ABOUT US

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Babies & Bops’ “caretaker & me” style curriculum for babies and toddlers is a play based learning program for our littlest music makers to explore and develop as we sing, dance, play, and share uninterrupted time together. Our talented teachers are amazing performers and musicians whose sparkle and care make them great with little ones of all ages. Our process oriented, play-based learning style will foster your little one’s imagination and creativity, helping develop their cognitive, social, and emotional lives as you share the gift of music together. Sign up for one of our music classes today and help your baby learn and grow, and be sure to check us out for private lessons for school aged children and adults!

What We Do

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Classes

In addition to our regularly scheduled classes, we can schedule classes for your private playgroup at a location of your choice! What could be better than to discover the joy of music with your little ones in your own backyard!

Private lessons

Babies & Bops offers private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, and percussion to kids (4+) and adults! Our fabulous teachers are well rounded musicians with substantial pedagogical and professional experience, and can provide a solid foundation and development to students of all ages. We teach in person and remotely over Zoom, and are able to accommodate lessons in your home as well as our teachers’ private studios according to your preference. Sign up for lessons today and start your next musical adventure!

Group lessons

We are also able to offer group lessons in voice, guitar, ukulele, and percussion – contact us to get started!

Who We Are

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Ms Rachel
Founder / Teacher

Rachel Felstein is a performer and educator who absolutely loves working with the littlest kids! Originally from New York City, Ms. Rachel has over ten years of experience teaching music and programming “caretaker and me” style classes. Mentored by a creator of the original Gymboree program, Ms. Rachel has seen countless times what a positive impact music education has on children and was inspired to share the gift of music and play through Babies & Bops. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in classical voice and opera from Mannes College The New School for Music and an MFA in classical acting from The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy at George Washington University. More about Ms. Rachel’s performance and writing career can be found at http://www.RachelFelstein.com/

Will Rothhaar
Teacher

Mr. Will has been a performer since he was in diapers. He has over 32 years of acting experience in theatre, film and television, debuting on stage with Ms. Rachel when they were just 4 years old!

Mr. Will attended Alexander Hamilton High School at the Hamilton Academy of Music where he studied piano and guitar. While at Hamilton, he performed in an Afro-Brasilian/Afro-Cuban percussion group called Alma Da Batucada, playing shows in night clubs around LA and events such as the African Marketplace and Sunset Junction street festival for over a decade. Mr. Will is also fluent in Spanish, and has extensive experience with small children. Mr. Will is thrilled to be a part of Babies & Bops and to be able to bring music and fun to your child’s life!

Teacher Tori
Founder / Teacher

Tori Boutin is a writer, performer, and educator who specializes in making art for young audiences. Tori’s critically-acclaimed young audience musicals Fantastagirl and the Math Monster and The Seaside Adventures of Zoey Brine explore musical worlds where play, laughter, and curiosity bring everyone together. After playing music for 24 years, Teacher Tori believes that everyone should sing as loud as possible, no matter what sounds come out. In addition to many other credits, Tori has performed with The Second City at The Kennedy Center, studied musical improv with Laura Hall (from Whose Line Is It Anyway?), and holds a Bachelors of Drama and History from The Catholic University of America. Learn more about Teacher Tori’s performance and writing career at http://www.toriboutin.com/

Spring Term Registration

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Families who would like to register or receive future updates should complete our intake form HERE

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