About us
Lullula Music reimagines classical music and music education in early childhood. All of our work is focused on supporting the early years through music and voice – from your child's very first sounds to singing songs.
At Lullula, professional musicians offer individualized, attentive teaching and performances – leading your child in musical experiences full of singing, magic, play, and joy.
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At Lullula
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In each class or workshop you'll learn songs, rhymes, and musical games. Through these materials, your child will also discover playful and age-appropriate ways to express themselves and develop an intuitive, musical connection to their body, breath and movement.
Inspiration and models for our teaching come from established pedagogies such as Dalcroze Eurythmics and Kodály method– as well as Alexander Technique, breath work practices, and, of course, classical singing and vocal technique.
We think a good model is worth a thousand words: Lullula classes always feature vibrant, live music from professional musicians.
Individually-focused instruction from professional singer-teachers helps to lead the way and inspire. You can read our biographies below!
Our first love is classical music – you’ll hear lots of our favorite repertoire in class – but we also feature a range of traditional and non-traditional repertoire, including various communal singing practices from around the world (and we love it all).
No! Previous musical experience is not required for any of our classes.
Our offerings are currently for ages 0-5 years. Babies as young as 4 weeks old have attended classes and concerts with us.
Research into the early developing brain shows that music has a powerful effect, even before birth. Singing with a beloved caretaker has even been shown to increase the speed of brain development in babies.
Lullula's own curriculum incorporates research into early childhood education and music: singing, playing, and music-making not only accelerate early brain development, but shape the whole child, supporting the development of language, cognitive, social-emotional, and both fine- and gross-motor skills.
Lydia Mahnkopf
Soprano, educator, and mother of two, Lydia is the founder of Lullula Music. She is the creator of the Lullula curriculum, courses, and concerts, as well as Lullula Music's debut album, The Birds.
She received degrees from Brown University and Boston University’s College of Fine Arts. Following a Fulbright Performing Arts Grant for study in Switzerland, she specialized in early and new music, performing and recording across Europe and North America. Rolf Gupta’s Jordens sang, which received Norway’s prestigious Critics Prize in 2020, was written for her voice.
Lydia has recorded as a soloist for harmonia mundi France, Edel Classics, WDR, SONY, and others, including a GRAMMY Award- and ECHO Klassik Prize-winning album for CPO.
In addition to her artistic activities, Lydia has previously worked in higher-education administration at Brown University and the Barenboim- Said Akademie in Berlin.
Lydia founded Lullula as a new mother – returning to singing following the birth of her first child, she was inspired to create a space for vocal exploration and discovery in motherhood, very early childhood, and beyond.
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