Petite Musician

Registration is OPENING SOON for our 3-week Holiday mini-session and our 10-week Winter session.

Get ready for the holidays with our short & sweet Holiday session - perfect for getting your family in the the spirit of the season! Classes begin the week of Monday, November 30th.

Stay tuned for more information about both of these upcoming sessions!

Wishing your family a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃👻🍁🍂

Have you missed a class this Fall due to illness or travel? Now is a great time to schedule a make up class, with two weeks left in the session!

Just use the make up scheduler on our website to sign up at your convenience. Happy music-making! 🎶

How does music support reading and literacy? 🎶🎵

✅ Helps children hear the parts of words
Songs, rhymes, and rhythms naturally slow down speech so kids can notice the individual sounds (phonemes) in words. For example, when a child sings a rhyming song, they hear the beginning, middle, and end sounds of each word, which is a key skill for sounding out words when reading.

✅ Builds word knowledge and vocabulary
Songs introduce new words in a memorable, enjoyable way. Children hear these words in context, which helps them remember them and use them in conversation. This strengthens their language skills and makes it easier to understand what they read later.

✅ Makes language patterns easier to notice
Music has repeating patterns, rhymes, and beats that mirror the patterns in spoken language. When children clap along to a song or predict the next rhyming word, they practice recognizing how words fit together — a skill that supports reading fluency.

✅ Makes reading feel fun and shared
Because music is engaging, children are more willing to participate in reading activities that include songs, rhymes, or call-and-response games. This shared, playful experience builds motivation and confidence, making learning to read less intimidating.

💛 Parent tip: You can support this by singing nursery rhymes, reading books that can be sung - like your songbook, clapping to the beat of a song, or using rhymes to practice new words. These simple activities make literacy learning fun!

Did you know that each Music Together song collection contains two lullabies? This Fall, we're enjoying the beautiful Brahm's Lullaby and the nostalgic My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean.

Lullabies are an easy way to fit in a little "music time" every day! Before naptime, as part of the bedtime routine, or anytime you need to snuggle, switch gears, and calm down - lullabies can be a great tool in your musical toolkit!

Spooky season is upon us! 🎃

Looking for some kid-friendly Halloween songs to download? Here are our top seven!

✨ Lullabies: More Than Just Sweet Sounds ✨

When you sing to your baby, you’re not just helping them drift off — you’re syncing your nervous systems. Your voice, your breath, your gentle rhythm tell their body: “You’re safe.” and YOUR body hears it too! Heart rates slow, stress melts, and together you transition into calm.

A lullaby isn’t just music. It’s connection. It’s regulation. It’s love in melody. 💛

🎶 Happy Kids Music Day! 🎶

Today we join Keep Music Alive in celebrating the joy, creativity, and confidence that music brings to children everywhere. Kids Music Day shines a spotlight on the importance of making music a part of every child’s life — whether it’s strumming a guitar, tapping a drum, or singing their heart out. Let’s inspire the next generation to dream big, play loud, and keep the music alive! 💛🎵

Tips for Using Your Music Together Songbook at Home! 🎶 🎵

🍂Sing together daily – Pick a song from the book and make it part of your morning or bedtime routine. Consistency helps children feel connected to music.
🍁Explore the illustrations – Talk about the pictures in the songbook; they can spark imagination and help children connect emotionally to the music.
🍂Add movement – Clap, dance, or use scarves and shakers while singing to make the experience more engaging and multisensory.
🍁Play along – If you have an instrument (even simple ones like a tambourine or ukulele), try playing the melody or rhythm from the notation in the book.
🍂Mix it up – Change the tempo, volume, or style of a song to encourage creativity and keep things fresh.
🍁Let your child lead – Invite them to choose the song, start the singing, or invent new verses. This builds confidence and ownership.
🍂Connect with everyday life – Sing songs during chores, car rides, or outdoor play to weave music naturally into your day.
🍁Celebrate progress – Notice when your child remembers lyrics, keeps a beat, or invents new movements, and share your excitement with them!