Hug Music

Hug Music We offer music lessons, early childhood music programs, and music therapy. 日本語／英語どち Hug Music uses a unique approach to teaching music.

Hug Music is the unique music school located in Forest Hills, Queens which provides creative, flexible, and nurturing music lessons for individuals of any age and ability, including individuals with special needs. Our mission is to spread and nurture a love for music by targeting each student’s growth both as a musician and person. With great care, we learn about each student and tailor the conten

ts of the lessons to meet the student’s interests, strengths, progress, and needs. We offer private instruction on piano, guitar, violin and song-writing, as well as group programs for babies and toddlers. Our Music Therapy programs for children with special needs include Musicreative , Hug for Music Soul, and adaptive piano lessons. Hug Music’s primary focus is to nurture the love for music in each student. Teachers at Hug Music respect each student’s uniqueness and work hard to bring the best out of their students. We appreciate and enjoy the differences of the students and are trained to modify and tailor instruction based on strengths, preferences, needs, and progress.

08/22/2026

It may look like play… but there’s so much learning happening. 🎶💛

At Hug Melody® Mommy & Me class, our little musicians learn through singing, movement, listening, imitation, instruments, and — most importantly — joyful musical experiences together.

They learn to listen and respond to musical cues.
They watch, imitate, and move with the music.
They begin to sing, play instruments, and even build the confidence to perform in front of others.

And it all happens naturally — through songs, play, repetition, and connection. ✨

These little moments are where a lifelong love of music begins. 🎵

🍂 Fall Registration for Hug Melody® Group Classes is NOW OPEN!

This class is for babies and toddlers ages 6 months old to 4 years old.

Come sing, move, play, and grow with us this fall!

🔗 Register through the link in our bio.
Mommy & Me, Music Lesson & Therapy

08/11/2026

How do you get a room full of 1–1.5-year-olds to stop, look, listen, and participate? 👀🥁
The engagement starts BEFORE the song begins.

Before introducing “Mr. Pig,” we take a few moments to explore the instrument together:
🥁 “Do you know what this is?”
🥁 “Is this a BIG drum or a small drum?”
🥁 “Yes! It’s a BIG drum. Can you say hi to the BIG drum?”

It may look simple, but there’s an intentional sequence happening:
1️⃣ Ask a simple question they can understand.
2️⃣ Acknowledge and reinforce their answer.
3️⃣ Invite them to immediately use what they just learned.

Then we add a little surprise…
Knock, knock, knock. Who’s there? 👀

🐷 Mr. Pig!

By the time the music begins, the children are already watching, listening, responding, and wondering what will happen next.

With toddlers, engagement doesn’t always come from making an activity bigger, louder, or more exciting.

Sometimes it comes from slowing down, creating anticipation, and giving them many small opportunities to participate.

That’s where the learning begins. 💛🎶

08/02/2026

Think your toddler has outgrown “Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes”? Think again! 🎶

The secret isn’t finding a new song—it’s changing how you use it.

One of our favorite ways to keep toddlers engaged is by gradually singing each verse a little faster. As the tempo increases, so does the excitement! Children stay focused, anticipate what’s coming next, and can’t help but giggle as they try to keep up.

Sometimes the simplest changes create the biggest moments of learning. 💛

What childhood song always gets your little one moving?

07/25/2026

✨ This is what inclusion sounds like.

Every performance is unique because every student is unique.

Some students sing.
Some play the piano.
Some keep the beat.
Some perform with the support of simple accommodations.
Some express themselves in ways that don’t always fit the traditional idea of a recital.

And that’s exactly what makes music so beautiful.

At Hug Music, we celebrate every student’s unique strengths, expression, and journey. We believe that confidence and success look different for every child, and every one of those moments deserves to be celebrated.

💛 Every child deserves a place where they can make music in their own way.

07/15/2026

🌊 Instrument Spotlight: Ocean Drum 🌊

Have you ever seen an ocean drum?

In music therapy, we often use the ocean drum to support self-regulation and sensory exploration. The gentle sound of the beads rolling inside can create a calming, wave-like effect, while different ways of playing provide unique sensory and tactile experiences.

✨ Try playing it:
✨Slowly from side to side for relaxing ocean sounds
✨Tap gently with your hands or fingers
✨Experiment with different speeds and movements to create new sounds

Every child responds differently, and our music therapists thoughtfully select instruments based on each child’s individual sensory and therapeutic needs.

In this video, Ms. Chrissy demonstrates a few simple ways to play the ocean drum. Which technique would you like to try?

💙 Music therapy isn’t just about making music—it’s about using music intentionally to support regulation, communication, attention, and emotional well-being.

07/11/2026

Goodbyes are hard… especially for toddlers. 💛

Transitions can be one of the biggest challenges during early childhood. That’s why we don’t simply say “Bye!” at the end of class.

We use music and movement to help children experience what it feels like to transition.

✨ Open our hands.
✨ Close our bodies.
✨ Open again.

Through these playful movements, children begin to understand an important life lesson:

Everything has a beginning… and an ending.

When this routine is repeated week after week, music becomes more than entertainment—it becomes a predictable, safe way to navigate change.

It’s one of the many reasons we intentionally end every Hug Melody® class with our Goodbye Song. 💙

🍂 Our Fall Semester begins in September, and registration is now open!
Join us for a semester filled with music, connection, learning, and joyful routines that support your child’s development.

📍Forest Hills, Queens & Manhattan
👶 Ages 6 months–4 years
🔗 Register through the link in our bio!

Tag a parent who has a toddler that struggles with transitions. 💛

07/03/2026

🩵A year ago, the whole audience joined alongside this four-year-old during his first recital.

💙A year later, he returned with more notes, more confidence, and the same joy for music.

Because with children, confidence doesn’t always come first.

First comes:
✨safety
✨support
✨belonging
✨shared joy

Then comes confidence.

And when children feel that way, they don’t want to stop making music.

Happy Music To All ❤️🎹

06/26/2026

One of our favorite moments in early childhood music classes is watching a child’s face light up when they realize:

✨ “I did it!”
✨ “They heard me!”
✨ “My answer mattered!”

In this activity, we use our original song Favorite Color to create a musical conversation.

First, we gently ask the question through song.
Then, we slow down and make space for the child to respond.

When we hear their answer, we celebrate it immediately through music.

💜 “Purple, purple, purple…”

The upbeat rhythm and joyful repetition transform a single word into a shared celebration.

Because sometimes learning isn’t about getting the right answer.

Sometimes it’s about helping children feel successful enough to want to answer again. 🎵💛

06/20/2026

The secret? ✨Pause the music… and let the children fill in the blank!

Simple, fun, and irresistible—even for our shyest toddlers. 💛🎵

By round two, everyone wants a turn! 🤩

Learning should feel like a game. That’s the Hug Music way. ✨

06/16/2026

Click the link in our bio to learn more about Hug Melody® and see if it’s the right fit for your child :)

Address

112-01 75th Avenue
Forest Hills, NY
11375

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+17184874309

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