What
is Music Together®?
A community of families sharing songs, instrument play, rhythm chants, and movement
activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance -oriented setting.
Music learned through developmentally appropriate activities that support and
respect the unique learning styles of very young children.
Six to twelve children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers) participating at
their own levels in family style classes of mixed ages.
Our teachers creating a fun, easy atmosphere and guiding parents, caregivers
and children in 45 minutes of 12-14 music and movement experiences.
A new song collection every 10 week semester, each containing carefully chosen
folk songs, chants and original music, all pitched in just the right range for
children's developing voices. Songs in unusual meters and non-major tonalities
provide a rich and varied music experience.
2 CD recordings and an accompanying beautifully illustrated songbook containing
information for parents on how children learn and music activities to do at
home. A parent guide for parents new to the program.
What
Parents Say
The program is great. It was very helpful at times in which i needed to make
my baby happy -it confirmed what I have known all along- the simplest things
are the best- not even the fanciest toy or tv show can surpass the power of
love and music together.
Music Together Mom
Just wanted to pass on our appreciation for the amazing Music Together experience
we had with Leighanna in the fall, winter and spring semesters. She has a true
talent and gift, that's for sure! As far as my husband and I are concerned,
this program is an absolute bargain for what we've gotten from it. I'm sure
I don't need to sing the praises and benefits of the program to you! As a stay
-at -home mom/temporarily "retired" elementary teacher, this program
far exceeded my expectations. Truly a wonderful experience! We look forward
to starting up again in the fall.
Mom of Kelly
My son Ryan attended the winter class. I wanted you to know that he and I just
loved it! I was very nervous with how Ryan would do with older children ( he
started at 9 months), but Jamie and the other parents and children were wonderful
with him. Jamie is wonderful! She is enthusiastic and has a special ability
to pay close attention to each individual child. Ryan has grown dramatically
in his response to music. He claps, smiles and dances when we turn music on-especially
the Music Together music! He fusses in the car if I switch from his CD to the
radio! Thank you for helping Ryan love music.
Sarah
Music Together has made a difference even with my older children and neighbors
at home. It has become a family activity! : ) Kaitlyn has even learned to talk
sooner because of all the singing we do. It is really amazing seeing the changes
in all our children. They are so happy and sing all the time.
Sadly, after almost 6 years of Music together with my two children, we will
not be continuing in January. The program is fabulous, and our family has gleaned
so much from the experience. Lila will miss the great teachers, especially Miss
Janet.
Mom of Luke and Lila
We've had a lot of fun during the last two semesters and will return in the
fall ....truly, you have a phenomenal teacher in Janet. Her musical background
is obvious and in no way forced. Being in her class is a joy as she truly allows
the kids to feel the music on their own terms rather than dictating how they
should react to it.
Mom of Julia, Meg and Carly
I have been surprised many times when Amanda will all of the sudden start with
a song or a rhythm from our class while having dinner or while driving in the
car. She always asks me to "put on my music." You may not even think
they heard something in class and then they repeat it perfectly, movements and
all, at home. They get so much out of it- if there is only one class a family
can join, this should be the one.
Whitehouse Station Mom
I just wanted to send a note saying thank you for enriching my girls lives with
Music Together. You have been a part of our lives every Wednesday for 5 years
now. They have learned so much from "Miss Jenny" and are still doing
music at home often as we now have about two sets of every collection. We will
always have wonderful memories of Music Together. Once again, Thank you so much
for all your dedicated energy and time to teaching children how to enjoy music.
Mom of Katie and Allison
My teacher, in a word, is excellent. She is an expert at picking up on the energy
and creativity of the children in the class and building off of it. We love
to come to Music Together classes! What a joy it is to see the love of music
develop and flourish in my daughter!
Mom of Erin
My son is only 17 months old; he likes to watch in class and then does a lot
of the dancing and motions at home. I love that he is being exposed to different
instruments and how the older children express themselves. He loves Miss Jamie
and often follows her around like a puppy dog! The class has given us a new
activity to do at home together- I'm very happy that we signed up!
Music Together Mom
I've enjoyed watching my 8 month old learn to love music. Now she rocks back
and forth, claps and sings to all music. My daughter loved being able to strum
the guitar at the end of class.
Music Together Mom
Excellent! Creative, fun for all. Jenny is a natural with the kids and is definitely
"in tune" with everybody. Robby and Grace love the classes.
Music Together Dad