Here's what people are saying about Merry Music Makers...
"It’s fun, educational and inspirational. Ms. Mary has made this a magical, joyful journey through the world of music and movement. This experience has enriched our lives."
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Your organization has changed my daughter's life. She mentions music class on a daily basis. And she sings, and dances, and keeps a beat. And she laughs. She truly is a Merry Music Maker! Thank you.
Mary Djurovic
Merry Music Makers teaches using the "Music Together®" curriculum. I did it for 3 years with my two girls and personally found it far superior to other programs we had tried for kids in the 5 and under age group (including Bubbles Academy, Musical Magic and even Old Town). It's the perfect combination of fun, movement and some musical theory to boot. Plus the music is great and varied, including music from different countries and cultures, and changes every 10 weeks, with a new CD included. Best of all, even MY singing improved -- THIS is quite an achievement. We still listen to our Music Together CDs regularly.
Monica Lasky
I must say, this is the first class we've taken together where Piper really gets involved. Miss Tiffany is a gem and if you ask her, I'm sure she'll say that Piper not only truly participates in class, she is often found hugging or dancing with Miss Tiffany. Ms. Tiffany is a very child friendly and quailifed music teacher. We definitely look forward to Tuesday mornings each week.
Katherine Kurfirst
Konnichiwa! Kate and I are now back in Japan, and missing music class!
We wanted to pass on our sincere thanks to your summer music program for including us. It was so much fun! Kate might have been a "slow start" (as I call it) during class, but for the remainder of the day and days to come, she would sing and mimic the events of the class. It was great!!
Your program is very similar to what we did in San Diego, which was a great thing. I hope if we are back next summer or anytime in the future, we can drop in for some more classes.
Megan O'Connell
Mary and Tim,
We wanted to send a quick note of thank you for all of the years of fun you have provided to our family. We have just moved out to the 'burbs this weekend, so we will miss having you guys as a part of every week! Kaitlyn has been so enriched by her involvement in your classes and I can't thank you enough. Mary's ability to light up a room and bring such joy to children is a gift. We know that these classes have provided Kaitlyn and Tyler a foundation that will last their lifetime.
Julie, Scott, Kaitlyn and Tyler
After last Thursday's class, I took Lucia, Carly and Paige to lunch at our local dive, the Salt and Pepper Diner. A few minutes after we were seated, who should walk in but Ella Jenkins and a friend, who took a table near us. I told Lucia and Carly about Ella Jenkins, that she was a famous singer of childrens' songs. They decided then that pointing and staring at her was the appropriate response. After our meal, we went over to her table to say hello and to apologize for the disruptive behavior of a certain 4- and 2-yr-old. Of course, Ella could not have been more gracious. At this point I noticed that Lucia was hanging back a bit, but her lips were moving. She decided that what you do when you meet singers is SING to them. Lucia was singing Su La Li to a delighted Ella Jenkins!
Julie McConnell
I just wanted to share a quick story that illustrates the impact of Music Together/Merry Music Makers on my family:
"I was getting Jonah dressed yesterday morning and he kept trying to "escape" from me so he could run around naked. As I chased after him I said "Hey - hey" and immediately he began singing "what do you say, let's all click our sticks today!" after which Jordan chimed in from the next room with "Ba dum da dum da dum...etc" It was a very sweet and fun moment.
Jo Kim
"Music Together® is the best program I have seen for showing parents how to make any activity musical. Excellent classes are offered at Merry Music Makers."
Jon Feller, Suzuki Academy
You do a GREAT job of handling make-ups and online registration. Thank you from a busy mom. Also,my daughter Claire and I sing all day long and your class helps us understand even more about music!
Amy Shannon
We love the class and music. Dominic knows all the songs on each CD by heart.
Lisa Keeler
What I like about the program...is the quality and diversity of the music. The music is fun, beautiful and memorable; we listen to it any time of day.
Ellen Herman
It's the best music class we've taken so far!
Shira Goldman
Thanks for all the great work! I've seen a tremendous difference in
my daughter since beginning this class. She now sings and dances like never
before. It's wonderful! I'm sold on Music Together and am telling
everyone I can to sign up!
Dina Berger Koecher
After a year in the program, of our child being pretty quiet, clingy, and watching and listening, he has really blossomed in the last 3 weeks, listening to songs, learning the words, and singing them spontaneously. He is now willing to play along in class and do the movements we do. And we've not only incorporated one of the lullabies into our bedtime ritual, but we use "bum bum" and "bye bye instruments/toys/crayons, we'll see you again next time" all the time to transition between activities. It's just a real testament to having faith that he really is absorbing what we do and using us as a model. We're delighted that when he sings the alphabet song or "apples and cherries", he has varying lengths and tones; he's well on his way to matching pitch and rhythm. AND as a bonus, Ken has also really learned more how to sing, and matches pitch most of the time. His awareness and sensitivity has really increased, and he's enjoying singing (where he used to dread it).Thanks again for your dedication and commitment to this program.
Jen and Ken Small
Thank you for everything you and the Merry Music Makers program have done for Sophie (and for me). She sings around the house, and is constantly making up songs for every situation. “Mommy, I know, I can make up a ‘Traffic Song’” as we sit in traffic on the Stevenson….just one example of many! She audiates, plays music class with her “students” (pretending to be you), and asks everyone to repeat musical sounds/notes after her. We owe it all to you!
Jennifer Devens
Hi Mary,
Hope you are doing well! I think of you often and also am grateful for how you contributed to Claire and Collin's development. We got our music together tape out and instruments and did our own class the other week. I am going to be looking for ways to keep Claire singing and making music now that she is six - she really enjoys it.
