We're so grateful to be celebrating our 16 th year of making music in the Hudson Valley. Since its inception in 1982, Musical Munchkins has had a knack for nurturing that special musical sparkle waiting inside each and every child. At Musical Munchkins, we understand that kids are the real experts when it comes to making music because their expression is one of pure joy and passion, which is what making great music is all about.
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Musical Munchkins began in Westchester, over 30 years ago by co-founder Eileen Oddo. Andrea Soberman brought this highly acclaimed pre-school music program to Orange County in the Hudson Valley where she taught for 25 years. In 2018, Miss Andrea moved to Waterbury, Vermont, after having fallen in love with Vermont's landscape and culture.
As music and early childhood educators, we know that children learn best in an environment that nurtures, challenges and is so much fun! This is best accomplished in a curriculum devoted entirely for each of our age levels. The enthusiasm and pure joy they experience in our specialized classes will keep you coming back, session after session, and year after year.
Now offering in-person Birthday Parties & virtual- 45 minutes of fun songs, movement, dancing & puppets!. Let Miss Andrea entertain your special little munchkins and their friends at your child's next birthday party and become one of thousands of happy satisfied parents and children. It's the number one ingredient in all of our parties with great songs and activities from our Musical Munchkins repertoire, as well as songs by Laurie Berkner, Lynn Kleiner, and Bob Messano, all accompanied with live guitar!
As a teacher first, and a performer second, I know how to tailor each experience according to the needs of the group I am with, utilizing drumming, movement, multi-language songs, pretend play, and even song versions of your favorite storybooks to delight, engage, inspire, and educate while making sure that they feel excitement and joy on their trip to the library!
Musical Munchkins currently brings their delightful interactive program to nursery schools and daycare centers. Whether you are looking for a one-time enrichment program for your school or a regular monthly, bi-monthly, or weekly class, we have many options that will suit your needs. Miss Andrea will play the guitar and bring along all the necessary instruments and props from our curriculum. Our classes are age appropriate, so you can be guaranteed that we know exactly how to work with each of your children.
Reviews (12)
Yuyu Chen
Mar 25, 2022
Great class for both of my kids! High recommended! We started the class in 2020 and till now 2022. It provided us tremendous fun during pandemic and early childhood years. Miss Andrea is awesome. She has new songs for each season and parents can get all the digital copies. We can also watch the recordings of zoom class anytime. The in-person spring and summer classes were so much fun with lots of toys and music instruments provided. We love it. -Amy
Sara Maier
Jun 14, 2021
When all classes stopped due to Covid we started to follow Miss. Andrea on Facebook after a friend highly recommended her. We are a screen-free home and I was hesitant to start Zoom classes in fear that they wouldn't be as engaged as they are in person and worried they would be more interested in the screen. I was completely wrong. We are now are in our second session with Miss. Andrea and couldn't be happier.
My only regret is not started it sooner. Miss. Andrea is so personable and great at keeping their attention. Our children are 2.5 years old and 16 months old and I am amazed at how they both actively engage in the class. Miss. Andrea provided us with a playlist from class which has been super handy since our 2.5 year old has started to specifically ask for "Miss Andrea's" versions.
Since starting zoom classes, they have both developed a deeper love for music and singing songs. Miss. Andrea beautifully plans classes around the season and even asks us to contribute what our children like so she can incorporate it. It's a beautiful time of the week that we ALL look forward to!
My only regret is not started it sooner. Miss. Andrea is so personable and great at keeping their attention. Our children are 2.5 years old and 16 months old and I am amazed at how they both actively engage in the class. Miss. Andrea provided us with a playlist from class which has been super handy since our 2.5 year old has started to specifically ask for "Miss Andrea's" versions.
Since starting zoom classes, they have both developed a deeper love for music and singing songs. Miss. Andrea beautifully plans classes around the season and even asks us to contribute what our children like so she can incorporate it. It's a beautiful time of the week that we ALL look forward to!
Heather Hankinson
Feb 23, 2021
Love Miss Andrea's music classes! We were previously enrolled in Musical Munchkins since our son was 4 months old. We were so upset when in person classes were no longer available. Miss Andrea's Zoom music classes are well-planned out and creative to get your child's attention and keep them engaged. Each set of classes follows a theme and there are many ways to incorporate the songs into your daily routine throughout the week. We really look forward to music class every weekend. We highly recommend Musical Munchkins with Miss Andrea. Drop in on a class and you won't be disappointed.
Tiffany N Johnny
Feb 08, 2021
We just had our sons 3rd birthday virtually with Miss Andrea and everyone had such a great time! It’s been so hard for my kids not being able to see friends and family and it was so nice to be able to see everyone and get to sing, dance and have fun together. Miss Andrea is engaging and entertaining. We had kids from ages 2-8 and they all had the best time! Highly recommend her and can’t thank her enough for such a great time!
Tamo Bandzava
Dec 02, 2020
My 5 year daughter Kate has enjoyed learning and participating in both the in-person and on-line classes since she was one. Music is a lifelong source of joy and developing our child’s music appreciation early is a priority in her development. She loves music class and loves miss Andrea very much. Kate is doing online class for now and she’s enjoying it very much. Thank you miss Andrea to making Kate so happy and cheerful.
Stephanie Schanen-Skimmyhorn
Jun 23, 2019
My son has been attending Musical Munchkins, with Miss Andrea, since the age of 7 months until 2 years of age. Miss Andrea is great with all the kids and always finds a way to adapt to each child's development level. She brings joy and enthusiasm through her music and dancing. Musical Munchkins offers a fun and educational experience for children to work on their developmental milestones with activities that touch on all development stages - Gross & Fine Motor Skills, Cognitive, Social & Emotional and Speech & Language.
Not only do we enjoy the live music, but we love the originals songs. Unfortunately, we moved and can no longer attend. I highly recommend this program to anyone who has a young child. We Miss Ms. Andrea and Musical Munchkins already.
Not only do we enjoy the live music, but we love the originals songs. Unfortunately, we moved and can no longer attend. I highly recommend this program to anyone who has a young child. We Miss Ms. Andrea and Musical Munchkins already.
Ebru Celik
May 05, 2019
Colleen McCabe
Apr 24, 2019
My children have been going to Miss Andrea for Musical Munchkins since they were 6 months old! This music experience has been amazing for my kids. they have developed such a love for music. Miss Andrea has so many great songs, activities, instruments and props for the kids to use. They love being engaged in the music and we cannot get the songs out of our head all week long.
My son is so upset when he wakes up in the morning and realizes it's not a Musical Munchkin Day! This class is the best thing you can do for your children to help them develop a love for music and amazing social skills with their peers.
My son is so upset when he wakes up in the morning and realizes it's not a Musical Munchkin Day! This class is the best thing you can do for your children to help them develop a love for music and amazing social skills with their peers.
Main Street Parking
Mar 24, 2019
My 3 year old daughter has been in Ms. Andrea's music class since she was 6 months old. She has developed a love of music that will last a lifetime, thanks to Ms. Andrea. She is remarkable and so inspiring to children. She understands their development and how to engage with them at every age and stage. Our daughter sings songs all day and night from her CD. We are beyond sad to see her leave and move to Vermont but she will be a gift to all the children there.
Hilary Fletcher
Jan 18, 2019
My daughter has loved going to Musical Munchkins with Miss Andrea since she was 4 months old! We so enjoy all of the songs and activities that are fun in class and easy to remember at home too. Our week just doesn't seem complete without our dose of lively music and other babies! And a bonus is that we have met so many other great babies and parents with whom we've had play dates and forged lasting friendships!
Arthi Nraja
Jan 04, 2019
Stefanie Vidal
Oct 05, 2018
Both of my kids love Miss Amanda! She really loves what she does and really cares for her students. Miss Amanda is so patient and silly and really has a wonderful way of teaching by playing and getting down to their level. My 2 year old daughter started class when she was 1....and wasn’t really participating much...but then totally blossomed and felt comfortable singing and dancing. My 4 year old likes to pretend he is too cool sometimes, but eventually he can’t resist and join in on the fun
