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We’re excited to share that MESH Moms, a membership-based support network, is starting two Postpartum Pods in Decatur! These small-group gatherings offer connection, support, and resources for new parents.
✨ Use promo code MUSIC_POD for 10% off your Pod registration.
October: Second-Time Mom Postpartum Pod (includes childcare for older siblings)
January: Decatur Postpartum Pod (open to all moms with babies born Oct–Dec 2025)
Build your village, find support, and enjoy this special partnership perk.
Celebrate with Music Together of Decatur at no cost on Grandparents Day, Sunday, September 7th—and discover the joy of our Generations classes before our Fall Classes start on September 8th.
Let’s make Grandparents’ Day extra-special for every generation: seniors, parents, and little ones! Space is limited. Save your free spot for singing, dancing, and playing across the generations.
Just as in Music Together’s regular Mixed-Age classes, Generations classes are designed to be interactive music-making experiences for little ones and their grownups— from playful free movement to full-on instrument jams— but classes meet at an assisted living facility so we can expand our circle to include a group of Grandfriends.
Got a grand? Bring them! Need a grand? We’ve got plenty!
Souper Jenny Pop-Up Class
Thursday, September 4th, at 10:15
2118 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
(in the North Decatur Shopping Center)
Souper Jenny has always said you shouldn't be surprised if you're greeted with song and dance. On September 4th at 10:15, you can count on it! Join Music Together of Decatur teacher and Souper Jenny server, Wendy Melkonian, for a free Music Together mini-class at Souper Jenny in Decatur. 30 minutes of singing, dancing, and jamming with your baby, toddler, or preschooler; good for the body and good for the soul.
No reservation required. Just come feed body and soul!
Did you know we have music classes in Tucker?! We do!! And we have room for you on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays this Fall! Check out our music classes in Tucker.
Preview a Babies Music Class before our Fall Classes begin! Music Together of Decatur is a safe place for you and your infant to play and learn as you navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. Our classes won't only provide you with parenting tools for bonding with your newborn, supporting their overall well-being and early brain development; we'll also connect you with other new moms, new dads, and caregivers in the community who are navigating the very same stage of life. Join us!
We are having a blast singing, dancing, and jamming with our summer families! Our 6-week Summer Session ends August 24th, and our 9-week Fall Session is filling up. We hope you'll join us for the Flute Collection this Fall!
Win your way in! We’re giving away:
4 General Admission Tickets ($30 value each)
4 VIP Tickets ($60+ value each)
Join us for Babies & Bumps on Sunday, August 3, from 11 AM–4 PM — a one-of-a-kind event to help you feel prepared and supported during pregnancy and early parenthood.
To enter: Email Wendy [at] MusicTogetherOfDecatur [.com] with subject line “Babies & Bumps Giveaway Entry” and include your full name.
Giveaway ends Wednesday, July 31, at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be selected at random and announced on Thursday, August 1. One entry per person.
Learn more about this special event for new and soon-to-be parents.
Summer music classes start next week and we can't wait! Want to try the first music class with your little one before committing to the 6-week session? No problem! Schedule a preview class for you and your baby, toddler, or preschooler so you can experience the joy first-hand.
Many families in our community are facing financial hardship, and the joy of music can be a luxury they simply can't afford right now. That's where the Matching Gift Challenge comes in.
Right now, every dollar given to our scholarship fund will be matched, dollar for dollar – thanks to a generous donor! This means a $50 donation instantly becomes $100, providing double the opportunity for a family to join our Music Together community. The matching gift allows us to multiply the impact of your generosity, bringing music to more families who need it.
Since January 2022, support from our families has made it possible to award over $3,500 in scholarships, enriching the lives of 36 Decatur families with music. With this matching gift opportunity, we can reach even more families.
This matching gift is only available until July 7th. A donation today, combined with the match, will help add $2,000 to the scholarship fund, allowing us to provide 17 more half-scholarships during the school year. If you are able, please donate today and double the impact for your neighbors.
Register for our 6 weeks of singing, dancing, and instrument playing with your baby, toddler, or preschooler this summer: July 14th - August 24th*!
* Is your little one going back to school or starting daycare this August? If you'll be transitioning to a new schedule, you can mark your absences and schedule makeup classes in advance. Get a double dose of music during the week or schedule makeup classes on the weekend. Either way, you won't miss a beat!
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Want to try a Babies Only Class with your newborn? We'd love to have you! The Music Together Babies Only Class is designed especially for moms, dads, other caregivers, and babies (6 weeks through 7 months) who are not yet crawling. Whether you're a first-time mom or a parent welcoming your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th baby to your family, it will be your first time parenting THIS baby; you both deserve special time set aside to bond with each other and build community. You'll learn lots of fun musical activities to support your baby's development, you'll create a powerful bond between you and your baby by singing and dancing together, and you'll make new friends with other new moms and new dads in your community who understand the ups and downs of parenting a newborn.
Summers with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can be hard. Hot summer days with little or no structure can make the days drag on (and on and on)! You need a fun indoor activity for you and your little one to enjoy every week-- and new music to inspire some indoor fun all week long. You deserve a break from planning what to do each day. And we've got the singing, dancing, and instrument-playing all planned out for you for 6 weeks: July 14th - August 24th. Need to miss a couple of weeks? No problem! You get as many makeups as you need for as long as you're enrolled. Need to bring a big kid some weeks? No problem! Siblings 4 years old and older are always welcome to join the music-making for $0.00. We can't wait to sing, dance, and play with your family after the 4th of July!
Join in by foot, bike, wagon, stroller, vintage/specialty car, float, or any creative method of your choice. Gather friends and family to ride, walk, or skate in this community parade – it’s for anyone and everyone! And don’t forget your red, white, and blue! Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed participants.
The parade line-up begins at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Decatur, home to Music Together of Decatur. Pedestrians will gather on the lawn, and vehicles will line up in the parking lot. The parade will begin at 6 p.m., wind through downtown, and end at the community greenspace at the corner of Commerce Drive and Trinity Place.
After the parade, enjoy a community concert on the lawn. The Dammages play at 7 pm, followed by the Mike Veal Band at 8 pm. End the evening with a boom! Fireworks start at dark (approximately 9 pm).
Join us for six weeks of musical fun this summer, July 14th - August 24th! If you've already attended Music Together of Decatur classes, you know that your time in class will be contagious. You'll sing about finding your little one’s shoes; play with rhythm and the sound of water while bathing your baby; change up dynamics as you tiptoe-tiptoe-tiptoe and then march-march-march to the park with your toddler; count the ladybugs hiding on the pages of your songbook with your preschooler; listen to the music and dance along on quick errands around town and long road trips to visit family. And, because you attend the same class every week, you won’t just build your musical toolbox; you'll build a community for you and your little one.
Kick off your first Father's Day weekend by singing, dancing, laughing, and jamming with your newborn. There's no better way to celebrate your first Father's Day than by making music together! This Father's Day event is designed especially for new dads, new moms, and babies who are not yet mobile. (Grandparents and other grown-ups who are important to you and your baby are always welcome!) Make a Reservation for Father's Day
We only have 2 SPOTS left in our Mixed-Age Generations Class on June 4th! To accommodate more families eager to preview this special offering, we've added a Mixed-Age Generations Class on Wednesday, June 11th. Learn more and save your spot now!
We are thrilled to announce the re-launch of our Mixed-Age Generations Class! These intergenerational classes bring babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups together with older adults for a joyful, shared musical experience at Benton House, an assisted living community. Join us for our kick-off on June 4th!
School is almost out for the summer. Make plans to join us with your baby, toddler, or preschooler for our 3-Week June Session, our 6-Week July/August Session, or both. You'll remember these days forever-- and so will they!
Need to miss some classes? No problem. You're allowed as many makeups as needed for as long as you're enrolled.
Need to bring your big kid some weeks (when they're not in camp) or all summer (when they're not in school)? No problem. Siblings 4 years old and older are always welcome to join the fun at no additional cost.
It's never too late to show appreciation for your child's favorite teacher! This is a full-circle kind of moment: your child's favorite teacher created some core memories with your little one this school year; support them in creating some core memories with their little one this summer. Purchase a Gift Certificate in any amount.
Sing, dance, laugh, and jam with your newborn this Mother's Day. There's no better way to celebrate your first Mother's Day than by making music together! This Mother's Day Celebration is designed especially for new moms, new dads, and babies who are not yet mobile. (Grandparents and other grown-ups who are important to you and your baby are always welcome!) Make your reservation today.
REGISTER NOW: Special Mother's Day Celebration at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM on Mother's Day.
REGISTER NOW: For First-Time Moms; A First Mother's Day Celebration with your newborn at 1:30 PM on Mother's Day.
REGISTER NOW: Save your spot in one or both of our Summer Sessions.
Aaaaand, make plans to join us this Fall . . .
JOIN OUR PRIORITY WAITLIST NOW: Only for families who are not currently enrolled.
Mark your calendar so you won't miss out on the class of your choice . . .
Cinco de Mayo at 7:00 AM (Spring Families Only): Save your spot in the same class for Fall.
May 7th at 7:00 AM (Spring Families Only): Save your spot in any class for Fall.
May 9th at 7:00 AM (Priority Waitlist Only): Save your spot in any class for Fall.
Mother's Day at 7:00 AM: Open enrollment begins for Fall!
May 14th: Last Day of Tucker Classes for the Spring
May 18th: Last Day of Decatur Classes for the Spring
June 2nd: First Day of Our 3-Week June Session
July 14th: First Day of Our 6-Week July/August Session
We hope to see you in class!
Photo Credit: @JoyLeePhotography
Summers can be erratic. We hope our 3-Week Summer Session in June (our special Bop Till You Drop offering) and our 6-Week Summer Session in July/August (featuring Music Together's Banjo Collection) will allow you to make music with us this summer. Join us for one or both sessions!
Our classes are specially designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but older siblings (4 years old and older) are always welcome to sing, dance, and jam with us at no additional cost*. Older siblings make for wonderful musical role models and are celebrated as a part of the "together" in "Music Together". Especially during the summer, we know your big kid might attend with you some weeks and be busy with camps other weeks. We're glad to see them whenever they can make it.
* Just add the younger sibling to your registration form first and then add the older sibling; you'll see a drop-down menu that will allow you to select free tuition for a sibling 4 years old or older.
The Music Together Babies Only Class is designed especially for moms, dads, other caregivers, and babies who are not yet crawling (4 weeks through 7 months). You'll learn lots of fun musical activities to support your baby's development, you'll create a powerful bond between you and your baby by singing and dancing together, and you'll make new friends with other new moms and new dads in your community who understand the ups and downs of parenting a newborn. Experience the joy yourself!
Questions? Email: [email protected] or Call / Text: 678-466-0737
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, April 19, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, First Baptist Church will have Easter Egg Hunts for three age groups; Music Time with Music Together of Decatur (come say hi to Ms.Lauren!); a popup market of booths and vendors (come say hi to Ms.Wendy!); Story Time with Little Shop of Stories; and a special appearance by the one and only Easter Bunny.
Photo Credit: @JoyLeePhotography
Music Together of Decatur wants to offer you a little joy. If you or someone you know is a federal worker who has recently been laid off, we would like to gift you Music Together of Decatur's 3-Week Bop Till You Drop Summer Session. Email [email protected] to get registered. Not a federal worker but want to be a part of Project Uplift? Register for Bop Till You Drop to join us.
Photo Credit: @JoyLeePhotography
There's no better way to celebrate Mother's Day than by making music together. Sing, dance, laugh, and jam with your baby, toddler, or preschooler this Mother's Day. Make a reservation for Mother’s Day today.
Photo Credit: @JoyLeePhotography
Are you looking to fill your little one's Easter basket with something other than chocolates and jellybeans? We've got the perfect Easter gift for you and your baby, toddler, or preschooler. Give them a joyful experience this Easter; sing, dance, and jam together in one of our spring music classes! Pro Tip: Add egg shakers to their basket to make this gift-- making music together-- less abstract.
Our 8-Week Spring Session just started and it's not too late to join us! (Your tuition is automatically prorated when you hop in late.)
March 17th - May 18th*
* No classes April 7th - April 13th or April 19th - 20th
New songbook and new music!
Instant community for you and your little one/s!
Unlimited makeups for as long as you're enrolled!
Siblings under 8 months or siblings 4 yo+ can attend at no additional cost!
Want to join a class that's currently full? Email us to join our Priority Waitlist.
Photo Credit: @JoyLeePhotography
We know summers can be erratic. We hope our 3-Week Summer Session in June (our special Bop Till You Drop offering) and our 6-Week Summer Session in July/August (featuring Music Together's Banjo Collection) will allow you to make music with us this summer. Join us for one or both sessions!
Our classes are specially designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but older siblings (4 years old and older) are always welcome to sing, dance, and jam with us at no additional cost*. Older siblings make for wonderful musical role models and are celebrated as a part of the "together" in "Music Together".
Especially during the summer, we know your big kid might attend with you some weeks and be busy with camps other weeks. We're glad to see them whenever they can make it.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, big kids, and caregivers-- get ready for a whole lot of learning and a whole lot of fun this summer!
* Just add the younger sibling to your registration form first and then add the older sibling; you'll see a drop-down menu that will allow you to select free tuition for a sibling 4 years old or older.
It's true that Spring classes just started but we've got families rearin' to go for Summer so don't wait much longer.
Check out a schedule of classes for June and July/August so you can save your spot - Summer registration is open now!
Spring classes start the weekend before St.Patrick's Day! Don't let this opportunity pass you by.
Sing together, dance together, grow together! Need more reasons to sign up for music classes? Research has found that group musical activities help children learn essential social skills like turn-taking, empathy, and active listening. Children develop a sense of cooperation and understanding by singing and playing instruments in a shared setting. And they're having fun-- feeling close and bonded with you at the same time! Save your spot today.
Get ready to sing, dance, and jam with us this spring!8 Weeks: March 15th - May 18th New to Music Together of Decatur? Try a class before registration opens on Valentine's Day so you'll be ready to save your spot for the spring*. * Our winter classes are all FULL or nearly full and currently enrolled families will get a chance to save their spot first so you'll want to be ready to register as soon as open enrollment begins. Priority registration for the same class this spring (for currently enrolled families only) begins at 7 am on February 10th. Priority registration for any class this spring (for currently enrolled families only) begins at 7 am on February 12th. Open enrollment for spring (for new and returning families) begins at 7 am on February 14th. |
Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your spouse or best friend? Or maybe you're looking for the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day with your baby, toddler, or preschooler? Either way, we've got you covered! We'll have those important grownups and kids in your life singing, dancing, and jamming to the beat this Valentine's Day Weekend. Order a gift certificate online to gift a Valentine's Day experience for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or anyone you love.
Sing, dance, laugh, and jam with your favorite little Valentine. There's no better way to celebrate your love than by making music together! This Valentine's Day Dance is designed especially for new moms, new dads, and babies who are not yet mobile. (Grandparents and other grownups who are important to you and your baby are always welcome!) Join us on Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day Weekend.
Sing, dance, laugh, and jam with your favorite little Valentine. There's no better way to celebrate your love than by making music together. Our Valentine's Day Dances are designed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them. (Older siblings are always welcome to join in the fun!) Join us on Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day Weekend.
We are having such a blast in our music classes and it's not too late for you to join us! Were you just getting back in the groove, returning to work, and needing time to get your new schedule sorted out? Did you think it was too late to register for winter classes and figured you'd have to wait til spring? Our music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are non-sequential so you can jump right in and join the fun now. Many of our classes are full but we do have a limited number of spots still available this winter. Check out our schedule and register for winter classes today.
Heading back to work after your maternity leave is over is a big transition for both you and your baby. When you're at work, you want to be able to focus on work as much as possible. When you're at home, you want to be able to focus on your baby as much as possible, in addition to caring for yourself! We'd love to connect you with a community of other working parents and support you in dedicating time to play and bond with your baby each week. Try a music class with your baby this weekend! (Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers are always welcome to join us.)
Once the roads are clear and it's safe to drive, come make music with us! Join us Sunday, January 12th, at 1:00 or 2:00, for singing, dancing, jamming, and a whole lot of joy!
There are so many reasons to register for Winter. Here are just a few . . .
5. You get more songs to sing while you're out and about doing errands, changing that third diaper of the day, or helping your little one transition to the night-time routine. Singing makes parenting easier and more fun.
4. You get to be silly in a socially acceptable way. Life can be a lot and we all need permission to let go (at least once a week)!
3. Bells! Scarves! Drums! Sticks! Shakers! Balls! Parachute! Bubbles! Play is important-- for you and your child.
2. You get instant community for you and your child. Making music in a group releases hormones that are related to stress relief and bonding.
And the NUMBER 1 reason to enroll in a Music Together class in Decatur or Tucker . . .
You get 45 minutes of FUN TOGETHER-- TIME with your child each week that will not only provide you with a burst of joy but will also provide you with life-long memories of making music together!
Are you ready to make parenting a little easier and a lot more fun? Are you ready to get silly while we shake, drum, tap, and roll? Are you ready for instant community and a burst of joy every week?
Don't wait to register for music classes! Most of our weekend classes are sold out but Saturday mornings in Tucker and Sunday afternoons in Decatur still have space. Classes start right after the New Year and you can save your spot now with a $50 deposit.
We're delighted that our Jingle Jams are nearly sold out. We do have a limited number of spots available and, because we know the holiday season is extra-busy, we're opening those up as single classes for you. If you find something that works with your schedule, reserve your spot now to ensure you get to jingle and jam with us. We'll help you get in the holiday spirit with a mix of seasonal favorites and joyous songs from around the world.
Music Together of Decatur is partnering with Audrey Tollenaer at Paperpie Books to bring you a one-of-a-kind book drive.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
1. Shop online for your family.
2. Paperpie will match all orders by 50% in donations to Refugee Family Literacy.
3. Snuggle up with your little one and enjoy reading your new books together, knowing that refugee women and children are reading together, too.
Check out Paperpie's Black Friday sale during Cyber 10!
Registering NOW secures your spot and ensures that your preferred class time will run. Weekday classes that do not meet minimum enrollment by Tuesday, November 26th, at 10:00 will be canceled or combined. Weekend classes that do not meet minimum enrollment by Tuesday, December 3rd, at 10:00 will be canceled or combined.
Music Together of Decatur and Nurturing Notes Music Therapy are partnering to help give you and your baby the best postpartum support! The Postpartum Package gives you the Babies Only class, designed especially for new parents with babies under 8 months, and the Mommy Melodies Music Therapy Support Group, designed especially for new parents with babies under 3 months, for $50 off.
Baby's First Holiday Jingle Jam is designed especially for new parents and babies who are not yet crawling. Start a new holiday tradition for you and your new baby! Sing, dance, play, and meet other new moms, dads, and caregivers who are celebrating this first holiday season with their babies, too. We'll introduce you to lots of ways to play musically with your baby using a mix of seasonal favorites and joyous songs from around the world during our 3-Week Baby Jingle Jam. BONUS: You might just introduce Baby (and your family!) to a tradition of making Music Together all year round, starting with our Babies Only class.
We are thrilled to announce NEW SATURDAY CLASSES IN TUCKER beginning in January! Check out a schedule of Tucker Music Classes and register now.
Start your family's holiday tradition with singing, dancing, and moving to the beat. We'll help you get in the holiday spirit with a mix of seasonal favorites and joyous songs from around the world during our 3-Week Family Jingle Jam. Older siblings, aunts, uncles, and grandparents are always welcome to join in the musical fun for no additional cost. It's a perfect way to celebrate with family. This 3-week session, available in Decatur and Tucker, begins after Thanksgiving: December 3rd - December 22nd.
Music Together of Decatur is thrilled to partner with the Dauphin Dance Center to bring mixed-age music and movement classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them® to Tucker! Sing, dance, and jam with us in this beautiful space, on Wednesday, November 6th, at 10:30! Space is limited. Save your spot now.
Treat yourself and your baby, toddler, or preschooler to a special musical start to Halloween! Bring your little one in costume and begin your Halloween with singing, dancing, and jamming. Older siblings are always welcome to join in the fun. Tuition for this Spooktacular Event (hold the Spooky!) is $5 per child. Space is limited. Save your spot. ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT!
Friday, October 25, from 5:00-7:00 PM Join us on the front lawn of FBC, and enjoy the bounce houses (one for toddlers and one for older children), a petting zoo, a train ride for kids, and a variety of carnival games. Come say hello to Ms. Wendy at the Jack-o-Lantern beanbag toss.
Treat yourself and your baby (newborns up to eight months) to a musical Halloween.
Bring your baby in costume and start your Halloween with singing, dancing, and jamming.
Tuition is $5 per baby.
Register for Baby's First Halloween BOO-gie.
BONUS: You might just introduce Baby (and your family!) to a tradition of making music together all year round, starting with our Babies Only class.
Winter 2025 registration begins on Monday, October 14th, at 7:00 am. Please mark your calendar now so you can be sure to get a spot on your preferred class day and at your preferred class time for Winter 2025. We would love to make music with you and yours in the New Year! NOTE: Currently enrolled families get priority registration so they will be saving their spots this week.
NEW DATE! Music Together of Decatur is collaborating with the Decatur Fine Arts Academy and the Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir to bring you a family-friendly Musical Instrument Petting Zoo.
Join us on Sunday, October 13th, at 1:00 pm in Carreker Fellowship Hall at FBC Decatur (308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030) for a highly interactive experience with some unfamiliar instruments. Get ready for some playful listening games and an opportunity to visit your new favorite instrument up close and personal.
Then, at 2:00 pm, head out to the front lawn for games and social time (with King of Pops!).
This event is free to attend (aside from any popsicles purchased) and is primarily geared toward children from preschool through fifth grade (bring your babies and toddlers, too!) and their caretakers. We can’t wait to see you there!
FBC has canceled all classes and activities for today, tomorrow, and Saturday! If you haven't already, we hope you'll download the free Music Together app and add your unique digital download code for the Fiddle Collection this fall. Sing along, dance along, and bust out the Tupperware so you can play along-- hopefully NOT by candlelight. Stay safe and stay dry!
We suspect that the inclement weather will deter families from attending the Instrument Petting Zoo this Saturday and that the front lawn will be especially sloppy. We'll announce the new date as soon as we've pinned it down. Stay tuned!
It's never too late to join the musical fun! Check our current availability and experience the joy of making music with your little one. You'll get instant community for both you and your baby, toddler, or preschooler. Don't wait-- snag one of those last few spots now! Tuition will be automatically prorated at checkout.
Music Together of Decatur is collaborating with the Decatur Fine Arts Academy and the Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir to bring you a family-friendly Musical Instrument Petting Zoo.
Join us on September 28th at 1:00 pm in Carreker Fellowship Hall at FBC Decatur (308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030) for a highly interactive experience with some unfamiliar instruments. Get ready for some playful listening games and an opportunity to visit your new favorite instrument up close and personal. Then, at 2:00 pm, head out to the front lawn for games and social time (with King of Pops!).
This event is free to attend (aside from any popsicles purchased) and is primarily geared toward children from preschool through fifth grade and their caretakers. We can’t wait to see you there!
This fall, as with every fall since my youngest was a baby, I will be reminded of that first fall when I stood pushing Max in the baby swing, singing to him as the orange, red, brown, and yellow leaves tumbled to the ground. It will just take the leaves falling and the song will come back to me, carrying that sweet memory along with it.
My baby is now 11 years old but each season, with the help of the Music Together songs that filled our early years together (a new collection for every season of Max's life until he was three years old), I get to revisit these moments.
If you haven't already had the experience of a Music Together song bringing back all of the sights and sounds and joys of a moment when your little one was even smaller-- join us! The songs you sing with us will come back to delight you in a new stage of your child's development and you will treasure the memories those songs carry with them.
Whether you're looking for an activity for your baby or toddler after nap time or you're looking for an activity for your preschooler after school time-- or both-- we've got you covered! MAKE MUSIC and move to the beat with your child during a fun-filled Music Together of Decatur class. We still have room at 11:30, 1:30, and 4:00. Classes start after Labor Day.
No spectators here! At Music Together® we know that all eyes are on the grownups. All of our little friends are watching and absorbing all the cues and behaviors of the adults around them. When we sing, they want to hear our voices. When we dance, they want to dance with us. When we play with instruments, they want to watch and see how we're playing.
I often remind our community of grownups that even if their child isn't sitting in their lap or engaging directly with them, it's important to continue to sing, dance, and play because the child across the circle is watching you, too!
Because of this active participation every week, we not only maximize all of the joy and all of the learning, we also build a strong community-- for both you and your child!
Our Music Together Babies class is designed especially for first-time moms, dads, other caregivers, and babies (infants through 7 months) who are not yet crawling. You'll learn lots of fun musical activities to support your baby's development, you'll create a powerful bond between you and your baby by singing and dancing together, and you'll make new friends with other new moms and new dads in your community who understand the ups and downs of parenting a newborn. If Music Together of Decatur's history is any guide, you'll find life-long friends for you and your baby, too!
You may be juggling the needs of a preschooler starting school; navigating the boundless energy and curiosity of a toddler; feeding, changing, and snuggling your baby day and night; or some combination of the three. Maybe you're thinking ahead to getting all those school supplies (or stocking the diaper bag); masterminding drop-offs and pickups; and wondering how you're going to help ease everyone's transition into a new routine.
You don't want your days to be an endless list of to-dos and you don't want to do this parenting thing without the support of others who truly understand. When it comes down to it, the goal is not to get everything done; the goal is to connect. And to be sure you have time to connect-- with your little one and with other caregivers whose lives are busy with many of the same to-dos-- you have to plan for it. We provide you with a plan for connection-- a regular time and place to set aside your to-do list and PLAY with your little one each week.
Fall classes are filling so don't wait to get plugged into our community. In fact, our Saturday morning classes are so FULL that we've decided to add [DRUM ROLL . . . ] MORE Saturday morning classes! We have lots of weekday options for you, too: morning, afternoon, and evening.
Summers with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can be hard. Hot summer days with little or no structure can make the days drag on (and on and on)! You need a fun indoor activity for you and your little one to enjoy every week-- and new music to inspire some indoor fun all week long. You deserve a break from planning what to do each day. And we've got the singing, dancing, and instrument-playing all planned out for you for 6 weeks: July 8th - August 17th. Need to miss a couple weeks? No problem! You get as many makeups as you need for as long as you're enrolled. Need to bring a big kid some weeks? No problem! Siblings 4 years old and older are always welcome to join the music-making for $0.00. We can't wait to sing, dance, and play with your family after the 4th of July!
We know summer schedules can be erratic-- you're out of town for this week or that week, you're driving your big kid to and from camps on these particular weeks, you're hosting friends or family for a few days here or there. Whatever the case may be, we want to make it possible for you to drop in and dance with us so we’ve opened up a limited number of drop-in seats for our June mini-session.
We are so excited about our first-ever Bop Till You Drop session in June. WHY? Because we'll be singing and dancing to the songs you sing into your hairbrush (aka microphone), the songs that make you feel nostalgic, the songs that got everyone out on the dance floor at your wedding, the songs you'd pick first at Karaoke.
All aboard! This train is about to leave the station. Join us for our 3-week mini-session in June. Learn more and get your tickets now!
We're so happy to welcome Wendy Melkonian to our team! She has lived in Atlanta most of her adult life, and has previous experience teaching with Music Together Wendy is a professional actor/singer, writer and director, with a B.S. from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Music from the Boston Conservatory in vocal performance. She's very excited to begin with us with some summer classes, and will teach on Thursday and Friday mornings this fall.
After treating Mom to breakfast in bed or giving her that special homemade card with the tiny handprint, get the kids out of the house to give Mom some time to herself. Or give her the choice on May 12th: does she want to join you and your little one for some musical fun or relax at home while you take the kids for some musical fun? Either way, everyone wins! Reserve your spot now for singing, dancing, and playing with your baby, toddler, or preschooler, and attend with any or all grownups on Mother's Day.
Join the singing, dancing, playing, and learning! Our spring classes just started and we still have a few spots left. If you snag a spot now, your tuition will be automatically prorated, too.
Check out a schedule and register now.
We know summers can be erratic but, as unpredictable as summers can be, we also know that young children thrive on routine. Join us for one or both of our summer sessions.
3-Week Session: June 3rd - June 22nd
6-Week Session: July 8th - August 17th
We have a pared-down schedule of classes for the summer so be sure to grab a spot before it's too late.
We are excited to introduce our TWO new Summer Sessions, open for enrollment on Easter.
Make plans for your family to join us for one or both of our summer programs, specifically designed for musical play, exploration, learning, and FUN for you and your baby, toddler, or preschooler.
Learn more about our 3-Week Summer Session and our 6-Week Summer Session so you'll be ready to reserve your seat on Easter!
Music Together of Decatur spring classes (for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them) start St.Patrick's Day Weekend! In addition to your weekly classes, you'll get as many makeups as you need, a beautiful songbook, and access to all the songs we jam with in class so you can play with the music all week long. You'll find yourself playing musical peekaboo as you fold laundry, setting up a Tupperware drum set as you make dinner, inventing songs as you change diapers, dancing as you do dishes, and singing lullabies as you snuggle your little one at the end of a harried day. And, because you attend the same class every week, you're not just building your repertoire; you're building a community for you and your little one. Learn more and register.
Have you reserved your favorite spot for our Spring classes? Registration is open now, and classes are filling; will you be in the circle? Our Spring session is eight weeks; classes begin Saturday March 16th, and we'll break 3/30 - 4/7.
Do you know you can try out a class before Spring begins? Just sign up on this page. You'll join an ongoing Winter class and see for yourself why Decatur-area families have loved us since 2012! But don't wait too long - the winter session ends March 9th.
We've got classes for you seven days a week; choose from two locations. Get ready to ring in the Spring with the Triangle music collection!
You're invited to celebrate your love
for your favorite little Valentine(s) with a special holiday class! Come to one of our Valentine's Day Dances for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them. (Older siblings are always welcome to join us.) Or come with your newborn (birth - 7 mos) to Baby's First Valentine's Day Dance on Tuesday, February 13th. Choose a Valentine's Day Dance that fits your schedule, from from February 10th through February 14th. But don't wait too long; space is limited. For as long as we have spots available, each registration comes with a complimentary Valentine (emailed to you after registration) so you can invite a friend to join our Valentine's Day Dance, too. Get ready for hugs and kisses and all the music and dancing to go with them!
If you are planning a home birth in Georgia between February and April, here's a one-stop shop class for you to help make your birth as smooth as possible. Founder of Renew Pelvic Health and long-time physical therapist Dr.Amanda Shipley will teach about the pelvic floor’s function in labor. Founder of Loyal Lactation and certified breastfeeding specialist Sterling Grey-Simmons will teach about all things breastfeeding. Founder of Wild Birth Partum Care and full-spectrum doula Krystal Reese will deliver childbirth re-education. Founder of Homegrown Birth and certified professional midwife Missi Burgess along with Founder of Labroing Hands and certified professional midwife Tanya Trail will answer your questions, cover positions for catching your own baby, and equip you for an empowered birth experience. Register before they're sold out! (They have just a couple of spots open.)
"Since our program is divided into sessions, every Music Together family makes a conscious choice 4 times per year to continue or not. After 1-2 sessions you’ve learned dozens of songs and activities, have used all the different instruments and props, and have gotten the gist of what the program offers. Perhaps you’ve noticed that some of the children in your class are actively singing and dancing along, clearly enjoying the class, and others – perhaps yours- are mostly just watching, or are restless, clingy, or more interested in the truck out the window. So the question you ask yourself is real- is there a good reason to stay any longer or did we get enough of what we wanted out of this class?" Read more from Music Together Family & Friends Director, Jenny Lantzer-Goings
Classes start next week and while many of our classes are full, we have two spots available on Saturdays at 8:30 am and more space available on Saturdays at 11:30 and Sundays at 4:30. Looking for something during the week? You'll find a few weekday classes with limited availability, too. Check out a schedule of available classes for you and your baby, toddler, or preschooler.
Bring some HAPPY to your New Year! Sign up today and spend 2024 singing, dancing, and playing with Music Together of Decatur! Classes start January 8th and there is still room for you and your baby, toddler, or preschooler to join in on all the fun and learning. See a schedule and register for classes.
We've made room for you and your baby by adding another Babies Only class to the Holiday Sing-Along schedule! Join us on Saturday, December 9th and/or December 16th, at 1:00 pm. Reserve your spot for some holiday cheer HERE. The Babies Only class is designed for new parents and babies who aren't yet crawling. We know it's never too early to get babies started in class; your little one is a natural-born music-maker!
This is a great way to introduce your newest family member to the joys of celebrating the holidays with song!
Start your family's holiday tradition with singing, dancing, and moving to the beat with Holiday Sing-Along! After Thanksgiving, Music Together of Decatur will help you get in the holiday spirit with a mix of seasonal favorites and joyous songs from around the world during this 3-Week mini-session. While we have fun celebrating the holiday season with singing, dancing, and merriment, we'll also be helping to spread good cheer to other families in the Decatur area. 50% of all proceeds will be donated to Music Together of Decatur's Scholarship Fund to make it possible for more families to join us in the New Year. Pick your holiday class today!
If you’re expecting between November 2023 and February 2024, we have a meetup opportunity for you on November 8th at 6:30 p.m. Begin your journey together with other moms who are due around the same time as you are, and learn how you can use music in daily activities to help support your baby’s earliest development. It’s free, you’ll just need to sign up to gain a new community!
It's not too late to join us for our 9-Week Fall Session, which just kicked off this week. Many of our classes are full but we do have a few spots still available. Join a Babies Only Class (for new moms and dads and babies who are not yet crawling) or a Mixed-Age Class (for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups). Experience the joy and connection that come from making music together. Build friendships for both you and your child that expand beyond the classroom. We hope to see your family in class!
Whether you cook out, stay in, or relax all day, we hope your Labor Day weekend is filled with the best music and the liveliest dancing for you and your family. You haven't missed out yet on the best musical family fun Decatur has to offer. Get nine weeks of singing, dancing, and jamming together starting a week from Labor Day. Set aside dedicated time to play with your child and connect with other moms, dads, caregivers, and littles this fall. Invite your friends to PLAY + SING with us, too. You and your little ones will look forward to regular musical playdates together-- already planned and scheduled.
Join us this Fall for a whole new collection of music + 9 weeks of singing, dancing, and jamming with your little one and neighbors, September 11th - November 12th. DID YOU KNOW?
Sign up today to secure your child's spot in the class that fits your schedule. |
Are you 0-4 months postpartum? Join nurse midwife Lynn Earman and postpartum doula Melissa Fernandez for their Village Postpartum Support Circle, Tuesdays, September 5 - October 10, from 10 am to 11 am, as they hold space for you and other new moms to discuss the most common experiences in early postpartum. Want to meet up in person? After joining the Postpartum Support Circle, head on over to Music Together of Decatur's Babies Class and meet up in person with new moms and newborns on Tuesdays at 12:30!
Did you know that in addition to our Saturday morning classes, we have Sunday afternoon classes, Wednesday after preschool classes, Wednesday evening classes, and Friday after preschool classes? All of these classes are open to babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups, so you can attend with your big kid after preschool and with your baby or toddler, or you can attend in between that morning nap and that afternoon nap! Schedules are tricky and we want to be sure you have options! Find a full schedule of classes. And because we know schedules are tricky we have a very flexible makeup policy, too. You can attend as many makeups as needed (and as space allows) for as long as you're enrolled! That means, when you re-enroll, you can carry your makeup classes with you.
We're adding classes at Oak Grove UMC this fall to bring Music Together classes to the Oak Grove community! Be one of the first to check out our newest location. Sign up for a Preview Class on 8/16 or 8/17. Morning and evening class times available.
August doesn't have to be the end of summer - join us for our session that starts August 4th and runs through the 30th. Your big kids may be off to school, but your little ones would love a little extra fun and attention in a weekly music class with you! Your tuition includes an illustrated songbook and digital downloads of all the songs we sing in class this session so the music doesn't have to stop when your weekly class is over! See what spots are still available; don't wait too long!
Looking for a Father's Day gift that will last longer than it takes to open a package or eat a nice meal? We've got it for you - a Music Together class with singing, dancing, and movements developed especially for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parent(s).
You can customize your gift - to be just one class, a whole semester, or anything in between! Check out the gift certificates here and get swinging!
We're making room for you by adding another Saturday class at 11:30 for both Summer 1 and Summer 2! Grab your spot on a Saturday or any weekday except Thursday. The first session starts the week of 6/5 for six weeks (with a long break to accommodate travel around the 4th of July), and the second the week of 8/7 for four. Pick the session that fits your summer plans best, or do both! Don't wait too long - some classes will be removed from the roster on Memorial Day!
We are seeking PERMANENT PART-TIME teachers in Decatur, GA. Music Together TEACHERS are a special bunch of music-loving people with a deep love for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers! We have discovered and nurtured instructors from a wide variety of backgrounds: preschool teachers, musical theatre performers, parents who adore our program, etc. A music degree is not required for this position but applicants must be able to sing in tune and keep a steady beat (and-- did we mention?!-- must love children). Learn more.