Toddlers playing under a rainbow parachute at Rockin' with Rach toddler music class in York Mills

Toddler Music
Classes in York Mills

Ages 0–3 · Live guitar · North York studio · Parties that travel

"Somewhere for York Mills toddlers to put all that energy — once a week, on purpose."

MA-CSE OISE · University of Toronto

Toddlers in York Mills have a lot of energy and not always enough places to put it — a weekly music class is one of the best. The studio is about twelve minutes away, an easy trip from Hoggs Hollow and the Bridle Path.

Every class is live on guitar, built for busy little ones from 0 to 3 (older kids welcome too): parachute games, freeze-dancing, instruments to bang and shake, bubbles to chase, and just enough structure to hold it all together. There's real child-development thinking behind the happy chaos (I have a Masters in Child Study and Education from OISE) — I know when to turn the volume up and when to bring it back down.

Come try a single class first — no commitment. Most families settle into the whole session.

What a class actually feels like

Live guitar & big movement

Real music played in the room — singalongs, freeze-dancing, marching, and the silly songs your toddler will demand on repeat in the car.

Parachute, bubbles & scarves

The sensory stuff toddlers go wild for — the big parachute finale, floating bubbles, rainbow scarves, and light spinners, all woven into the music.

An instrument for everyone

Drums, shakers, and maracas for every set of hands — small groups, so even the shyest toddler finds their way in at their own pace.

Parents say it best

★★★★★

"Rockin with Rach has easily been one of my favourite parts of mat leave! Rachel is warm, engaging, and incredibly talented, and the babies are OBSESSED with her! The classes are full of positive energy, and she's created such a welcoming environment — just as enjoyable for the parents as it is for the babies."

Talia Pearlman

★★★★★

"We started going when my daughter was 6 months old and kept going right up to 18 months — she absolutely loved it. Rachel makes such an effort to learn every baby's name and truly engages with each child, which makes the classes feel so personal. It honestly became the highlight of our week."

Danielle Rush

★★★★★

"Brought my 12 week old to Rachel's class this morning and it was the most fun I've had on mat leave so far! Rachel has a beautiful voice, lots of fun toys, and the moms were so welcoming to me as a new mom in the neighbourhood. Get out to a class asap!"

Ilana Kraus

★★★★★

"Rockin with Rach has been such a highlight of my mat leave with my twin boys! Rachel is incredibly talented and her songs are so engaging. She creates a full sensory experience for the kids with music and movement, and it's a great place to meet other moms in an inclusive environment."

Sydney Seidel

★★★★★

"Of course it's entertaining for babies, with the music, bubbles, toys, and lights. But it's also a genuinely welcoming space for moms to connect and support each other. As a mom herself, Rachel truly understands what we're all going through. It should be part of your mat leave plans!"

Jamie Berns

★★★★★

"My son loves Rachel's classes! He is mesmerized by her guitar playing and constantly entertained by each action-packed class. As a mom, I'm grateful for the class schedule, convenient location and parking, and flexible make-up policy."

Naomi Rosenfeld

★★★★★

"I've been to a bunch of Rachel's classes with both my almost 2 year old and my 4 year old. Both kids show up shy and by the end they're dancing around the room and I can't get them to leave. She puts a lot of thought and love into every class and it shows. Highly recommend!"

Bailey Albert

★★★★★

"We recently hired Rachel for my son's first birthday party! It is hard to keep little kids and adults' attention for 45 minutes — she had a room of 60 people engaged the whole time! Beautiful voice and high energy. Highly recommend."

Lauren B

★★★★★

"We booked Rachel for our daughter's 5th birthday, and both the kids and parents had so much fun! Our daughter is usually slow to warm up to new people, but she felt comfortable with Rachel right away. They were singing, dancing, and laughing throughout the whole class."

Hilary Davidson

★★★★★

"Rachel's Shabbat class was such a great time! It was super inclusive and had such a warm, welcoming vibe. My little one and I had so much fun singing and partying along to the amazing songs — it's the kind of class that just makes you feel happy and connected. We can't wait to go back!"

Jordana Merrick-Eker

★★★★★

"I'd have 10 kids back to back if it meant seeing Rachel every mat leave. 10/10, no notes!"

Jaime Singer

Find your way in

🧒 Try a single class

The easiest first step — book one toddler class and see how it lands. See what's on →

🎟️ Join a session

Settle into a full term — same group, same time each week. Toddlers love the routine. See session times →

🎂 Bring the party home

Birthdays and celebrations in York Mills — I bring the whole show to you. Plan a private event →

Common questions

Most weekly classes run at my North York studio, near Bathurst & Sheppard — an easy trip for York Mills families — and some run at other spots around the city. Whereabouts each class is happening is listed right on it when you book, and I'll send the exact address once you're in.

They're built for little ones from 0 to 3, with older kids always welcome — freeze-dancing, parachute games and instruments, all paced for busy little bodies and short attention spans.

Absolutely — start with a single weekly class, no commitment. It's the easiest way to see whether it's a fit.

Yes — I bring the whole live-music party to homes and venues. Have a look at the private events page for what's included.

Not at all. Toddler classes are built for movement, not sitting — there's just enough structure to hold it together, and the whole point is letting that energy out.

Rachel filling the studio with large rainbow scarves and floating bubbles at Rockin' with Rach Toronto

Ready to rock?

Grab a weekly class or join a session — whatever fits your week.