At challenging times like these, the ability to tap into the power of music to express ourselves and connect with others is more important than ever. The health and safety of our global Music Together family of parents, children, licensees, teachers, and staff is of the upmost importance to us. We have taken several steps to help the music-making continue even though we can’t physically gather in our classrooms right now. Find out more.
Rethinking Tradition in Children’s Music
At Music Together, we take the responsibility of including or omitting songs in our curriculum seriously. We know that children develop deep, sometimes lifelong, attachments to the songs they learn early in their lives, including the ones they sing and jam along to in class and at home. Find out more.
Musical BFFs: Dan and Brody
In a Music Together Generations classes, the smiles are big and the hugs are warm, as everyone creates a circle of musicality that is unique and unifying. Within this safe and loving environment, special friendships often blossom, such as the bond that has developed between Grandfriend Dan and three-year-old Brody. Read more!
Happy Trails!
Parents today worry about touring with their tots, both because of how restless the children can get and because of the many opportunities for judgement of their parenting skills. But, fear not! The following useful tips for family music-making will help you put the bon in bon voyage. Read more!
Musical Parenting Hacks
Ever wanted a magic wand to tame a tantrum? Thrown your hands up trying to get your child to eat another bite? Or wondered how many more miles ’til they hit the road to dreamland? Whatever your parenting 911, we’ve got a musical parenting hack for you to try! The great news is you already have the goods to make the magic happen! So, exhale and read on…
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
Creating Harmony: How Music Can Support Social Emotional Development
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. Read more
Music Together Celebrates Music Monday
Next week is the annual Week of the Young Child, hosted by our friends at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This year, Music Together is proud once again to sponsor Music Monday, on April 8, to celebrate music in early childhood. Enter Our Music Monday Giveaway In honor of Music… 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.