As a parent or adult, what is my role in class?

This class is YOUR PARTY. Sing, dance, and have fun! You are your child's most important music teacher right now—and it doesn't matter whether you think of yourself as a great singer or dancer. Young children develop dispositions for certain behaviors, including learning to love music, by observing and imitating their loved ones. Have fun during class and play musically at home, and you willl give your children the modeling they need to learn to love to make music. Thank you for socializing and using your cell phone after class to help us create a music-only environment.

What's expected of my child in class?

At Music Together^®, children are not required to sit in the circle or expected to conform to an adult's idea of participation. We know that children learn in different ways at different times. They learn instinctively and constantly, through observation, interactions with adults and older children, and through imitation, play, and, especially movement. One hallmark of Music Together^® is the insight that children will naturally develop music ability simply when they are immersed in a community of families all making music.

Children's responses depend on their most dominant learning style and temperament as well as their age and developmental level. Some might follow the teacher right away. Many will simply want to watch and absorb, particularly in the first few weeks of class. Some might crawl or toddle around; others are stimulated by the music and respond more actively by running, jumping, or dancing. All are perfectly natural responses to this musically rich environment. Throughout the semester, your teacher will help you tune in to how your child learns best so you can support their music development in class and at home. Feel free to ask if you have questions!

How should we use the Music Together^® materials?

Play your Music Together semester music as often as you can! Make the music available for your child to listen to while he or she is playing or before nap or bedtime. Have a daily dinner making dance party!

Don't forget to create your Music Together account and download the Music Together app for digital versions of the songs and more activity ideas to try! Acess your semester music with your CODE in your book to get the right songs for your current semster. Streaming services like Pandora, Spotify and Amazon only have a few of our Family Favorites^®, so plesae do not rely upon these platforms to listen to your semester music.

You can use the songbook to help you learn the songs and get new musical activities to use at home. Many families use the book as story and lullaby time before naps and as a bedtime ritual. If you play an instrument and want to play along, the music notation is available in the Family Music Zone^®  (Always wanted to learn an instrument? Check out our Guitar Class for Grownups!)

What is the class size?

Each class has about 6 to 14 registered children, plus their caregiver(s).

What if I miss a class during the semester?

We offer unlimited makeup classes during every semester. Please visit our Makeup Scheduler to learn more.

Can I switch to a different class?

Absolutely! Flexibility is one of Apple Country's mottos. Contact Michelle anytime at [email protected]

What if I start classes after the semester begins?

We welcome families at any point during the semester! While we cannot prorate for classes missed due to late registration, we invite families to makeup missed classes.

Can we eat in class?

Nursing, bottles, and sippy cups are welcome in class. Due to allergies, thank you for enjoying food and drink outside of our classroom areas.

Will classes be cancelled in inclement weather?

If the town where you take class cancels school due to weather, we also cancel for safety reasons.  Please check our Facebook page for announcements regarding weather cancellations.

Can I bring a guest or an unregistered older sibling to class?

ABSOLUTELY! The more the merrier! In order to accommodate guest children, we ask that you email Michelle at [email protected] to arrange visits. We do not charge for visiting children, but are grateful for voluntary donations to our private scholarship fund.

Is it OK for more than one adult to come to class?

PLEASE bring other parents, grandparents, or caregivers to your party. They are welcome to attend class at any time—no need to ask!

Why aren't there classes for specific age groups?

Classes with children of different ages have intellectual and social benefits for both younger and older children. In fact, it's the learning environment recommended by many early childhood researchers. Older children learn empathy and awareness of others, while developing leadership qualities and gaining self-confidence. Younger children learn by imitating the older ones and often show more complex behaviors earlier than usual. Even babies benefit by being in an environment that gives them lots of opportunities to observe the behavior of children of varying ages. Plus, it allows everyone—siblings, parents, grandparents, caregivers—to share in the musical experience together!

Do you offer gift certificates?

Gift certificates toward classes can be purchased at any time. They make fabulous baby shower, birthday, or holiday gifts. Please email Michelle at [email protected] if you’re interested in purchasing one.

General registration and class information:

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Schedule:
Sessions for Fall, Winter and Spring run for 9 weeks. Summer sessions run for 6 weeks. Mini sessions can run from 1 - 4 weeks.
Fall classes begin in September, Winter classes begin in January, Spring classes begin in March or April and Summer classes start in June.
Short-enrolled classes may be combined, (e.g. 9:00 and 10:00 combined into 1 class at 9:30). Over-enrolled classes may be expanded into two classes. Please let us know in the comments box if your schedule will not accommodate this possibility.

Registration and Tuition: 
Your semester registration includes one class per week, plus unlimited makeups as needed. Along with all the fun you'll be having during the session, your tuition includes a professionally recorded CD, a beautifully illustrated songbook with family activity suggestions, and a music download code. Your registration also includes membership in the Music Together online Family Music Zone^® and free access to the Music Together app. Classes include parent education to enhance their children's music development. Families also receive a quarterly e-newsletter and access to the national informative website. We encourage you to bring a friend to class when you can, but please let your teacher know they are coming so we are prepared with enough instruments to give them a full experience.

Returning Family Discount:
Returning families who register consecutively and pay by a certain date with a coupon code may be given a discount for fall, winter and spring sessions. Discounts have specific expiration dates before the start of each session, and must be redeemed with a discount coupon code when registering. Please enter the returning family discount code at checkout. Information about coupon codes and expiration dates is sent in emails to registered families.

Coupons & Discounts:  
All coupon codes must be entered at the time of checkout and are only valid if payment is made within the coupon code time frame. Any registrations unpaid before coupons expire revert to regular pricing. We offer Military and Service Personnel discounts and scholarships when possible, please email Michelle at [email protected] for more information.

Checkout & Payment:
Payment is due when you register and pay for us to hold your seat. To pay online, you may use your credit card or PayPal account. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, please select "pay later" at checkout. Your seat is confirmed when your payment is received, so please mail your check if possible within 2 days of your registration to Apple Country Music Together at 96 North Mill Street, Holliston, MA 01746. Contact Michelle at [email protected] to make alternate payment arrangements.

Choosing your class:    
In case your first choice class is full, please choose an alternate class time, and you will be wait-listed for your first class choice. If your first choice class is available, please select a second choice class in order to enable us to prioritize wait-list and class switch requests.   

Please register early so we can confirm classes as soon as possible (when minimum enrollment is met).

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share The Joy of Family Music^® with you and your family!