Defining our “Why” Welcome back to another terrific Music Together semester, families! This fall we will explore the Bongos collection, which includes many well-loved favorites (think “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain), fascinating “mouth music” from the Irish culture, and beautiful songs for layering harmonies like “Canoe Song”. How many of you sang “My paddle’s […]
Early Childhood Music Education
Music Together March 2014
Music Together March 2014 Sing! Sing! Singin’ Every Day! Did you know March is “Sing with Your Child” Month? It is, and we have a fun challenge for all of our Hummingbirds Music Together families – can you sing at least once with your children every day in March? Let’s set the goal together and […]
Music Together January 2014 – Singing in the New Year!
Music Together January 2014 – Singing in the New Year! Singing in the New Year! 2014 is here and we hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break! Registration is still open for the Winter Semester which starts the week of January 13 and we hope to see everyone back in class soon! If […]
Music has the power to shape a child’s mind
The Independent by Kate Youde Parents may not appreciate the screeching of violins and recorders during the hours of practice, but new evidence suggests music lessons help children improve their language skills. Scientists have discovered that playing an instrument significantly enhances the brain’s sensitivity to speech. Schools which fail to make music a core subject […]
What Makes Music Together Unique?
With so many programs available for early childhood music education today, I often get asked about the special characteristics that make Music Together stand out. First of all, it’s the music! The music used in our early childhood classes is rich in tonalities and meters, and it’s fun to listen to – parents and […]
How to Raise Kids Who Love Music
We are all born possessing certain gifts and talents, and parents play a vital role in harnessing these gifts. Of course, not all children who love music will become prodigies, and as parents, we shouldn’t let this be our goal. Rather, if you have a child who seems to be interested in music, there are […]