MEDIA RELEASE: From time to time photos or videos may be taken during class and used only for the purposes of promoting our classes in a positive manner. By agreeing to these terms you agree to have you and/or your child's photo taken and used for such purposes. You may OPT OUT of this by emailing [email protected]. You are also encouraged to mention it to your teacher on the first day of classes.

FOOD/DRINKS/PHONES, etc.: To keep the space clean and to keep us all focused, please have your children finish snacks outside the room. For those who must have their phones on during class, please be considerate and take your calls outside the classroom. If possible, please keep toys, dolls, & food out of the circle. These items can be a huge distraction to other children and they’re better off left in the car.

HEALTH POLICY: We care about your family's health. This is why we sanitise all mouthed classroom instruments after every class. We expect that the babies and some older children will mouth the shakers & other instruments; it's part of their natural development process. We also provide hand sanitiser for your use before, during or after class if you wish. If you or your child has had a fever or other signs of a contagious illness within the past 24 hours, please do not come to class and schedule a makeup class instead.

ATTENDANCE: In order to provide a smooth transition between classes, every effort will be made to begin and end classes on time. Please be on time! It will make your child's adjustment easier. The Hello Song ritual is especially important for the children so that they begin to develop a since of familiarity in class. The rooms open before classes starts so your child can have a chance to acclimate themselves to the space. If you run late - sing the Hello Song to them as you go! It may take some stress away from both of you and help them transition into class. Your seat matters! Please let us know if you will be absent so another family can use your open seat as a make up class.

PLEASE NOTE: If you find that your current class time is not working for you, let us know ASAP. Changes can usually be made at any time during the term if space permits. No refunds are given after the first day of class.

PARTICIPATION: As facilitators of family music-making, we warmly welcome you and other caregivers to participate in class. We ask all adults to please do what we do, follow your teacher, and let the children be children, so long as they are safe (we try to redirect running and throwing).

The children are free to develop naturally and in their own time and style. As challenging as it might be to inhibit our parental/caregiver desires and expectations to see our children "perform" or even "do what we're doing" in class, it's important to understand that they are learning basic music skills even when they are simply observing others. Also, children have different learning styles and personalities and many like to just watch for several weeks or even longer. What usually and almost always happens is that they will do everything at home first. 

So, please know that we do not require or expect your child to participate in class. However, keep in mind that you are here as a model for your child, even if you don't feel particularly confident about your own musical abilities. If your child sees you making music and having a good time then they are more likely to develop that disposition. Likewise, if your child sees that you talk during class or do not participate, they are likely to develop that same attitude. So relax, let your child "be" and have fun yourself!

PRIVACY STATEMENT: I authorise Pitter Patter Music Together to share my contact information with Music Together^® Worldwide as part of their ongoing licensing agreement. I understand that this information will not be sold or shared by Music Together Worldwide and that I may unsubscribe from Music Together Worldwide email communications at any time.