Meet Your Class Leader
Hi, I am Alison Sneddon and I have been running Caterpillar Music Lothians since 2009. A little bit about me, well I have 3 amazing children who are my absolute world although young adults now, 3 dogs and a horse. Life is busy but I wouldn’t have it any other way. In my spare time I love going to the gym, we enjoy family holidays and days out, movies and spending time with friends.
My favourite thing about teaching is watching the children grow in confidence each week, watching them enjoy the sessions exploring the props and using the instruments.
My favourite song is Row Row Your Boat as there are so many variations and actions you can do the wee ones love it. Closely followed by the Hokey Cokey.
We have a fantastic team of class leaders who also deliver fantastic sessions
I started running classes in 2009 and have never looked back. I had previously worked in nurseries, ran Rainbow and Brownies and also worked with additional support needs children. I have always had a musical interest, I love singing and I also played the piano so combining all my interests together we decided to run our own Caterpillar Music business.
Our achievements so far have been getting to the finalists for What’s on 4 awards, doing work with the BBC for the Edinburgh Festival, Charity work for additional support needs children, working with Kids Out charity, and delivering outdoor woodland sessions.
Although it is extremely busy running your own business it is so rewarding teaching the classes. I love meeting new people and watching little ones grow in confidence each week. I love thinking up new ideas for themes and different ideas to accompany the themes and getting new props to make each session fun and creative for all who attend. I love seeing everyone having a good time and bonding with their little one. The classes are also great for enhancing learning, language development and meeting new friends.
What to expect in a class, lots of fun, lots of dress up, lots of movement, fantastic props and instruments, action songs and people having fun. Our classes are fun and relaxed, and everyone is welcome to join in whether you want to bring another adult along or your sibling child during holidays you will always be made welcome.
If you need to feed or change your little one, we can always accommodate this and if your little one falls asleep feel free to carry on with the class!
We offer sibling and multiples discounts
Parties can last for 40 mins, 60 mins, 75 mins, 90 mins or 120 minutes depending on your requirements. Caterpillar Music parties are suitable for babies and children aged 0-5 years but we can cater for a mixed aged party for up to 8 years.
A combination of party games, action songs, instruments and amazing puppets provide a special party where children can join in as much as they want to…
Each party has a member of the caterpillar music team for the duration of the party, music, instruments and puppets for every child to use during the session, a pass the parcel game and a present for the birthday child.
We can also use our parachute, bubble machines, ribbon sticks, rhythm sticks or maybe even beanbags, party games, depending on the age of the children and space available or why not try one of our themed parties such as pirate adventure, jungle safari, down at the bottom of the garden (creepy crawlies) under the sea, princess, farm, circus or superheros!!
We can also offer character visits from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chase or Marshall from Paw Patrol.
Rachel
My name is Rachel and I am happily
married with 2 kids, 2 dogs a staffy and a bulldog. Family is the most important thing to me so in my spare time I love to make the most of making memories with them dancing around the house or cuddled up watching a movie. My favourite nursery rhyme is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star because stars are one of my favourite things and I sang this to both my children at bedtime when they were younger.
What I love about teaching is seeing the children’s smiles as I arrive for class and their excitement to find out what the theme will be. I love seeing the enjoyment in their faces as they dance and move about to the music and seeing them express themselves in their own way.
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This licensed business is owned and operated by Alison Sneddon trading under licence (from our licensor, Caterpillar Music Ltd, an unrelated legal entity) as Caterpillar Music Lothians.