Every day, every class is special. And there's something exciting about the beginning of every class. The little ones are curious, the grown-ups are smiling (or at least trying to smile through the morning chaos), and I know we’re about to spend 45 minutes doing something that really matters - connecting through music.

I’ve taught a lot of classes over the years, but every class really is unique and special. There’s no pressure to “perform” or “get it right.” It’s not about how well anyone sings - it’s about being present, being playful, and creating a space where families can experience music side by side. It's messy sometimes! A toddler tries to run with a stick, another only wants to play with the gate at the door, a fussy baby. But we sing through it all, and...it just works. 

Those are the moments that make it magical.

One of my favorite things about teaching is watching confidence grow - and it's not just in the children, but in the parents, too. I see moms and dads who start class whisper-singing under their breath, and a few weeks later, they’re belting out “Ridin’ in the Car” or “Don Alfredo Baila” with the biggest smiles. That's when it gets exciting! Because that’s when I know the idea has landed: that every parent, every caregiver, is their child’s most important music teacher, and they're leaning into that role with pleasure.

The science behind what we do makes it even more inspiring. I'm a bit of a nerd - I love to read what I can "research-lite" type books, about child development and education, and research studies about how singing and rhythmic movement help wire young brains for language, empathy, and connection. But what I love most is that you can see it happening in real time in class! A baby watching their caregiver’s mouth move as they sing, a toddler matching the beat for the first time, a child humming a song days later at home. And even better?! When I share the data and research behind how and why these things happen, and parents text me pictures and videos of their children singing, drumming and dancing at home! It's an ah-ha moment...hey, this is working!

Music Together^® reminds me that community can be built one song at a time. It’s a place where parents can slow down, where kids can be themselves, and where we all get to remember that making music isn’t something reserved for stages or studios...it’s something we were all born to do.

I feel so lucky to get to call this thing I do "work", because it truly doesn't feel like work at all. It's fun and playful, and it's unbelievably satisfying at the same time. Thanks for making time to play with your child in music class with me, I think we're both really grateful for it.