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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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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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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(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 …
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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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 …
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At Tam Tam, we emphasize that a child’s primary instruments, i.e. their voice and body, are powerful tools for early musical and neurological development. Here’s what neuroscience and developmental research tell us about why involving the whole body in music-making matters so deeply in early childhood: 1.Auditory-Motor Coordination Lays Neural Foundations Babies naturally move to …
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If you’re wondering whether your baby is “old enough” for music class, the answer is a joyful yes! At Tam Tam, we often hear from parents who are waiting until their child is walking or talking before enrolling. But neuroscience and child development research tell us: early music exposure isn’t just a fun extra. It …
At Tam Tam, we know what school leaders and early childhood educators know best: children don’t learn in silos. They develop through rich, interconnected experiences—especially those that engage the whole body, brain, and heart. That’s where music and movement come in. Grounded in the acclaimed Music Together® curriculum, Tam Tam’s in-school programs help young learners …
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As we wrap up our joyful spring semester, we want to send a heartfelt thank you to the families who filled our classrooms, parks, and hearts with music, laughter, and connection. Whether you sang about donkeys, danced like ponies, or drummed together in rhythm, you helped make this semester vibrant and alive. It’s an honor …
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