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As a parent, what is my role in class?

Sing, dance, and have fun! You yourself are your child's most important music teacher right now, no matter whether you think of yourself as a great singer or dancer or not! Young children develop many 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 model for your child all they need to learn to love making music.

***While we want you to connect to the other grown-ups in class, please keep your phone tucked away during class and wait to chat until after we have sung Goodbye! If you need to take a photo of your child, we ask that you wait until the play-along to do so, and keep any other children out of the frame unless the adults with those children have given permission. 

What's expected of my child in class?

Nothing at all! At Music Together^®, children are never required to sit in the 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 they are immersed in a community of families all 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 and sometimes months of class. Some might crawl or toddle around; others are stimulated by the music and respond more actively, running, jumping, or dancing. 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, especially during the first few weeks of class. Make the music available for your child to listen to while she is playing or in the bath. Create your Music Together account and download the Music Together app for digital versions of the songs and more activity ideas to try! 

Use the songbook as a bedtime book, and if you play an instrument and want to play along, the music notation is available in the Family Music Zone^®  

What is the class size?

Each class has between 6 and 12 registered children, plus their caregiver(s).

What if I miss a class during the semester?

We offer up to 5 makeup classes during each semester, but you must use them during the semester as they will not roll over to the next. Visit our Make Up Classes page to learn more!

Can I switch to a different class?

Requests for class changes must be initiated within the first three weeks of the semester. Depending on class availability, changes are made at the discretion of the center director and teachers involved. 

What if I start classes after the semester begins?

Music Together Triad welcomes families at any point during the semester! We will prorate for classes missed up to week 5 of the session due to late registration. Or families may makeup as many classes that they need to ensure they can attend 10 classes during the semester. ***All classes must be made-up within the current semester. They will not be rolled over to the next semester!

Can we eat in class?

Please feel comfortable to nurse or bottle-feed your child in class, but we ask that you not bring food or drink into classrooms.

Will classes be cancelled in inclement weather?

We adhere with Guilford County Schools in regard to weather cancellations. Should public schools close due to inclement weather, classes at Music Together Triad will be cancelled as well. Please check our website MusicTogetherTriad.com or our Instagram page @musictogethertriad for announcements regarding weather cancellations. In the event of a weather cancellation will do our very best to reschedule the missed day!

Can I bring a guest or an unregistered older sibling to class?

Siblings younger than 6mo are always welcome, free of charge. For all others, a one-time free cameo appearance is allowed. After that extra guests are $25 per class. Please contact Ms Leah prior to class regarding your guests to ensure adequate space and materials for the class!

Is it OK for more than one adult to come to class?

Yes, parents, grandparents, or caregivers are welcome to attend class at any time—no need to ask!

Why aren't there 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!

Do you offer gift certificates?

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