Baby at Alabanza Music
Alabanza MusicVersity · Trinidad & Tobago

The Real Lifelong
Advantage Begins Here

Your child doesn’t need another screen or extra lessons. They need music, movement and language — and the research is clear on what that combination does to a developing brain. At Alabanza Music, the only place in the Caribbean where all three come together, families are raising more focused, confident and resilient children who clearly stand out.

25+
Years in music & language education
3
Culturally rooted semesters
#1
Caribbean Musikgarten® provider
#1 Caribbean licensed Musikgarten® provider
Neuromusical education — not just music classes
Multilingual · Music · Movement from birth
Spaces intentionally limited
★★★★

“As a first-time parent, I wanted to be intentional about what I exposed my daughter to. She was very receptive to the class and, most importantly, had fun while learning about music and rhythm.”

— Kayla Noel, parent with newborn

★★★★★

“It’s through a lot of activity and play and they’re much more receptive to it… It’s a really excellent curriculum and I haven’t seen anything like it.”

— Keston, MusicVersity parent

▶ Watch Keston’s story
★★★★★

“Watching his eyes light up, the look on his face as he processed what he was hearing, his smiles and silence — which is uncommon with our little one — was magical to witness.”

— Donelle, parent of 3-month-old, On-Demand parent

More than classes. A complete developmental system.

Your membership gives your family everything — in the classroom and beyond.

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Neuromusical curriculum
Gordon Music Learning Theory, Dalcroze, Orff and plurilingualism — the global gold standard in every session.
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Musikgarten® materials
Age-appropriate songbooks, activity kits, audio recordings and exclusive TocoPanyol cultural content.
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Multilingual immersion
Spanish, French, English, Patwa, German — woven through every session. Sound before sight, always.
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Parent education & workshops
Weekly parenting hacks, prep sessions and workshops — because you are your child’s most important teacher.
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Hybrid flexibility
All members access live online sessions when in-person isn’t possible — consistency never has to break.
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Certificates & celebrations
Official certificates of participation each semester and Musikgarten® Certificate of Completion for the full year.

2026–2027 Schedule

Three culturally rooted semesters

Each semester is named after a beloved Caribbean music tradition — because your culture is too rich to leave out of your child’s education.

Parrandero Semester

Sept 12 – Dec 12, 2026  ·  15 weeks

Community Celebration: December 12 🎄

Calypso Semester

Jan 16 – Apr 24, 2027  ·  15 weeks

Grand Finale: April 24 🎹  ·  Musikgarten® Certificates awarded

Iere Semester

May 8 – Aug 14, 2027  ·  15 weeks  ·  MAJU + JAVA segments

Community Celebration: August 14 🌞

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Early Registration — Save up to TT$300

Register before the semester begins and stack your savings. The TT$100 admin fee is waived and paying in full saves an additional TT$200.

TT$100 admin fee waived TT$200 off full payment TT$395 Ramajay credit

Step 1 — Your first session

Every family starts with an intro experience

The only pathway into membership — ensuring the right programme and stage for your child before you commit to a full semester.

Oye virtual experience
Live Online — Free
Oye
Join live from home — real-time, interactive, not passive
Free
was US$16 — limited time
  • ✓Live real-time session with Lisa
  • ✓No placement session required
  • ✓Saturdays & weekday evenings
  • ✓Local & international families welcome
Book Free Oye Session →
Ramajay in-person experience
In-Person Studio
Ramajay
Two immersive in-person sessions — hands-on, guided, transformative
TT$395
✓ Fully credited toward your semester
  • ✓2 studio sessions + guided placement
  • ✓Zoom placement session before you begin
  • ✓Weekdays: Tacarigua & San Fernando
  • ✓Weekends: St. Augustine
Apply for Ramajay →
⭐Joining during an active semester? Your TT$395 is fully credited toward your membership first payment. Joining before the semester begins? The intro fee stands separately.

Step 2 — Join as a member-family

Choose your membership

After your intro experience, secure your place in the MusicVersity. Spaces are intentionally limited — some classes fill before the semester begins.

Semester Membership
Standard
For new and newer families — shaping your child’s destiny from day one.
TT$2,000tuition / semester
+ TT$495 materials + TT$100 admin fee
Semester total: TT$2,595  ·  Early reg: TT$2,495

Payment options

Advance payment in full Save TT$200TT$2,395
Split payment — Payment 1 (upfront)TT$1,595
Split payment — Payment 2 (midway)TT$1,000
🎵Ramajay families joining during the semester: TT$395 credit applied to your first payment. Credit does not apply to families joining before the semester begins.
  • ✓All classes across the full 15-week semester
  • ✓Musikgarten® age-appropriate materials packet
  • ✓Parent Guide, songbooks & audio recordings
  • ✓Live in-person or hybrid access
  • ✓Weekly parenting hacks & activity insights
  • ✓E-learning platform access
  • ✓Cultural events notifications
  • ✓Official Certificate of Participation each semester
  • ✓Grand Finale & Community Celebrations
  • ✓15% sibling discount for 2nd child and beyond
Apply for Standard Membership →
⭐ Loyalty Membership — 2+ Consistent Years
Annual Membership
Premium
For families with 2+ consistent years — or personally approved by Lisa.
TT$1,600tuition / semester
TT$4,800 per year  ·  Save TT$400 vs Standard
+ TT$1,200 materials annually (billed at year start)
Annual total: TT$6,000  ·  Save TT$500 paying in full = TT$5,500

3 flexible payment options — your choice

Advance annual payment in full Save TT$500TT$4,300 + mat
Advance semester payment in full Save TT$200TT$1,400 + mat
Monthly — loyalty privilegeTT$400 / mo + mat
Materials TT$1,200 billed once at start of Parrandero semester.
  • ✓All classes across all 3 semesters incl. MAJU & JAVA
  • ✓Annual Musikgarten® materials TT$1,200 value
  • ✓Admin fees absorbed — always
  • ✓Monthly payment option (loyalty privilege)
  • ✓Priority class placement every semester
  • ✓Pre-recorded on-demand access Premium only
  • ✓TocoPanyol first release content Premium only
  • ✓WhatsApp home assignment reviews Premium only
  • ✓Official Certificate of Participation each semester
  • ✓Musikgarten® Certificate of Completion — full year
  • ✓15% sibling discount for 2nd child and beyond
Apply for Premium Membership →
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Sibling Discount — 15% off every additional child

Music grows deeper when the whole family is in it together. Every sibling after the first receives 15% off their semester fee.

Iere Semester — Flexible segments

MAJU & JAVA — two ways in

The Iere Semester runs as two distinct segments. Join one or secure both — your choice.

MAJU Segment
May 8 – Jun 26, 2027
TT$1,000
+ TT$495 materials + TT$100 admin
Total: TT$1,595  ·  Early reg: TT$1,495
Early registration opens April 8
JAVA Segment
Jul 3 – Aug 14, 2027
TT$1,000
New families: + TT$495 materials + TT$100 admin
Continuing MAJU families: tuition only TT$1,000
Open to new and returning families — spaces not guaranteed without advance booking

Secure both MAJU + JAVA together

Book the full Iere Semester in advance and guarantee your spot for both segments.

TT$1,800 tuition + TT$495 materials + TT$100 admin = TT$2,395

TT$1,800
tuition for full Iere

Online access — Local & International

Join from anywhere

Available to local and international families. Live sessions or watch at your own pace — billed in USD monthly.

Live Online
Live Sessions
Real-time sessions with Lisa — interactive and responsive. Not boxes on a screen. You are right there in the classroom.
Billed in USD
US$39
per month
  • ✓Live real-time class — Saturdays & weekday evenings
  • ✓Active parent participation — the key driver
  • ✓Monthly billing — cancel anytime
Join Live Online →
On-Demand
On-Demand
Pre-recorded sessions to watch anytime, at your pace, on your own schedule. Perfect for families with unpredictable routines.
Billed in USD
US$29
per month
  • ✓Watch anytime — no fixed schedule needed
  • ✓Full session recordings from the curriculum
  • ✓Monthly billing — cancel anytime
🥰Donelle: “Watching his eyes light up… was magical to witness.”
Join On-Demand →

What your family earns

Completion is celebrated. Commitment is recognised. Every milestone matters.

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Certificate of Participation
Awarded each semester

Every child who completes a full semester — Parrandero, Calypso or Iere — receives an official Certificate of Participation.

Parrandero · Calypso · Iere
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Musikgarten® Certificate of Completion
Awarded at Grand Finale — full year only

The prestigious Musikgarten® Certificate of Completion is awarded to children who complete all three semesters of the year.

Full year completion only

Strategic families plan for the full year. Completing Parrandero and Calypso puts your child one semester away from the Musikgarten® Certificate of Completion — the most powerful motivator for staying consistent through Iere.

Musikgarten materials

Class materials

Your Musikgarten® materials packet

Carefully designed developmental tools that extend the curriculum into your daily family life — reinforcing what your child experiences in class every week.

  • Parent Guide-Songbook with themed activity kits, song sheets and notation cards
  • High-quality audio recordings featuring fine children’s choirs and outstanding instrumentalists (digital + CD)
  • Rhythm sticks, jingles, scarves and props for family music classes
  • Exclusive TocoPanyol audio content — Caribbean cultural music in every kit
Standard families — per semesterTT$495
Premium families — full year, billed at year startTT$1,200
Hybrid class

Hybrid flexibility

Consistency is everything.
We never let it break.

All members access live online sessions when in-person isn’t possible — travel, illness, distance. Your momentum never has to stop. Pre-recorded session access is reserved for Premium members, with exceptions available for families travelling abroad or in special circumstances.

Common questions

Before you apply

Do I need to do an intro session before joining?

Yes — the Oye (free online) or Ramajay (TT$395 in-person) intro experience is the only pathway into membership. It ensures we find the right stage and programme for your child before committing to a full semester.

What is the difference between MAJU and JAVA?

MAJU (May–Jun) and JAVA (Jul–Aug) are the two segments of the Iere Semester. Families can join for MAJU only, JAVA only, or secure both together at TT$1,800 tuition. MAJU families who do not book JAVA in advance may lose their spot as new families can join at that stage.

What does the Ramajay credit mean?

Families who complete the Ramajay intro experience during an active semester receive the full TT$395 credited toward their membership first payment. Families who complete Ramajay before the semester begins are not eligible for the credit — the intro experience is a separate investment in finding the right fit for your child.

How does early registration work?

Register before the semester begins and the TT$100 admin fee is waived automatically. Pay in full upfront and save an additional TT$200. Stack both with your Ramajay credit and a family could save up to TT$695 on their first semester.

How do I qualify for Premium membership?

Premium is available to families who have been consistently enrolled for 2 or more years, or who have been personally approved by Lisa. Premium members are fully covered across all semesters including both MAJU and JAVA — no additional fees ever.

Who receives the Musikgarten® Certificate of Completion?

The official Musikgarten® Certificate of Completion is awarded to children who complete all three semesters — Parrandero, Calypso and Iere — within the year. All children completing any individual semester receive an official Certificate of Participation.

What payment methods do you accept?

Local T&T families pay in TTD via WiPay debit card. International families and online members pay in USD via PayPal credit card.

Are spaces really limited?

Yes — and this is intentional. Class sizes are kept small to maintain the quality, responsiveness and individual attention that defines the Alabanza experience. Some classes fill before the semester officially opens to new families.

Every stage has a critical window.

Brain development doesn’t
stop at five.

Every stage — from baby to tween — has a critical window for music, language and growth. Strategic families start early and stay consistent.

Book Free Oye Session → Apply for Ramajay →

⚠ Spaces are strictly limited. Some classes are already full. Early registration closes before the semester begins.