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Our Story - Meet Marni Konner

Rockin' the Block for 23 years!

purple music note to teach rhythm

​       Little Maestros® was born in 2002 out of one mom’s quest to bring smarter, cooler, more meaningful music classes to New York City’s tiniest - and most adorable - humans. 

       That mom is Marni Konner - a former Atlantic Records marketing executive and proud mother of two - who traded the boardroom for the playroom to build a music program that’s equal parts education, entertainment, and absolute joy.

       More than two decades later, Little Maestros is still going strong - and Marni is still very much in the mix! She personally attends every class at our flagship location (at Chiotes Hall), where she hires and trains talent, co-writes our original songs, and keeps her creative fingerprints on every beat, lyric, and little dance move.

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       So what makes Little Maestros different? Our teachers are the best in the biz - Broadway-level talent with big voices and even bigger hearts. They don’t just sing songs - they spark curiosity, build confidence, and create real moments of joy and connection. Through music, movement, storytelling, and play, we help babies and toddlers hit their milestones while having an absolute blast.

       And the best part? Our families stick with us year after year. We’ve become a community - a vibrant mix of music-loving little ones, parents and caretakers who genuinely want to stay for class, and teachers who know exactly how to bring the magic… and the maracas.

       Whether it’s your baby’s very first music class or your preschooler’s weekly jam session in Maestros University, we promise you’ll laugh, dance, make new friends, and leave humming a brand-new tune. Along the way, your child will build confidence, spark creativity, and hit key milestones - all while having the time of their life. 

       Because at Little Maestros, every class is more than just music - it’s magic, memory-making, and meaningful connection.

 

       So come join the fun! â€‹Book a class, plan a birthday party, binge our on-demand videos, stream our original music (yep, we have albums!), follow us on Instagram, or just stop by and say hi. Questions? Feedback? Love notes? We’re always listening.

 

🎶 We’re so happy you’re here. Let’s rock! 🎶

Step up & Jump in!

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Nickelodeon parent's pick award
Kidpass parent's choice award
company founder Marni plays the guitar while her daughter plays the drums
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