Between preschool, playdates, and activities, three- and four-year-olds can have super-busy schedules! With so many demands on their (and YOUR) time, we’re sometimes asked whether it makes sense for these not-so-littles to continue their Music Together® classes. As you plan your family’s schedule, here are a few answers to your questions that give insights into how… Read more »
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Getting Ready for Preschool: Transitioning from Home to School and Back Again
If your little one is nervous about going to school, singing a few songs about school can encourage excitement about the new things they will experience. Find out more
Making the Most of Music Together: Spotlight on the Keene Family
“Music…was the first language that my children learned. And because all my children attended Music Together, we all ‘speak’ that same language.” Read more
The Surprising Benefits of Mixed-Age Classes
If you’re like many of us, you probably grew up learning in classrooms separated by age: First-graders in one room, second-graders in another, and so on. This is a common way to educate children, but it’s not the only way. You may have heard that Montessori schools combine multiple ages into each classroom, but did you know Music Together pioneered bringing mixed-age groupings to parent-child programs? Read more.
Five Important Reasons to Make Music with Your Family this Holiday Season
School concerts, seasonal community events, religious ceremonies, holiday hits playing on the radio—all offer abundant opportunities to take advantage of the physical and emotional benefits of music during the busy holiday season. See how.
Making Music Together: Building Connections in Mind, Body, and Soul
At one point or another, we have all experienced the connection and bonding that can arise when making music or dancing with another person or in a group. Maybe it was singing in a choir or singing as a family in the car. Read more
First Notes: How Your Baby Responds to Music
Babies noisily make their grand entrances into this world. At first, all of those cries might not sound like music, but they’re really the first signs of a baby’s innate musicality. Just as they have to babble to develop language, babies have to “babble” in music to learn to sing. Little ones are born with a natural capacity to make music, whether they’re cooing, squealing, crying, or, eventually, giggling and babbling. Read More…
The Power of Music
We’ve all seen even the youngest children respond positively to music. As soon as they hear the first few notes, they’re bobbing up and down, swaying side-to-side, smiles taking over their little faces. This is the power of music: It’s a universal language that all of us are born ready to enjoy. Read More…