At Tam Tam, we believe that music is best learned in a playful, pressure-free environment, and our Mixed-Age Music Classes are designed to bring families together through song, movement, and joyful exploration. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers—along with their favorite grown-ups—come together to sing, dance, and play instruments in a warm, welcoming community.

Why Mixed-Age Classes?

For New Parents: This is the perfect chance to bond with your little one, meet other families, and see firsthand how music supports early development. Plus, you’ll gain confidence in making music with your child—no experience needed!

For Busy Parents: Whether you have one child or siblings of different ages, our mixed-age classes make scheduling easy. One class, one time slot, fun for everyone.

For Developmentally-Minded Parents: Research shows that children learn best in mixed-age settings, where they can observe, imitate, and lead in their own way. In our classes, younger children soak in musical patterns while older ones gain confidence in their musical expression.

For Musical Parents: Love to sing? Play an instrument? Fantastic! Your participation makes the experience even richer. Not feeling confident in your musical abilities? No worries—your enthusiasm is what matters most!

🎶 Singing & Chanting: Fun, interactive songs that introduce rhythm, melody, and language.
🪘 Instrument Play: Hands-on exploration with drums, shakers, bells, and more!
💃 Movement & Dance: Jump, twirl, and move to the beat—perfect for developing coordination.
🌎 A Rich Musical Palette: A diverse mix of songs from different cultures, styles, and traditions.
🎉 Lots of Laughter & Fun! Because joyful learning is the best kind of learning.

Since children in mixed-age classes learn at their own pace, there’s no pressure to “perform”—just plenty of room to explore and grow. You’ll notice your little one’s musical abilities blossom over time, from their first claps and bounces to singing confidently in tune!

If you have an infant, take a mixed-age class if the Babies class time doesn’t work for you. All of our teachers have had training in working with each age group within a mixed-age setting: infants, toddlers, and 3-5 year-olds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why mixed ages?

Early childhood educators consistently recommend mixed-age groupings as an optimal learning environment for children under five years. In this setting, older children learn from being in a leadership role (a role they may not take when they’re in a group of their peers), and younger children benefit from the example of an older child. Classes have a family feel, rather than a school orientation. In addition, children of the same age are not necessarily in the same stage of music development. A mixed-age environment creates a space for exploration and discovery, rather than peer pressure. The Music Together curriculum is designed to teach on many levels of complexity at once, and Music Together teachers are trained in the art of mixed-age learning.

Should my infant be in class with older children?

Absolutely. Just as siblings in multi-child families learn from each other, so do the children in our mixed-age classes. Your baby will learn by watching and imitating you as well as the older children in the room.

Will my older child regress being in class with babies?

No. You may notice your child revisiting some behaviors she has moved past but do not confuse this with regression. Your child will not UNlearn skills she has already gained. This process of revisiting actually affirms the progress your child has made as she recognizes that she no longer exhibits these behaviors. It also signifies empathy as she adjusts her behavior in order to relate to the younger children in the room.

May I bring both of my children to the same class?

Yes! Not only may you, we encourage you to! In each class we strive to create a musically rich environment where the whole family can enjoy music and nurture skills at the level right for each child. Mixed-age classes also provide a rich learning environment because children of different ages thrive when they interact with each other.

Join Us for a Class!

Find a class time that works for your family and start your musical journey today.