Business Details
23 Years
experience
Music Education for All Ages
InJoy Music was founded in 2003 to provide music education that fosters holistic child development. Our programs cater to children from newborns to 7-year-olds through Kindermusik classes, alongside piano lessons for older students. With decades of combined experience, our educators prioritize age-appropriate musical engagement that supports cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Recognized among the top 1% of Kindermusik programs globally, we serve Kansas City families with both in-person and virtual class options. Our team includes accredited educators and Simply Music-certified piano instructors, ensuring evidence-based teaching methods aligned with international standards. By integrating music into daily family life, we equip parents to reinforce learning beyond the classroom. Our alumni network spans hundreds of families, reflecting our commitment to nurturing lifelong musical appreciation through play-based, developmentally responsive instruction.
Services
Kindermusik Classes
Piano Lessons
Simply Music Instruction
Group Classes
Virtual Courses
Makeup Classes
Preview Sessions
Parent Portal
Gift Cards
Studio Calendar
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in early childhood music education.
- Our educators are certified through Kindermusik and Simply Music programs.
- We provide developmentally appropriate curricula for newborns through 7-year-olds.
- Our virtual and in-person options accommodate diverse family schedules.
- We maintain top 1% global status among Kindermusik programs.
Associations and certifications
- Kindermusik Accredited Educator
- Simply Music Accredited Piano Instructor
Services
Kindermusik Classes
These age-specific programs (newborns to 7-year-olds) use music as a learning foundation. Classes develop cognitive skills, motor coordination, social-emotional awareness, and language through developmentally appropriate activities. Each session includes take-home materials to extend learning at home.
Piano Lessons
Simply Music-certified instruction teaches piano through contemporary, classical, and blues styles. Students begin playing recognizable pieces immediately using a method that emphasizes improvisation and composition. Tailored for elementary school-aged children and older students.
Virtual Classes
Live-streamed and pre-recorded classes maintain engagement through interactive elements. This format allows families to participate in Kindermusik activities from any location while maintaining curriculum continuity and instructor interaction.
Makeup Classes
Flexible scheduling options allow families to attend alternate sessions when missing regular classes. The Parent Portal enables 24-hour notice for makeup arrangements, ensuring continued progress without disruption to learning rhythms.
Preview Classes
First-time families can experience Kindermusik instruction through guided trial sessions. Educators demonstrate curriculum elements while observing children's responses to determine appropriate program placement and pacing.
People
Amy Pennington
Director
Founder of InJoy Music with 20+ years piano teaching experience. University of Kansas graduate maintaining Kindermusik Top Program status since 2006. Served as Kindermusik business mentor and curriculum video contributor.
Cara Castaldi
Kindermusik Educator
Bachelor of Music Education from University of Puget Sound. Former choir performer and Kindermusik student since age 1. Brings expertise in vocal instruction and early childhood musical development to classroom teaching.
Darcy Maret
Kindermusik Educator
Master's in Music Education with 15+ years teaching experience. Former instrumental music instructor and university saxophone teacher. Specializes in making musical concepts accessible to young learners through play-based methods.
Jaime Tanner
Kindermusik Educator
Music Education graduate with 11 years directing choirs and theatrical productions. Transforms classroom spaces into joyful learning environments using musical storytelling and interactive activities for early learners.
Lindsey Lock
Kindermusik Educator
Vocal Performance graduate with decade-plus early childhood music education experience. Integrates Kodly and Orff methodologies to create inclusive lesson plans that support diverse learning styles in young musicians.
Questions
What age groups do your Kindermusik classes serve?
Our Kindermusik programs accommodate children from newborns through 7 years old, with specific class tracks for each developmental stage from infancy to early elementary years.
Do you offer both in-person and virtual options?
Yes! We provide live classroom sessions at three Kansas City area locations alongside virtual participation options to accommodate different family needs and schedules.
What piano lesson methods do you use?
We exclusively use the Simply Music method, which emphasizes immediate success through playing recognizable pieces from the first lesson using contemporary, classical, and blues styles.
How do makeup class requests work?
Families can schedule makeup classes through our Parent Portal with 24-hour notice to ensure proper planning and space availability across our multiple locations.
Can new families try a class before enrolling?
Yes, we offer preview classes for first-time participants. Contact us to schedule a trial session and experience our teaching approach firsthand with your child.
What qualifications do your instructors hold?
Our educators include Kindermusik accredited teachers and Simply Music-certified piano instructors, with degrees in music education and decades of combined experience in early childhood music instruction.
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Reviews (5)
Emily
Jun 27, 2018
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My son and I love going to our weekly Kindermusik class! The instructors (shout out to Miss Megan!) create a fun, positive, and encouraging environment. Can't say enough about the wonderful community at InJoy Music!
Heather Mayfield
Nov 28, 2014
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InJoy Music has been a part of our lives for almost a decade. InJoy is staffed with wonderful, caring, fun educators. The curriculum keeps kids and parents interested and has a great at-home digital component that provides music and fun to continue all week. We LOVE InJoy Music, the educators, and the friends we've made there.
Patty Meseraull Hamel
The best investment I have made for my boys in their early years! Injoy Music provides such a fun and loving environment to help develop the whole child. Such a great support for parents teaching us ways to help our child through each stage of development and it FUN! The teachers at Injoy spend time connecting with each child and making them feel so special.
Kelly Appell
My daughter LOVES going to music class! It has helped her in so many ways developmentally while also growing a love for music!!
Ben Boothe
I posted a picture to my FB account today showing how much fun my son has at Kindermusik with Ms. Amy. If you have little ones and haven't tried Kindermusik through Amy Pennington, you need to! She's great!