Music Together®: More than Research-InformedMusic Together® classes are enjoyable and engaging for children and their caregivers—and everything we do in class is rooted in research. Even as we near our fortieth year in the field, our curricula and teaching practices continue to be informed by new knowledge in early childhood music development. In fact researchers… Read more »
In our most recent blog post, we talked about how making music with your child can help you get through some of those rough times when your children don’t seem to want to drink their milk, wash their face, or put on their shoes. Now we are going to do a little bit of a… Read more »
There are so many aspects of parenting that are fun: witnessing first milestones; seeing your child laugh as they begin to discover life; and of course, the snuggles during Music Together® lullabies! But, we’ve all had those days: “Put on your socks,” “Get in the car,” “Eat your peas…” and it just doesn’t happen without… Read more »
Getting out of the house with young children can be challenging. You already know this. But once a week, you gather your littles, making sure they are wearing clothes and socks (or maybe not!), and travel to your Music Together® class. Why? Yes, the music is great; yes, singing and dancing with your child is… Read more »
Carol Ann Blank, Ph.D., MT-BCManager of Research and Inclusion Support Services, Music Together Worldwide Music Together® classes are microcosms of our communities, so whether your child is neurotypical or neurodiverse, our community includes you! Music Together strives to offer inclusive music-making experiences that all families can enjoy with their children. That is why we welcome… Read more »
You’re sitting in your Music Together® class, and your teacher sings, “Oh, John the Rabbit.” In response, you sing, “Yes ma’am!” A little later on, your teacher might split the room in half, with one half singing the verse and the other singing the answer. In both experiences, you have to listen closely and wait… Read more »
Two Songs, Two Instruments As you sing “Roo, roo, roo, roo. . . Sing roo, sing ho-key din-kum!” (“Sweet Potato”) in your Music Together® class, your teacher might hand out egg shakers and model shaking them high in the air, in front of you, side-to-side, and more. A little later, you might all be clicking… Read more »
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 »
The simple and enjoyable act of making music with your child naturally fosters important social and emotional skills, such as self-regulation, self-confidence, leadership skills, social skills, and socio-emotional intelligence. Making music with your child can be so much fun for both of you, whether you’re singing along to the radio in the car, jamming on… Read more »
Babies can be puzzling. They are little, they are squishy, and they seem to need help doing everything. And yet we know that huge development is happening on the inside, as their brains grow at an astronomical rate. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What’s going on in there?” you’re not alone. We can help with… Read more »
