So... what is Music Together®
all about?
Music Together classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement by providing a developmentally, playful musical experience for both children and their parents and/or caregivers.
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All children are musical
Have you ever noticed
how quickly a crying child stops crying when he hears music? How often does
fussing turn into delight when a loved one picks up a child to sing or dance
with her?
Music is a powerful force in early childhood because young children are highly attuned to the sounds around them. Hearing begins in utero at the fourth month, and most children hear and recognize their parents' voices by the time they are born. In fact, in a recent study, infants were able to pick out minute changes in melodies at the age of one to two months! While six-month olds may not be ready for math, they are acutely attentive to and responsive to musical sounds. Infants coo, gurgle, and flex their torsos in response to music. Toddlers shake rattles, bounce to the beat, and sing occasional notes. Three-year-olds often have favorite songs and instruments to play and can "lose themselves" in music. Four-year-olds like to have an effect on the activity, such as creating new ways to move with the music, or inventing new words to songs. They may play teacher and lead the family (or their stuffed animal pets) in their favorite musical activities at home.
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