If you’ve ever taken your child to a drop-in sing-along or kids’ music show, you know how much fun it can be to watch their little face light up with delight. But at Tam Tam, we believe music isn’t just something to watch—it’s something to do, together.
What Makes Tam Tam Unique?
1. Parents Are the Primary Music Teachers
Your child’s most influential music teacher isn’t the performer on stage—it’s you! That’s why Tam Tam invites grownups to participate actively in class. We sing, move, and play music with our children. No microphones. No stage. Just real music-making, side by side.
2. Hands-On, Not Just a One-Time Show
Unlike casual music performances, Tam Tam classes offer consistency and progression. Over the course of a semester, your child builds rhythm and tonal skills, confidence, and connection. Songs become part of daily life, not just a memory from a single event.
3. Musical Growth, Backed by Research
Our Music Together® curriculum supports whole-child development through active music play. Our teachers are trained not only in music but also in early childhood development, so we meet each child where they are.
4. Joyful Learning Without Pressure
There’s no spotlight and no pressure to perform. Children participate in their own way, at their own pace, while watching and imitating their favorite grownups. This relaxed environment fosters creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of music.
5. Carefully Curated Musical Repertoire
Each semester includes a fresh, thoughtfully chosen collection of songs. With rich rhythms, diverse musical styles from around the world, and a variety of tonalities and meters, our repertoire is both fun and foundational. Songs are vetted by experts in ethnomusicology and early childhood music education.
6. We Prioritize Your Child’s Primary Instruments
We believe in building musical skills from the inside out. That’s why we start each class with songs that use only our voices and bodies—clapping, tapping, moving—before introducing props and instruments. This helps children focus on the foundational skills of rhythm, melody, and self-expression. By the end of the semester, many families tell us their child’s favorite songs were the ones we sang without props!
7. Community, Not Just a Class
Tam Tam brings together like-minded families—new parents, creative parents, wellness-seekers, and those craving connection. Our classes are welcoming, diverse, and joyful spaces where friendships form and traditions grow.
8. Tools for Home
Every enrolled family receives a beautiful illustrated songbook, award-winning recordings, and weekly suggestions for continuing the music at home. We make it easy to bring the learning and joy of class into everyday life.
Tam Tam vs. Drop-in Music Events: A Friendly Comparison
| Key Aspects | Tam Tam Classes | Sing-alongs / Kids’ Music Events |
|---|---|---|
| Grownup Participation | Active, essential | Optional or minimal |
| Learning Environment | Developmentally structured | Entertainment-focused |
| Consistency | Weekly, semester-based | One-time or sporadic |
| Repertoire | Expert-curated, diverse | Familiar, often repetitive |
| Home Engagement | Includes take-home materials | None or minimal |
| Development Focus | Cognitive, social, musical | Mostly fun-focused |
| Community Building | Ongoing relationships | Casual drop-in interactions |
Why It Matters
Musical development takes time. Children build their skills gradually—just like with language or movement. Tam Tam classes give your child the immersive, loving environment they need to flourish musically and developmentally.
So if you’re looking for a meaningful, enriching alternative to kids’ music events, come join Tam Tam.
Let’s give your child the soundtrack to a joyful, creative, connected childhood!