Musikgarten In-Person Training

Babies • Toddlers • Cycles

Hands-On Training with Live Demo Classes

Join us for an inspiring, interactive in-person Musikgarten training designed to give you real-world experience teaching early childhood music classes. This immersive training covers Babies, Toddlers, and Cycles, providing practical tools, teaching techniques, and hands-on learning that you can immediately bring into your own classes.

This training will be led by Emily Tallent, an experienced and highly respected Musikgarten Teacher Trainer. Emily brings a wealth of knowledge and practical classroom experience, and she is passionate about helping teachers feel confident, prepared, and inspired. (See Emily’s full bio on the website.)

What Makes This Training Unique

• Hands-on, interactive learning
• Live demo classes with children
• Real teaching observations
• Practical classroom management strategies
• Movement, singing, and instrument activities
• Business tips for running successful classes
• Time for questions and collaboration

This is not just lecture-based learning — you will experience Musikgarten the way families do, while also gaining the tools you need to teach with confidence.

Training Breakdown

Babies Training

Explore how to create nurturing musical environments for infants and their caregivers. This session focuses on:

• Bonding through music and movement
• Gentle vocal play and singing techniques
• Early listening and sensory experiences
• Age-appropriate instrument use
• Parent education and engagement
• Structuring a Baby's class for success

You’ll observe and participate in a live demo class and learn how to confidently guide families through meaningful musical experiences.

Toddlers Training

Learn how to channel toddler energy into joyful, structured musical learning. Topics include:

• Movement-based learning strategies
• Vocal development for young children
• Rhythm activities and instrument play
• Classroom flow and transitions
• Managing toddler behavior positively
• Encouraging parent participation

This session includes a live toddler demo class and hands-on practice with activities you can use immediately.

Cycles Training

Discover how Cycles classes build musical independence while keeping learning playful and engaging. This training covers:

• Developing singing voices and pitch matching
• Rhythm pattern development
• Movement for musical understanding
• Story-based musical learning
• Instrument exploration and ensemble work
• Preparing children for future musical study

You will observe a live Cycles demo class and gain practical teaching strategies for this important developmental stage.

Schedule

Each day includes 6 hours of training plus food breaks
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

MDUMC Music and Arts Center
13184 Memorial Dr.
Houston, TX 77079

This in-person training is perfect for:

• New teachers getting started with Musikgarten
• Experienced teachers expanding into new levels
• Studio owners building early childhood programs
• Educators who learn best through hands-on experience

Come ready to move, sing, learn, and be inspired as you experience the joy of teaching Musikgarten in a supportive, collaborative environment.

All materials are included in the price. License price for 2026: $135