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 nonprofit organization, Marvelous Music. Its goal is to support 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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… Read more »
