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.

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!

Mixed-Age Family classes, and Rhtyhm Kids® are 45-minutes. All classes meet once a week.

We offer two make-up classes per family during each session. Makeups must be used within the same session and cannot be transferred to another semester.

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.

Just found us? No worries! Although it is best to join at the beginning of the session, Elevate Music Together welcomes families at any point during the semester with pro-rated tuition.

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 (425) 312-3892 or send us an email to discuss your situation.

Day off school/preschool for your older child? We can happily accommodate a visiting sibling on occasion! Older siblings of registered students may visit two times per term. Please notify us that you will be bringing your older child.

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