Music Together with Mrs. Tara

08/24/2026

Come out tomorrow morning, 10:15-11:00am for a free Music Together Demo class….and then stay and play at WRTS-Yorkville for a discounted price of $12!

08/21/2026

Coming up this Tuesday the 25th at 10:15-11:00am, join us for a FREE DEMO class showcasing why Music Together is THE family activity for you & your little ones! Classes are perfect for babies up to 5yo and their grownups. Register online at www.musicwithmrstara.com

08/18/2026

Looking for something to do tonight with the kids? Come sing, move & laugh together!
Join us for an August Summer Sing-a-long. Your first class is always FREE!

5-5:45 and 6-6:45 at Peace Lutheran Church, 24024 W Main St, Plainfield.

08/13/2026

We’re looking to fill a few class times, so come out & join us for two weeks at the end of August!

08/08/2026

“Why does my child want to hear the same 
song over and over again?”
If you’ve ever thought, “If I have to sing that line one more time...” you’re not alone.
At some point during every Music Together® session, parents find themselves wondering why their child keeps asking for the same song. Again. And again. Here’s the surprising part: Your child isn’t asking for that same song just because it’s their favorite. They’re asking because their brains are innately seeking more to learn.
childr drumming
Think about when we hear a new song we like. We don’t just listen to it once and then know all the words. It takes lots of listening, singing along, and getting a few lyrics wrong before we’re belting it out whenever it pops up on our playlist. It’s the same learning process for young children. The difference is that, as adults, we choose repetition. They are simply drawn to it.

Every time they hear a familiar song, there’s something new for your child to notice. One day they’re obsessed with the drums, the next, the melody. They might try a new movement or a few new words. Little by little, those discoveries add up until they’re proudly singing a line all by themselves or jumping on the beat.
That’s because each replay helps strengthen the neural pathways their growing brain uses to recognize patterns, remember melodies, coordinate movement, and anticipate what comes next. Even when your child doesn’t seem to be paying attention, they’re listening, absorbing, and making connections that may not show up until weeks (or even months!) later. Over time, all of that repetition helps build confident little music-makers.
So the next time your child asks for that song again, you’ll know why. It’s another chance for them to listen, notice, play, and discover something new.

08/07/2026

Music Together with Mrs. Tara is EXPANDING! Come see us in Yorkville in August & September for 2 free demo classes and the full 8 Week Fall Bongos Session starting 9/22/26.

08/03/2026

Join our last 2 Week Mini Session this summer! Starting August 18th, try out a Music Together class setting before deciding to sign up for the 9 Week Fall Bongos Session starting in September.

07/14/2026

For my music families with kids who like big trucks and machines, come check out the Plainfield Public Works informative afternoon next week Wednesday, the 22nd from 3-6pm.

Join us for an Open House on Wednesday, July 22, from 3-6 p.m. Learn about the services provided by Public Works, meet the Public Works staff, and see the equipment utilized to maintain the Village’s infrastructure. There will be a touch-a-truck, refreshments, tours, and more!

07/14/2026

Sign up now for the Fall Session! Classes are already starting to fill up.

07/13/2026

The Fall Bongos Session is now open for Registration!! Sign up today for your preferred day & time. Visit www.musicwithmrstara.com