"Just thought you'd like to know that after being home less than an hour tonight,
Oscar has changed the words to "Ridin' in the Car."
He sings it like this:
"Honk, honk, honkin' in the car like Newton drivers...
honk, honk, honkin in the car like lunatics"
Whilst not appropriate for class, anyone who's driven in Newton may appreciate his lyrics."

"We started taking music classes with you when my son was just a baby, and we took one official "baby" class with you in Newton Center. We've continued with Laura and it's been great. My son loves to dance to our Music Together collection at home! He'll be going to preschool in the fall and we plan to continue with Music Together on his off-day and bring his baby brother who is due at the end of April."

"You know how much my child and I have enjoyed Music Together over the past 2 1/2 years. You have opened new doors in our lives. We've loved the other families we met and the sense of community you've created. We already miss the classes although we 'practice' something we learned each day."
"I've taken many many classes in New York for three or four years, and often with very good instructors, and I've never been so impressed with a teacher as I was by Barbara. You could tell she was putting her whole heart and soul into it. I loved the music, even the Hello and Goodbye songs."

"We march around the house to music all the time; in particular we take out tupperware and use them as drums to 'Playin in the Kitchen'. We were just out getting some errands done and Eliot looked in the window of a store and saw vegetables. He pointed at a cabbage and said 'Look Mama, cauliflower.' I corrected him, sharing that it was a cabbage, to which he responded by singing the cabbage part of the 'John the Rabbit' song! Also, whenever we climb stairs somewhere and I ask the boys to climb slowly, they inevitably begin the snail/mouse chant. The boys love the music and look forward to the class during the week. They aren't always 'on' in class, but we play the CDs (old & new) all the time at home and in the car and they know the songs and words inside & out. I'm convinced that they are as verbal as they are at 2 years, because of all the exposure to the songs (and other music we play). In fact, they are accustomed to having the music themes connect to everything to the extent that the other day they were helping wash vegetables and Eliot asked for the asparagus song. Sadly, I don't know an asparagus song, but we might have to replace tomatoes or sweet potatoes with asparagus to entertain him ;-) Personally, I love the 'This Train' song and was moved to do some online research about the history of the song, thinking that it must be connected to Negro Spirituals and the Underground Railroad. Indeed, it is."

"Classes smoothes over tensions from the day's (or week's) tantrums and power struggles and lets me reconnect with the child I'm bringing to class. Music Together gives us a safe place for bonding and music fun no matter what else is going on." (a professional nanny)

"We love your class and I'm sad to move; I'm sure my child will keep talking about you for a long time (as she always does when we hear Music Together CDs). Thank you sooooo much for being a great inspiration for her."

"We have already listened to the CD together twice, and he replays his favorite songs over and over. This is a big win for us.  I'm only sorry we didn't start this years ago!"

"We are very lucky to have such a wonderful music class with such a wonderful teacher in our community!"

"We can't drive in the car without a Music Together recording playing. . .I think one of the reasons my child is so verbal and musical at an early age is he went to Music Together as an infant. He goes to sleep at night with the music on. Whenever he starts to fuss, I just sing and he is readily distracted and re-directed. We dance all the time to the CD's. . . I think I love it more than the kids. . . Music is one of our tricks to having happy children."

"Thank you for helping instill a love of music in my kids. We're busy listening to one of your CD's
and everybody's enjoying different parts of it and it's really fun, so thank you!"

"It is such a wonderful activity for us, because it includes both my toddler and my pre-schooler!"

"Your classes have been great for my child--
they've helped him with language,  movement, socializing, and of course, music."

"Both our children are well on their way to a life-long enjoyment of music. They have really loved your classes, and their voices singing the Music Together songs have become our family musical album.

"My son was sick this week, and was really cranky and whiny this morning.
I put on one of his Music Together CD's, and his whole mood changed immediately!"

"Music Together, I think, is partly responsible for both of my children's verbal as well as musical development and self esteem. Keep up the great work!"

"Of all the classes my granddaughter has done--ballet, pottery, painting, and outdoor classes at the farm,
Music Together has been her favorite. She just delights in it. We listen to the CD all the time in the car."

"Thank you for two great years. My son has really benefitted,
and if everything works out, I hope to be back soon with the twins!"

"This morning as we were going out the door to work and daycare, my child asked, 'go to music class now?' So I reminded him that today was Friday, and we go to music class on Saturday. Who knew that music class would be a way to learn the days of the week?"

"I am so grateful to have Music Together in my life and my child's life. It has been a healing and life-affirming experience for me.

I've started singing more confidently, more often, and more in tune. I realize that I really love singing! Thank you for that gift."

"I wanted to thank you one more time for all of your kindness and attention since we began Music Together. Music Together has has such a profound influence on our family. We have listened to the CDs almost every day since we began the program. Tho' we've 'aged out' I ordered the latest CD and songbook from the 800 number!"

"We are leaving USA permanently at the end of September. Thank you for the joy of music over the years!"

"I just had to tell you that even after all this time (we did the fall session in 2005), my now 19 1/2 month old daughter lights up and gets all excited when she hears the "hello" song."

"I'd love to sign the girls up again for the new collection in January. The songs have become woven into our daily lives. . . before bed, when walking, when getting the girls to do something, and just having fun. . . and we are interested in expanding our repertoire."

"I love having the two CDs and find that we listen both at home and in the car because we don't need to run back and forth to get the CD. I've been enjoying watching my daughters dance together with scarves to the Drum CD and can tell that they are picking up the different rhythm patterns without even realizing it. My little one is also starting to enjoy copying tonal patterns she hears on the CD and as a game we play together. Thank you for this great program! As you can tell, I am so glad that we found your program and hope we can find something like it in Portugal. We'll miss you!"

Song lyrics improvised by a Music Together child:
"Oh the snow is falling, falling falling down, the snow is falling falling down (repeat about 8 times...)
The snow is falling on my head head head
The snow is falling on my head and tongue
The snow is falling on my head head head (repeat....)
The snow is falling on the branch
The snow is falling on the branch
The snow is falling on the branch of the tree
The snow is falling on the branch (no repeat this time, just to mix it up, I guess!)
The snow is falling on the car car car
The snow is falling on the roof of the car
The snow is falling on the car CAR CAAARRRRRR
The snow is falling on the car (repeat, some random number)
The snow is falling on my Christmas tree
The snow is falling on my Christmas tree (repeat about 8 more times)
And her mom's comment: "So there you have it, a seasonal, even holiday, ode to the tiniest of snowfalls. I am crediting Music Together quite highly... my child is clearly picking up how songs can be structured and, even more importantly to me, is able to see herself as an active maker of music, not just a passive consumer. That means so much to me!"