Our Mixed-Age music classes are for children from birth through age 5—and the grownups who love them^®! Whether your class is outdoors, in a classroom, or online, all are active music-making experiences, designed to teach the way children learn: through play with the grownups they love. 

Each week, a trained Music Together^® teacher leads the class in singing, dancing, and playing songs that range from calming lullabies to rollicking jam sessions using child-friendly percussion instruments. Our classes are informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences, developmentally appropriate for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and great fun for their parents and caregivers as well, regardless of their own perceived musical ability.

Our award-winning music, illustrated songbook, and other print and online resources help you continue the music-making fun at home and nurture your child's musical growth—even if you don't think of yourself as a great singer or dancer. Like parenting, making music requires no previous experience or expertise, just a willingness to get down on the floor and play with your child!

Why Mixed Ages?

Child development research has shown that grouping children in the family-style environment of mixed-age classes is the best way for young children to learn. In Mixed-Age classes, 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. The relaxed, no-pressure environment lets all kids learn at their own pace.

Each semester includes:

• Weekly 45-minute classes, including songs, rhythmic chants, movement, and instrument play. Classes run in 9-week sessions, except for Summer (6-weeks) and Holiday (3 weeks).
• A new music collection (CD and digital access) with professionally-recorded songs, rhythmic chants, “play-along” music, and tonal and rhythm patterns. There are 12 non-sequential collections of music, one for each semester, rotated over three years.
• A beautiful songbook with colorful, engaging illustrations to capture children’s imaginations at home.
• Parent education to help adults better understand and support their children’s musical development.

Mixed-Age class offerings

Winter 2022

• Mondays at 11:00 with Ms. Hannah at Turnagain Arts Building
• Wednesdays at 5:30 with Ms. Hannah at Huffman Community Center
• Fridays at 10:00 with Ms. Megon at Open Space Alaska
• Saturdays at 10:00 with Ms. Megon at Huffman Community Center
• Saturdays at 11:00 with Ms. Katie on Zoom