Music classes for babies in Pretoria: Moot, Queenswood, Centurion (4–12 months)
When babies are 4 to 12 months old, they change so fast. One week they’re staring at their toes, the next week they’re rolling, squealing, and grabbing everything in sight. That’s why I’m a big fan of music and movement at this stage.
This guide focuses on music classes for babies in Pretoria, with options that work well for families in the Moot / Queenswood side, plus Centurion.
(And yes — you can join even if your baby doesn’t “do” anything yet. Watching is learning.)
What babies actually get from music & movement (even before crawling)
A good class helps babies practice:
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Listening and turn-taking (in a baby way)
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Body awareness (bouncing, swaying, gentle actions)
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Early language patterns (songs and repetition)
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Social comfort (being around other babies without pressure)
And moms get something too: a reason to get out the house, and a little structure in the week.
music classes for babies in pretoria
Directory: Music classes for babies in Pretoria Moot
1) MusikMakers – Queenswood (Pretoria)
MusikMakers offers a music and movement program from birth to 7 years, with age-based classes (including babies). musikmakers.co.za+1
Details to know:
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Area: Queenswood, Pretoria
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Address listed: 1188 Cowgill Street, Queenswood, Pretoria musikmakers.co.za
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Baby class info: Weekly baby classes with bonding songs, wiggle games, and music play musikmakers.co.za
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Contact shown: Elsche Koekemoer (email is listed on their site) musikmakers.co.za+1
Mom tip: If you’re in Waverley, Queenswood, Villieria, Rietondale, or the Moot, this is often a practical drive.
2) Kindermusik at Leandrie – Pierre van Ryneveld (Centurion)
This is a well-known early childhood development program using music as the tool.
Details to know:
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Area: Pierre van Ryneveld Park, Centurion
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Address listed: 20 Frodo Crescent, Pierre van Ryneveld Park, Centurion Yep
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Focus: Early childhood development through music (0–7) Yep
Mom tip: Ask what the baby group size looks like. Smaller groups feel calmer at this age.
3) Tiny Toes – Pierre van Ryneveld (Centurion)
Tiny Toes is a baby-to-preschool stimulation group that includes music as part of a broader program (not a “music-only” class, but still very helpful for this stage). Tiny Toes
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Address listed: 56 Hertzog Avenue, Pierre van Ryneveld, Centurion Tiny Toes
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Contact: 082 878 5163 Tiny Toes
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Ages mentioned: Babies from 3 months Tiny Toes
Mom tip: If you want movement + routine + other baby development activities in one place, this style can be a great fit.
How to pick the right class for your baby
Here are the 3 things I’d focus on:
1) Timing
Some babies do better:
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Right after a nap, or
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Right after a feed (but not during hunger-cranky time)
2) The vibe
Ask yourself after class:
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Did I feel welcome?
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Did my baby settle at least once?
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Do I feel like I can come back even on a messy day?
That’s the right class.
3) Your weekly reality
Choose the option you can attend consistently. Consistency helps babies feel safe, and it helps moms too.
A quick tie-in for first birthday planning (because it comes fast)
This is the stage where moms start thinking: “Surely my baby will be one soon.” And you’re not wrong.
another interesting read Best baby sensory classes in Pretoria East
and Music classes for babies in Pretoria
For more tips and booking info, explore my Cake Smash Photography page
Final thoughts
You don’t need five activities. One warm, well-run music class for babies in Pretoria can be enough. It gives your week a little rhythm, it gives your baby safe stimulation, and it gives you a place where other moms also understand this season.
If you’d like help planning a calm, baby-led first birthday photoshoot (with lots of patience built in), I’d be honoured to photograph your family.
