Please use this page for information regarding OUTDOOR classes (backyard). If you have a private yard that you think would make a great class location, please email the director or text 323.528.6656 to reach Deborah. Thanks!

LOCATIONS__________________________________________

Valley Cat Studio (Deborah's house)

4738 Farmdale Ave, Valley Village, 91602 

7–8 family max

Valley Cat NoHo (Alissa's house)

6340 Craner Ave, North Hollywood, 91606

7–8 family max

What's Included?
• weekly classes 
• three makeups and unlimited Zoom makeups (if needed & when available)

Music Materials: download code of current song collection, fully illustrated songbook, notation book (optional), CD (optional/while supplies last), parent guide, growth chart

Private "Remind" Class (group communication app). All registered families will be invited to join/added to the seasonal "class" in the free Remind app, where teachers will post weekly class info (e.g., what to bring, weather alerts) and add links to class recordings, if available. You can use Remind on your computer or phone (phone recommended for last-minute changes).

"Music Together" app & Family Music Zone. Unlock your song collection on the free app or online, where you can download MP3s into your music provider and also access songbook, notation, games, coloring pages, articles, and much more!

What Is Needed?
• Cozy, stable picnic blanket (waterproof if possible) -- mats or tarps will be provided to go underneath
• Outdoor clothes, hats, sunscreen, & sensible shoes. :-)
• Water. Please give snacks before/after class only to keep Valley Cat clean & allergen-free (nursing infants is always OK).
• Symptom-free families. Runny nose or fever? Please stay home, as always.

Valley Cat Music provides all instruments to share, but if you'd like to bring your own to prevent cross-germination—or if you're wondering what to collect for at-home musical play, here's the list (we'll "Remind" you each week what we're using):

• Two per person (one in each paw):
    • shakers (eggs, maracas, rattles, homemade containers with rice/pasta) 
    • rhythm sticks (wooden/plastic spoons/spatulas -- no metal, no chopsticks)
    • scarves (any cloth object, dishtowel, bandanas)
• One per person
    • drum (tambourine, bongos, tupperware, bowl, box)
    • ball (large enough to roll from parent to child, underinflated for easy grabbing)
    • mixed percussion (anything you already own—without specific pitches, metal, or batteries)
    • lovey/stuffed animal.

At-home-only items: 
    • parachute (twin sheet/large scarf for at-home use only)
    • xylophone (similar to resonator bells used in class)

Remember: each family member needs their own set, not only children!

Valley Cat Studio and Valley Cat NoHo will provide
   • a private, shaded space to gather
   • all instruments & props (except loveys)
   • bathroom, soap & water, hand sanitizer
   • facilitation of amazing & fun MUSIC!

Attendance signifies you release Valley Cat Music and teachers personally from responsibility for any injury or illness sustained through choosing to participate in outdoor classes.

NOTE: Covid vaccinations are strongly recommended, especially if you have not had Covid, but no longer required.