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Makeup Classes
Unlimited make-ups are allowed on a space-available basis. Make-ups may be taken before or after the missed class. They must be taken within the current semester.
Refund/Credit Policy
Tuition payment is due with registration. Registration fees are non-refundable. No tuition refunds will be given after start of semester. Credit towards a future semester will be issued if you withdraw before your first class. Partial credit may be given at the discretion of our director if you withdraw after the first class only in exceptional circumstances.
Class Cancelation Policy
If a class is canceled due to illness or extenuating circumstances, we will provide a makeup class at a later date.
Course Cancelation Policy: If a course needs to be canceled due to lack of enrollment/other unforeseen circumstances you will be given a choice of:
1. Enrollment in a course on an alternate date/time or
2. A full refund of tuition and any registration fees
Taking Pictures in Class
While occasionally snapping a pic of your child in the class is fine, we'd like you to focus on modeling music-making for your child. The best time to take photos is during the play-along so that you can sing throughout the rest of the class. Please ask the other parents before you take or post a picture of them on social media. Please also let me know if you don't want to be photographed.
Cell Phones
Please silence your cell phone during class, and preferably keep it put securely away. Not only are they distracting, but we do a lot of moving around in class, and phones are at risk of being stepped on, thrown, or just left behind after class. If you need to take a call, feel free to step out in to the hallway to do it.
Maintaining a Healthy Environment
Please do not attend class if you or your child is ill. If you or your child has had a fever, you must be fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning to class. Our teacher reserves the right to send a family home from class.
Smoking
No smoking is permitted in the classroom or the building.
Timeliness Request
Please do your best to arrive at class on time – it will make your child's adjustment easier, and we do plan to start classes promptly.
FAQ's
What language is the class in?
For the present, all classes will be taught in English. (I am studying Nederlands and will do my best to suppliment with that as well as I can, but I am not yet up to the challenge of a true tweetalig class.) The wonderful thing about music and movement is that it transcends cultural boundaries. Our rich curriculum includes songs from a wide variety of different languages and cultures.We also include a great many songs without words so do not let language be a barrier to taking the course.
Are snacks and toys allowed?
Please avoid bringing toys to class if at all possible--we always have plenty of props for the children to play with. For a variety of safety/sanitary reasons, please do not bring snacks or drinks into the classroom. That said, a small bottle of water, milk for a baby, and breastfeeding are always fine.
Is it OK for more than one adult to come to class?
All parents, grandparents, or caregivers are welcome to attend class at any time – no need to ask. Whole family music making in your home is extremely valuable to your child's musical development, and attending class occasionally helps the other family members to join in at home.
May I Bring an Un-registered Sibling or Friend?
If you have an older child who is off school and you wish to bring him/her along to class. Siblings under 5 who are coming regularly need to be registered.
We encourage you to refer friends-- Just email us to make sure there is room in the class.
Do You Offer Gift Certificates?
Gift certificates for any amount towards Music Together Vlindertjes classes can be purchased at any time. It makes a nice baby shower or birthday gift. Grandparents love to buy these for holiday gifts. Just let us know wha
Do You Sell Instruments?
Some of the items we use in our classes, and Singalong Storybooks of Music Together® songs are available from Music Together Worldwide. If there is something specific that you are looking for, I can also provide recommendations of where to find it.
Your Role
Modeling for the Children
Your active participation, in class and at home, is the key to your children learning and growing musically. At Music Together we introduce parents and their young children to the joys of actively making music rather than passively consuming it.
Avoiding Verbal Directives
It can be tough to restrain the impulse to give your child directives such as "Do what she is doing, hold your instrument this way” but children respond best by just seeing and hearing your model. We allow toddlers to wander throughout the room. If you'd like your child to come back to you, please redirect them physically instead of calling out. Of course, watch out for your child’s safety, but mostly your job is to just relax and have fun!
Using Music Together® Music and Songbook
To get the most out of class, I recommend that you play your music at home and on the go as frequently as possible, especially during the first few weeks of class. Make it available to your child to listen to while she is playing or before nap or bedtime.
Use the songbook at storytime instead of a regular book, and sing through the songs as you go along. Looking at the printed notes on the page will help children understand that music is something that can be read, like words. Familiarization with notation will help them when they are more ready for formal music instruction, typically when they are school-aged. You can also download the full notation from your account on musictogether.com.
Parent Education Resources
New Music Together parents receive a Parent Education Guide. During class, your teacher may point out examples of music development. We are also happy to discuss your child's progress in obtaining musical competence at any time outside of class.
Accessing Your Music
Create your account on musictogether.com or the app by entering the code that is inside your songbook. Your first song collection will be unlocked right away. In subsequent sessions, add the code and unlock more music! We recommend downloading your music from musictogether.com at the start of the session. If you have any trouble, email support@musictogether.com.
