What can a baby really get out of a music class??
More than most people realize. Babies are listening, watching, feeling the rhythm, responding to voices, and absorbing patterns from birth. In a babies class, your baby experiences music through your voice, movement, touch, facial expressions, and emotional connection. These early experiences support bonding, communication, listening, early brain development, and musical development.
What's the best age to start in a Music Together® class?
You can start anytime after birth. Music Together® Babies classes are designed for infants from birth through 8 months. Starting early gives you practical tools for bonding, soothing, playing, and communicating through music during your baby's first months.
Do I need to be a good singer?
Not at all. Your baby does not need a perfect voice; your baby needs your voice. Babies are especially tuned in to the voices of the people who love them. In class, you'll learn easy ways to sing, chant, move, and play musically with your baby, even if you do not think of yourself as musical.
Is this different from a Mixed Age Music Together® class?
Yes. Music Together Babies classes use the same rich Music Together music, but the class is designed especially for infants and new parents. The pace, activities and parent education are focused on babies' earliest musical responses and on helping caregivers bring music into everyday routines. Mixed Age classes are also wonderful for babies, and if you have an older sibling, they can come together, but the Babies class gives extra support for this very early stage.The one-semester Music Together Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under nine months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes!