Award-winning music classes for kids
The Little Folkies Box Set Is Here!
The Little Folkies Box Set Is Here!
Little Folkies boxset out on smithsonian folkways!
Little Folkies 4-CD and book Box Set
Songs for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter is a four-volume box set of original folk music for young children, created to celebrate the rhythms of the seasons through song, movement, and connection. Available now!
Designed for parents, teachers, and children ages 0–5, this collection brings the Little Folkies music experience into the home with joyful, interactive songs rooted in traditional folk music and early childhood education.
Little Folkies Family Music classes
Little Folkies is an award-winning early childhood folk music program for parents/caregivers and children ages 0–5. The teachers play guitar and engage students with finger play, hand movement, singing, dancing, rhythmic play and instrument jamming. The classes are developmentally appropriate and help develop speech and language, fine and gross motor skills, Cognitive development, boost creativity and nurture connection with fun songs, lots of movement, easy-to-sing lyrics, repetition and musical activities. Enjoyable for both kids and parents, featuring a 4-volume collection of songs now out on Smithsonian Folkways!
Through classes, community partnerships, and teacher-led programming, Little Folkies fosters joyful music-making, movement, and a love for acoustic folk music across the country and beyond.
Full Collection out now on smithsonian folkways!
Little Folkies is a multi-award-winning, early-childhood folk music program developed by acclaimed musician Irena Eide that features a joyful treasury of original and traditional folk songs to inspire singing and movement. The songs collected on this 4-CD set are the cornerstone of the Little Folkies repertoire, with one volume dedicated to each of the year’s four seasons. Each CD is accompanied by a songbook with printed sheet music, encouraging parents, teachers, caregivers, and kids from infancy through early elementary school to sing and play along with the charming, engaging songs about furry critters, outer space, daily routines, and more. Whether listened to at home, in the classroom, outdoors, or on the move, Little Folkies encourages sharing and discovery, and nurtures everyone’s love of music and play. Recommended for children ages 0-5
Why Little Folkies?
Let’s Build Confidence!
You want your kiddo to feel confident, imaginative, and comfortable in their own skin. At Little Folkies we role model a relaxed, pressure-free and attainable way of singing, and making music. Every child is musical, in fact we are all music at the core. Here at Little Folkies we encourage everyone to sing with voice they have. You do not need to be a trained musician to make good music.
hands-on learning
You want to give your child a break from the devices. Unplug, be present and connect with you child. Little Folkies offers an alternative to the all-too digital world we live in. The classes provides play, movement, and in-person interactions all while being exposed to live, acoustic music!
An Empowering Outlet
You want to provide your child with a constructive outlet for their endless energy, where they can simultaneously wiggle, dance, and learn. Our classes are engaging with finger play, hand movement and activities for every song and easy to sing lyrics. Your child will love listening to you singing the melodies, tapping the beat and doing the movements; and soon enough they’ll be singing and doing the movement themselves!
We've Spent over 10 years Creating the Best Musical Start for Little Ones
As parents and educators, we get it.
These early years are fleeting and precious, and you want to fill them with the best experiences possible.
For over a decade, we've shared our award-winning, folk-based music curriculum (featured by Smithsonian Folkways!) with thousands of children.
Ready to join the fun?
Here’s how it works:
Find Your Class: Take a peek at our schedule to find a class that fits your family's routine.
Come Say Hello: Sign up for your first class.
Watch Them Shine: Enroll for the season and watch your child's confidence and creativity grow week after week.
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Frequently asked questions
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Our classes are designed for children from birth to five years old. It's never too early to start!
We create a welcoming environment for all stages, from infants who can absorb the music and rhythms to preschoolers who are ready to sing, dance, and play along with the group.
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Absolutely! Our classes are a positive outlet for all that wonderful energy.
We encourage wiggling, dancing, and joyful movement as a core part of learning.
It's a space where your child can be themselves and learn through active, creative play.
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Yes! We want you to be sure it's a great fit for your family.
We offer trial and drop-in options so you and your little one can experience the magic of a Little Folkies class firsthand before enrolling for the full season.
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While it feels like pure fun, your child is learning so much!
Beyond music fundamentals like rhythm and melody, our classes are designed to boost brain development, build social skills and confidence, and improve coordination.
They'll learn how to be part of a group, express themselves creatively, and develop a lifelong love for music.
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We do! You can bring Little Folkies to your child's birthday party, have us come to your child's preschool for a special music program, or even sign up for private lessons.
We also offer a comprehensive teacher training program for musicians who want to bring Little Folkies to their own community.