Programs - As of January 2026
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To join a music class: Please register and choose one of the options below:

Single Class Drop-in - $30 per class. Please note: to continue to drop in class by class, families must own/purchase the home materials for the program of that session by the second drop-in. Will be billed accordingly

5-Class Coupon - The price includes five classes at $27.50 each. Families must own/purchase the home material for that session. Will be billed accordingly.

15 Class Program - New 15-week sessions starting in February. See below! The price includes 15 classes at $25 per class and Home materials for that session. All participating families must own/purchase the home materials for that session.

Family Music for Babies and Non-Walkers
(1 month - 14 months)

East Hampton:
Thursdays 11:45 - 12:30

Remaining Dates for the Fall/Winter Session: January 15, 22, 29, February 5

New Winter Spring Program Starts February 10: 15-class option available with all new Material Included in the price.

Dates: February 12, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4

Family Music for Toddlers
(15 months - 3 years)

East Hampton:
Tuesdays 10:00 - 10:45
Remaining Dates: January 13, 20, 27, February 3
New Winter Spring Program Starts February 10: 15-class option available with all new Material Included in the price.
Dates: February 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2

Montauk:
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:15
Remaining Dates: January 14, 21
Classes will resume in the Spring

Cycle of Seasons
(Pre-K 3s and 4s)

Montauk:
Wednesdays 11:45 - 12:30
Dates: January 14, 21
Classes will resume in the Spring

East Hampton:
Tuesdays 3:00 - 3:45
Dates: January 13, 20, 27
New Winter Spring Program Starts February 10: 15-class option available with all new Material Included in the price.
Dates: February 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2

Music Makers At Home in the World

Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00
New Winter Spring Program Starts February 4: 15-class option available only with all new Material Included in the price. No drop-ins or Class Cards.
Dates: February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 15, 22,
29, May 6, 13, 20, 27

Music Makiers Around the World

Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:15
New Winter Spring Program Starts February 3: 15-class option available only with all new Material Included in the price. No Drop-ins or Class cards.
Dates: February 3,10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26

Ellen Johansen, owner and sole instructor, is an early childhood music and movement specialist as well as a piano teacher with over 40 years of teaching experience. The Ellen Johansen Music Studio has offered Musikgarten classes along with group and private piano lessons for more than 30 years.

The music studio in East Hampton is a carpeted, fully equipped music studio with five digital pianos and two Steinways. The classroom is adjusted for early childhood music classes so that it is toddler friendly.

Alumni have gone on to become leading participants—and often standouts—in their school music programs, frequently earning solos and top positions in orchestras, bands, choruses, and musicals. Many have continued their musical studies at prestigious colleges and universities such as Stanford, Yale, and Harvard. Most recently, a graduating senior attended Tanglewood’s Composer Program in the summer of 2024.

"We tried that other music class in town and came back because we find your classes intellectually stimulating."
- Parent enrolling in a Toddler Music Program

"Is Today Music Day?"
-a daily question from many of my enthusiastic toddlers!

We all enjoyed your program so much! What is truly amazing, is the fact that they all walked into the class and didn't know one thing about music. And look at them now. You did an amazing job!
- Parent of a child finishing Book 4 of Music Makers at the Keyboard

"Lillette woke up and twirled around singing "the north wind doth blow and we shall have snow and what will the robin do then? He'll keep himself warm inside of the barn and he'll hide himself under his wing. Poor thing. " I almost died from the cuteness. Thanks for giving her this gift. "
Mother of a Three Year Old Enrolled in Cycle of Seasons

From a mother of a piano student studying with Ellen Johansen:
Hi Ms Ellen,
I heard my son play the First Noel this morning. What a total change from a boring just reading notes play he did before your piano lesson with him. So beautiful with all the dynamics. My spirit just lifted and brought me memories.(we use to sing this in church when I was a little girl) Isn’t that amazing!? A simple music can changed your mood and can take you back in time. God is so good, for giving us the gift of music. Just want to let you know.

Family Music for Babies and Non-Walkers (1 month - 14 months)

Family Music for Toddlers (15 months - 3 years)