FAQ

We are open year-round and do not require session minimums. Every student in our program is here on a month-to-month basis. There are no long term contracts, and you can join us / cancel at any time. Should you decide to discontinue classes, simply contact us via phone (708) 704-1716 or email Info@BFMinis.com by the 15th of your final month and we will discontinue the automatic charges to your credit card.

We offer year-round rolling enrollment, so new students can join a class at any time. Payments are processed on the 1st of each month, and your first tuition payment will be automatically prorated based on your registration date.

Prior to your child's aging up to the next level, you will receive an email and a text congratulating you that your child is ready to advance to the next level soon. You will be given the options to: a) remain in your current class for now, or b) move up to the next age level on a certain date. When you decide that it's time to level up, we will provide the list of class days and times, and you select what works best for you. You will move into that class on the 1st of the following month if your class is available. If not, we will add you to the waitlist and will move your child as soon as a spot is available (should not take more than 1-2 months). Our age ranges are recommendations and not requirements.

Often times, we find that the parent can make the best decision in this regard. All children learn and grow differently, and some thrive as being leaders while others highly benefit from watching older kids in class. As your child nears the age of the next class level, your teacher is happy to consult with you to decide when the best time will be to move to another class. And because we have no semester minimums, you are welcome to move to the next age level during the first week of any month.

Yes, we have morning, afternoon, early evening, and weekend classes. Our full schedule is available online.

We are happy to offer $5 demo classes for new students, and these can be scheduled during any of our regularly scheduled classes. We also offer demo class events throughout the school year. The best way to keep updated on these events is through our e-newsletter, so please click here if you are not yet subscribed. *Demo classes are subject to availability.

Yes! With over 20 classes offered / week, you have plenty of opportunities to make-up your missed classes. And if make-up classes aren’t available, you can also gift your classes to a friend.

We are currently not offering drop-in or punch card classes. Particularly in our younger classes, class cohesion is a necessary component in the success of our program. We have found that drop-in classes feel “unsettled,” and children and parents do not receive the full benefits of our program in this setting. Furthermore, it is important that we stay within our class size range of 4 - 7 students, and this is very difficult with drop-in classes.

Students can make-up classes during any other regularly scheduled classes during the session by filling out our make-up class request form online. *Subject to availability.

Our music curriculum is designed to grow with your child, and we see the most developmental growth in children who attend classes year-round. However, we understand that circumstances may change periodically, and you are never committed to more than one month at a time. All classes are offered on a month-to-month basis and payments are processed on the first of the month. To discontinue classes, contact Clara D’Onofrio by the 15th of your last month. Any cancellation requests made after 11:59 pm on the 15th will be charged one final month, regardless of whether or not classes are attended.

While our classes are age-specific, families are welcome to bring siblings to class together. We help you determine which class level is best for 2+ children to attend together, and we offer up to 50% discounts for sibling(s) to attend a class that is out of their age range. Click here to learn more about our sibling classes!

We are happy to have up to two caregivers per child attend class. If you have additional visiting relatives that you would like to invite to class, please let us know in advance by email (info@BFMinis.com) or phone/text (708-704-1716).

All of us at BAMM take your family's health and safety very seriously. Please click here to view the steps we are taking to ensure a safe environment for you and your child.

Because our student base is so young, we do not teach specific instruments such as violin or trumpet. However, in each class we play a wide variety of rhythm instruments including: a drum, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, jingle bells, sand blocks, and the triangle. We also incorporate bouncing balls, a large parachute, beanbags, and more to enhance our musical education. We also begin to use xylophones in our Mighty Maestros class. Please see our videos on each class page to learn more.

We love being asked this question because one of the most rewarding experiences we have as infant music teachers is watching parent’s absolute amazement at how many skills their infant picks up in music class every single week. Yes, it’s true that perhaps 4 – 12-month-olds may not be ready to shake a shaker egg to the beat or tap the triangle without assistance. In all likelihood, they may prefer to try to eat the rhythm sticks rather than tap them together. But don’t let that fool you! Neurons are firing like crazy, and infants are taking in every subtle nuance that will ultimately lead to an explosion of musical and non-musical skills. Check out our Benefits page to learn more about the research on the benefits of interactive music classes on infant brain development.

We offer the Mighty Maestros class for older 3s, 4s, and 5s as well as the Songs and Stories on Stage class for 5 - 7 year olds. These are both drop-off classes that culminate in fun and informal Parent Showcases. Students must be 3 1/2 and fully potty trained by the first class to attend any drop-off classes.

Our classes range from 30 to 45 minutes, based on class level.

Monthly tuition ranges from $83 - $89 / month and is based on a 45 week year as we are closed for seven weeks for various holidays. In the long months, you will get five classes, and in short months such as November and December, you will get three classes. Most months you will get four classes. The tuition is the same each month, and tuition includes a custom-illustrated lyric coloring booklet as well as access to our "Songs on the Go" (a professional recording of all songs from your child's class.) A one-time registration fee is $20 (due only at the time of registration)

We do not have an official financial aid program, but please contact Clara D’Onofrio directly to ask specific questions regarding your family’s financial situation. We never want money to be the only reason your child is not benefitting from our enriching classes.