Introduction to Music Together Flagstaff

All children are musical!!
You may be reassured to know that all children are musical and that all adults are, too! You don't need to wonder if your child has musical talent: all children do. You needn't wonder if you have any musical talent: you do! It may be resting there, undiscovered and unused, but it's there. Music Together classes can help you develop your talent, as well as your child's.

In Western culture, we tend to believe that musical talent or aptitude is given to only a few. We tend to believe that these "talented" people are the ones who grow up to be rock stars, symphony orchestra players, or concert pianists. In actual fact, music aptitude or talent is normally distributed in a "bell curve" manner, that is, music aptitude is distributed throughout the population just as talent in language, math, visual art, architecture, computer engineering, dance and other areas are. In fact, 84% of the population is born with enough music aptitude to play in a symphony orchestra, and only two percent of the population is born with either exceptionally high or low music intelligence.

Young children's musical growth occurs best in a playful, musically rich, and developmentally appropriate setting. Music Together is free of direct instruction and performance pressure. Learning activities are accessible, interesting and fun for both children and adults. In class, you will notice that there is a good deal of child-like play. This is because children learn through play and experimentation. In class you will experience music, rather than learn facts about it. You and your child will be encouraged to enter into activities at your own comfort level and participate freely.

So, forget your images of perfect performances and music for the talented few - we'll help you find ways to enjoy music so your child will catch your spirit and enjoy it, too.

The Teachers:
Music Together of Flagstaff director and teacher Kristina Wulbern spent her youth studying music, dance and theater. She also practices and teaches massage therapy and yoga. Kristina is a registered Music Together teacher trained by Music Together Founder and Director Ken Guilmartin. Her husband and co-teacher, Craig, studied music at UCSC and plays guitar, piano and percussion. His passion is world music and he has studied and performed the music of India, Persia, West Africa and Brazil. Craig is a registered Music Together teacher and was trained by Music Together Director of Research Lili Levinowitz. Their son Tristan, who is two years old, is a Music Together veteran and fledgling drummer.