General Registration for Holiday Jam will begin October 22. This 2-week session is filled with all the good things the holiday season brings: joy, laughter, music, and community. This year, $5 from every registration will be donated to Moms Helping Moms, a New Jersey nonprofit that provides diapers and period products to families in need. 

We love it when new friends come to visit. We know sometimes schedules make it difficult to commit to a full session, and that is where Drop-in classes come in. Check out the Drop-in Schedule, select any date and time available, then come join the fun!

If you love music and children, we’d love to speak with you about teaching opportunities at Melody and Motion! Being part of our team is the BEST job in the world! Want more info?

"Infants who are being sung to a lot are happier in general throughout the day, not just when singing is happening," said Samuel Mehr, an associate professor adjunct at the Yale University Child Study Center and one of the authors of the study. Read more.  NPR wants to know what songs you sing to your babies : NPR

Beyond Twinkle, Twinkle: Using Music with Infants and Toddlers | ZERO TO THREE

"If we choose music from around the world, songs with diverse voices, instruments, rhythms, and melodies, we would give children another way to experience the world..."  A wonderful read about the value of incorporating culturally relevant music in our program.  Beyond “Wheels on the Bus” Cultural Relevance in Music for Young Children – Exchange Press Content Hub

Grab a cuppa and take a moment to read an amazing article.  Then go sing with your favorite little music maker.

What Babies Hear When You Sing to Them

Does Nature or Nurture Determine Musical Ability?

Motherly put into words all the feelings I have about our program as a mom and a teacher.  Great read!
Going to Music Together® classes is a bonding experience to cherish forever

Scary Mommy - Perfect Way to Discover Music with your Little

https://www.musictogether.com/parents/teaching-the-way-children-learn

The simple and enjoyable act of making music with your child naturally fosters important social and emotional skills, such as self-regulation, self-confidence, leadership skills, social skills, and socio-emotional intelligence.

https://www.musictogether.com/blog/creating-harmony-how-music-can-support-social-emotional-development/

http://www.mothering.com/articles/music-improves-baby-brain-responses-speech/

Bring all the fun and excitement you have in class to your child's next birthday! We'll bring everything to get the party moving, singing, wiggling and dancing!

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