What is Songbird Kids?

Songbird Kids is an independent music education program based in Chicago, dedicated to nurturing every child's natural musicality through joyful experiences with movement, music, instruments, and play.

Offerings:

• Week-long family summer camps for infants & children up to age 6
• Weekly, interactive family classes for infants & children (up to age 6)
• Weekly/bi-weekly music & movement classes for your school, daycare center, homeschool co-op, or play group (ages 18 months-6 years)
• Professional Development Presentations for Early Childhood Educators

Welcome to Songbird Kids, where the power of music education extends far beyond the notes on a page! Research shows that music has a remarkable impact on every aspect of a child's development – from cognitive and physical skills to language development and social-emotional growth.

At Songbird Kids, we make learning fun and exciting, creating an inviting space where ALL kids can be themselves and explore the magic of music!

Songbird Kids welcomes and celebrates kids and families of all abilities, genders, races, and religions. The songs we sing reflect our commitment to learning from other cultures. Join us in harmony as we express our authentic selves within a space of belonging.

Rachel, founder of Songbird Kids, received her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Early Childhood Education) from Texas A&M University in 2006. After graduating, she taught 4th grade in Richardson ISD, where she and her husband grew up. 

Rachel's musical journey spans over 30 years, including piano, violin, and vocal performance. She started singing at 3, playing the piano at 6, and fell in love with the violin at 8. Her fun-loving and empathetic personality shines through in her evidence-based teaching style, which embraces a play-centered approach to music, rhythm, and instrument exploration, meeting each child where they are.

Rachel now lives in Chicago with her husband Mike, their two children, and their dog. Mike is the Director of Academic Initiatives at Interfaith America. Their kiddos are budding artists and performers in their own right. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys singing in the Old Town School of Folk Music's community choir, attending musicals, exploring local parks with their dog, listening to child development podcasts, and reading historical fiction novels.