With Classical For Kids, no expertise or expense is required to instill an appreciation and love of beautiful music. Just press play.

Parents don’t need an extensive background or expertise in classical music to make it a regular part of home life. Classical For Kids — a FREE resource offering curated playlists geared to children ages 0-6 along with related activities — has done the work for you. The enterprise, which launched a new website today, is the brainchild of Eleonor Bindman, a classical pianist, music educator and recording artist based in New York City.

A decade ago, Bindman noticed her young students didn’t listen to classical music outside of their piano lessons. She also encountered parents who were intimidated by classical music, believing they were ill equipped to pass on an appreciation for it. “Kids are equipped to listen to music, literally in vitro,” counters Bindman. “Parents need to trust that even if they don’t have classical music training, knowledge or even exposure, their children are going to like music without words.” Bindman curated her first playlist in 2018 and more than a dozen have followed, that include world music and jazz, all designed to bring music into the home to soothe (“Chill Baby”), add enjoyment to an activity (“Music for Drawing”), or wind down from a busy day (“Bedtime Music”). They are accessible on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube at no cost.

Along with the new website, Bindman is hosting a Family Listening Party, Sunday, April 26, 3-4pm at the Old Stone House in Brooklyn. Recommended for kids ages 3-6 and their parents, the event is a good introduction on how to incorporate classical music into everyday routines. Capacity is limited; be sure to RSVP and arrive on time.

Parents may also find Classical For Kids playlists useful in helping to manage the time kids spend in front of screens. “Listening to music without words really does something that’s opposite of the screens,” observes Bindman. “Whereas screens fragment attention spans, listening to music increases attention spans. And screens lead to kind of a nervousness and anxiety, while relaxing music does something different.”

Bindman’s hope is that Classical For Kids will build future audiences for the music genres that need audiences the most. “Learning about music is not as important as loving music. And we’re all predisposed to love music,” she says. “This is a pleasant way to introduce a beautiful soundtrack into your life. I’m hoping that people will give it a shot.”

Posted on April 22, 2026