Maple Grove
Minnesota
Ladybug Music
Maple Grove
Joyful, award-winning music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in
Maple Grove, loved by families since 2009.
Try a class for $28.75
The Classes
Voted Best Music Class for
Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers!
LA Magazine, Nickelodeon, Parent’s Pick & RedTri
Ladybug Music® offers award-winning music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, blending singing, rhythm play, movement, and imaginative activities.
Kids explore instruments, drums, scarves, and parachutes while developing coordination, language, and social skills.
Our playful, research-based curriculum creates a warm, pressure-free space where children learn through joy, connection, and high-quality music.
The Music
Our music is loved and recommended by the American Library Association and Parents Choice Awards!
Created by LBM founder Patricia M. Maertens, a singer-songwriter, producer, and early childhood music educator with over 20 years of experience, Ladybug Music® features original and traditional songs performed by Grammy Award-winning musicians.
The result is high-quality, multi-genre music that is adult-quality and kid-friendly, giving babies, toddlers, and preschoolers rich songs they can grow into, not out of.
listen to our music
Our Studio
A welcoming space for families in
Maple Grove and throughout Minneapolis.
Our Ladybug Music Maple Grove classes are held in a welcoming, family-friendly space where little ones can sing, dance, and explore through joyful music and movement.
Families join us from Maple Grove, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Champlin, Rogers, and nearby Twin Cities communities for a warm weekly class experience for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups.
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I've been attending Ladybug Music classes for the last two years with my kiddos and absolutely LOVE everything about the program. ...The staff is also amazing! They are so kind and caring, and genuinely love what they do and it shows in how they interact with the kiddos during each session.
Annette S. - Google
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My grandson and I attended classes with Melissa for over a year. We had a great time each week and I enjoyed seeing his musical and social skills grow. I highly recommend Ladybug Music classes for all!
Marcia A. - Google Review
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Melissa and Ladybug Music are our favorite! She is the sweetest music teacher ever. She makes her classroom warm and inviting for all of her families. I’m so lucky to get to bring all of my babies to her!!!
Gabrielle E. - Google
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“The Ladybug Music app is amazing — my son listens to the songs nonstop at home, and it makes class even more fun because he recognizes all the music.”
Chris A.
App Store Review
Classes Offered
Ladybug Music proudly serves families in Maple Grove and nearby neighborhoods Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Champlin, Rogers, and nearby Twin Cities offering joyful music classes for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers ages 0-4.
Mixed Age
(Infant - 4yrs)
A joyful, interactive musical experience where babies, toddlers, and preschoolers learn together, making it an ideal class for siblings and a natural progression as your child continues with Ladybug Music.
All classes require one adult caretaker to participate
Pricing
4 week Summer Session
$115 First child
$60 sibling over 6 months
$10 sibling under 6 months
Tuition prorated for late registrations
Included with membership: Access to our Ladybug Music App and original class music. You’ll receive a code to unlock this season’s songs so you can listen at home or in the car.
Try a Class
$28.75
New families welcome. Try a class for $28.75!
We do not offer drop-in classes.
Our teachers are trained in the Ladybug Music program and bring warmth, musicality, and heart to every class.
Meet the Teachers
Melissa Gulden
Director/Teacher
Melissa is the Director of Ladybug Music MN and has a background in music, education, and performance. She earned a BA in Music & Theatre from Clarke University and later completed a Master’s degree in Education, followed by several years teaching in Minnesota.
As Ladybug Music MN director, Melissa has led the Minnesota program since 2016, guiding its growth and supporting families and teachers with care and consistency. She is deeply committed to creating joyful, developmentally appropriate music experiences for young children and their caregivers.
Melissa is a mom of three and loves sharing music in ways that bring families together through connection, movement, and play.
Kelly Dudley
Teacher
Kelly is a Minnesota-based music educator with a background in voice, piano, and music performance. She earned her BA in Music from Augsburg University and later completed graduate studies in music performance in Vienna, Austria.
Kelly brings a calm, joyful presence to the classroom and loves sharing music with young children in a way that feels playful, welcoming, and supportive. As a singer and pianist, she enjoys helping little ones explore rhythm, movement, and song alongside their caregivers.
Kelly lives in Minnesota with her husband and young daughter and is happy to be part of the Ladybug Music community, making music with families and their children each week.
Our classes blend singing, rhythm, movement, and instrument play to help children develop early musical skills like steady beat, listening, pitch, and musical expression, all in a warm and joyful setting.
Why Families Love Our Classes
Joyful singing, dancing, and music-making together
Hands-on instrument play with shakers, drums, rhythm sticks, and more
Beautiful original Ladybug Music songs, plus beloved traditional favorites
Playful props like scarves, puppets, and parachutes
A warm, welcoming space for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups
Music learning that supports rhythm, coordination, listening, language, early pitch development, and confidence
Access to the Ladybug Music app so the songs can stay part of your week at home and on the go
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about enrollment, class policies, and session options.
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We understand that schedules and nap times can change, and we do our best to accommodate class change requests whenever possible. If there is space available in the class you would like to move into, we are happy to make the change.
If you need to cancel your registration before the session begins, you may do so for any reason. A $25 cancellation fee will apply, and the remainder of your tuition will be refunded.
Once the session has started, we are unable to offer refunds, as your spot has been reserved and may not be able to be filled.
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Yes! If your child is a baby, toddler, or preschooler, they’ll enjoy being in our mixed-age classes. We’ll try our best to accommodate the additional sibling :)
However, if the class you are registered in is at it’s maximum enrollment we may ask you to switch class times to accommodate an additional sibling,
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We offer sibling visits as a courtesy. Please contact Melissa before bringing an unregistered sibling so we can help avoid overcrowding.
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Absolutely! We have many grandparents (and some great-grandparents) who love attending class. If your class is extremely large, just let your teacher know and we’ll try our best to accommodate! 2 adults are always welcome to attend our classes.
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Yes. We do not offer drop-ins, but a friend or visiting guest is welcome to purchase a trial class through our website. Please check with us first before bringing someone so we can help prevent overcrowding.
Questions? Please contact melissa@ladybugmusicmn.com
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You may cancel your registration for any reason before the session begins. A $25 cancellation fee will apply, and the remainder of your tuition will be refunded. Once the session has started, we are unable to offer refunds or credits, as your spot in class has been reserved and may not be able to be filled.
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Families may make up missed classes in-person
Make-up classes cannot be carried over to another semester and are not transferable to another family. Make-ups cannot be guaranteed and are available on a first come, first served basis.
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If your child is exhibiting any signs of illness, including fever, runny nose, cough, or other symptoms, please stay home for the health of your family, other families, and our teachers.
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Email: melissa@ladybugmusicmn.com
Phone: 612-386-1619
Our Location
Ladybug Music MN
6828 Hemlock Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Free parking
