Music Lessons, Theatre, Dance

• The Performing Arts Project NJ (theatre/voice, led by our long-time beloved teacher, Missy Bonaguide!)

• Unique Performance Arts Center (dance)

• Dina Melucci (piano lessons)

Therapeutic Resources

• Amy Edelstein (LCSW, Music Together^® mom & teacher!)

• Montclair B.A.B.Y. (Kelli Deflora, Music Together mom!)

• Jane Hodges (speech therapist)

Creative Services

• Piece of Love Pastries (Jen Grossman Pattap, amazing baker, Music Together mom)

• Fresh Cut Photography (Alison Balletta, Music Together mom)

• Little Love Stories Photography (Stephanie Willoughby, Music Together mom; maternity, newborn, family photography)

• Jordan Best Creative Design Solutions (Jordan Best-Levin, Music Together mom; graphic design, web design)

Musical Instrument Buying Guide

Here's a "what to get and where to get it" list for families looking to purchase their own instruments. Honestly, DIY shakers, sticks, and scarves work perfectly fine, but there's something special about having a "real" egg shaker or drum!

Easiest options: You can buy an instrument "starter set" from MusicTogether.com or through Amazon:

• https://www.musictogether.com/store/family-instrument-set

• https://www.amazon.com/KAQINU-Instruments-Percussion-Childrens-Educational/dp/B08J6Y3HYP

Or, you can often find per-instrument options also on Amazon, such as:

EGG SHAKERS (be careful to only buy high-quality shakers; cheap ones open up too easily!)

• https://www.amazon.com/Nino-Percussion-Kids-4-Piece-Assorted/dp/B0002F5CQK?ref_=ast_sto_dp

RHYTHM STICKS

• https://www.amazon.com/Classical-Musical-Percussion-Instrument-Hardwood/dp/B07SVTRX1C/

MOVEMENT SCARVES (these are the ones we use; cheaper scarves might not be color-fast)

• https://www.westmusic.com/kids-movement/movement-props/scarves/540053

HAND DRUMS

Honestly, DIY drums are just as good for little ones, BUT if you're going to get a drum, I highly recommend going with Remo Kids for quality and durability -- and they are actually real drums that can be used at all ages, even for drumming lessons when children get older. Here are a couple of examples:

• https://www.amazon.com/Remo-RH-5010-00-Rhythm-Club-Floor/dp/B0002Q1XMG/

• https://www.amazon.com/Remo-RH-5600-00-Rhythm-Club-Bongo/dp/B0002Q1XNA

MusiciansFriend.com is also a good source for instruments.