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 »
Music Together® has been a part of the Crescendo Academy of Music for seventeen years, since they began offering Music Together family classes in 2008. Then, in 2010, a partnership between Crescendo and the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (KSO) created the Marvelous Music program. Its goal is to support social-emotional learning and Kindergarten-readiness skills through music and movement…. 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 »
Did you know Music Together® has a curriculum for childcare centers, preschools, and other early learning communities? Students at one of the longest-running in-school programs, the Montessori Preschool at San Tan Charter School in Gilbert, Arizona, have been singing “Hello, everybody!” since 2006! We recently sat down with San Tan Chief Customer Officer/Assistant Superintendent Rita… 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 »
How did you first find Music Together® classes?I have a girlfriend whose child is now twelve. I was looking for fun things to do with my son, and she told me she had done Music Together® with her daughter. I took a free trial with my son and signed up right away. That was two… 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 »
The value of what we do extends beyond our family classes. Did you know that Music Together® is offered in schools as well? In early November 2024, representatives from the Music Together In-School Services department attended the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference & Expo in Anaheim, CA. This is… Read more »
