Imagine a time before smart phones, computers, itunes, television, radio, air planes, cars, and even electricity!  There was much to take care of, but free time looked very different.

There were families with voices, and bodies, and musical instruments. Music making in the home was a major pastime. People would harmonize, play instruments for each other, with each other, and of course there was the lullaby. Where there was music, there has always been learning.

Fast forward to 2003, when I became a Music Together Center Director, my goal was to bring early childhood music and movement education to as many famiies as possible, apprenticie new teachers, and be true to the philosophy and training of Music Together. Our classes were always high energy, highly interactive, filled with joy, song, laughter, and of course movement.  The greatest compliment was when a parent didn't realize that I used a lesson plan. It was so much fun, that the experience for many grown-ups and definitly the children, was that of spontanious play.  That was the environment we created, because that is how children learn best. I can assure you that every single element of our classes was based in years of research, practice, concept and response evaluation, and play.

OUR GOAL: was always to have the families in our classes bring the music back their homes.  We could model and suggest using the songs throughout the day, but with so many other demands, and so many other things to do, could there be room for spontanious music making at home? Would families actually sing in their living room, during bath time, diaper changes, while building blocks, while cooking in their kitchen, or jumping on their beds?

HERE WE ARE TODAY: Our classes ARE STILL high energy, highly interactive, filled with joy, song, laughter, and of course movement.  Via ZOOM I see the fun, the experience for many grown-ups and definitly the children, is still that of spontanious play.  This is the environment we still create, because this is still how children learn best. I can assure you that every single element of Music Together Online class is based on years of research and months of continued examination of what is working best and how we can keep engaging your family and children in learning and growth. I celebrate what we are all able to do together.

SO...in short, I never imagined that we would have this much time to practice and enjoy making Music Together Online at home, BUT I can say that you are definitely each ROCK STARS when it comes to creating musical experiences at HOME with your children, pets, and multi-generations of family! Until we hug again in person, it is an honor to be able to do so at the end of every class. Thank you. ~Wendy