Heldeberg Music Together

“It can be empowering for families to engage with music, creating opportunities for them to bond and grow together. Many initiatives around the country, including Music Together, are trying to help parents and caregivers tap into that.” Read more from The 74 about the benefits of making music with children, in an article which features Music Together in some very good company! https://www.the74million.org/article/singing-to-your-baby-may-matter-more-than-you-think/

Babies' brains are so vibrant!
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Ever wondered what’s going on inside your tiny human’s mind? We can definitely help with some insight into what babies’ brains are up to when you make music with them! Read on to find out: https://www.musictogether.com/parents/whats-happening-in-babies-brains-during-music-experiences/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=03162026

Classes available in Delmar, NY.

Start the new year with a new session of Music Together! Visit our Class Locator to find a center near you: https://www.musictogether.com/class-locator?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=12292025

The youngest baby is not too young for Music Together, the award winning internationally acclaimed early childhood music program.

Playing music to babies has been shown to significantly benefit their brain development, particularly in memory and language processing. During the first few years of life, a baby’s brain is highly adaptable and forms new neural connections at a rapid pace. Listening to music stimulates multiple areas of the brain at once — the auditory cortex processes sounds, the hippocampus supports memory formation, and the language centers prepare for speech. This multisensory stimulation helps babies recognize patterns in rhythm and melody, skills that translate into stronger memory retention and better listening abilities.

Beyond memory, music exposure can lay the groundwork for language development. Songs often contain repetitive words and rhythms, making it easier for babies to pick up new vocabulary and understand sentence patterns. Gentle lullabies or playful tunes can also improve attention span and emotional regulation. Over time, these early auditory experiences create a foundation for stronger communication skills, learning readiness, and overall cognitive growth.

“A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.” – Chinese Proverb

Fall registration is up now with an early registration discount available. Classes are being offered in Delmar, NY.

Heldeberg Music Together - Register Now Music Together® tuition includes access to the international program that families all over the world are talking about with one 45-minute class per week. With your tuition, you receive a download code for your music and a hard copy of the songbook with online access to family activity suggestions....

Summer classes are almost full. There is still room in the Monday 4:30 pm. www.heldebergmusic.com

Join us for the Tambourine Song Collection this Spring!
You'll learn twenty-five Music Together songs and activities you can recreate at home, including our first French-Canadian folk song, "V'là l'bon vent." Your children will experience the contrast between galloping, slowing, sleeping, then jumping up with delight to gallop again in "See the Pony Galloping." In addition to your weekly classes, your tuition includes recordings and materials for you to use at home, including an illustrated songbook and access to the songs through the Music Together app.
About the Illustrators
Read more about Jaime Kim on her website: https://www.jaimekim.com
See more of Gerald Kelley's work on his website: https://www.geraldkelley.com

I'll be back to teaching classes in late March. Can't wait to see you. 🎶❤️🎶

Musical fun fact: Did you know that when people sing in a group, their heartbeats sync up? So, when you’re humming together, your hearts are drumming together!