What makes Music Together® different?  Research. Music Together was first offered to the public in 1987 and pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum. Today classes are offered all over the world, including a lab school in Princeton, New Jersey. Ongoing research at the lab school and the research of others continually informs Music Together’s work on program content and development, varied applications of the program, and teacher training. Everything we do in class has an educational purpose. Just ask one of our highly trained teachers. Check out the Music Together Blog to learn more.

What kinds of programs do you offer?  We have several different offerings for children of varying ages, from birth through seven years: Babies (under 8 months); Mixed Ages (birth - 5 yrs); and Rhythm Kids (4 - 8 yrs). 

What is tuition?  Tuition varies for different programs and semesters (due to length). View our Schedule and Pricing page for details.

Do you offer birthday parties?  Yes, we do!  Check out more HERE!

What is the refund policy? Any family wishing to withdraw from classes may do so with a $30.00 cancellation fee BEFORE classes begin.  A credit will be applied to their account for a future semester for those who cancel after the first day of classes.  If materials have been received, there will be a $42.00 reduction of credit.  

What is the make-up policy?  UNLIMITED make-ups are included with tuition within the current semester at any of our locations.  Please schedule a make-up class through our online make-up scheduler located in the drop-down menu for Enrolled Families.  Two make-up classes can roll over to the following semester if you are registered.

How do I schedule a make-up? Current families can schedule make-ups online by logging in on our website. Choose ‘Make-up a Class' from the Enrolled Families menu, and you'll see a variety of options. For example, you can schedule makeups by day, location, teacher, etc. Once you've scheduled your makeup, you will receive a confirmation email.

How do I create an account? First, choose 'Family Portal' from the Enrolled Families menu. Next, click ‘Create an account under 'If you don't have an account' beside the username and password prompts. Follow instructions. Remember to add and save your child’s info!

I forgot my username/password.  What do I do?  Under the username and password prompts, click ‘Forgot your Password?’ and enter your email address, and your information will be emailed to you. If you do not remember which email address you used, contact us.

How long are the classes? Family classes (Babies & Mixed-ages) are 45-minutes; Rhythm Kids teds to be closer to 60-minutes. All classes meet once a week.

How long are the semesters? Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters normally run between 8-10 weeks, and when we hold classes in the summer, they usually lasts 6 weeks.

Can I switch classes mid-semester? Consistency is important for your child’s learning, so we ask that you try to settle into your class in the first few weeks of the semester as the integral musical community is beginning to form between families and your teacher. However, we understand that especially with young children, schedules change and nap times shift, etc. Therefore, we will do our best to accommodate your schedule and find a class that works for you and your child subject to availability. Contact us via phone at (615) 358-8544 or send us an email to discuss your situation.

What happens after we complete a semester? A different song collection is used each semester –there are nine different song collections- so when you re-register, you can look forward to expanding your repertoire with a variety of new songs and chants. The curriculum is designed so that families can continue classes for three years before revisiting a song collection. In three years, you and your child will learn over 375 songs! If you do continue in the program beyond three years (and we hope you will), your child will experience his or her first song collections in a brand new way. Read more about the Music Together Curriculum.

I lost my songbook.  Can I order another one?  Currently enrolled families in a Music Together class or preschool program may order a replacement or extra copies of song collection songbooks by emailing [email protected].

Can I buy a gift certificate? Gift certificates toward classes can be purchased at any time. They make a fabulous baby shower, birthday, or holiday gifts. Please contact us if you’re interested in purchasing one.

How do I redeem my gift certificate? Please contact us at (615) 358-8544 or email [email protected] and we will help you get registered!

What's expected of my child in class?  Sing, dance, and have fun! You might be surprised to hear that you are your child's most important music teacher right now—and it doesn't matter whether you think of yourself as a great singer or dancer. Young children develop dispositions for certain behaviors, including learning to love music, by observing and imitating their loved ones. Simply by participating enthusiastically during class and playing with the ideas at home, you'll give your children the modeling they need to learn to love to make music. 

At Music Together, children are never required to sit in a circle or expected to conform to an adult's idea of participation. We know that children learn differently from adults. They learn instinctively and constantly, through observation, interactions with adults and older children, and through imitation, play, and, especially, movement. One hallmark of Music Together is the insight that children will naturally develop music ability simply when immersed in a community of families making music.

Children's responses depend on their most dominant learning style and temperament as well as their age and developmental level. Some might follow the teacher right away. Many will simply want to watch and absorb, particularly in the first few weeks of class. Some might crawl or toddle around; others are stimulated by the music and respond more actively, running, jumping, or dancing. However, all are perfectly natural responses to the new, musically rich environment. Throughout the semester, your teacher will help you tune in to how your child learns best so you can support their music development in class and at home. Feel free to ask if you have questions!

How should we use the Music Together materials? Play your songs at home and in the car frequently, especially during the first few weeks of class. Then, make the music available for your child to listen to while you are playing or before nap or bedtime. Create your Family Music Zone^® account and download the Hello Everybody app for digital versions of the songs and more activity ideas to try!

Use the songbook to help you learn the songs and get new musical ideas to use at home. The music notation is in the book if you play an instrument and want to play along. Try using the songbook at storytime instead of a regular book and sing through the songs as you go along.

What if I start classes after the semester begins? Tenn Little Birds welcomes families at any point during the semester! Families may make up class(es) at any time during the semester.

Why aren't their classes for specific age groups? Classes with children of different ages have intellectual and social benefits for both younger and older children. In fact, it's the learning environment recommended by many early childhood researchers. Older children learn empathy and awareness of others while developing leadership qualities and gaining self-confidence. Younger children learn by imitating the older ones and often show more complex behaviors earlier than usual. Even babies benefit by being in an environment that gives them lots of opportunities to observe the behavior of children of varying ages. Plus, it allows everyone—siblings, parents, grandparents, caregivers—to share in the musical experience together!