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Yellow Bird Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Yellow Bird Music (courtesy photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Starting as young as three months, at Yellow Bird Music<\/a> children up to 12 years old can explore the world in brand new ways through a variety of music, movement and art classes. Musical exploration, art, yoga, piano, choir, drum lessons, and summer camps are available at Yellow Bird. Owner Alexandra Adams-Arreguin combines a Kindermusik-based curriculum–which includes whimsically-titled classes such as “Do-Si-Do” and “Hello Weather, Let’s Play Together”–with innovative additions including performances by local musicians, giving children an up-close and personal opportunity to view musical expression by professionals.<\/p>\n

“I just love working with kids,” says Adams-Arreguin. “The effect that music has on a child is one of the most positive and creative methods for them to discover themselves. I truly believe that every child has something to give and a song to share.”<\/p>\n

YELLOW BIRD MUSIC <\/b>2726 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, 805-898-9070, yellowbirdmusic.com<\/p>\n

Arts Alive Creativity Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where else in town but Arts Alive Creativity Center<\/a> can you find a Brownie troop doing ceramics, preschool-age thespians picking our costumes for a play, and teenagers popping their way through a hip-hop class? Arts Alive offers a panoply of creative pursuits for the young and young-at-heart. Past classes have included comic book making, fashion illustration, sewing, photography, drama, fiber art, painting, knitting, digital creations, harmonica lessons, creative clay, and singing.<\/p>\n

New owner Laura Eliseo, who took over the space in January with partner Anthony Parisi, says she plans to continue with Arts Alive’s eclectic children’s curriculum and camp program, as well as incorporate new classes such as recycled glass creations and additional dance classes to complement those offered by Santa Barbara Dance Arts (formerly known as Santa Barbara Jazz Dance Academy), which shares the space and offers children’s classes in jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop and more.<\/p>\n

ARTS ALIVE CREATIVITY CENTER <\/b>1 North Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, 805-963-2ART, artsalivesb.com<\/p>\n

More Great Stuff For Kids<\/p>\n

KINDERMUSIK WITH KATHY <\/b>1213 State Street, Suite I, Santa Barbara, 805-884-4009, kindermusikwithkathy.com\/<\/p>\n

Kindermusik, the world’s leader in music and movement curricula for parents and children ages newborn to 7 years old, uses research in child development to provide developmentally appropriate music and movement experiences.<\/p>\n

MY GYM <\/b>3888 State Street, Santa Barbara, 805-563-7336, my-gym.com\/<\/p>\n

An award-winning program designed to help children aged three months thru 13 years develop strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and social skills through music, dance, games, and gymnastics.<\/p>\n

BEACH STAR GYMNASTICS <\/b>4193 Carpinteria Ave., Suite 7,<\/p>\n

Carpinteria, 805-684-9900, http:\/\/members.cox.net\/beachstarsgym\/<\/p>\n

A “recreational” gymnastics facility, focusing on the fun aspects of gymnastics for children from 18 months to 16 years old.<\/p>\n

SBPARENT.COM <\/b><\/a>P.O. Box 60135, Santa Barbara, 805-448-2426<\/p>\n

An easy-to-access central location for all the information that parents need, including listings and links to camps, activities, childcare, preschool, party planning and more.<\/p>\n

SBPEP.ORG <\/b>P.O. Box 6154, Santa Barbara, 805-564-3888<\/p>\n

The nonprofit volunteer-run PEP (Postpartum Education for Parents) offers numerous programs to help parents and families thrive with their new children.<\/p>\n

Originally published in Santa Barbara Magazine<\/a>\u00a0in 2008.<\/h6>\n

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