Accredited Instructor Training
Music & Movement Instructor Training
Become a qualified music and movement instructor. Teach engaging, developmental sessions for babies and toddlers using 5 specially composed songs, your own chosen repertoire, instruments, and sensory play — building a joyful career that makes a real difference.
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Course Overview
Our Music & Movement Instructor Training teaches you how to plan and deliver engaging, developmental music sessions for babies and toddlers. The course includes 5 specially composed songs designed to help structure your sessions, alongside instruments, scarves, and sensory props to support language development, coordination, bonding, and social skills.
As well as the 5 specially composed songs, you'll build your own repertoire by sourcing and selecting additional children's songs from the wide variety available — giving you the freedom to create sessions that feel personal and unique to you.
Developed by Julie, a paediatric nurse and health visitor with over 26 years' experience, this course combines child development knowledge with practical, creative teaching skills. You'll receive ready-to-use session plans and song sheets.
Whether you want to run your own music classes, add music and movement to your existing baby or toddler sessions, or deliver programmes within nurseries and children's centres, this course gives you everything you need to get started.
Quick Facts
- Price£395 (payment plans available)
- DurationApprox. 80 study hours
- Access12 months from enrolment
- FormatOnline self-paced
- AssessmentPractical & written
- SupportPersonal tutor throughout
🎵 About the songs
The course includes 5 specially composed songs to help structure your sessions. Alongside these, you'll choose and add your own songs from the many wonderful children's songs available from various sources.
What you will learn
The course covers everything from the science of music in early development to practical teaching skills, giving you the confidence to run joyful, engaging sessions.
Music & Child Development
- ✓How music supports language, communication, and social development
- ✓The neuroscience of rhythm, melody, and movement in early years
- ✓Understanding developmental stages and musical readiness
Songs & Musical Activities
- ✓5 specially composed songs to help structure your sessions
- ✓You’ll also add your own songs from the wide variety of children’s songs available from various sources
- ✓Action songs, lullabies, and interactive rhymes
- ✓Using repetition, call-and-response, and musical storytelling
Instruments & Sensory Play
- ✓Introducing percussion instruments safely (shakers, drums, tambourines)
- ✓Using scarves, ribbons, and sensory props to enhance sessions
- ✓Creating multi-sensory musical experiences for babies and toddlers
Teaching Skills & Session Planning
- ✓How to structure engaging, age-appropriate music sessions
- ✓Managing mixed-age groups and different energy levels
- ✓Ready-to-use session plans and song sheets included
Inclusive & Adaptive Practice
- ✓Adapting sessions for children with additional needs
- ✓Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
- ✓Safeguarding, consent, and professional boundaries
Building Your Business
- ✓Setting up and marketing your own music and movement classes
- ✓Working with nurseries, children’s centres, and community groups
- ✓Pricing, venues, and growing your client base
🎵 About the songs in this course
The course includes 5 specially composed songs designed to help structure your sessions and give you a strong foundation. Alongside these, you'll choose and add your own songs from the many wonderful children's songs available from various sources — giving you the creative freedom to build a repertoire that's uniquely yours.
Training options
Music & Movement is delivered entirely online, so you can study at your own pace from anywhere.
Online Self-Paced
£395
Study entirely from home with our mobile-friendly learning platform. Includes 5 specially composed songs to help structure your sessions, video demonstrations, and ready-to-use session resources. You'll also add your own songs from the many wonderful children's songs available from various sources.
- ✓12-month access to all materials
- ✓5 specially composed songs included
- ✓Add your own songs from various sources
- ✓Video demonstrations and tutorials
- ✓Study anytime, anywhere
- ✓Personal tutor support via email
Recognised & Accredited
Your Music & Movement Instructor Training qualification is recognised by leading professional bodies, giving you the credentials to practise with confidence and obtain insurance.
What does accreditation mean for you? It means your qualification is recognised by professional bodies and insurance providers. You can confidently set up your own classes, work within nurseries and children's centres, or add this skill to your existing practice — knowing your training meets industry standards.
What Our Graduates Say
Music & Movement Reviews
Real stories from graduates who have completed this course and gone on to build rewarding careers.
“I'd been thinking about retraining for years. The music and movement course was the push I needed. I now run classes three mornings a week and it's the best job I've ever had.”
Amy S.
Music & Movement Instructor, East Sussex
“The specially composed songs are wonderful — parents and babies love them. Having ready-made session plans meant I could start running classes almost immediately.”
Lucy M.
Music & Movement Instructor, Brighton
“Such a joyful course to study. The sensory play elements are a real highlight, and the business guidance helped me set up my classes with confidence.”
Zara P.
Music & Movement Instructor, London
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Teach joyful, developmental music sessions for babies and toddlers. 5 specially composed songs to structure your sessions, plus the freedom to add your own — all for £395.
Payment plans available · 12-month access · Personal tutor support