Performer: Jeff Jam

Class information: Jeff Jam leads classes at several locations throughout the Boston area. Visit the individual websites for the current schedule and to sign up.

• As a certified Music Together teacher, through Groovy Baby Music - newborns and up
• Music and movement classes at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club - toddlers and up
• Music & Movement classes at the Waltham Recreation Department - 2s, 3s, and 4s

Performer: Josh, of Josh and the Jamtones

Class information: Jammin with You (12B Mica Lane, Wellesley, MA 02481; 781-237-1561)

Jammin' with You offers in-home instruction with cool, young fun music teachers - including Josh - that teach in Boston, the greater Metro area, and the North Shore. Jammin’ can help you choose the best teacher, best schedule, and even best instrument if you need guidance.

They also offer group classes at the Wellesley location for babies and children. Choose from beginning instrument classes, a band program, and creative dramatics program.

Performer: Karen K, of Karen K and the Jitterbugs

Class information: Karen K teaches a retro-style music class for children ages newborn to five years and their adult. Classes meet once a week in 10-week sessions throughout the school year, and for shorter sessions in the summer. Each class is 45 minutes. Check the website for locations and information on free trial classes. Lexington, Arlington and the North Shore.

Performer: Marcie Joy

Class information: Marcie leads classes which include sing-a-longs, creative movement, games and more (parent or caregiver attends. 2013 locations:

• Little Lovage Club (778 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
• Babycakes of Charlestown (314 Main Street, Charlestown, 02129) - there's even an evening class that kids can attend in pjs

Performer: Sarah Wheeler

Class information: Baby Wiggle/Little Groove music classes are designed to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers learn and interact through sound, sight and touch in a live music setting. Children use their bodies and voices to sing along to catchy songs that help them build important motor and social skills; use real instruments such as drums, shakers, and tambourines; and interact with puppets, bubbles, balls, pom poms, and building blocks.

You can find classes at multiple locations:

• Little Groove at the Boston Center for the Arts - South End
• Little Groove at North Shore - Newburyport and Marblehead
• Little Groove at Charlestown Yoga - Charlestown
• Little Groove at Tierney Community Center - South Boston
• Little Groove Weekend Classes at Little Lovage Club/Coco Baby - South End

Performer: Stacey Peasley

Class information: Stacey offers a parent/caregiver mixed aged music class ages infant through 4, held in Natick. Parents can visit Stacey's website or contact her via email for more information.

Performers: Vanessa Trien and Julie Rama Winslow, of Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys

Class information: Vanessa Trien and band co-leader Julie Rama Winslow both teach Music Together classes through Groovy Baby Music, Vanessa in Brookline and Julie in Cambridge. Consult the website for current class schedule and registration information.

If your kids can't get enough of their favorite performers either in concert or in class, there's an App for that! Mibblio is a children's musical book app that  allows users to read, listen to music, and jam along to quality "mibblets".  For example, a recently released mibblet features Karen K and the Jitterbugs and their song Henry Bear. Visit the Mibblio website to find your child's favorite artist!

Originally published September 2013; Updated August 2014 by Tara D