Melita Music

Melita Music offers Kid’s Music Classes for all ages. The classes include movement, puppets, felt board stories, sing-alongs, instrument play, original songs, and traditional favorites. Melita also offers birthday parties and Octopretzel, a Berkeley-based folk and bluegrass-inspired band for kids that is available for events and parties and can be streamed online.

Programs

• Kid’s Music Classes — all ages · Ongoing music classes for children in local schools, libraries, play spaces and more; engaging and interactive, with movement, puppets, felt board stories, sing-alongs and instrument play.
• Octopretzel — Berkeley-based folk and bluegrass-inspired band for kids, available for events and parties, and streamable online.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–14 years old
• General schedule: She currently teaches ongoing music classes in an array of local schools, libraries, play spaces and more.

About the provider

Melita Silberstein is the founding member of Octopretzel and teaches music classes. She has worked as a music specialist for young children for over 20 years and has taught music classes for almost two decades. She has a certification in early childhood education and has received training in Waldorf, Music Together, Orff Shulwerk, and children’s yoga.

• Classes & Parties — Melita teaches music classes and is also available for birthday parties.

What families say

“Melita’s music class is sweet, fun and focused. She manages to hold a very calm space while keeping the children thoroughly intrigued with her lovely voice, a variety of whimsical puppets, instruments, and a fun collection of songs. My son keeps asking to go back for more. I have lost track of just how many sessions that we have attended!” — Onika M.

“Melita’s music classes are a real treat for everyone. Melita shows amazing enthusiasm and talent for engaging the children (and adults!) in singing, making music, movement, and more. She has such a lovely, charming, almost fairy-like manner, that, combined with her beautiful voice, resonates deeply with children and brings them right into the music with much joy and exuberance.” — Shoshana U.

Last updated September 3, 2026.