Why book onto our award-winning Kodály classes?
Music helps you to bond with your child
Singing helps your baby learn how to communicate
Kodály music also develops social skills and boosts emotional wellbeing for children – and adults, too!
Action songs and use of instruments support your child’s gross motor development
Music encourages a sense of creativity
Research shows that children who are taught by a specialist music teacher make more progress
Who we are…
Caitlin
Carolyn
Caitlin and Carolyn are both highly experienced teachers, running Music at Heart part-time whilst bringing up their young children.
Caitlin is a singer, harpist and accomplished pianist, who has worked in early years music for over 10 years. She has a Double First Class degree in music and Spanish, a PGCE and is one of few qualified Kodály music teachers in West Yorkshire. Her passions are folk and jazz, particularly composing her own original music. She loves circle work, space-holding and real, ‘come-as-you-are’ spaces which bring community together.
Carolyn is a professional clarinettist, but also achieved her Grade 8 on violin, saxophone, piano and flute. She has worked in early years music for over 10 years, has a First Class degree from the Royal Northern College of Music, has played with countless professional orchestras as well as working for Opera North, and loves bringing music into the lives of young children.
What we offer
Kodály Music (0-3s)
Our signature, award-winning class for babies, toddlers and pre-school children and their grown-ups. Sing, move and play instruments with your child in a calm, nurturing environment.
(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings)
Kodály Music (3-5s)
A musicianship class where older pre-school children are encouraged to play instruments, sing simple pitches, move to the pulse and rhythm and develop confidence.
(Tuesdays after school, Thursday mornings & Friday afternoons)
Ringató Baby Circle (0-12 months)
A gentle, welcoming space for mums, birthing parents and babies to sing folk songs, bond, and connect with others over tea and cake.
(Tuesday mornings)
Kodály Music (4-7s)
A fun, movement-based class for children attending independently. We explore instruments, singing, listening and early musical understanding. Smaller, specialist classes also support children with neurodiversity, disabilities & additional needs.
(Tuesdays and Fridays after school)
Piano Lessons (age 4+)
Fun, creative piano and musicianship lessons with Caitlin. Individual or small group 20 or 30 minute lessons at Harehills Lane Baptist Church.
(Thursdays after school)
Harp Lessons (age 4+)
Gentle, child-centred harp lessons with Niamh. Individual or small group 20 or 30 minute lessons at Harehills Lane Baptist Church.
(Mondays after school)
What our parents say…
My daughter’s confidence has noticeably increased. She happily joins in playing all the wonderful instruments, and she absolutely loves singing, both in class and at home. I’m so grateful that this class exists. – Linda
It’s lovely to have a class that is for both me and my baby. The songs are so special and I find myself singing them all the time, a nice break from the usual nursery rhymes. – Cath
Having struggled with my mental health as a new mother, the classes were very welcoming. I got to meet other parents and have conversations that helped my mental wellbeing. – June
Our little boy has speech delay and has been attending Music at Heart for a couple of months. We have been really grateful and happy to see how much his speech has developed and improved since he has been going to the classes every week. – Bori
It’s so refreshing to find a good quality music class that isn’t totally manic! It’s such a lovely environment and the ethos is fantastic. – Catherine and Jon
I’ve been to another music class with my other granddaughter, and it was good, but not a patch on this. – Grandma
2026/2027 Leeds class timetable
