Kathy’s Music & Movement

Kathy’s Music & Movement

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Our Outdoor locations:

Garden Street Academy in Santa Barbara

Carpinteria Community Church in Carpinteria

Stowe Grove Park in Goleta

Santa Ynez TBA

06/05/2026

🌿🎶 Happening This Morning with Teacher Alondra! 🎶🌿

Come join Teacher Alondra and her wonderful classes as we explore xylophones, music, movement, plus add in some BILINGUAL FUNtogether!

🕤 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM Classes
🌿 Indoor & Outdoor Music and Movement
📍 Kathy’s Music and Movement
2300 Garden Street, Santa Barbara

Children and families will enjoy singing, instrument exploration, movement activities, and joyful learning in both English and Spanish.

✨ And don’t miss our Saturday Family Music Class at 10:00 AM with Alondra, too!

We’d love to welcome you to our magical garden studio for a morning filled with music, laughter, and connection.

Photos from Kathy’s Music & Movement's post 06/04/2026

One of the greatest joys of teaching is watching children discover their own creativity, confidence, and joy through music and movement.

Most days, I am working with small groups of 5–12 children, helping them learn, explore, and express themselves. This year, however, brought one of the most meaningful experiences of my 30-year teaching career.

Through the A-OK program, we brought together children from 7 different Santa Barbara schools for one combined performance. For two months they practiced separately, never having the chance to perform together until the big day. Yet when they finally came together on stage, something magical happened. The music, teamwork, enthusiasm, and courage of these young performers filled the room.

Watching them sing, play instruments, move, and shine with confidence was a powerful reminder of why I do this work. It wasn’t just a performance—it was a celebration of creativity, connection, and the incredible potential of children when given the opportunity to express themselves.

My heart is full of gratitude for this experience, and I look forward to many more years of bringing music, movement, self-expression, and joy to children in our schools and community.

🎶❤️✨

“A stage full of children making music together is more than a performance—it’s a glimpse of the joyful, creative world we can build when every child is given the chance to shine.”

06/04/2026

The A-OK kids are incredible! ❤️🎶

Kathy’s Music & Movement is so proud to be part of the A-OK Afterschool Program serving TK and Kindergarten students throughout Santa Barbara.

Our end-of-year performance at the Marjorie Luke Theatre featured more than 150 students in three multicultural groups: African, Mexican/Latino, and Asian-inspired music and dance.

Many of these children were performing for the very first time in front of hundreds of people! They sang, danced, played instruments, moved with confidence, and absolutely shined on stage.

Teachers Kathy, Alondra and Cuyler couldn’t be prouder of these kiddos courage, growth, and joy. ✨

I couldn’t possibly narrow down all the photos and videos, so I’m sharing lots of them! I hope you’ll take a moment to enjoy these wonderful young performers and celebrate all they accomplished this year.

A huge thank you to the families, teachers, and A-OK program for supporting these amazing children. ❤️

06/04/2026

Float, twirl, imagine, and create! ☁️🎶

Join us today at 4:15 PM for an hour of musical fun and artistic expression as we explore the magic of clouds through gentle movement, dance, music, and art. We’ll drift like clouds, move with the wind, and bring our sky-inspired creations to life!

Ages 3–6 • Santa Barbara Studio, 2300 Garden St• Drop-ins welcome
Invite friends along! 😀

Photos from Kathy’s Music & Movement's post 06/03/2026

They say that women who gather in groups — and especially in large groups — live longer! 😃🙏🏽

Here’s love to all the beautiful woman in my life. 💕

And may we live happily, openly, joyfully - and for a long time.
Thank you, thank you always for your love and support… and blessing my home with your feminine, sweet, gorgeous energy

06/02/2026

🌞 As the weather warms up... what’s better than singing and dancing under the sun with your little ones?
Join us THIS SATURDAY June 6 at 10 AM for our monthly All Together Family Music Class where kids and adults sing, dance, explore instruments, and move with joy in a playful, creative space!
Music, sunshine, and so much fun... start your weekend off with joy & quality time together!
We can’t wait to see you this Saturday in Santa Barbara!

06/02/2026

🪻As the weather warms up… what’s better than singing and dancing under the sun with your little ones? 🌞🎶

Join us THIS SATURDAY June 6 at 10 AM for our monthly All Together Family Music Class where kids and adults sing, dance, explore instruments, and move with joy in a playful, creative space! 🎻

Music, sunshine, and so much fun… start your weekend off with joy & quality time together!

We can’t wait to see you this Saturday! 💛🎵

06/01/2026

✨ After so many years of teaching children, this speaks to my heart.

We don’t get to choose the paths our children take, the dreams they dream, or the lives they create. But we do get the privilege of planting seeds, offering guidance, sharing love, music, movement, and joy.

And somehow, a little piece of what we’ve given remains with them forever. ❤️

Feeling grateful for every child and family who has crossed my path through Kathy’s Music & Movement.

Photos from Kathy’s Music & Movement's post 06/01/2026

☀️ SCHOOL’S ALMOST OUT… AND WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! ☀️

Looking for a fun, engaging, and creative summer experience for your child?

Join us at Kathy’s Music & Movement Summer Indoor-Outdoor CLASSES (babies to kids 6yrs) & CAMPS in Santa Barbara! Children will sing, dance, drum, play instruments, create, move, laugh, make new friends, and build confidence while having an unforgettable summer.

🎵 Music, Movement & Art in Motion Camps
🥁 African & Native Rhythms Drum Camp
🎹 Piano Keys to Success Camp
🎸 Strum, Sing & Fun Ukulele Camp
✍️ Explore Instruments & Sounds
🎭 Carnival Of The Animals Theatre Movement Camp
✨ Encanto, Fiesta & Sing! Musical Camp

Half-day and Drop in day options available.

Our camps are designed to keep children active, creative, and connected while school is out—and they are personable and small groups!

Located in our magical studio at 2300 Garden Street in Santa Barbara, and at Carpinteria Community Church

For details and registration:
www.kathysmusicmovement.com

We can’t wait to make music, memories, and summer magic with your children!

Photos from Kathy’s Music & Movement's post 06/01/2026

☀️ SCHOOL’S ALMOST OUT… AND WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! ☀️

Looking for a fun, engaging, and creative summer experience for your child?

Join us at Kathy’s Music & Movement Summer indoor-outdoor CLASSES (babies to 6 years ) & CAMPS in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria!
Children will sing, dance, drum, play instruments, create, move, laugh, make new friends, and build confidence while having an unforgettable summer.

🎵 Music, Movement & Art Camps
🥁 African & Native Rhythms Drum Camp
🎹 Piano Keys to Success Camp
🎸 Strum, Sing & Fun Ukulele Camp
✍️ Explore Instruments & Sounds
🎭 Carnival of Animals Theatre Movement Camp
✨ Encanto & Sing! Musical Camp

Half-day and Drop in days available.

Our camps are designed to keep children active, creative, and connected while school is out—and they are personable and small groups!

Located in our magical studio at 2300 Garden Street in Santa Barbara, and at Carpinteria Community Church

For details and registration:
www.kathysmusicmovement.com

We can’t wait to make music, memories, and summer magic with your children!

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