroom.
Come sing, move, and grow with us!
Tuition: *$360 (1 day per week)
Fall Session: September 15 - January 1
Spring: January 18 - May 20
Studio One: Upstairs
Mon. 9:00am-9:45am
Tues. 9:00am-9:45am
Thurs. 9:00am-9:45am
*Siblings come free. Enroll for two days per week and receive 10% off. Missed classes can be made up on other days during the semester.
Location: Studio 1 (165 Danbury Rd.)
Instructor:
Judy Hirt-Manheimer
Music isn’t just fun— it’s foundational. Neuroscience shows that early musical experiences help build connections in the developing brain that support language, memory, and emotional growth.
JUDY'S MUSIC TESTIMONIALS
Judy’s music class has been the highlight of our week since my daughter was eight months old. I have watched her absorbing the music and happiness that surrounds us during this hour. I have watched her language skills grow as well as her confidence.
—Lori C.
Judy and her team have created a little cocoon where children are lovingly encouraged to bloom and grow.
—Susan Haskell-Kaye
The music at the EG gets you at the core; it moves the adults as well as the children.
—Kristen B.
Once you enter the Enchanted Garden you become part of a family. The friends you meet become friends for life, and this applies both to the children and parents.
—Jean Devoe
INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL PREP TESTIMONIALS
Watching my first child going off to school, I could not have imagined an easier transition for her. The warm, caring environment you foster is every mom’s dream.
—Sheila & Mike
We are very grateful that our daughter’s first milestone in school was the loving, creative, nurturing environment of the Enchanted Garden.
—Jane P.
I credit the Enchanted Garden with the fact that all three of my children are confident and love learning. It is the best introduction to school a child can have.
—Dominique Bauthier
Thank you for giving our daughter such a safe and happy place to go.
—The Boris Family