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Family Newsletter

February 2024

“Why is it important for us to listen

to the music at home?”

Repetition is a key way that young children learn new things and practice new skills---including music! That’s why it’s so important that your little ones have the chance to play with the songs you’re learning in your Music Together class at home as well as during class time. Exposure to the music only during your class doesn’t give your child enough repetition, or “practice time,” which they need for deep learning. When you play the songs outside of class, you’re giving your child valuable time to absorb, process, and play with the music. Then, each time your teacher leads you in drumming, dancing, or wiggling to the songs you already know, your child’s learning can be more relaxed, more playful, and more powerful.

P.S. Since you are your child’s favorite singer, when you know the songs better, you can sing them more easily and joyfully, which benefits you both!

Playing Your Music Together Songs at Home

Download our app to play your Music Together collection from your mobile devices, and visit the Family Music Zone to download mp3s to sync up with your favorite music apps, smart speakers, or your child’s music player. You just need the Music Access Code on the inside cover of your songbook. Need help getting started? Visit www.musictogether.com/account or download our handy guide (PDF).

Next semester, families in Music Together classes around the world will be singing and jamming along to Triangle. In addition to the brand new Cuban tune “Má Teodora”, the collection includes Music Together classics like “Nothin’ Blues” and “Hey, Ho, Nobody Home,” plus our take on traditional favorites, including the American play-party song, “Skip to My Lou.”

When we were on the hunt for a new song for the upcoming Music Together Triangle Song Collection, we knew we wanted a Spanish-language song. Our collections include Spanish material from a number of Spanish-speaking countries, but nothing from Cuba, so when we happened upon “Má Teodora,” we were excited at the possibilities it presented for our curriculum. Read on...

Find a class near you

Go to our Class Locator to find a location in your neighborhood, and ask about visiting a class to see what we’re all about. Triangle Song Collection classes start soon in most locations. Sign up early to save your spot in the class of your choice!

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My Toddler Won't

Let Me Sing!

We’ve heard this from lots of parents over the years: You’re singing along to your favorite song, when suddenly your toddler says, “Don’t sing, Mama!” or “Stop singing, Daddy!” This can be disconcerting! We want our children to speak their minds and express their desires, but . . . what do we do when their desires conflict with our desire to sing? You might wonder if your child no longer likes the sound of your singing voice and if you should stop singing with them. It helps to understand what’s at work in the emerging personhood of toddlers in order to decide what to do. (And it’s NOT about your singing!)

Meet the Illustrators

Our family songbooks feature beautiful, colorful illustrations that bring each song to life. We sat down with our award-winning illustrators, Jaime Kim and Gerald Kelley, to learn a little bit more about them and their unique creative approaches. Read more...

Shop

Bring music into storytime at your house with 20% off all Singalong Storybooks (hardcover and board book). Use coupon code STORYBOOK2024 at checkout on our online store. *Offer expires April 1, 2024, and coupon code may not be combined with other offers or Singalong Storybook gift sets.

Join

In many areas, there are opportunities to start your own Music Together classes. We’re looking for music lovers with an entrepreneurial spirit to join us in making the world more musical!

Email us to learn more or recommend a friend (or yourself!) using our easy referral form.