early years program
Music shapes who we become
+22%
better reading skills
Research suggests that in infants aged 7 to 9 months, exposure to musical rhythms enhances the ability to discriminate linguistic patterns, thereby supporting early language acquisition.
+30%
positive social interaction
Engaging in group music-making fosters social sharing, interaction, and social coordination in young children.
+20%
better motor coordination
In toddlers aged 1–4 years, moving in rhythm with music is associated with improvements in gross motor coordination and hand–eye synchronization.
+30%
self-regulating behaviors
Musical routines are widely used in early childhood education because they support affective self-regulation, helping children calm themselves and regulate their emotions.
Where your child’s early years become their lifelong advantage
Our science-backed program
Babymusicking ™
Created by Joan Koenig, this groundbreaking program draws from 35 years of pedagogical experience and the latest research in child development. Babies and caregivers explore rhythm, melody, and movement in a shared, immersive musical experience that supports brain development and deepens musical sensitivity from the very start.
First Steps
A creative, engaging class where children build foundational rhythmic and melodic skills through song, movement, and improvisation. This is where their musical vocabulary begins to grow- playfully, expressively, and at their own pace.
Discovery Groups
Children are introduced to the major instrument families—strings, winds, and percussion—through guided exploration and ensemble play. They begin developing musical preferences, listening skills, and the experience of making music as a group.
Me&My Instrument
In this final step before entering our Core Musical Curriculum, children choose their first instrument and begin small-group training with a focus on ear development, technique, and expressive performance. It’s the perfect bridge from discovery to disciplined study.
Our classes at a glance
The Koenig approach
A fundamental language
From the very first moments of life, the child relates to the world through sound, rhythm, and intonation. This first exchange is profoundly musical.
A decisive period
Between birth and the age of six, the child's brain undergoes a phase of exceptional plasticity. Music and language engage shared neural circuits, and early musical exposure refines these structures. Offering a living musical experience from the earliest years makes it possible to establish solid foundations for future development.
A living musical experience
No recorded music is used. Each session relies on the presence of an accompanying pianist, allowing constant adaptation to the group and to each child. Only the presence of a live musician allows a true co-construction of music with the child.
Pedagogical rigor
Musical practice impacts cognitive, emotional, and social development. Each session is part of a structured progression, offering a stable and secure framework.
The role of rhythm and movement
The perception of rhythm is linked to language, reading, and coordination. Movement is integrated from the very beginning.
A shared experience
From our Babymusicking™ classes with the presence of parents to our Me & My Instruments ensembles where children play music together, music helps strengthen the social bond.
The Musical Child
Since opening her famed Parisian conservatory over three decades ago, Joan Koenig has led a global movement to improve children’s lives and minds with the transformative power of music. With a curriculum and philosophy drawn from cutting-edge science, L’École Koenig has educated and empowered even its youngest students—from baby Max, whose coordination and communication grow as he wiggles and coos to targeted songs and dance routines, to five-year-old Constance, who nourishes her empathy, creativity, and memory while practicing music from other cultures. In The Musical Child, Koenig shares stories from her classrooms, along with tips about how to use the latest research during the critical years when children are most sensitive to musical exposure and most receptive to its benefits.
Babymusicking ™ classes have been a beautiful, gentle mother-daughter moment that we’ve really loved sharing.
Marie B.
Our child really enjoyed the Discovery Workshops. They’re a great way for children to discover different instruments before choosing one.
Jesse N.
The trial class on Saturday was fantastic and Pia absolutely loved it! As we were leaving, she turned to me on the stairs and said, ‘I want to come back.’
Jamie L.
PICCOLINO
Looking for full-day childcare?
The school's Piccolino class offers a daily bilingual and musical adventure that sparks curiosity and nurtures confidence.
Our program in Uruguay
Since 2024, we have had the pleasure of collaborating with the beautiful Portal Bosque center in Uruguay. Renowned for its alternative educational approach and its focus on children’s development, the center has warmly embraced our early childhood programs, creating a meaningful partnership for nurturing young minds.
