Music Together Jam Bay

REGISTRATION OPEN for Fall Session starting Saturday October 7th.  This is a 9-week Mixed Age Class for children ages Birth-5 and a grownup:) Where: Moonstone Wellness 19834 Viking Way Poulsbo WA 98370 When : 10am 45 minutes of song, rhyme, instrument play and movement! $275 includes a beautifully illustrated full color songbook, electronic downloads of the  Music Together Bongos Song Collection and a CD for a car;) Military and Sibling discounts always available. Infant siblings 8 months and younger are free. 9 Week Music Together Fall Session 2023 1 Child $275.00 USD 2 Children $400.00 USD 3 Children $525.00 USD Please visit us on Facebook or Instagram Phone/Text: 360-447-8033  Email:  musictogetherjambay@gmail.com

Music Together is an early childhood music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the adults who love them. The program emphasizes natural, family-style learning, and songs from Music Together are designed to be both fun and educational. The specific songs used can vary as Music Together has an extensive collection that rotates through different song collections, ensuring variety and freshness for families attending multiple semesters. Some songs and tunes may become popular or well-known within the Music Together community, but the program itself doesn't focus on commercial "hits" like mainstream music does. Rather, the songs are crafted to be engaging and appropriate for young learners, often incorporating elements from various musical cultures and traditions. Some songs that families might recognize from their classes could include: "Hello Song" "Ridin' in the Car" "Biddy Biddy" "Shake Those 'Simmons Down...

This is Why I Teach Music... Not because I expect you to major in music Not because I expect you to play or sing all your life, Not so you can relax or have fun. But so you will be human So you will recognize beauty So you will be sensitive So you will be closer to an infinite beyond this world So you will have something to cling to So you will have more love more compassion, more gentleness, more good, in short, more life! Of what value will it be to make a proserperous living unless you know how to live? ~Authour unknown

  Why It's Fun to Bring Your Kiddo to Music Together Classes 1. Introduction: If you've ever wondered about ways to enhance your child's early developmental years with joy, bonding, and learning, consider enrolling in Music Together classes. Not only does it offer a platform for your child to explore the world of music, but it also promises a treasure trove of memories and experiences. In this post, we'll explore why it's incredibly fun (and beneficial) to bring your child to Music Together sessions. 2. Bonding Over Beats: The act of singing or moving to the rhythm creates a unique bond between parent and child. It's an intimate act that allows both of you to feel the music and each other's energy. This shared experience strengthens the emotional connection between you and your child. 3. Discovering New Talents: You never know – your little one might be a budding Mozart or Beyoncé! Music Together classes provide a safe and encouraging environment for kids to...

Hello Everybody! In 2021, our family moved to the Poulsbo area and I'm so excited now to create Music Together ® Jam Bay, offering classes in Poulsbo and Port Townsend. Surrounded by waterways on all sides, our beautiful Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas are home! Music Together Jam Bay was inspired by Liberty and Discovery Bays in our area aaaand a fun play on the djembe drum! With over 15 years of experience teaching Music Together, I hope to offer you all the beautiful experience of family music-making! ~Teacher Melinda (Our previous name was  Upbeat Music Together located in  Spokane, Washington.)

UP NEXT IS THE TRIANGLE SONG COLLECTION:) This Spring we’ll jump and jive with "Allee Galloo”, go to the beach with the Spanish “Maria Isabel”, create jazzy rounds with “Hey, Ho, Nobody Home”, dance in asymmetric meter to "Stick Dance" and layer rhythms on the drums with "Drummers Marching", just to name a few of the 25 songs and chants in the collection from around the world. In addition to your weekly 45-minute classes, your tuition includes materials for you to use at home, a family newsletter full of resources and music-making ideas. Continue your musical journey with your child, or get started this spring. Discover the joy of family music! DETAILS: Begins When : Wednesday, April 1st/Saturday April 4th Runs : 8 weeks (because there's a baby on the way;) Cost per child : $124 for returning families and $140 for new families (we DO offer sibling discounts:) (this is prorated from my regular session rates:) payable by PayPal...

$175 for new families/$155 for returning families creditcard via PayPal to upbeatmusictogether@gmail.com or cash/check. Watch for the location announcement! JOIN US for 10 weeks of song, rhythm instrument, play and movement!

10 weeks of the Maracas song collection:)at Bella Cova. April 14th-June 16th Same day and time. Mondays 11:00am-11:45am. payments by cash, check, or credit card via PayPal to upbeatmusictogether@gmail.com

This American Sign Language Browser out of Michigan State University is one of the best sites I have seen for user-friendly access to looking up words in sign. This week in your class, when we signed The Water is Wide, I just looked up the key words and moved my hands while we sang...so easy...so fluid...so beautiful. You can look up the words to your favorite simple songs here and then teach them to your child. Enjoy!

We have been getting from Netflix, the old Cosmos series. Wonderful! One episode explained of the amazing songs of humpback whales...they will sing part of their song in winter waters and then after traveling to summer waters, will pick up the same song on the very next beat, measure for measure...Truly Amazing!

So if you moms and dads haven't discovered Sia yet in your probable periodic search for new adult music for your IPod? Then...yes...wow....time to have a listen! This Aussie artist is just absolutely incredible and I have been listening to her for some time now. In this video , she also signs in Sign Language while performing. For a true taste of her style and personality, search for "Sia KCRW" on You Tube and listen to some of these really casual radio shows. She's just a delightful person.

Add some beautiful family music-making to your lives, your homes and your outdoors this spring and summer with a Music Together session at the Spokane Yoga Shala studio. Nine weeks starting May 4th. Join us!:)

Here's some Marley groove for your day...about halfway thru this home video, he actually starts audiating....he leaves out a word at the end of each phrase...letting his brain (and yours) fill in! Audiation is part of the means of developing Basic Music Competance: the ability to sing in tune and keep a steady beat. Groovy or what??

A huge thank you to all you BONGOS families, for completing the online feedback survey after the BONGOS collection in the Fall. As Music Together is a research-based program, your input is valuable to the National Office, for evaluating the effectiveness of Music Together classes. On a more personal level, though, when I get the surveys back, it helps me ensure that we are delivering a quality experience to you. I want you to feel like you are getting your $ worth, as well as that you and your child are getting the most out of the program musically, emotionally...on many levels actually. After the BELLS collection this winter, you will again have the chance to complete the online survey specific to that song collection and specific to your current teacher!

Our Saturday class is now full as well! You are welcome to contact us to be put on the waiting list for either class and be sure to check for updates for Spring Session and register early! We will be adding more class times if possible! Happy day to you!

Well, our Tuesday class is now full for our Winter Session starting Tuesday January 27th. Still have four spots left for the Saturday class though, if you'd like to make Music Together with your little one this winter.:)

So, even after teaching Music Together for two years now, I experienced something very cool tonight with my own kiddos. It's wintry and dark and they have lots of energy that needs to go SOMEWHERE when we can't get outside. My very wise hubby suggested we put on some music and do some calisthenics! It was sooo much fun! We were hopping around the room to John, the Rabbit (from yellow SUMMER SONGS 2) and running and swaying to Tailor and the Mouse which is a Sam favorite (from green STICKS)...Soo much fun to make music as a family! WOW! Hope you have registered for Winter Session, as the spots are going fast! We'll see you soon again, and then we'll make music together again... Melinda

Winter Registration is now open ! Hooray! We look forward to having you and your child in one of our classes. Read the bios of our awesome teachers here: http://www.upbeatmusictogether.com/teacher.html Sign up today in order to get a spot! Spaces will be limited this winter and so will go really fast. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

The bumblebee, the ladybug and the caterpillar/butterfly were all made by a great Puppet Company called Folkmanis !:)

Well, our Fall 2008 classes are coming to an end. What a fun collection this has been! You are still welcome to makeup any missed class this week if you want to take a scenic drive to Liberty Lake (Friday 9:30am) or join us on the South Hill (Saturday 10:45am) After your last class, I will be emailing you an online survey to fill out so you can provide class feedback. Since Music Together is a research-based curriculum, this is valuable data that will be compiled and evaluated. The link to the survey is here: and the Organizational Number to enter is 1944. Thanks for taking the time to respond and... "we'll see you soon again and then we'll make music together again..." Winter Registration will be opening soon. Stay tuned! Melinda