How should we use the Music Together^® materials that we receive in class?

Play your songs  frequently on The "Music Together^®" APP, especially during the first few weeks of class. Make the music available for your child to listen to while he/she is playing or before nap or bedtime or while driving in the car. Download the "Music Together" app for digital versions of the songs and more activity ideas to try! Create a login (share it with family members), input your COLLECTION CODE from the front of your book that you receive in class and start listening!

What if I miss a class during the semester?

We offer makeup class during the semester. However, they do have to be used within the current semester! Visit the "Make Up A Class" link from the home page! We can't GUARANTEE them but we do our best! Email [email protected] if you have problems! Please do not TEXT Miss Tracie's phone. Thanks!

Can I switch to a different class?

Requests for class changes must be initiated with Miss Tracie by email [email protected]. Depending on class availability, changes are made at the discretion of both Miss Tracie and any other teachers involved. 

What if I start classes after the semester begins?  Do your prorate?

We accept registrations up to week 3 of class. We do not prorate if you start late but you CAN makeup those missed classes!

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. You MAY have snacks at our outdoor locations.

Will classes be cancelled in inclement weather?

Class will be rescheduled at our ALTON location if it's raining. However, class will NOT be cancelled for rain at our OUTDOOR MALL location because we are UNDERCOVER!  

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

All guests must be prearranged with the teacher to ensure adequate space in the class. Guests (including siblings) are $25 per visit. We accept Venmo or Cash or Zelle for these visits - @tracie-krieger. 561-400-7489

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 more 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!

Which class should I enroll in if my child is ____ years old?  Email Miss Tracie about your AGE questions! I can answer them all! Every parent is different - you all have different wants & needs, concerns & ideas - LET ME HELP!  Email me at [email protected] and we will discuss!  I PROMISE we will find you a perfect class!Do you offer refunds?

Do you offer refunds? Only within 1 day after the first scheduled day of class!  So we can plan accordingly! ALSO, if the materials are not returned, it's a $40 fee!  *Also, please note that non-attendance does not indicate that you have withdrawn - or that you owed a refund. Thanks for your understanding as we keep our smalll business running for the community! * Pop-In classes: To receive a refund, you need to alert us 24 hours or sooner!  Thank you!

Do you offer POP-IN Classes?

We are asked this frequently. The asnwer is NO. Why? Our "true" product offering is our SEMESTER program.  (we will occasionally have pop-in classes over holidays). Our program is mostly a SEMESTER program because we are a "development" program. It's NOT just a one-time entertaining activity (except over the Holidays!). We have a beginning, middle and end to our music development curriculum and the children are truly LEARNING along the way. It's about the DEVELOPMENT! It's not just about the one-time "fun" (although we sure do have fun!) Also, when you enroll in a semester, the class becomes a community. We really enjoy getting to know the same families that we see each week for the eight - ten weeks! PLEASE JOIN A SEMESTER!  ALSO: You get a set of music to bring home with you and you are listening all the time… it’s really amazing!  This music becomes your child favorite, most soothing music and you will be able to “have music class” at home any time of day because you have the materials with you. It’s truly a GREAT bang for your buck…you get SO MUCH out of being in one of our classes!!!

As a parent, what is my role 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. Please wait to socialize or use your cell phone until after class and instead help us create a music-only environment.

What's expected of my child in class?

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 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!

What is the class size?

Each class has between 5 and 16 registered children.