A Lifetime of Music Begins Here
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The Music Together Philosophy
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The Music Together® program is based on research that suggests that all children can learn to sing in tune and move in rhythm, as long as they grow up in a family that sings and plays in musical ways, especially during the first several years of life while the brain is growing rapidly.
Since young children learn best through meaningful interaction with adults with whom they share a close bond, the Music Together® music and classes are designed to inspire the whole family to sing and play together and integrate music-making into every day.
There is no need for music knowledge or skill to be a great music model for your child, any more than you need to be a professional public speaker for them to learn to talk. Immersion in a music-making family and community supports each child’s development naturally and effectively and gives rise to the cherished stories and memories of a musical childhood.
Educational Approach
Music Immersion
Since children learn by watching, listening, and playing, our approach is to immerse the children in a rich musical environment full of interesting sounds, movements, rhythms, meters, and tonalities. With various kinds of instruments to explore, silly things to laugh at, and lots of different models to follow, children learn how to make music, naturally.
Child-Centered
In Music Together®, children get to respond to the music activities in their own way and in their own time. There is no expectation to sit still, perform on cue, and it isn't about learning to follow directions. The class environment is structured, but free. This creates the disposition to try new things and stimulates the learning cycle of play, discovery, practice, and mastery.
Caregiver Model
A child's favorite and most influential model is an adult with whom they have a close bond - that's you! There is no need for music knowledge or skill; come prepared to be silly and have fun. You'll learn engaging music activities you can do at home, and with the help of the songbook and recordings, support your child’s music learning and overall development all week long.
