Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Music Together (8 - 20 months)

Avg cost per class: $ 17
Initial Registration Fee: $ 35?
Class length: 45 minutes
Class Size: 12 maximum
Parent Expectation: Participate in activity; Watch child; Ample time to socialize
Materials: Two CDs and a songbook are provided for each semester

Overview: Hello song. Singing/movement songs. Instrument Free Play. Lulluby. Goodbye song.

Hands down, my absolute favorite class! D had some trouble concentrating once he starting learning to walk. I could generally redirect him and get him to participate for 70% of the class. What was impressive to me though was to see D do things at home that we'd done in class when I didn't think he was even paying attention. We listen to the CD in our car all the time and D is able to predict the song upon hearing the first few notes. This is so exciting to his nearly tone deaf mother who has to watch the teacher to stay on the beat. This class is multiage levels up to about 4 I think, but it totally works somehow.

Staff: Franchise owner, Dana Parkoff is an awesome teacher. She has both business and teaching skills. She's great at teaching and redirecting both the kids and their parents. The other teachers are good, but Dana is the best teacher and we were so glad to have her as our class teacher.
www.musictogetherdallas.com

3 comments:

Gila Vinokur said...

Hello Erin,

Thank you so much for your complimentary words about Music Together Dallas. Your post has driven people to our site.

Would you mind changing 2 things on your post?
1. Classes are from ages 0 - 6 and it would be great if all families knew that.
2. Our ONE TIME registration is now only $25 - Perfect time to save a little $$

Again, we are so greatful to you for this spontaneous post and welcome you back to Music Together Dallas anytime.

Gila Vinokur said...

http://www.musictogether.com/video_parentguide

this is the most amazing podcast about being your childs musical role model.

Gila Vinokur said...

http://www.musictogether.com/video_parentguide

this is the most amazing podcast about being your childs musical role model.