About Our Classes

In a Music Together® class, families spend 45 minutes each week shaking eggs, clicking sticks, banging drums, bouncing on laps, spinning, marching, and so much more—and while we have a great time, the children miraculously teach themselves through play. (No kidding: It really works!) Check out this PDF that explains what you'll see in class...

What's great about MT is that the adults make music the grownup way while the children play the kids' way—and everyone has a ton of fun. High-energy movers and quiet observers are all equally involved in the exciting musical activities around them: We create a comfortable, encouraging environment that respects all individual temperaments and learning styles. 

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A program with deep roots and high praise: Music Together was created just down the road (at the Montclair Cooperative School) over 30 years ago. We've come a long way since then! Now, our curriculum, recordings, and publications have won awards and are recognized as the "gold standard" of early childhood music education in more than 45 countries around the world.

The types of classes we offer are:

All-Ages

In a Music Together "All Ages" class, children (birth-age 5) and their important grownups join with other families, and one of our incredible teachers, to create a playful musical community. Children in Music Together classes acquire a strong tonal, rhythm, and movement "vocabulary" and build a repertiore of over 200 songs (from our nine different song colllections). Our "mixed-ages" approach fosters natural, family-style learning where younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones; and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together. (To read some of the research behind the value of mixed-age groupings in early childhood, here's a reference link.) Each child participates at their own developmental level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, observing, and exploring musical instruments. We welcome the whole family to join in this important family music experience, and any caregivers—parents, grandparents, babysitter—can ALL bring the children to class!

 Babies

Music is unique in its ability to lower stress, increase bonding, and create joy. In our Babies classes, for families with babies up to one year, the music activities and materials are specially designed for parents who want to learn as much as possible about music development in babies. Join this "Musical Parenting Class" and learn how to use music to soothe, play with, and stimulate your baby's neural development. And, make friends at the same time! More info: westessexmusictogether.com/babies.html

 Babies (mini session)

Music is unique in its ability to lower stress, increase bonding, and create joy. In our Babies classes, for families with babies up to one year, the music activities and materials are specially designed for parents who want to learn as much as possible about music development in babies. Join this "Musical Parenting Class" and learn how to use music to soothe, play with, and stimulate your baby's neural development. And, make friends at the same time! More info: westessexmusictogether.com/babies.html 

 Rhythm Kids®

Rhythm Kids®, specifically designed for children ages 4-8 years, takes big kids music to the next level, preparing them for formal instruction OR for being fluent music-makers throughout life. Whether you started Music Together in a mixed-age environment, or if you are just discovering us now, your child will have the opportunity for rich musical development and growth while having the BEST time learning! Composing, choreography, conduction, improvisation, ear-training, dance, drumming, singing—we'll do it all! Parents are welcome to stay for this class, or you can drop off and take a break! More info: westessexmusictogether.com/rhythm-kids.html