Early Childhood Music Classes in Santa Cruz & Santa Clara
Music Together
Since 1996, MusicalMe has connected families through the transformative power of music. Join us and give your child the lifelong gift of learning, laughter, and melody!
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Music Together
Our Philosophy
At MusicalMe, we know that children learn differently than adults. They learn instinctively and constantly, and teach themselves through imitation and play, through being immersed in their environment, and through interaction with adults and older children. MusicalMe nurtures a family-like setting, which creates an ideal learning environment where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can freely participate at their own levels. It’s all based on continuing research in early childhood and music development. MusicalMe is proud to offer the Music Together® music program.
Learn about the research behind Music Together at the Music Together Worldwide website.
Music Together
Your Role is Essential
You are your child’s most important music teacher right now! Young children learn through play and experimentation and by watching and listening to the grownups they love. Setting an example as an enthusiastic participator in music activities is the best thing any parent or caregiver can do to help set a child on the road to a lifelong love of music. Parents don’t need to have music skills – they just need a desire to play and have fun with their children! Our teachers are specially trained to create a safe atmosphere so you can happily join in, experiment, or even get silly – and feel closer to your child while doing so.
Wiggling, singing, and laughing with your child is so much fun, it’s easy to forget how much learning is taking place! Our research-based curriculum not only develops music skills, it nurtures creativity, self-expression, and confidence while also supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Because these benefits build over time, children enjoy the fullest growth in each of these areas when they participate as consistently as possible up through kindergarten.
Music Learning Supports All Learning®!
Music Together
Music Together®
Since 1987, Music Together has introduced millions of children, parents, and teachers around the world to the joys of family music-making and the powerful benefits of having music in their daily lives. As an internationally recognized music program for children birth to age 5 – and the grownups who love them® – Music Together nurtures each child’s natural musicality in a playful, musically rich learning environment. The research based music classes are designed to be non-formal and non-performance oriented, so your child can learn at his or her own pace, in a way that’s developmentally appropriate.
Music Together has developed nine non-sequential song collections, each characterized by its own graphic, color, and instrument. These collections each include a recording and child’s songbook and are designed to be used one collection per semester. The collections are not sequential. A family can begin Music Together classes at any time with any collection. Each family enrolled in the program takes home a beautifully illustrated songbook, a CD, and a download each semester.
The music is pitched in just the right range for children’s voices and includes songs, rhythmic chants, tonal and rhythm patterns, and instrumental play-alongs, all in a rich variety of tonalities and meters. Original songs and arrangements by the program coauthors make these collections especially unique. Each of the nine Music Together Song Collections also includes traditional american folk songs and chants, music from many other cultures, always including at least one song per collection in another language. Outstanding instrumentalists play a variety of instruments, such as guitar, bass, flutes, keyboards, and percussion. And all of the songs are suitable for mixed-age groups, perfect for childcare centers or families with children of different ages.
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9019 Soquel Drive,
Aptos, CA 95003
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Music Together® - Babies
(0-8 months) INDOORS
Introduce your baby to the joy of music with Music Together’s “Babies Class”—a one-semester program tailored for infants under seven months. This unique class helps you bond with your baby through music, rhythm, and movement, setting a foundation for lifelong learning and creativity. Alongside other new parents, you’ll learn interactive music activities to nurture your baby’s early development and create a joyful home environment. Each family brings a cozy blanket to enjoy outdoor sessions, and classes move indoors if weather or air quality requires. Embrace this precious time with your baby as you discover the magic of early music-making together!
Music Together® - Babies
(0-8 months) OUTDOORS
Music Together’s baby classes are designed to inspire early musical growth and connection, offering two options for infants under seven months: the one-semester “Babies Class” and a mixed-age class that siblings can attend together. In the “Babies Class,” you’ll join a supportive community of new parents, exploring fun, developmentally enriching activities you can easily recreate at home to encourage your baby’s musical and sensory development. For either option, families bring a cozy blanket for outdoor sessions, fostering a relaxed, engaging environment, with classes moving indoors as needed. These classes create lasting memories and introduce your baby to the world of music in a warm, family-oriented setting.
Music Together® Mixed Ages
(0 - 5 years) INDOORS
The essential Music Together class is designed for children from birth to age five, providing a unique, family-style learning experience where kids of all ages grow together through the power of music. This class supports each child’s individual development, allowing them to engage at their own level—whether through singing, moving, chanting, or exploring instruments. The mixed-age approach encourages younger children to learn by watching and imitating older ones, while older children gain confidence by leading the group. It’s a dynamic, joyful experience that fosters connection and creativity for both children and caregivers. Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers are all invited to participate, creating an enriching musical experience that brings families closer together and helps develop a lifelong love of music.
Music Together® Mixed Ages
(0 - 5 years) OUTDOORS
Music Together’s essential class for children ages birth to five provides a rich, family-style learning environment where mixed-age groups foster natural learning and connection. In this dynamic setting, younger children learn by observing and imitating older peers, while older children build confidence and leadership skills by guiding the group. Each child is encouraged to participate at their own developmental level, whether through singing, dancing, chanting, or exploring musical instruments, making the experience both engaging and educational. This inclusive class is designed to nurture a love for music in children while promoting bonding and interaction among family members. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are all welcome to join the fun, creating a shared musical journey that strengthens family ties and enriches everyone’s experience.