Every child deserves music that helps them grow.

We make it easy for teachers and families to bring it to life — with tools that turn everyday moments into joyful learning.

Our Mission

Minibop exists to make early childhood music education simple, joyful, and accessible — for every child, everywhere.
We believe music is one of the most powerful tools for learning. With the right support, every teacher and every family can use music to strengthen a child’s language, motor skills, confidence, and emotional development.

We're building a world where music isn't extra — it's essential.

What We Create

We believe music is one of the most powerful tools for learning. With the right support, every teacher and every family can use music to strengthen a child’s language, motor skills, confidence, and emotional development.

CLIMB Curriculum

Music-fused learning for early educators.

A complete early-childhood curriculum blending literacy, early math, SEL, science, and movement with foundational music concepts. Teacher-friendly, flexible, and developmentally aligned from Baby/Toddler through TK.

Music Enrichment Kits

Hands-on tools for joyful learning.
Age-specific kits for babies through TK that include guided lesson cards, instruments, visuals, and playlists. Built so any adult can teach meaningful music — in classrooms or at home.

Full-Service Music Program

Live weekly music classes taught by early-childhood music educators.
Not just musicians — Minibop teachers are trained early-childhood music specialists. We provide staffing, curriculum, instruments, visuals, and end-of-year showcases for a complete music program.

Professional Development

Empowering educators to teach with music.

Live and virtual PD designed to help teachers use music intentionally throughout the day. From transitions to circle time to literacy support, we train educators to use music as a superpower.

What Makes Minibop Teachers Different

Minibop teachers are trained early childhood music educators — not just performers. They understand how young children learn, communicate, and express themselves, and they bring developmentally aligned music play to every lesson.

Warm, joyful teaching style that builds confidence and engagement

Expertise in early language, motor development, and social-emotional learning

Developmentally aligned music activities that strengthen attention and communication

Relationship-first approach so every child feels seen, supported, and successful

Every Minibop resource — from lesson cards to classroom tools — comes from thousands of real classroom lessons taught by our teachers across Los Angeles and beyond.

In Action: Music Learning That Brings Joy

Real moments from Minibop classrooms — joyful music-making, hands-on learning, and teachers guiding purposeful early childhood development.

Growing With Purpose

20,000+

Children Served

8,000+

Classes Taught

Trusted

By schools nationwide

WASC

Accredited Program

Our work is grounded in evidence-based practice and real classrooms. We partner with preschools, elementary schools, and families who believe that early learning should be hands-on, joyful, and rooted in child development.

Want to Bring Music to Your School?

Explore our programs and resources designed for preschools, elementary schools, and families.

How Minibop Started

Minibop began as a small music class with a simple belief: children learn best when they feel seen, engaged, and connected.
Over the years — through thousands of classrooms, families, and teachers — our approach evolved into a full early childhood music system built to support schools nationwide.
Today, Minibop brings curriculum, training, and hands-on learning experiences to preschools and elementary schools across the country.

Meet the Team Behind the Music

We’re a community of educators, musicians, creators, and early-learning advocates dedicated to building joyful, intentional learning experiences for young children.

Marsha Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Benjamin Coria

Director of Education

Benjamin Smith

Director of Finance

Bella Schlachte

Marketing Manager

Melvin Biteng

Education Manager

Kirsten Novelo

Operations Coordinator

Ruth Buergenthal

Education Coordinator

Laney Dragsbaek

Marketing Assistant

Get Your FREE Preschool Music Guide

For Preschool Educators: 5 circle times, 5 easy-to-use instruments, 5 transition activities, 5 playlists, and more!
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