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This Spring at Tam Tam: Bilingual Songbooks & Recordings for Every Family!

This spring, we are thrilled to share something special with our Tam Tam families. In addition to the beautifully produced class recordings and illustrated songbook, every enrolled family will receive an additional bilingual English-Spanish lyric booklet, plus a download code for bilingual renditions of all our songs. That means even more ways to sing, explore, …

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Free Baby & Toddler Music Classes for Teach Music Week

At Tam Tam, music isn’t just something you listen to: it’s something you do. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that we are participating in the 12th Annual Teach Music Week, happening from March 16th to 22nd! Organized by the nonprofit Keep Music Alive, this week is a global invitation to jump into the …

Beyond the Noise: Why Our Mixed-Age Music Circle is the Perfect Fit for Babies

As a first-time parent in Brooklyn, you’re likely looking for that perfect “first activity.” You want something that fosters development and offers a stable social outlet, but the thought of a class full of energetic toddlers can be daunting. At Tam Tam, a Music Together Community, we do offer some classes for pre-crawling infants, but …

Baby and parent in Brooklyn music class at Tam Tam

How Tam Tam Made a Difference for Brooklyn Families This Year

Over the past year, hundreds of Brooklyn families have sang, danced, and grown with Tam Tam. What started as a weekly music class has become, for many, a rhythm that carries through their homes, their neighborhoods, and their children’s earliest memories. From brand-new parents holding tiny babies, to toddlers bursting with independence, to preschoolers finding …

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Why Brooklyn Families Choose Tam Tam’s Music Classes

More Than Open Play. More Than a Drop-In. Real Musical Growth for Children 0–5. Give your child something deeper than a fun hour.Give them a musical foundation that lasts. Tam Tam’s Music Together® classes are warm, hands-on, research-backed, and designed to support your child’s development, while giving you joyful, connected time together. 🧒🏽 A Class …

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How Young Children Learn Through Play, and How Grownups Help Make It Happen

If you spend time with babies or toddlers, you already know their favorite way to learn about the world: play. They taste, poke, wiggle, explore, copy you, repeat the same thing fourteen times, and break into song at unexpected moments. And believe it or not, that’s exactly how their brains are designed to grow. But …

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How Music Supports New Parents & Developmentally-Minded Families

Becoming a parent is joyful… and overwhelming. At Tam Tam, we understand that caring for a young child means caring for the grown-up, too. Our music classes are designed not only to nurture children’s development, but also to support new parents and developmentally-minded caregivers in meaningful, research-aligned ways. Here are some emotional needs of new …

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Why Wiggling Fingers Builds Brilliant Minds

(The Surprising Connection Between Music, Play, and Math) At Tam Tam, we love the joyful chaos of class: the burps (and polite “Excuse me!”), the lip brrrrrs, the tongue rolls, the squeaky voices, and of course, all that finger play! It might look like pure silliness–and that’s part of the magic–but these playful musical moments …

Preschoolers playing with scarves

Why Singing and Moving Together Is a Superpower for Kids

I just taught an after-school Music Together class with kids ranging from 1-7 years old, alongside their moms, babysitters, and nannies, and there was so much going on in the room! Some children were winding down after a full day of school, others were bursting with energy, and all were deeply engaged. Together, we built …

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How Music Eases Transitions for Kids: From Daily Routines to School Readiness

The Power of Music in Everyday Routines The school year is around the corner, and many families are shifting from long summer days to fall routines filled with daycare, preschool, and new schedules. For children, these transitions can be tricky. Whether it’s getting ready for school in the morning, heading to the playground, or winding …