Hi, I’m Lisa and I run Jolly Melodies classes for families in the local areas of Whitchurch, Hengrove, Headley Park and Stockwood. Overall I have run classes for almost 5 years with a maternity leave inbetween and a change in location thrown in for good measure!
I’m also a Primary School Teacher with a specialism in Early Years and I have 3 children of my own. All of my children have loved attending our local Jolly Melodies classes since they were tiny babies so I have seen first hand the amazing impact that I know this wonderful programme has.
Jolly Babies is a wonderful introduction to the world of music for you and your baby. Everything we do is suitable from birth and each 30 minute class combines singing, dancing, percussion, multi-sensory props and relaxation time. Some songs you will recognise and others are fabulous originals that become favourites! You’ll notice lots of repetition in class which is crucial for this age group to embed the songs and patterns of movement. It’s a real joy being part of those special ‘firsts’ when babies start to roll, sit, clap, crawl and walk. We end with bubble time which is a real favourite, everyone enjoys the awe and wonder of the floating bubbles!
Jolly Toddlers is the next step forward and full of exploration and fun. This class is suitable for 15 months plus and a brilliant way to start building on the skills that toddlers will use in pre-school and beyond. Through a carefully planned series of topics, toddlers will learn new musical concepts alongside other important skills like sharing, taking turns, building confidence, listening, making new friends, following instructions and lots more. Some of the topics we cover are Transport, Pets, Our Day, Colours, Rain, Spring and of course the seasonal favourites, Christmas and Eggs!
Please do get in touch with any questions you might have. You can find me on Facebook and Instagram where there are lots more photos and videos to show what we get up to!
Thank you for a lovely year of fun music sessions. Isabella has really enjoyed them and will be singing the songs for a long time to come, I’m sure! Especially the little robin redbreast song, that seems to be her favourite, even though it has been a while since we last sang it, she still remembers all the words and actions! Thank you for providing such a lovely group. I will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a fun music group for their baby or toddler!
We absolutely love our Jolly music sessions. Lisa is so warm, welcoming, and full of joy — she makes everyone feel instantly at ease. It’s such a lovely space where the children are encouraged, included, and genuinely cared for. You can really tell how much she loves what she does, and it makes each visit such a happy, positive experience. We always leave with smiles (and usually a song stuck in our heads!). We recently also joined a Halloween themed party run by Lisa and I would highly recommend them it was a lovely way to celebrate!Thank you Lisa for going above and beyond for our little ones; it's been a memorable part of my motherhood and being able to have joined with a jolly baby and now with a jolly toddler!