I don't have enough hours to spend at the computer to explain how your class impacts us daily. The CD distracts us from fussy moods, both in house and in the car; enables sing-alongs (at the top of our voice, you know Ginevra) while grandparents and aunts and uncles are in town to admire; and the songs sound even better bouncing off the walls while spending eons on the potty, trying and trying. Both Charles and Avery bang on their legs when the word music class is mentioned. Avery practically bursts with anticipation to say "you-oooh" and throw her arms up and down, while the Hello Song is ending. Charles' new words include "Oh my!" to which we must immediately reply "There's no more pie!" And the three of them roll about on the couch tickling each other while shouting "Gu-li Gu-li". Ginevra's all time favorite song definitely is A Ram Sam Sam.

It was when Alec (now 5) and Aaron (now 3) started attending Music Together^® (when Alec was 18 months old) that we realized just how much of an impact that music can have on our family. Music not only soothed our children as infants, but also provided our family many hours of outlandish entertainment.

Many times throughout the day, we hear the boys singing, making music, playing instruments, and asking us to sing and play music with them. They recognize many songs that they have only heard a few times, eagerly want to learn the words of other songs, and often make-up words to tunes that come to their mind. An example of the dramatic influence that music has had on our family was when Aaron felt that it was important enough for him to call his Dad at work recently so that he could help him sing the words to a song he wanted to sing.

Music Together also provided our family with more than an appreciation of music; it has provided us with the space to make music with other families and friends who have similar values, and created a special relationship with our Music Together teacher, who offered a positive, respectful first encounter with a teacher for our children.

In an email to Brian's teacher:

I just wish you could hear what I am hearing: Brian (age 2) is singing and dancing while Don, his dad, is playing the organ and singing. What a great sound! Today in the car he was also singing with the Bongos CD. Just a few moments ago he was playing the shakers I made from butter containers and beans. He just loves music!

Music Together has been such an asset to our family and our daily lives. We listen to the cds every single day, and songs from previous collections continue to be a gift. For example, my daughter has started a 1 day a week school program and the song, "Who Says They're Gonna Come Back" has given her great comfort and faith in knowing that she is safe and I'll be back to pick her up. We sing it on our way to school. I am so grateful for a program that is process oriented instead of performance oriented. It resonates with our family lifestyle.

Liam (age 2) has been learning so much, and doesn't cease to amaze me. He is singing the "Ladybug" song and "Drip Drop" unprompted, without the recording, and complete with movements. He just loves his music!