This is the essential Music Together class, one that a child can attend from birth through age four through all nine song collections. This basic class follows the recommendations of child development researchers—grouping children of a variety of ages because this fosters natural, family-style learning. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones; and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together. Each child participates at his or her own level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching, or exploring musical instruments. Any caregivers—parents, grandparents, nanny—can bring the children. Adults, regardless of musical ability, can help create an environment that supports children achieving basic music competence. The whole family is welcome for this important family music experience. Parents receive a songbook, 2 CDs of songs, chants, tonal and rhythm patterns, as well as DVD outlining the current research on early childhood music development.

This is for (experienced!) 3-5 year old children who have had a lot of Music Together and are “ready for something a little different.” Content includes playing rhythm-patterns, improvisation, introduction to musical concepts, and dramatic play. Caregivers accompany the children. Younger siblings are also allowed in class. Parents receive a songbook, 2 CDs of songs, chants, tonal and rhythm patterns, as well as DVD outlining the current research on early childhood music development.

Canta y Baila Conmigo™ is music and movement in Spanish for children 0-5 and their adult caregivers. It is a unique program that combines music education and language immersion. With Canta y Baila Conmigo™ you and your child will be transported as you sing, dance and play to the irresistible sounds and rhythms of Spanish speaking cultures. Designed for beginners and native speakers alike, Canta y Baila Conmigo™ creates a playful, interactive atmosphere where language learning is integrated naturally and organically in the musical experience. Each semester of Canta y Baila Conmigo™ features a different collection of carefully selected folk classics, familiar children’s songs and new adaptations of traditional songs and rhymes, all beautifully arranged and recorded for the family take-home CD. In addition to the CD, families receive a songbook containing Spanish lyrics, sheet music, cultural information, and an English Language supplement for Spanish learners with song translations and language notes.

This Canta y Baila Conmigo™ class is specifically geared toward early school-aged kids, who are still at a critical point in both their music and language development. Canta y Baila Conmigo™ Niños Grandes capitalizes on the enthusiasm and growing independence of this age group. Using the same music collection as the parent-child class, Niños Grandes expands older kids’ learning experience through role play, more complex rhythm and melodic activities, improvisation and cooperative games. The goals of the class are for kids to expand their communication skills in the Spanish language, deepen their music-making experience, and strengthen social and interpersonal skills. Parents are encouraged to join in for the last 10 minutes of class. Niños Grandes is perfect for kids who have “graduated” from the parent-child class format, and as always, welcomes all levels of Spanish.

Drum Like an Animal is Rhythm Kids for Preschoolers! Class involves drumming, singing, dancing and age-appropriate, but equally as fun, music games. This is way more than just a drumming class with our main focus being to develop rhythm using the voice, the body, and the instrument. Our class format and activities strengthen and draw out a child's natural sense of rhythm while they have FUN!. Caregivers attend and drum along with us!

Rhythm Kids™ is a dynamic and innovative program for children age 5-10. After Music Together classes and before a child is ready for private lessons, Rhythm Kids™ is the next step in a child's musical development. This program helps children integrate and assimilate rhythm into their lives. With a lighthearted and innovative teaching approach, children (ages 5 to 10) learn multicultural music, rhythms, movement and drumming all while they HAVE FUN! Parents receive a CD, handouts, and video support to reinforce the rhythms learned in class. Caregivers drop off their children for this class, but are welcome to come drum with us at the end of class each day.