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Music with Shannalee

Mini Music Classes teaching singing, movement, and rhymes for ages 0-5 & their loved ones in Missoula, MT.

Hi! I’m Shannalee — thanks for checking out music classes for your family. I’ve been teaching since 2013 here in Montana and in Utah. My teaching is driven by a love for early childhood music education. I truly believe that music is not just an art form, but a vital component for brain development, especially during those crucial early years when our brains grow and develop at such a rapid pace. Active musical participation engages all areas of the brain, helping to create essential neural pathways that support learning and growth.

Whether you’re a musical parent or totally new to music, my classes make music accessible and playful. After training with experts in the field, I guide families to sing, dance, and tell stories together while building a warm, supportive community. No experience needed — let’s make music and memories together!

What parents are saying

  • Gillianne M

    “[Shannalee] is hard working and thorough. She has the sweetest disposition and really takes time to understand the kids and their needs. She is truly talented and a wonderful person.”

  • Smiling baby wearing a large red bow headband and gray outfit.

    Anna N

    “Shannalee has worked with my son for a while now and she is amazing! He has made so much progress and he looks forward to his lessons. I highly recommend her.”

  • Three people smiling indoors, one child wearing a cowboy hat, with artwork on the wall behind them.

    Riah H

    “Shannalee is the sweetest-tempered person and so knowledgeable when it comes to music. My daughter adores her. Shannalee has really sparked a love and interest for music within my daughter, it’s been so fun to see!”

  • Two adults sitting on the floor with two toddlers, each holding a child's legs. Both children are wearing colorful pajamas. The room is well-lit with large windows in the background.

    Dr. PS

    “My children took piano lessons from [Mrs. Baird] during 2018. Mrs. Baird loves music and this reflects on her enthusiasm to teach. When it comes to her teaching style, she is a perfectionist, patient and encouraging. She went the extra mile to individualize her lessons for each of my children. Mrs. Baird really cares about teaching my children to read music and play to the best of their ability. She takes the time to get to know them, their interest in music and tries to select pieces that are exciting for them to want to learn to play. I highly recommend Mrs. Baird to anyone considering piano lessons for their children.”

  • Group of adults and children sitting together, smiling, wearing casual clothes and name tags. One adult supports a toddler standing in the middle.

    Ali H

    “Shannalee Baird is phenomenal! Highly recommend. Her voice is angelic and she is so engaging with the littles. We learned a ton with her.”

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A group of adults and children having a picnic on a lawn outside a white house. Some are sitting on blankets, while others are standing. A table nearby has various items on it. The setting is relaxed and outdoors, under green trees.

"This is why I teach music
…not because I expect you to major in music,
not because I expect you to play or sing all your life,
not so you can relax,
not so you can have fun;

But so you will be human.
So you will recognize beauty. So you will be closer to an infinite beyond this world.
So you will have something to cling to.
So you will have more love, more compassion,
more gentleness, more good.
In short, more life."


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