Altitunes Neurologic Music Therapy

Our son has been going to music classes at Altitunes since he first learned to sit on his own, he is now in the toddler class. Since the first time we went, our son LOVED these classes. He loves dancing to the music and gets to play some of the instruments (with a little help!). The classes also reinforce skills like sharing, taking turns and positive social interactions while teaching about things like animals and space!
When he is fussy at home, we often sing songs from class (or inspired by it) and he usually cheers up and starts dancing. No matter how rough of a night or day he has had, he is always happy at music class!

We LOVE Altitunes! We have been coming here weekly since my son turned 1 (in fact we had his first birthday party at Altitunes which was wonderful!!) and I credit Maureen for helping him with everything from turn-​taking, to transitions between activities, to advancing his vocabularly. My son sings the songs from class all week long, and this is absolutely the highlight of his week. We’ve tried pretty much every other music class in town at one point of another, and this is by far the absolute best (by far!). The class is very thoughtful, with every song incorporating some concept like a letter sound, a new movement, purposeful vocabulary, etc… I can’t say enough good things about it!

I have been taking my son to Miss Maureen’s music class since he was about 4 months old, and he is now almost 2. She is amazing! He always has so much fun in her class! She is very talented and incorporates that in her teaching, giving the children hands on instrument playing almost the entire class. I have taken my son to 3 different music classes for children, she is by far the best!!! There are even bubbles which is one of my son’s favorite part of the class! He also uses sign quite frequently that he has learned from her class. His love and appreciation for music is apparent, and I believe Altitunes has a lot to do with that!

perfect for new mommas

Cello & violin & bubbles, oh my!
Unlike other music classes my tot and I have been to, these instructors incorporate real instruments in almost all the songs and activities. They know how to play them and the toddlers get to touch the instruments and strings.
Movement and props are involved in the songs.
Also unique to this studio is having drop-​in or discounted pre-​pay options to participate (my distance is a 25 min commute).
The outside doesn’t reflect the transformed interior with fresh paint, decorations, instruments, and new carpet. (uploaded 5 pics)
First-​time class is only $ 1 (requires online registration).
We’ll be back.

My daughter loves going to music class! She’s been attending since she was 9 weeks old and her eyes light up when we get there. Maureen does a great job engaging the babies and she seems to have a never ending repertoire of songs and instruments! Maureen always remembers each babies name and is always so enthusiastic to see them each week.
The classes have also given me an opportunity to meet other moms and also expand the number of songs that I can sing at home.

It was after the 3^rd person asked me if I had gone to see the Music Lady that I finally decided to give Altitunes a try. I wish I hadn’t waited so long! Miss Maureen is amazing and if you think a baby won’t enjoy a music class — think again. We have been attending classes since my daughter was 5 months old and it’s incredible to see how she participates and enjoys our time every week. At just 7 months she has had the opportunity to strum away at a guitar, thump away at a giant drum and even hold the bow of a violin (as Miss Maureen assists her at playing a song). Every class introduces new ideas and songs that we take into our everyday life.
There is also a wonderful New Moms group on Wednesdays following the Be-​Boppin” Babies class.

Maureen is amazing and has become such an integral part of my toddler’s life that she remembers Maureen in her prayers at night. We started attending classes when our daughter was just 9 months old and still go now that she is nearly three, and the classes are invigotaring every time. The difference is in Maureen’s skill, both with music and with children. She plays all her own instruments, which lets the kids understand that they can do it, too. And they get plenty of opportunities to strum, fiddle, drum, and shake so that they understand the connections between how they move and the noises that result. It’s amazing. Plus, I don’t have to commit to months of regularly scheduled classes, which is great for working moms. We can go on the weekends or even take a midweek trip to Maureen’s if school’s out. My last rave is about her parties: we’ve had Maureen provide the entertainment at our last two events and both have been incredible. She totally shined at our daughter’s second birthday party and also kept the children totally engaged and out of the adults’ hair at a fundraiser we had at our house. And the bill for both parties was totally reasonable… much cheaper than throwing a party at a restaurant or event center, and the entertainment was far superior! Can’t say enough good things about Maureen and Altitunes.

Maureen’s classes are phenomenal. My daughter loves going each week and its even more fabulous that Maureen doesn’t force her to sit still. She can wander around and listen while she moves. Maureen definitely has some good ground rules for kiddos and parents, but it is so helpful to have my daughter feel comfortable enough to explore the room beyond her mamas lap.
Maureen is also extremely patient and understanding. With a strong-​willed child, I was worried about taking my kiddo to a set class but its been fantastic all around. I recommend it 100%! To anyone with calm kiddos or super active kiddos like mine!

An amazing way for new parents to do something wonderful for their children, while allowing them to get out and socialize with other parents… even in sweatpants and no makeup! Love Maureen!

I’ve attended Maureen’s classes for nearly two years now and I can’t say enough about how much my kids enjoy going to her class. The classes are held in her home and the entire basement is a bright wonderland dedicated entirely to her music classes which makes for a very comfortable and warm environment.
What do I love about Altitunes?
1-​I love that I do not have to sign up for a session. Sessions have always been hard for me because I end up missing classes and losing money with our busy schedule and unexpected things that come up. I like the flexibility of signing up for the days and times that work based on how hectic our week is.
2-​I love that Maureen plays a large variety of instruments (guitar, accordion, violin, autoharp, ukelele, and harmonica are just the few that I know about) and allows the children to take turns exploring and playing the instruments
3-​I love that the classes are grouped by the child’s development level. My son used to attend Toe Tappin’ Toddler classes where he did toddler-​aged activities with a lot of movement and has progressed to the preschool class where he’s learning about sounds, cooperative instrument playing with plenty of movement still built in.
4-​Bubbles, Parachutes, Balls, and other props are integrated into the classes and what child (okay, adults too) doesn’t love playing with the parachute and bubbles!?!
5-​Maureen is a trained music therapist who is very thoughtful and deliberate in her approach and she’s just darned nice and easy going. Kids love her!
I have no ties to Altitunes other than being a very happy customer who has kids that absolutely LOVE going to music class.

My sister in law invited me and my daughter to Altitunes via a Living Social coupon she got. Upon arrival, we discovered the studio is in Maureen’s house which at first threw us off, but once inside we were both very impressed by the professionalism, set up, and talent of the instructor.
Our girls had a great time in the class and I’ve already bought a CD and two more classes. I highly recommend Altitunes as an affordable enjoyable experience for you and your little one!