A Lifetime of Music Begins Here
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Our 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.
Parent/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.
Our Classes Mix Ages 0-5 years
Beyond the convenience of bringing siblings to the same class, there are compelling educational reasons to mix ages during early childhood. The opportunity to observe many different models of musical expression is beneficial for both younger and older children. A mixed-age environment - where all students are free to respond and participate in their own way and on their own time - is also naturally inclusive for children with developmental differences.
The social-emotional learning opportunities abound in a mixed-age class. By pointing out and celebrating the musical responses we observe, the children gain awareness and appreciation of others. Babies are mesmerized by the toddlers' sounds and ability to move around freely, toddlers love to follow the leadership of the preschoolers, and older children love sharing their lyric ideas and dance moves. The three and four-year-olds' self-confidence blossoms as they take on leadership roles, master singing full songs, and help their teacher.
What Our Families Say
“MT is awesome for me and for Shia!” - Sydni
“I’m so glad I finally started Margot in MT classes. She loves it!” - Shannon