Looking for Something Fun and Enriching to Do This Summer? Sign up now for one of Grosse Pointe Music Academy’s Summer Music Programs! Summer is just around the corner! While it’s important to enjoy a break from regular academics, continuing music lessons over the summer can lead to significant growth for both beginners and advanced […]
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Music Together Spring Session
Current Music Together Semester Parents, welcome back to our Music Together Spring Session semester at the Grosse Pointe Music Academy. We at Music Together of Grosse Pointe are so excited to share our new songs from the Triangle collection with you and your child. Whether you have experienced our classes before, or are new to […]
The Music Together Difference
If you’ve been searching for a music class for your young child, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Music Together of Grosse Pointe, held at the Grosse Pointe Music Academy. We are music and movement program for children ages 0-5, and the grown-ups who love them! We offer research-based music education, in a […]
GP Music Academy in Canton
Grosse Pointe Music Academy – Canton Township LocationServing Plymouth, Canton, and Western Wayne County Grosse Pointe Music Academy in Canton Township has quickly become a leading destination for music education in the western Wayne County area. Following the success of our original Grosse Pointe location, we proudly expanded to Canton to offer a second, vibrant […]
Meet our Music Together Director!
It seems kind of funny to write a blog about myself, but I hope to share my passion and commitment to the Music Together program through what I write. I can remember making music as early as 3 years old, practicing my Suzuki violin lessons while my mom accompanied me on piano. Making music was […]
A MUSICAL CHEST OF DRAWERS
As a teacher myself, I relish those opportunities to talk with parents about what they see to be happening musically in their children. I have a fantastic class where most of the families have been attending the program since we began, for 5 consecutive semesters now. The growth I’ve seen in those continuing children and […]
Ukulele Christmas
Guitar Players, Piano Players, Violin players, and all instrumentalists have enjoyed picking up the Ukulele and learning to strum simple chord accompaniments. Relatively speaking, Ukulele is an easy instrument with only 4 strings. Everybody thinks that the ukulele came from Hawaii. Well, while it’s true that the word ukulele is a Hawaiian word (it means, […]
Why Music Together Stands Apart in Early Childhood Music Education
At Music Together of Grosse Pointe, we believe deeply in the power of early childhood music education. Having researched many early childhood music programs, I can confidently share why Music Together® remains a truly exceptional and research-driven approach to developing lifelong musical abilities. Grounded in the Latest Music Learning Research Music Together is based on […]
MUSIC TOGETHER – FAQ’s and FREE DEMOS
As a Music Together teacher I am frequently asked these questions about our early childhood mixed-age music classes: Are the same songs used every semester? Why should my child be in a mixed-age class? I’m not musical, Can I really help my child develop musical intelligence? And, my favorite: Do infants really benefit? You’re […]
Music Together Free Demo Classes
August 23, 2011 EXPERIENCE MUSIC TOGETHER FOR FREE Why just read about a great activity to with your young child – come experience the “joy of family music” at Music Together of Grosse Pointe! We offer mixed-age licensed Music Together classes at the Grosse Pointe Music Academy. Our classes meet for 45 minutes, once a […]
The Power of Music Babble
August 9, 2011 The power of Music Babble One of the most powerful things I’ve learned my education as early childhood music specialist is that music IS a language. This is more than a catchy or cliché saying –its actually researched based and proven true. Based on the research of Gordon and the Music Learning […]
Music Together Classes for ages Birth to 5 years
Learning Through Play – The Heart of Music Together Children are natural explorers, constantly learning by moving, touching, listening, and experimenting. Our Music Together classes are designed to meet them where they are—through playful, hands-on musical experiences. The Music Together song collections (there are nine total!) are intentionally rich in musical variety, featuring a broad […]
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 children […]
Music Together Blog. Jackson, The Music Maker
Commentary based on insights by Lyn Ransom, D.M.A. How Everyday Music Making Shapes Early Childhood Music can be one of the most powerful and natural parts of a young child’s life. In her reflections, Lyn Ransom, D.M.A., describes how simple, everyday moments — singing about dinner, playing piano with a toddler, or letting young children […]
Introducing Music Together
Music Together is an internationally recognized program designed to bring the joy of music education to young children and their families. Offered for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary students, the program also welcomes adults who love sharing music with children. Since its introduction in 1987, Music Together has expanded worldwide, becoming a trusted […]