philadelphia’s favorite early childhood music classes boost brain functioning, motor skills and language development, but at mister john’s music positive social-emotional dynamics and shared experience are the focus. with a huge variety of popular music, babies, parents and nannies are all active participants in the mister john’s music experience. through music, rhythm and movement, infants and toddlers learn about self-expression, teamwork, sharing, and empathy. all full of surprises and set to your favorite tunes from your favorite artists! this is an all-ages, byoinstruments class.
+ $25 drop-in OR $185 for 8 week series (1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22)
+ all ages
+ teacher: mister john
+ check out https://www.misterjohnsmusic.com/ for more info on series registration or just drop-in!
about mister john:
John Francisco (he/him) moved to Philadelphia in 2015 to launch his very own music program. During his brief Philly tenure, he’s worked with a variety of Philadelphia organizations – Philly PACK, NEST, Mi Casita, Friends of Rittenhouse, and South Street Headhouse District.
Previously, he worked as a teaching artist in Chicago serving children of all ages and abilities, in a wide variety of settings and across multiple artistic disciplines (music, drama, dance, visual arts, playwriting, etc.) John was an instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music – teaching Wiggleworms, kid’s guitar and piano, and elementary music instruction for the Northshore Academy Elementary, where he worked with children struggling with emotional, social, and behavioral demands of school. John also worked extensively with children with special needs – including six years with the Red Kite Project at Chicago Children’s Theatre (CCT.) While there, he was a performer and creative contributor of sensory-based interactive theatrical experiences for children with autism and their families, he served as Curriculum Developer, Camp Director and Lead Music/Drama Teacher for Camp Red Kite, CCT’s daycamp for children with autism, and was a co-leader and developer of CCT’s Polk Workshops for Chicago Public School teachers and administrators. John also worked for many years at Erikson Institute, the premier graduate school in child development.