Welcome to Music Monkeys!

We provide age appropriate music classes for little monkeys from three months to four years at venues across Abu Dhabi, And Dubai.

Have a look through our site and if you like what you see, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and book a class.  We look forward to welcoming you and your little monkey to a class soon!

What is Music Monkeys?

My name is Lisa Irwin

I founded Music Monkeys in November 2012. We offer fun structured music and movement classes throughout Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A mum of four boys, a primary teacher from England with nursery teaching experience I have lived in Abu Dhabi since 2008. At Music Monkeys we are passionate about introducing Music as early as possible and understand the value, importance and impact it can have on a child.

Music contributes to what experts call a “rich sensory environment”. Music or sound is just one of the wide experiences that can forge pathways between cells in their brains (others are taste, smell, texture & colour). This can stimulate the brain which will aid with other area’s of learning. Exposing babies to music at a very young age (even in the womb) can make these connections however the biggest impact is when the baby or child is actively participating in musical activities.

At Music Monkeys we don’t just sing along to a CD we encourage Mums, Dads, Grans, Nannies to engage with their child and sing along with the teacher, this ensures our monkeys are getting the most out of their classes.

We cater for children from 3 months to 4 years with age-specific groups tailored for their development.

Classes are now running in various locations around Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Our Groups

Baby Monkeys

In our Baby Monkeys (3 months plus) we encourage you to bond with your baby using songs and rhymes such as ‘Rock the baby’ and chiffon scarfs to play ‘Peekaboo!’ along with age-appropriate props to stimulate fine and gross motor skills.

Mini Monkeys

Our Mini Monkeys (walking to 2 years) are introduced to a wider selection of instruments and styles of music. They love catching bubbles and hiding under the parachute! As all the babies in this group are walking, they are becoming independent and can choose to dance, stomp, jump or roll!

Jumping Monkeys

In our Jumping Monkeys (2 years plus) children are encouraged to engage with action and counting songs such as ‘Head, shoulders, knees and toes’ & ‘Five Little Monkeys’. As teachers, we use lots of props that encourage the development of gross and fine motor skills. We also encourage the children to begin to collect, play and return any instruments…stamps really help!

Our Terms

We Offer Three Terms With Different Themes

Movement & Me

All about me, senses, friendship, transport, building/construction and houses & homes

Animal Adventure

Animals around the world

Weather And Colours

Seasons, Weather & Colours

Our Classes

Abu Dhabi

  • Juli Music Institute, Al Bandar
  • Seven Wellness Studio, Reem Island
  • Droplets, Galleria Mall
  • Orange Wheels, Raha Mall
  • The Club, Mina Port

Dubai

  • Lingo, Damac Hills
  • Playtorium, The Meadows
  • Orange Wheels, Nakheel Mall, The Palm
  • My Core Studio, Dubai Science Park

Ras Al Khaimah

  • Marina Muse, Al Hamra
  • Sahara Cafe, Mina Al Arab
Private Classes 2022

Our Amazing Team

We have a wonderful team of female teachers who are all enthusiastic
and understand the value of introducing your little one to music at a young age.

Beth Lowe

Beth Lowe

Company Director

Lisa Irwin

Lisa Irwin

Founder & Company Director

Emily Crewe

Dubai Director

In Abu Dhabi

Ronda Martin-Chowdhari

Ronda Martin-Chowdhari

Instructor

Sophia Wilkinson

Sophia Wilkinson

Abu Dhabi Manager, Party coordinator & Instructor

Laura Nadine

Laura Nadine

Nursery Manager & Instructor

Louise Sinclair-Jones

Instructor

Natasha Dowe

Tash Dowe

Instructor

Samantha Baillie

Samantha Baillie

Instructor

In Dubai

Lisa Berry

Dubai Party Coordinator & Instructor

Angela Verner

Nursery Manager & Instructor

Sabeena

Instructor

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