Baby at Alabanza Music
Alabanza MusicVersity · Trinidad & Tobago

The Real Lifelong
Advantage Begins Here

You’ve seen it firsthand — what music, movement and language together does for a child. Now bring that into your family’s everyday life with guided support every step of the way. Join the MusicVersity community. Spaces are limited. Choose your membership below.

25+
Years in music & language education
3
Culturally rooted semesters
#1
Caribbean Musikgarten® provider

What every member-family receives.

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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 heritage that is uniquely Trinbagonian — because our culture is too rich to leave out of your child’s education. Each semester includes breaks for public holidays and professional development.

Parrandero Semester

Sept 12 – Dec 12, 2026  ·  MAJU + JAVA segments

Community Celebration: December 12 🎄

Calypso Semester

Jan 16 – May 1, 2027

Community Celebration: April 24  ·  Fiesta & Graduation: May 1 🎹

Iere Semester

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

Community Celebration: August 14 🌞

How to join

Choose your entry experience

Every family starts with an intro experience — either online or in-person. Both lead to the same place: membership.

Online — Free
Oye

Join a free live session from home. Real-time, interactive — your first taste of the MusicVersity experience. Local and international families welcome.

Upgrade to Online Membership if it's the right fit.

Book Free Oye →
In-Person — TT$400
Ramajay

Hands-on, in-person interaction in a structured class setting (includes Hybrid option).

Upgrade to In-Person Membership if it's the right fit.

✓ TT$400 credited toward your membership when joining during an active semester.

Apply for Ramajay →
Both paths lead here
Choose your in-person or online membership ↓
Spaces are intentionally limited — some classes fill before the semester begins.
See membership options ↓

Step 2 — Membership tiers

The families who stay, get more.

Standard membership is where the journey begins. Premium is what it becomes.

Premium isn’t a different programme — it’s the same transformative experience, earned through consistency. Families who stay for two or more years unlock a tier built around one thing: removing every barrier that could interrupt your child’s progress.

Standard
New & growing families
Premium
2+ years consistent enrolment
Tuition TT$2,000 / semester TT$1,600 / semester
Musikgarten® materials & classroom resources TT$500 / semester TT$500 / semester+ extra take-home instruments & resources
Admin fees TT$100 / semester ✓ Absorbed — always
Total per semester TT$2,600 TT$2,100
Annual saving 💪 TT$1,500 / year
What’s included
Classes ✓ Full 15-week semester ✓ All 3 semesters, every semester
Class placement Standard registration ✓ Priority — opens before Standard, every semester
Attend other studio locations ✓ Unlimited supplementary & makeup sessionssubject to availability
Session recordings Missed sessions only ✓ Full on-demand access — all year
1-on-1 session with Lisa ✓ A private session with our Specialist — every semesterPersonalised recommendations & progress for your child, tailored to your family
TocoPanyol content ✓ First releases & full back cataloguePremium only
WhatsApp home assignment reviews ✓ Premium only
Events & celebrations ✓ Grand Finale & community events ✓ Priority seating at all events+ exclusive Premium family dinner & gathering
JAVA flexibility ✓ Option to pause during JAVAspot held — guaranteed re-entry within 2 months, Premium status intact
Sibling discount ✓ 15% for 2nd child+ ✓ 20% for 2nd child+
Certificate Participationeach semester 🏆 Completionfull year — Musikgarten® recognised

For Premium families, there are no surprises.

No admin fees. No guessing if your spot is secure. No missing out because registration opened while you were busy. A 15-minute conversation with Lisa every semester so you know exactly where your child is. And if life happens during JAVA — your place is held. You committed to your child’s development — we commit back.

Premium MusicVersity family
★★★★★

“I’ve seen her go from clingy and resistant at age 3 to independent, enthusiastic, and sometimes Ms. Lisa’s assistant with the little ones — at 12 years old. Nine years in, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Candy L., Musical Mom · Premium Member · 9 years in MusicVersity

Every extraordinary child started somewhere.

This is where yours begins.

Apply for Standard Membership →

Two years in. You’re not just a member — you’re family.

Step into what you’ve built.

Learn about the Premium path →

Join from anywhere

Online membership — local & international

The same Musikgarten® curriculum, the same specialist. No studio required. Choose live real-time sessions or on-demand flexibility — or both.

On-Demand
Watch anytime — live recordings + produced content
TT$ 300 / month
International: US$50 / month
Cancel anytime — billed monthly.
Musikgarten® materials kit
TT$500  ·  International: US$80
✓ FREE shipping in TT & US
Billed each semester
  • Full session recordings from live classes
  • Separately produced curriculum content
  • Musikgarten® materials kit included
  • Weekly parenting hacks & activity insights
  • Certificate of Participation (70% attendance)
  • 15% sibling discount (same household)
Apply for On-Demand →
Live Online
Real-time sessions — Saturdays & weekday evenings
TT$ 350 / month
International: US$60 / month
Cancel anytime — billed monthly.
Musikgarten® materials kit
TT$500  ·  International: US$80
✓ FREE shipping in TT & US
Billed each semester
  • Live real-time classes with Lisa
  • Full session recordings + produced content
  • Musikgarten® materials kit included
  • Weekly parenting hacks & activity insights
  • Active parent participation — guided each session
  • Certificate of Participation (70% attendance)
  • 15% sibling discount (same household)
Apply for Live Online →
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Joining from outside Trinidad & Tobago?

Both memberships are available internationally, billed in USD. The same curriculum, the same kit shipped to your door. Caribbean diaspora families — you are home here.

Iere Semester — Flexible segments

MAJU & JAVA — two ways in

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

Fees below apply per segment when joining separately. Secure both MAJU & JAVA together and only one materials fee of TT$500 applies — a saving of TT$100.

MAJU Segment
May 15 – Jun 26, 2027
TT$1,400
Includes TT$300 materials
Priority registration open to members first
JAVA Segment
Jul 3 – Aug 14, 2027
TT$1,400
Includes TT$300 materials
Open to new and returning families — spaces not guaranteed without advance booking

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$500
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$400 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. 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$400 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 registration work?

Registration opens to current members first. Once member spaces are confirmed, remaining spots open to new families by waitlist. Spaces are intentionally limited — if you are ready to join, do not wait.

What payment plans are available?

Payment plan options are available for both Standard and Premium members. Reach out to us directly and we will find the arrangement that works for your family.

How do I qualify for Premium membership?

Premium is available to families who have been consistently enrolled for 2 or more years. Premium members are fully covered across all semesters — no additional admin 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?

Payments can be made by debit card via WiPay (TTD) or by credit card via PayPal (USD).

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. Register early to secure your spot.