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 to once again sponsor Music Monday, on April 16, to celebrate music in early childhood. In honor of Music Monday… Read more
Program Spotlight: Music Together Generations
In a Music Together Generations class, “Hello, Everybody!” means something extra special. That’s because there’s a third generation of music-makers in the room! Generations is a mixed-age Music Together class with the sweetest twist: the addition of senior participants. Read more
From Lili’s Desk: The Music Hotspot in Our Brains
The first point of the Music Together philosophy is “All Children Are Musical.” Thirty years ago, this philosophical point was primarily grounded in “faith” and conviction. It wasn’t until 2005 that scientific evidence from other disciplines emerged to support music as an essential life skill. Read more
Family Spotlight: Meet the Sullivans
Jack Sullivan, a longtime Music Together student from Marietta, Georgia, loves Music Together so much, his parents put the song collection poster on his birthday cake! We caught up with Jack’s mom, Tanya, whose family has been coming to Music Together for four years. Read more
Tuning In to How Your Child Learns
Look around a Music Together class and you’ll notice different behavioral “personalities.” Some children sit still and stare at their parent or teacher singing. Others gaze out the window or look at their toes. And some are constantly in motion, jumping or toddling around exuberantly, even when everyone else is in a close circle quietly singing. Do you recognize your child in any of these examples? Read more
Fall 2017 Conference Season
Every year, Music Together early childhood specialists attend dozens of early childhood music, education, and music therapy conferences. As authorities on the role of music in early childhood, we present popular workshop sessions on the role of music in early childhood. Read more
Six Years of Spreading Holiday Cheer with the TODAY Show
Everyone’s happier when they sing—especially children! As part of our dedication to making the world more musical, it’s a holiday tradition for us to share the gift of music with families and children in need through the TODAY Show Holiday Toy & Gift Drive. Read more
Sanbon Ninjani (Zulu for “Hello Everybody”)
Music Together Around the World: This past June, Linda Brasaemle, a Music Together Teacher Trainer from Minneapolis, MN, had the opportunity to go to South Africa to work with high-risk communities outside of Durban. Read more
My Toddler Won’t Let Me Sing!
We’ve heard this from lots of parents over the years: You’re singing along to your favorite song, when suddenly your toddler says, “Don’t sing, Mama!” or “Stop singing, Daddy!” This can be disconcerting! We want our children to speak their mind and express their desires, but what do we do when their desires conflict with our desire to sing? Read more
Download Laurie Berkner’s Version of “May All Children,” Recorded in Honor of #PeaceDay
It’s the United Nations International Day of Peace, commemorated every year on September 21. This year, we’ve collaborated with bestselling children’s musician Laurie Berkner to record a new version of “May All Children,” composed by Music Together Founder/Artistic Director Kenneth K. Guilmartin. Read more