21 September 2009

it pays to be social

and you pay BIG Time!

ginny and I went to our first official music class last week. it was a free trial and we (I) was curious to see what the hoopla was all about. first of all, it was a no nap day, we had some teething action going on (specifically molars,) and we were both a little "on the cranky side." the class was a few blocks away so what the hell. "let's give it a go!" if ginny had a complete meltdown we could easily be back in the apartment in the matter of minutes.

much to my surprise, my child could not have been happier. she squealed with delight playing all the instruments. she clapped and danced to all the singing (even her mother's.) ginny was the center of attention! she was the music together it girl!

I was sold. I had to sign up for classes asap. the weather is getting cooler and soon the park will be closed for the winter months. we have a little social butterfly on our hands so we must keep her active and entertained with kids her own age. and music is good!

good until you see the price -- $490! and that's CHEAP! cheap for the UES. the same exact class is offered in brooklyn for $185. just because we live in the most expensive neighborhood in the US (maybe the world) doesn't mean we have lots of money. on the contrary actually.

so my mission began. must. find. music class. for ginny.
oh, I found one. lots of them.

hands on... (all miniature instruments) - $560 + $35 yearly fee
... little birds (teaches elementary music theory) - $600 + $35 yearly fee
... maestros (complete with full live band) - $695!

are you friggin' kidding me?! all ginny really needs is a few friends, maybe a harmonica, a tambourine and a couple of drums. elementary music theory, my ass.

geez.

10 comments:

Resplendentquetzal said...

Wow! I'm amazed at the prices... Here in the midwest we paid $12 a class at the highest, and it started at $10.

Eeek. Good luck!

Eb said...

holy crap that is so expensive! try time out kids - maybe there is something in there?
EB

mrsolsenk12 said...

Wowzy!! That is just nuts! Even the class in Brooklyn is nuts. I guess the midwest is just cheaper and I am not used to NYC pricing.

mrsolsenk12 said...

Wowzy!! That is just nuts! Even the class in Brooklyn is nuts. I guess the midwest is just cheaper and I am not used to NYC pricing.

DAVs said...

Suddenly I'm seeing a whole new avenue for Mr. Leebot....

:)

Patty said...

wow and I thought 200.00 was expensive- start your own small group- through in a Raffi CD and get some instruments- you have a great group of friends who may come...

Portia P said...

I've just signed up Barney for a class. £95 for a term and I thought that was pricey.

Maybe you should start your own....?!! ; ))

xx

Portia P said...

I've just signed up Barney for a class. £95 for a term and I thought that was pricey.

Maybe you should start your own....?!! ; ))

xx

nickoletta100 said...

Oh yeah, we signed up for Little Gym and it was about $500ish, works out to about $18 per class. I think it's worth it for us to have one class. I don't get how people can have several though! WOW!!

becoming-mom said...

Yep, I took Jasper to tiny gym and it's over $400 and we live in the suburbs!!! Thank god for gymboree - $200 the whole semester :)