Children's activity clubs & classes

What others have said...

Lucy C (23rd November 2024)
"All three of my children have loved Mish Mash music! Ruth has such a great enthusiasm for the music which is inspiring to see. She is really able to engage the children and mine have always felt comfortable to be themselves, have fun and learn here. Ruth's songs are so catchy, you'll find yourself singing them for years to come! "

Yasmin M (23rd November 2024)
"We have been going to Mish Mash classes for just over a year now, and it's been my children's favourite class of the week! Ruth caters so well for all ages and really engages with the children. We are super sad to be leaving but will continue to sing “everybody shake it” multiple times a day for years to come, I'm sure! Thanks so much Ruth, we'll miss you and Mish Mash!"

Sarah T (10th July 2024)
"My little one has had a brilliant time in Mish Mash, it's his favourite part of the week. Ruth is really engaging and creates a lovely atmosphere for exploring music for the very first time. Absolutely gutted that I have to go back to work and won't be able to carry on with classes. "

Christina L (10th December 2023)
"Ruth at Mish Mash is great with little children, it's been a lovely experience for my grandson!"

Harriet B (21st November 2023)
"Mish Mash music has been absolutely amazing for us. It's been consistently the favourite thing for both my children. 1. The music. Ruth writes her own music. It's enjoyable and refreshing to hear new material in the kids music genre. Plus some of the songs are really beautiful. The CDs are super helpful for car journeys too. 2. Learning to use such a wide range of musical instruments has been so enjoyable for my children and they continue to be keen to make music. 3. Ruth is brilliant at dealing with different personalities and it really helped my shy children to come out of their shell. She's super kind and good at understanding people. Both my children still hope to 'go to Mish Mash!' on inset days. 4. It's not why we did Mish Mash classes: but meeting like minded people has been an added bonus. We've been holiday with our Mish Mash friends and still have group play dates and adult get togethers. Thanks Ruth, meeting you and doing Mish Mash has been one of the best things about having our young children in St Albans! "

Eve W (11th July 2023)
"I highly recommend Mish Mash music with Ruth! I have loved taking my youngest son to these classes this year. He's got so much out of it and we sing the songs all the time at home. It's a great introduction to music for little ones and always puts a smile on my face for the rest of the day. Im just sad we have to leave because of starting nursery. Thanks for everything. "

Natasha M (10th July 2023)
"We first attended virtual Mish Mash classes during lock down when Marcus was 6 months old and we really enjoyed them. He is very musical so being able to return to Mish Mash now in person has been a great experience as Ruth is very engaging and makes the classes fun with the amazing music followed with all the different instruments. We love listening to Mish Mash music in the car and there's not a day that goes by that Marcus doesn't sing or hum the songs from the class. It's one of the classes that he really enjoys and we will really miss attending them when reception starts in September. Many thanks Ruth fir bringing all your musical talent and passion into Mish Mash Music! "

Kathryn K (9th July 2023)
"We absolutely love Mish Mash music and it has been the highlight of our week. Ruth is so warm and welcoming and clearly enjoys the sessions as much as the children and parents do. The sessions are really engaging, with different instruments, genres and it is great to play the CD of songs in the car. I would highly recommend! "

Julia B (9th July 2023)
"I can wholeheartedly recommend Mish Mash Music! Ruth made every child feel welcome and included and the classes have a wonderfully warm and relaxed atmosphere. The children get to try different instruments and the original and imaginative Mish Mash songs have become firm favourites for the whole family."

Bhavika B (7th July 2023)
"Mish Mash is absolutely fantastic. Ruth has created such a fun and safe environment for the children, parents and carers, She is so passionate about music and has a great talent for creating fun and interactive classes that allow children and babies to explore sound and expression through music. My 2 year old very much looks forward to her Mish Mash every week and even sings some the of songs in the car as we drive to class!"

Claire W (5th July 2023)
"What an incredible class! Mish Mash truly is like no other as a result of Ruth's passion for music and love of sharing that passion with children. I have been lucky enough to be part of Mish Mash for a long time, starting when I had a 2 year old and new born in 2018. I found it one of the only classes that truly caters for parents of mixed ages and it was great. Then I rejoined Ruth virtually during 2020 with my then 4yr old, 2 yr old and newborn during the various lockdowns which was a great connection with the outside world. Then back in person since 2022 and sadly about to have our last class. I have to say it has been our favourite class of all that we have done and we are definitely going to miss it but will keep playing Mish Mash music at home!! "

Ruth I (9th June 2023)
"Ruth's classes are so dynamic and fun. Not only is her music wonderful, (we love listening to her album between classes), but her approach to the children is highly sensitive; she is wholly aware of every child in the room and ensures that they feel welcomed, safe and free to enjoy all that's on offer. "

Helen N (30th March 2023)
"Mish Mash is a wonderful, friendly and welcoming baby/toddler music class. I did the older class with my just turned 2yo in early 2022, and it really helped solidify his love of music - he absolutely loved the ukeleles in particular. It's great how the children can explore and play with so many instruments throughout the class. I started again in the younger class with my 1yo last autumn, and it has been fantastic to see my daughter grow into a little toddling 17mo who can sit on the bongos next to Ruth, drumming away! Ruth is a really engaging teacher with a real talent for music and negotiating toddlers with all her amazing musical instruments. I also really appreciate the flexibility, for example, if you're ill or away one week, she will try and fit you in to another class, or you can give your space to a friend. I also was able to bring my 2mo daughter along when I did the class the first time round with my son."

Natalie W (27th March 2023)
"Cameron absolutely loved his Monday morning classes with Ruth. His confidence grew each week thanks to the way Ruth draws each child in the class into the activities. He enjoyed it so much we regularly have 'concerts' at home with all of the Mish Mash songs."

Jenny H (20th March 2023)
"Being an Early Years Teacher, understanding the importance of music and movement for my little one gave me high expectations for a paid class… these expectations were exceeded for sure! Ruth clearly has a passion for music and child development, she is super engaging (children and adults) through her session delivery with singing and playing lots of instruments too. There are always plenty of resources for the children (and adults) to get involved with in their own ways and this is openly encouraged. I also like the opportunity to socialise after the session has finished in the class and beyond as the venue makes this easy to do. My little one and I look forward to the weekly session and enjoy sharing the songs from the session at home and in the car. I would totally recommend Mish Mash to anyone who is looking for a unique musical experience for their little ones. Thanks again Ruth! :D"

Lauren G (10th March 2023)
"We love Mish Mash! I'm a local Nanny and have now attended twice with different aged children. You can tell Ruth is passionate about music and has a great talent for creating fun and interactive classes that allow children and babies to explore sound and expression through music. The 4yr old I used to take was always encouraged to be confident and expressive and the 8month old I look after now is mesmerised and enjoying dancing and exploring the accessories. Very welcoming classes and we really look forward to coming every week! Highly recommended."

G K (6th March 2023)
"My 3 year old and I love Mish Mash. Ruth is amazing with the children, she has a range of instruments for the children and clearly has a lot of musical knowledge. I've noticed my son's listening skills have improved, as well as his sense of rhythm and co-ordination. Couldn't recommend it more. "

Andrea W (6th March 2023)
"Ruth's music classes are great! Her love for music is infectious and shines through each class. We have been coming for a couple of years now, and my little one loves to sing, dance and make music with Ruth. This is a group were children are free to express themselves in any way, naturally grow in confidence and make friends. An easy one for younger siblings to join and enjoy too!"

Rachael P (13th January 2023)
"My boys loved Ruth's classes, but just as importantly, I loved them too! Ruth made my spirited boys feel totally welcome and accepted. They were totally engaged from the start to the end of the class, playing such a wide range of instruments.. She has brilliant songs that we all enjoy singing through the week and loved the parachute at the end. Can recommend these classes enough!"

Sarah C (13th January 2023)
"I went to Mish Mash with both of mine and we all absolutely loved it. Ruth is so welcoming and so talented, using original songs!! Her passion for teaching music really shines through and the kids respond. Ruth makes sure that both kids and adults feel relaxed and have freedom to move, play and dance! "