Music and a Mohawk

Press Release
9/8/10
Media Contacts:
Kathy Ricke, M. Ed. - Kindermusik® Educator
832.598.SING
kmusikwithkathy@gmail.com


Music and a Mohawk: Kindermusik and Pigtails & Crewcuts Team Up …to offer music and a little off the top…for the younger crowd!

Katy, TX –
Two local companies are putting a new twist on the definition of “Barbershop Quartet”.
Kindermusik with Kathy and Friends is offering music enrichment classes at Pigtails & Crewcuts, a new Katy haircutting salon for youngsters and their parents. The two businesses have joined forces since they both cater to similar age groups of children. Pigtails & Crewcuts provides the space and a discount on services to all of the music class participants, while Kindermusik with Kathy and Friends brings the music, instruments and imaginative playtime each week!

"It’s so exciting to be back in Katy doing what I love," says Kathy Ricke, a licensed Kindermusik educator in Katy TX. “Kindermusik is such a special time for parents and children! It’s a time for bonding with one another, playing with one another, laughing together, and experiencing your child’s world through her or his amazing eyes, and I love being a part of that experience!" she adds.

Pigtails and Crewcuts local franchise owner, Andrea Shepherd says, “ We are thrilled to host Kindermusik classes here ! It has been a great partnership and we look forward to more little friends (and mommies) who love music and who may need a haircut, too!”

Katy Ricke, owner of Kindermusik with Kathy and Friends, has been an active bell-shaking, scarf-waving Kindermusik participant along with all three of her children for the past eight years. She knows firsthand how invaluable Kindermusik can be in a child's development and is looking forward to sharing her passion with you and your children! She is an experienced teacher who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instructional Technology. Kathy is a licensed Kindermusik educator and a proud member of Early Childhood Music & Movement Association.

Kindermusik International www.kindermusik.com is the world’s leading publisher of music and movement curricula and products for parents and their children ages newborn to seven years old. Kindermusik educators provide tips that parents can take home from each class to help make great parenting easier in their daily routine. Kindermusik is a child-centered music and movement program for children aged 0-7. Through music, children will develop early literacy and language skills, acquire reasoning and early math skills, and increase self control-- all while having fun in the process! Kindermusik believes that the parent is a child's first teacher, so you will see parents participating right alongside their children in class--and the families are able to take this learning home with them thanks to fabulous At Home materials specifically designed to extend the learning at home! Ninety-nine percent (99%) of Kindermusik parents would recommend it to other parents according to a Harris Interactive Online Study in November 2005.

Pigtails and Crewcuts is a hair salon created exclusively to meet the needs of children and parents. Pigtails & Crewcuts offers a host of child-friendly products and services for both parent and child. Next time you are in one of our locations ask about our Mom and Dad cuts. Pigtails & Crewcuts stylists customize each style for the younger set. Our experienced stylists will walk you through each step of the haircut to ensure complete satisfaction.

Pop in Playdates (as well as weekly classes) are conveniently offered at Pigtails & Crewcuts at 5131 South Fry Road at the corner of Mason and Fry. Parents should reserve their spot by calling Kathy Ricke at 832.598.SING or e-mailing her at kmusikwithkathy@gmail.com in advance. The Kindermusik class schedule will begin September 8th. Classes are open to everybody and registrations are accepted through www.kindermusik.com.