Music Together® classes in Lima
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids all love Music Together! Our playful music classes for kids support every child, no matter their learning style or stage of development. Each weekly class includes lots of music activities especially created for young children, led by a trained teacher who inspires everyone to join in the fun.
Mixed-Age Music Classes
For kids birth through five and their grownups. Learn and play musically together!
Each week in Music Together Mixed-Age Classes at Music Together Lima, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course!). It’s so much fun you won’t realize how much learning is taking place! You’ll take home the award-winning music used in class, along with an illustrated songbook and other resources. As you discover new ways to play with music all week long, you’ll be supporting your child’s music-learning and overall development---even if you don’t think of yourself as a great singer or dancer.
Why mixed ages?
Child development researchers discovered that grouping children of different ages in one class encourages natural, family-style learning, so Music Together developed the Mixed-Age Music Class. In this class, everyone participates at their own levels: babies vocalize, listen, and observe; toddlers play and experiment; and preschoolers build confidence as they emerge as classroom leaders. Grownups are happy because everyone can come to class together!
Try A Mixed-Age Music Class
You are welcome to join us for a trial class at any time. There is a $5 drop in fee, payable at the door. If you choose to register, your drop in fee will be applied to your tuition. Please fill out the demo class form to arrange your visit.
Current Mixed-Age Music Together Classes
Mixed-Age Classes at Music Together Lima meet for 45 minutes once a week for about two months. Sign up for class today and watch your child come alive with the joy of family music-making.
Music Together is perfect for your kids!
No matter where your kids fit in the 0-5 range, Music Together supports them and helps them grow. Read on to see specifically how Music Together is a great fit for your child(ren).
For Babies
Chances are, you’ve seen a glimpse of the music-maker inside your new little one, as he coos and wiggles when you sing a nursery rhyme or starts moving when you put on your favorite song. At birth, infants are already alert to musical sounds and naturally responsive to volume, movement, tempo, and melody. Read more about babies and music on the Music Together Worldwide Blog.
Here at Music Together Lima, we’ve created a warm environment that supports your baby’s natural musicality—and her overall development. In our music classes for babies, you’ll learn lots of ways to interact musically with your infant. And as you sing, laugh, and learn together, you’ll bond with your child and the other new parents in your class. Watch your baby’s eyes light up during a Music Together class in Lima!
For Toddlers
Toddlers are curious little people. They’re starting to explore the world and themselves and learning more about communicating with their grownups and peers. Music can help your toddler better understand all of these brand new experiences by giving her a valuable tool for relaxing, focusing, and expressing emotions.
At a Music Together class, your toddler’s growing music skills are supported and challenged in a playful environment. Plus, making music enhances his language, cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. Bring your toddler to explore music in a family class at Music Together Lima!
For Preschoolers
Preschoolers are overflowing with creativity, and making music with them is so much fun. When picking activities for your 3- or 4-year-old, a music class is a great choice. Regular exposure to a musically rich environment fosters your child's music skills as well as growth and development in many other areas essential to success in school and life.
A Music Together class in Lima is the perfect place for preschoolers to imagine, improvise, express their creativity, and relate to others through music. Witness the true magic of making music with your preschooler at one of our music classes!
For Children with Special Needs
Because it integrates the mind, body, and emotions, music can transform the lives of all children. Children with special needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders or physical, cognitive, or neurological impairments, are welcome in any of our classes. With our “accept and include” philosophy, understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and our respect for different learning styles, children with special needs often thrive in our music classes. While Music Together classes are not therapeutic intervention, the inclusive family music-making experience may complement your child’s therapies, while providing an activity your whole family can enjoy together. Your family is welcome to to visit a class anytime. Feel free to speak with your teacher or call the office to speak with our director, Johannah Barhorst, if you have questions or concerns.