Sing Play Learn

Award-Winning Early Childhood Music Education Programming

Designed for a child’s specific stage of development, each class encourages children to explore musical concepts and to experiment with new instruments. Your child will develop school readiness skills in an active learning environment that feels like playtime!

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Browse all our Sing Play Learn with MacPhail® classes to find the right one for your child.

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Free Family Music Series

Chione Quintet

Date: Sat Jan 16 2021
0.5 hours – Archived Performance
Location: MacPhail Live Online
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Free Family Music Series

Jack Brass Band

Date: Sat Sep 12 2020
0.5 hours – Archived Performance
Location: MacPhail Live Online
The Bazillions dancing and playing instruments
Free Family Music Series

The Bazillions

Date: Sat May 02 2020
0.5 hours – Archived Performance
Location: MacPhail Live Online

Early Childhood Music Resources

Find research-based resources, tips and ideas to help your child grow & learn.

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Music And Toddler Development
Date: Mar 8, 2021

Join our guests from MacPhail Center for Music, Early Childhood Music Educators, Jane Tate, and Cari Gregerson as we discuss the developmental pathway of toddlers and how music can help …

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Sing Play Learn with MacPhail Playlist
Date: Mar 5, 2021

Sing Play Learn with MacPhail® Teaching Artist Lisa Wasilowski shares a playlist for fun family time.

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The Music and Learning Connection
Date: Feb 19, 2021

Listen as podcast guests Dianna Babcock and Jane Tate of MacPhail Center for Music discuss the evidence that music does have a positive impact on a young child’s executive functioning …

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Jam Kits

Included! w/ Class Tuition (Regularly $58)
This specially selected music kit includes everything your child needs to jam along during class and after.

Making music builds the brain, increases coordination and lifts spirits. Your child’s personal kit offers the opportunity for active music-making without concerns about sharing materials with others! All components are easily cleaned and disinfected.

  • Sing Play Learn with MacPhail® Logo Tote Bag
  • 1 pair of 8” Combination Rhythm Sticks
  • 2 Egg Shakers
  • 1 Mini Star Tambourine
  • 1 Six Inch Hand Drum with 8” Mallet

*Limit one pack per student, while supplies last

Age Groups

6 Weeks – 3 Years
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6 Weeks – 3 Years

Music activity for infants and toddlers
engages the aural and physical being.
At this level, musical play creates and
reinforces the special bond between the
adult and the infant, while also
introducing music to the child. Engaging
in musical play helps Toddlers begin to
develop large motor and language skills.
It is the perfect age to introduce rhythm
and phrasing.

4-5 Years
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4-5 Years

Children in this age group are
now capable of singing a wide
range of songs and doing more
complicated games and rhymes.
Their listening skills are becoming
sophisticated. They can understand
basic vocabulary and building
blocks of music. New concepts that
we introduce are changing tempos,
pitch, loud and soft dynamics,
articulation, meter, and timbre.

6-8 Years
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6-8 Years

Children this age learn best when
they are actively involved in
MAKING music. Developmentally,
this age group likes to interact with
their peers. Small group lessons are
fun and rewarding. Groups that
meet over time to learn together
with guidance and collaboration can
make the world of music a very
inviting place.

Sing Play Learn with MacPhail®
Early Childhood Music Class Sequence* At-a-Glance

6 Weeks-3 Years

Music for Families
Music for Babies
Music for Toddlers
Music for Preschoolers
Suzuki Stars

4-5 Years

Music for Families
Music for Preschoolers
Suzuki Stars
Musical World
Musical World Camp
Opera for Kids Camp
Sing Play Act! Camp

6-8 Years

Musical World
Ukulele and More
Beginning Ukulele Camp
Musical World Camp
Opera for Kids Camp
Sing Play Act! Camp
Songwriting Camp

*Class sequence builds skills but may be taken out of order. No pre-requisites.

Meet Our Sing Play Learn Facutly

Questions About Sing Play Learn?

For more information contact Allison Akins at 612-767-5231 or via email.

Community Partnerships

Sing Play Learn with MacPhail® partnerships provide young children with unique music learning opportunities by supporting your school, childcare center or community organization with our musical expertise, resources and/or instruction!

Our integrated-arts programming will help your students experience the world of music while developing executive function, social-emotional, cognitive, and creative skills. With over 60 locations, 50 years of experience, and an award-winning curriculum, MacPhail’s renowned faculty will work with you to create hands-on, engaging music experiences tailored to your classroom and student goals. Additionally, our partnerships can include unique parent education and teacher-training opportunities!

“Music offers children a different way to use their brains and expand their learning. We definitely hope to keep this partnership going.”

Judy Ohm, Director, Wilder Development Center
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Suzuki Stars

(Ages 3 – 5 years): If your family is interested in MacPhail’s Suzuki Talent Education Program this class is for you. You and your child will build musical readiness skills specific to prepare for success in our Suzuki program. Activities will focus on vocal development, steady beat, and exposure to Suzuki rhythms, repertoire, and instruments.

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Online – Summer 2021
Summer Camps
Beginning Ukulele Camp – August 2-6

Learning to play ukulele is fun and easy! Students will learn the basics of the ukulele, including chords, instrument care, and instrument parts. Class activities will be determined by student …

Tuition
$90.00
Online – Summer 2021
Summer Camps
Beginning Ukulele Camp – July 12-16

Learning to play ukulele is fun and easy! Students will learn the basics of the ukulele, including chords, instrument care, and instrument parts. Class activities will be determined by student …

Tuition
$90.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Music for Babies III (6 wks – 10 mos)

8-week session begins the week of February 1 Ages 6 weeks-10 months with Parent/Caregiver NEW SPRING LESSONS! Through weekly live online Zoom sessions that include parenting tips on music and …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Music for Babies IV (6 wks – 10 mos)

8-week session begins the week of March 29 Ages 6 weeks-10 months with Parent/Caregiver *This class builds on the skills learned in Music for Babies III, but it can be …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Music for Families III (6 wks – 5 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of February 1 Ages 6 weeks-5 years with Parent/Caregiver NEW SPRING LESSONS! Our Music for Families class features activities for adults and children from babies …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Music for Families IV (6 wks – 5 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of March 29 Ages 6 weeks-5 years with Parent/Caregiver *This class builds on the skills learned in Music for Families III, but it can be …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Music for Preschoolers III (3-5 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of February 1 Ages 3-5 years with Parent/Caregiver NEW SPRING LESSONS! Plant a garden, jump in a puddle, catch a butterfly — use your imagination …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Music for Preschoolers IV (3-5 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of March 29 Ages 3-5 years with Parent/Caregiver *This class builds on the skills learned in Music for Preschoolers III, but it can be taken …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Music for Toddlers III (10 mos – 3 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of February 1 Ages 10 months-3 years with Parent/Caregiver * This class builds on the skills learned in Music for Toddlers I, but it can …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Music for Toddlers IV (10 mos – 3 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of March 29 Ages 10 months-3 years with Parent/Caregiver * This class builds on the skills learned in Music for Toddlers I, but it can …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Summer 2021
Summer Camps
Musical World Camp – August 9-13

Ages 5-8 years (Parent/Caregiver participation suggested) Take a musical journey around the world! Students and their families will explore the ways children of different cultures make and play with music. …

Tuition
$90.00
Online – Summer 2021
Summer Camps
Musical World Camp – June 14-18

Ages 5-7 years (Parent/Caregiver participation suggested) Take a musical journey around the world! Students and their families will explore the ways children of different cultures make and play with music. …

Tuition
$90.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Musical World III (5-8 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of February 1 Ages 5-8 years (Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to participate) NEW SPRING LESSONS! Take a musical journey around the world! From the comfort of …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Musical World IV (5-8 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of March 29 Ages 5-8 years (Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to participate) *This class builds on the skills learned in Musical World III, but it can …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Summer 2021
Summer Camps
Opera for Kids Camp – July 26-30

Ages 5-7 years (Parent/Caregiver participation encouraged) In Opera for Kids Camp, students and their families will learn about the classical tradition of opera and its components, with a focus on …

Tuition
$90.00
Online – Summer 2021
Summer Camps
Sing Play Act! Camp – July 19-23

Ages 4-6 years (Parent/Caregiver participation encouraged) If your child enjoys singing, acting, creating art and inventing songs and stories, then this camp is for you! Together, students and their families …

Tuition
$90.00
Online – Summer 2021
Summer Camps
Sing Play Act! Camp – June 21-25

Ages 4-6 years (Parent/Caregiver participation encouraged) If your child enjoys singing, acting, creating art and inventing songs and stories, then this camp is for you! Together, students and their families …

Tuition
$90.00
Online – Summer 2021
Summer Camps
Songwriting Camp – August 2-6

Ages 6-8 years (Parent/Caregiver participation suggested) Does your child make up songs at home? With our home bound status lately, you may hear this even more. Join us in taking …

Tuition
$90.00
Online – Summer 2021
Summer Camps
Songwriting Camp – July 12-16

Ages 6-8 years (Parent/Caregiver participation suggested) Does your child make up songs at home? With our home bound status lately, you may hear this even more. Join us in taking …

Tuition
$90.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Suzuki Stars III (3-5 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of February 1 Ages 3-5 years with Parent/Caregiver NEW SPRING LESSONS! If your family is interested in our Suzuki Talent Education program, this class is …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Suzuki Stars IV (3-5 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of March 29 Ages 3-5 years with Parent/Caregiver *This class builds on the skills learned in Suzuki Stars III, but it can be taken independently. …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Ukulele and More III (6-8 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of February 1 Ages 6-8 years (Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to participate) NEW SPRING LESSONS! Learning to play ukulele is fun and easy! Students will learn …

Tuition
$130.00
Online – Spring 2021
Sing Play Learn
Ukulele and More IV (6-8 yrs)

8-week session begins the week of March 29 Ages 6-8 years (Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to participate) *This class builds on the skills learned in Ukulele and More III, but it …

Tuition
$130.00
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