FALL 2020

TESTIMONIALS

"I cannot say enough amazing things about Alison and her music programs. I feel so fortunate to have the ongoing opportunity to host Alison in our Playschool. She brings inspiration, creativity, beauty, and so much passion into our setting. Her classes are the highlight of the week around here. If you’re on the fence about registering for her classes, don’t hesitate! You and your child(ren) will not ever regret it!"

Trinati, Garden Grow Playschool, Montreal, QC

"Alison does a wonderful job animating her classes and keeping young, short attention spans engaged by introducing different instruments with each song, and including the kids throughout. The songs are catchy and educational - she teaches children about various instruments, as well as through the stories told through her lyrics. My two year old comes home singing the songs she learns over and over, while dancing/acting out the movements. These classes have also ignited my daughter's interest in musical instruments. I highly recommend these classes to parents and babies/kids of all ages."

Laura, Outremont, QC

“J’ai commencé les cours de musique avec mon bébé de 7 mois et mon bambin de 2.5 ans et ce fut un coup de cœur dès le premier cours. D’abord, les chansons sont stimulantes et elle abordent des sujets variés de manière concrète. Elle enseigne les notions de musique de manière ludique (rythmes, notes, tons,...) et les instruments présentés aux enfants sont d’une grande qualité. Alison est une pédagogue hors-pair. Les enfants restent intéressés l’heure entière. Ils sont amenés à se lever, manipuler les instruments, chanter, écouter, partager. Bref, “music by the season” est un cours d’une qualité exceptionnelle. Alison est douce et à l’écoute des besoins de chacun des enfants du groupe. Elle intègre chacun des petits et tant mon bébé que mon bambin apprécient les cours de musique." 

Evelyn, Montreal, QC

If you treat your child to just one class, this should be it. Music By The Season is varied, active, tender, and educational. Alison keeps the kids as her focus, yet includes parents in a comfortable way. She integrates simple instruments and props, but the songs themselves are great: catchy, in tune, and enhanced by Alison's lovely voice, thoughtful gestures, and clear instruction of lyrics.  Our baby was 8 months-old when we started, and we saw great development in her rhythm and engagement with music, as well as the range of sounds she began making after each class.  Bonus: the classes take place in a beautiful room with many plants, instruments, and sunshine.

Steve & Diane, Montreal, QC

"BEST music class ever! Especially the Music, Snack and Play. I've been bringing my 4 year old son for the last couple of years and now my 6 month old son is joining us and loving it! The place feels like home, Alison is so cool, and the songs are mega infectious and have become bedtime favourites. And following the seasons along the way ties everything up so nicely. This class is the highlight of our week for sure!"

Maya, Montreal, QC

"It's the one thing our toddler will enthusiastically, unequivocally put her shoes and jacket on for without fuss every week. She looks forward to it and so do I—we hum the songs throughout the week. Alison's songs are wonderful!"

Nika, Montreal, QC

"My three year-old daughter, who tends to be shy and reserved, has become a big fan of Alison and her Morning Music class. It's such a delight to see my daughter express herself spontaneously by singing and she does so even more since she has started these wonderful classes. She even remembers songs that I have completely forgotten about.  The songs are pleasing and catchy, not the typical, popular children songs that everyone knows, which helps, as your kid will be singing these songs constantly!  I must admit I was a little hesitant to go to a sing-a-long style music class with my toddler, but I can attest that the Morning Music classes are fun and enjoyable for both parents and children alike.  It's less a class and more of an opportunity to explore music interactively and to simply enjoy yourself. Alison has created a warm and engaging environment to do just that."

Bernice, Montreal, QC

"Alison es una persona maravillosa que ha creado las clases de música para grupos de bebés y niños pequeños junto a su familia.  En las clases tu niño aprenderá los distintos sonidos de los intrumentos musicales, los gestos y bailes asociados a las maravillosas canciones que van siguiendo las estaciones del año. Los niños se sienten muy acogidos y tienen plena libertad de movimiento y expresión y disfrutan plenamente! (casi tando como lo disfrutamos nosotras las mamás!) Es una oportunidad muy linda y un tiempo de calidad enriquecedor.

Muchas gracias por todo lo que nos has brindado!"

Lucia, Montreal, QC