What are mixed age music classes like?

Research has shown that children learn best from their primary caregivers. In our program our teachers will be your musical model, providing a safe and fun environment for you to learn how to become your child's musical model.  

Mixed ages: This is the quintessential Music Together® class. In our mixed age classes we have children from babies to preschool in the same class. This creates a family-like atmosphere where siblings can attend together, and allows each child the freedom to participate as he or she chooses without being burdened by age-specific expectations. Younger children learn from older ones and older ones get to be leaders. It's a win-win experience! Children are encouraged to move about freely during class, and to participate according to their individual development and temperament. Wandering and exploring away from our immediate circle are totally fine, provided that the attending adult is supervising the child's safety. Babies under 8 months are free with registered sibling; siblings over 8 months pay reduced fee. Sing, dance, laugh, play and get silly in this unique class setting!

Did you know that all children are musical?
Have you ever wondered what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your own musical ability?
Experience Music Together and find out how important--and how fun--your role can be!

Watch a video of what parents say about the family model.

 

Does my active toddler need to stay on my lap?                                                                                 

The short answer is no.Children are encouraged to move about freely during class, and to participate according to their individual development and temperament. Wandering and exploring away from our immediate circle are totally fine, provided that the attending adult is supervising the child's safey.
Classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement.

Parent Commentary:"

Annabel loves the class and can often be heard singing the "Hello" song at some *considerable* volume around the Raleys store! We sing hello to all the fruits and vegetables when we go around - I think we probably make quite a spectacle of ourselves!." Alison Easton, parent.

"Thank you again for a wonderful, worth every penny,
program. Kamden LOVES music class.She tries to sing nearly
all the songs from the past 2 semesters and always
discovering new ways to be rythmic & musical."

Noel Lehman, parent