What makes Music Together^® different? Research. Music Together was first offered to the public in 1987 and pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum. Today classes are offered all over the world including a lab school in Princeton, New Jersey. Ongoing research at the lab school, as well as the research of others, continually informs Music Together’s work on program content and development, varied applications of the program, and teacher training. Everything we do in class has an educational purpose. 

In class, sing, dance, and have fun! You might be surprised to hear that you are your child's most important music teacher right now—and it doesn't matter whether you think of yourself a great singer or dancer. Young children develop dispositions for certain behaviors, including learning to love music, by observing and imitating their loved ones. Simply by participating enthusiastically during class and playing with the ideas at home, you'll give your children the modeling they need to learn to love to make music.

What's expected of my child in class? At Music Together, children are never required to sit in the circle or expected to conform to an adult's idea of participation. We know that children learn differently from adults. They learn instinctively and constantly, through observation, interactions with adults and older children, and through imitation, play, and, especially, movement. One hallmark of Music Together is the insight that children will naturally develop music ability simply when they are immersed in a community of families all making music.

Children's responses depend on their most dominant learning style and temperament as well as their age and developmental level. Some might follow the teacher right away. Many will simply want to watch and absorb, particularly in the first few weeks of class. Some might crawl or toddle around; others are stimulated by the music and respond more actively, running, jumping, or dancing. All are perfectly natural responses to the new, musically rich environment. Throughout the semester, your teacher will help you tune in to how your child learns best so you can support their music development in class and at home. Feel free to ask if you have questions!

What is the class size? Each class has between 6 and 12 registered children, plus their caregiver(s).

How long are the classes? All class types (Mixed-Age classes, Rhythm Kids^®, Babies, and Guitar for Grownups) are 45-minutes. All classes meet once a week.

How long are the semesters? We offer a 10-week Fall, Winter and Spring semester, and a 5-week summer session. 

What is the refund policy? No tuition refunds are given after classes begin. Families are responsible for class attendance. An administrative fee of $25.00 will be deducted upon cancellations occuring prior to the start of the semester. 

What if I miss a class? 

Because we know life with littles can be unpredictable, we're happy to offer currently enrolled families the perk of making up 3 missed classes per session (2 in the summer).  MAKE-UPS ARE NOT GUARANTEED and we cannot carry make-ups over from session to session.

How do I schedule a make-up? Current families can schedule make-ups online by logging in on our website. Choose ‘Schedule Make-Up Class’ from the Enrolled Families menu and you'll see a variety of options. You can schedule makeups by day, location, teacher, etc. Once you've scheduled your makeup you will receive a confirmation email.

Can I switch to a different class? Requests for class changes must be initiated within the first three weeks of the semester. Depending on class availability, changes are made at the discretion of the center director and teachers involved. Changes are not made after the third week of the semester.

What if I start classes after the semester begins? Although it is best to join at the beginning of the session, Music Together Resonate welcomes families within the first 4-5 weeks of the session! 

What is the reduced sibling rate and what does that mean? Our policy is that the reduced rate is for siblings only. Meaning, grown-ups may register and bring more than one child to class--we're a family music making program! The reduced price is not meant for cousins of an enrolled child, friends of an enrolled child or others. Friends and additional family members (other than a parent with more than one child) are encouraged to enroll on their own account. Please reach out to Kayla if you have additional questions. 

Can we eat in class? Please feel comfortable to nurse or bottle-feed your child in class, but we ask that you not bring food or drink into classrooms. 

Can I switch classes mid-semester? Consistency is important for your child’s learning, so we ask that you try to settle into your class in the first few weeks of the semester as the integral musical community is beginning to form between families and your teacher. However, we understand that especially with young children, schedules change and nap times shift, etc. Therefore, we will do our best to accommodate your schedule and find a class that works for you and your child subject to availability. Contact us via phone at (503) 975-1105 or send us an email to discuss your situation.

Can I bring a guest or an unregistered older sibling to class? Sometimes an older sibling (or unregistered sibling) needs to attend class with you. No problem! Our policy is that unregistered siblings may attend one class per session for free. A second visit is $20.

What happens after we complete a semester? A different song collection is used each semester –there are nine different song collections- so when you re-register, you can look forward to expanding your repertoire with a variety of new songs and chants. The curriculum is designed so that families can continue classes for three years before revisiting a song collection. In three years, you and your child will learn over 250 songs! If you do continue in the program beyond three years (and we hope you will), your child will experience his or her first song collections in a brand new way. 

Do you offer gift certificates? Yes! Gift certificates toward classes can be purchased at any time. They make fabulous baby shower, birthday, or holiday gifts. Puchase one here!