Ventura
California
Ladybug Music
Ventura
Award-winning baby, toddler, and preschooler music classes in Ventura, loved by families since 2009.
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 music class space for families in Ventura and throughout Ventura County.
Located in Ventura at Children’s Music Academy on Ralston Street, our welcoming studio offers a clean, cheerful space for little ones to sing, dance, play instruments, and explore.
Families and caretakers visit us from Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Ojai, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, and nearby Ventura County communities.
With an easy central Ventura location, class feels like a fun, simple outing for everyone.
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“Ladybug Music has become the happiest part of our week — our little one dances the moment we walk in!”
Sara M.- Yelp
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”The teachers are so warm and engaging. Even our shy toddler opened up and started singing along.”
Jordan L. - Google Review
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“We’ve watched our child grow more confident with every class — now she sings Ladybug songs all day long!”
Emily R.- Yelp
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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 Ventura and nearby communities like Oxnard, Camarillo, Ojai, Santa Paula, and Port Hueneme, offering joyful music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers 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
6 week Summer Session
$168 first child
$96 sibling
10 week Spring Session
$280 first child
$160 sibling
Siblings under 9 months free
One time registration fee: $20
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.
Come see why so many families make
Ladybug Music part of their weekly routine.
Try a Class
FREE
New families welcome.
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
Emily Tosh
Director/Teacher
Emily is the director and teacher at Ladybug Music Ventura/Camarillo who brings warmth, artistry, and professional performance experience into the classroom. Originally from Canada, she trained in theatre and music in Canada and the UK before building a successful career performing in musicals, film, television, and recording projects in London and Los Angeles.
Emily played the role of Sophie in the original international tour of Mamma Mia! and has worked extensively as a singer, songwriter, and session vocalist. She discovered Ladybug Music while attending classes with her eldest son as a toddler and instantly fell in love with the program’s original music and engaging approach.
Now living in Camarillo with her two young sons, Emily is honored to share this joyful early childhood music experience with families in Ventura County.
Lindsay Styler
Teacher
Lindsay is a joyful performer who loves turning music and movement into magical, giggle-filled adventures. With a lifelong background in acting, dance, and singing, she creates upbeat classes where everyone can play, engage, explore, and shine with music .
She holds a B.A. from Santa Clara University and an M.A./M.F.A from East 15 Acting School (affiliated with the University of Essex), and brings years of teaching experience to every class—while still learning and growing herself.
Lindsay is especially passionate about connecting children and their caregivers through music, building confidence for all, sparking imagination, and making sure everyone leaves smiling. She can’t wait to see you at the Ventura County
Ladybug Music locations!
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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Registration is required for all enrollments and trial classes.
Two adults are always welcome to attend with your child.
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You may cancel your enrollment before the session begins. The session start date is the first day of classes for that session.
Cancellations made before the session starts are eligible for a refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee. Once the session has begun, we are unable to offer refunds, as your spot has been reserved and may not be able to be resold.
We do not offer refunds or credits for missed classes. If Ladybug Music cancels a class due to instructor illness or an exceptional circumstance, the class will be rescheduled.
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Classes require a minimum number of enrolled families to run and may be canceled due to low enrollment.
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Please stay home if your child is showing signs of illness, including fever, runny nose, cough, or other symptoms. This helps keep our families, teachers, and community healthy.
If you miss a class, you may make up up to 3 missed classes per session, provided advance notice was given before the absence.
Make-up classes must be used during the current session and cannot be carried over or transferred to another family.
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Yes, if there is space available. We’re happy to help with class changes when schedules or nap times shift, but we’re unable to move students into classes that are already full.
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Yes, if there is space. To keep classes comfortable, enrollment is capped based on room size. If your class is full, we may ask you to switch to another class time to add a sibling.
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Email: office@ladybugmusicventura.com
Phone: 805-678-0611
Our Location
Children's Music Academy
5725 Ralston St. #222
Ventura, CA 93003
Free parking
