Introduce your child to the magic of music.
What is Music Together?
Music Together® is an early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age five—and the grownups who love them!
Established in 1987, our music classes help little ones develop their innate musicality—and much, much more.
The goal of Music Together is to foster familial bonding and love, while developing the child’s appreciation for—and ability to make—music.
Music Together classes also help children develop in other areas, such as literacy, self-expression, and aural and motor skills.
Music Together classes open up the world of music for your child through playful, developmentally appropriate activities. Best of all, kids and adults have lots of fun!
We’ve Done Our Homework
Our early childhood music curriculum has decades of research behind it, in both music education and child development.
We know what we’re talking about, and we’re good at what we do! And because we recognize that children learn through play, we make everything we do in class engaging and fun.
We’re All About Family
We also know that young children learn best from the powerful role models in their lives. That’s where you grownups come in!
Our family music classes show parents, teachers, and caregivers how to help their children become confident music-makers just by having fun making music themselves.
We’re All About Community
Music Together brings families of all kinds together in a warm, supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable singing, dancing, and jamming.
Creating lasting family and community bonds through music is a huge part of our programs.
We’re Worldwide
Our classes can be found in more than 2,000 locations in over 35 countries. No matter where they live, all Music Together families sing and dance to the same music in the same fun, informal class setting that is the hallmark of our program.
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Classes for babies through 5 years . . . and the grownups who love them®
The cornerstone of the Music Together program is our Mixed-Age music class, for children from birth through age 5—and the grownups who love them! All our classes are active music-making experiences, designed to teach the way children learn: through play with the grownups they love.
Gathering babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together makes each class fun for all. There are lots of group activities for kids out there, but Music Together offers a true family music class for the youngest infant to the oldest great-grandparent, and everyone in between. Imagine an extended family with a dozen or more kids and a bunch of caring adults, and you’ll get the idea!
Each week, a trained Music Together teacher leads the class in singing, dancing, and playing songs that range from tender lullabies to boisterous jams using child-friendly percussion instruments. Our award-winning music, illustrated songbook, and other print and online resources will help you continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child’s musical growth—even if you don’t think of yourself as a great singer or dancer. Like parenting, making music requires no previous experience or expertise, just a willingness to get down on the floor and get silly with your child!
The Rationale for Mixed-Age Classes
Music Together was the first early childhood music program to offer music classes for mixed ages. Child development researchers have known for a long time that the natural, family-style environment of mixed-age classes is the best way for young children to learn. In our experience, it works! In Mixed-Age classes, the older children love to show what they know, and the younger ones love to watch and imitate. The relaxed, no-pressure environment lets all kids learn at their own pace. Read what parents have to say about Music Together’s Mixed-Age Classes.
Mixed Age classes with extra Spanish language songs and activities.
If you love the idea of a Music Together class but also quiere probar algo nuevo—want to try something new—then the latest addition to our Music Together class lineup may be just what you’re looking for! Music Together con Español is a bilingual English/Spanish family class for Spanish speakers looking for a more accessible way to experience Music Together, as well as for families who want some exposure to the Spanish language through music. For all families, it’s Music Together con un giro—with a twist!
“¡Cuénteme más!”—“Tell me more!”—you say, so here goes: all enrolled families receive a CD plus digital access to the semester’s songs recorded in a mixture of Spanish and English, as well as the English-language songbook and a booklet with the Spanish lyrics. You’ll hear some new voices on the recordings, too: adult singer Mary Ellen Assue and child singers Tony Jimenez and Emily Cano. Everyone will have a great time in this Music Together family class that’s accessible to todo el mundo—everyone—regardless of your level of Spanish-language proficiency.
Programs for early learning settings serving children birth through kindergarten.
With Music Together, music becomes a powerful learning tool. From private and public preschools, to pre-kindergarten programs, to Head Start, to childcare centers and in-home daycares, our award-winning music and developmentally appropriate activities have been found to raise the overall quality of children’s early learning.
Our research-based curricula and enrichment resources:
- Help children develop music competence, which opens the door to a lifetime of music participation
- Support children’s development in key early learning domains
- Give teachers tools to enhance classroom life and reach curricular goals
- Support family engagement and parent-child relationships
At Music Together, we value music development for its own sake, because being able to sing in tune and keep a beat is the birthright of every child! We also know that music development benefits the whole child, supporting development in key early learning domains: That’s why we say Music Learning Supports All Learning®. Music Together aligns with many early learning standards, curricula, and philosophies, and can be easily integrated into any school setting.
Meet Our Music Together Faculty
Emily Campbell
Music Together Teacher, In-School Music Specialist, Generations Music Specialist
Emily Campbell has been singing and dancing since she was 2 years old and has a true passion for music. She has a background in cello, piano, ballet, and holds BA degrees in both Vocal Performance and English, with a MS in Audiology. Emily had a wonderful time taking her two boys to Music Together classes for several years and this experience inspired her to become a music teacher. She has joyously taught Music Together classes since 2017 and continues to love every minute of it!
Kate Hansen
Music Together Teacher
Ms. Kate has been playing music and singing for over 20 years, she currently sings and plays guitar and bass in a surf rock inspired band – Kate‘s music has been featured on regional radio stations. She is a Music Together mom turned teacher! When she isn’t teaching class, she is likely bouncing around with her son, Owen.
Katie Hong
Music Together Teacher
Katie Hong is an early childhood educator with experience teaching kindergarten and preschool. With a background in musical theatre, Katie has a lifelong love of music and performing that she has enjoyed sharing with young people since she was still in grade school herself. She has a degree in elementary education from Wheaton College, and a certification in ESL education, speaking conversational Spanish. In addition to teaching Music Together classes, Katie enjoys acting in the comedy and theatre scene here in Chicago, as well as performing in character at children’s birthday parties and events with Princess Party Chicago.
Shannon Sanew
Music Together Teacher
Ms. Shannon loves teaching Music Together and music has always been her passion. She has loved being a Music Together mom with her own four kids and understands the needs of the families in her classes.
Shannon sings in two local church groups and has extensive experience in the early childhood field. She loves to share her love of art and music with families in this important developmental age.
Kat Vukson, studio manager
Music Together Teacher & Administrator
Ms. Kat loves making music with singers of all ages. She has a Bachelor of Music Education from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master of Music Education from Northwestern University. Katheryn has 17 years of experience as a choir director, including directing the Hinsdale South High School Choirs and the Southwest Suburban Children’s Choir. Currently she is a vocal coach for several theater productions, and spends much of her time singing with her music-loving daughter. She attended Music Together classes as a parent for several years and is excited to share that experience with others.
Katie Mattix
Director, Music Together Teacher
Ms. Katie has been a fun-loving Music Together® teacher and director since 2013. She is also a registered Suzuki violin and piano teacher and specializes in early childhood education. Katie has a bachelor and master’s degree in violin performance and pedagogy and enjoys playing viola and piano, as well. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, going to the opera, and making music with her family.
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