Starting Friday 16 October · Alliance Française, Alcazar Street, Port of Spain · Intentionally limited places · Book online in advance
Children participating together in an Alabanza MusicVersity music class

Todos Together · Newborn to Age 5

One class. Every child. Growing together.

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers learn music, movement and languages side by side, so your whole family starts together.

English Spanish French German British English Hindi+ more cultures & languages
Starting Friday 16 October at Alliance Française, Alcazar Street, Port of Spain.Two 40-minute sessions · Intentionally limited places · Full schedule on the booking page.Bringing siblings? See the family booking
10 Yearsbuilding family music education in Trinidad & Tobago
Musikgarten®licensed provider in Trinidad & Tobago
Board CertifiedUSA ECMMA Board Certified Early Childhood Music and Movement Specialist
U.W.I.full MusicVersity programmes at DCFA St. Augustine

REAL PARENT EXPERIENCES · THE RESULTS THEY NOTICED

The changes become noticeable beyond class time.

Hear how one MusicVersity parent describes progress beyond the classroom.

“The words she could identify way beyond her age.” Ronald A. · Dad, Alabanza parent

Finds words for feelings

Words before the meltdown.

Walks into a room and finds their place

Participates rather than clings.

An attention span teachers remark on

Ready for nursery and primary school.

Handles transitions without the meltdown

At pickup, at dinner, in every waiting room.

Siblings singing in Spanish together

Languages carried home into play.

These are not personality traits. They are trained capacities.

Don’t wait for the first day of school.

Starts Friday 16 October, Alliance Française. Intentionally limited places.

Take a peek inside

Come and see what we do together.

We sing, move, explore instruments and make music together, adapted for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Another parent, another real experience

Confidence that reaches beyond music class.

“The biggest change in her was her confidence.”

Amanda shares what she noticed through her family's wider MusicVersity journey.

9 years in“The biggest change in her was her confidence.” Amanda B.

Who Todos Together is for

One class. The whole family.

No juggling separate class times.

Toddler and dad using rhythm sticks together in an Alabanza MusicVersity class
Different ages? Perfect.

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers together.

Each child joins in at their own stage.

Parent and baby taking part together in a music class
Grown-ups take part too

One parent or guardian joins in.

Ideas you can use at home all week.

What really matters in the early years

It's not just what your child can do. It's who they're becoming.

There's nothing wrong with wanting your child to shine on stage, earn a certificate or win a medal. We celebrate those moments too. But imagine hearing something even more meaningful about your little one.

The achievements we celebrate

Wonderful moments worth remembering.

A first performance. A song learned. A medal or certificate proudly held up for a photograph.

We love those memories. But there is even more worth building in the years from birth to five.

The progress others notice

What you hear beyond music class.

  • “Your child listens so attentively.”
  • “She's becoming so confident with the other children.”
  • “His vocabulary is remarkable for his age.”
  • “She's getting better at following instructions.”
  • “They're learning to take turns and make friends.”
  • “They're beginning to manage frustration and try again.”

MusicVersity parents have shared these observations with us. Sometimes teachers and relatives notice the changes too.

Every child develops differently. Individual outcomes are not guaranteed.
THE ADVANTAGE THAT LASTS

What kind of advantage are we giving our children?

Not just what they can perform, but the abilities they'll use every day.

Listen & focusFollow cues, concentrate and join in.
Communicate & connectFind words, take turns and build relationships.
Regulate & try againManage frustration with support and build confidence.
THE BEGINNINGS OF RESILIENCE

Communicating a need. Joining a group. Recovering from frustration. Trying something new.

A medal celebrates a moment.Strong foundations help prepare children for what comes next.

THE TOCOPANYOL® DIFFERENCE

Why pay for separate activities when the skills your child needs work together?

Movement classes can help your child use their body. Traditional music classes can develop musical skills. Language classes can introduce new words. Each can be worthwhile. But when these experiences are taught separately, who is intentionally helping your little one connect what they hear, how they move, what they understand and how they respond?

THE USUAL APPROACH

One activity. One focus.

Movement without necessarily practising meaningful communication.

Music without necessarily developing creative listening and response.

Language without necessarily encouraging real conversation and connection.

These activities have value. But separate instruction does not automatically add up to a connected developmental experience.

OUR CONNECTED APPROACH

Music + Movement + Multilingualism

One intentionally combined TocoPanyol® Method.

A song invites your child to listen. A movement gives sound meaning. A pause invites a response. A turn with an instrument creates an opportunity to connect.

Instead of practising these skills in isolation, children experience them together, with a specialist guiding parents to continue at home.

The question isn't how many classes your child attends. It's whether those experiences are helping the skills they need work together.

THE MUSICVERSITY DIFFERENCE

And that's why parents don't sit on the sidelines.

In our specialist-led, parent-participatory classes, you experience how sound, purposeful movement and language connect, then learn ways to continue that same approach at home. Our method is the integration, not another three things to add to your schedule.

YOUR CHILD

More than following a teacher.

They're listening, responding, exploring, communicating and connecting with you.

YOU

More than watching a class.

You're learning how to continue those experiences at home.

Because the most valuable part of a great early-childhood class isn't only what happens during those 40 minutes. It's what you learn to keep building together afterwards.

Book Your In-Person Intro · TT$400
Baby exploring a rattle during an Alabanza MusicVersity early childhood music experience

The TocoPanyol® Method

Music + Movement + Multilingualism. Together.

THREE ELEMENTS. ONE INTENTIONALLY COMBINED METHOD.

We bring all three together in one guided experience.

Branded Music illustration: smiling red musical note on piano keysMusicTrains the ear.
Branded Movement illustration: purple figure encircled by gold and purple motion trailsMovementBuilds coordination and focus.
Branded Multilingualism illustration: Hello, Hola and Bonjour speech bubbles in red, purple and goldMultilingualismSix languages through song. No experience needed.
ONE CONNECTED METHOD

TocoPanyol®

Grounded in Musikgarten® education, with parents participating and learning what to practise at home.

Joyful on the surface. Serious development underneath.

Baby exploring a rattle
Communication + expressionSongs, pauses and gestures invite children to respond.
Children taking part in an early years music class
Listening + participationStop-start games and cues build attention and turn-taking.
Children playing drums together in class
Movement + coordinationSteady beat and percussion engage the whole body.
Child smiling at the keyboard
Confidence + independenceRoom to watch, try and join in at their own stage.
Family making music together
Social + multilingual awarenessShared music introduces languages, culture and routines.
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT • AUSTRALIA, 2015

What if the music you make together today matters years from now?

Researchers found that more frequent shared music at ages 2–3 was associated with later developmental outcomes at ages 4–5.

A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF3,031Australian children
Music together at ages 2–3Outcomes at ages 4–5

THREE ASSOCIATIONS THAT STILL APPEARED AFTER ACCOUNTING FOR SHARED BOOK READING

♡Social skillsPositive interaction with others
◎Attention regulationManaging and directing attention
123Early numeracyEmerging number skills

WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUR FAMILY

The value doesn't end when music class does.

In our specialist-led, parent-participatory sessions, we guide you through music, movement and multilingual interaction, so you can keep making meaningful music together at home.

Read the published study ↗

Williams et al., Early Childhood Research Quarterly (2015). This observational study found small associations, not evidence that music caused these outcomes. It studied shared music at home, not formal class attendance.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Learn together. Keep building at home.

Start with two guided in-person MusicVersity experiences.

Ramajay · TT$400Book Your In-Person Intro ↗Includes our First-Session Confidence Guarantee. Conditions apply.

Three ways to join us

Choose where your family begins.

Starting Friday 16 October

Alliance Française

Alcazar Street, Port of Spain

Friday evenings · 40 minutes

Two intro sessions, then a new theme every Semester.

Book Your In-Person Intro
Dates to be confirmed

NALIS National Library

Tunapuna · Port of Spain · San Fernando

Friday mornings · 40 minutes

Immerse your family in the culture of la Parranda and Parang.

Ask About NALIS on WhatsApp
Every date and time is on the booking page. Book online in advance, no bookings at the door.
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YOUR FIRST STEP · RAMAJAY INTRODUCTORY EXPERIENCE

Experience the programme before choosing membership.

YOUR CORE EXPERIENCE

  • Two guided sessions inside real MusicVersity classes
  • Personal guidance from a Board-Certified specialist
  • Music, movement and multilingual learning together

BONUSES INCLUDED

BONUS 1Parent Ed MasterClass+

Understand more of the brain-based learning behind the activities and what to reinforce at home.

BONUS 2Personalised Specialist Guidance Call+

After your Introductory Experience, connect one-to-one with our Specialist for a brief Zoom guidance call. We’ll look at what you noticed, identify routines or specific areas where your child may need more support, and give you practical next steps you can use at home. Only 5 calls available each week.

BONUS 3Bonus Session+

After Ramajay, share an honest post-experience review with other families and receive one bonus MusicVersity session, in person or online.

TT$400 US$64 In-Person Introductory Experience
Continue into the Semester?Your full TT$400 counts toward your MusicVersity Placement Fee.
Book Your In-Person Intro →

See current schedules and choose your session immediately. No waiting for a callback.

Pay by Online Banking or Credit Card
Fee details Includes a TT$100 non-refundable administrative fee. Semester credit applies when you continue during the same Semester.

First-Session Confidence Guarantee

If your first session isn’t the right fit for your child, get a 100% refund, less the TT$100 (US$16) administrative fee.

Family booking

Two siblings, one class, one parent or guardian.

TT$600 for both siblings.

Use code SIBDIS200 when booking online.

Book For Two Siblings

Can’t make both days in person?

Join live online or on demand.

Take part from home with our hybrid option.

Children making rhythm together in an Alabanza group music class

Inside a Todos Together session

What to expect

Class length40 minutesdevelopmental session
Age groupNewborn to age 5siblings, cousins and friends welcome
Parent1 parent or guardiantakes part with your child
FormatIn-Person / Hybridjoin live online if you miss a day
Singing + languages

Caribbean and Latin American songs in six languages.

Movement + instruments

Scarves, dancing and percussion.

Adapted for every age

Babies respond, toddlers copy, preschoolers lead.

Listening + quieter moments

Calm songs to settle and reset.

International curriculum · delivered here

Musikgarten® family music, for the whole family.

The curriculum families use in London, Toronto and Miami, delivered here.

Miss Lisa making music with her child

Know who will be guiding your family

Meet Miss Lisa.

Founder & Director, Alabanza MusicVersity

  • USA ECMMA Board Certified Early Childhood Music and Movement Specialist
  • Licensed Musikgarten® educator
  • U.W.I. Honours, Musical Arts + Spanish
  • Dalcroze trained
  • 20+ years in education
Meet Miss Lisa & our team →

Hear from families who have grown with us

One class can become a family experience.

Hear from a mother of twins in our wider MusicVersity programmes.

Twins · one classMum of twins · Alabanza parent

Something new every Semester

One class that keeps growing with your family.

A new theme, new songs and new instruments each Semester.

ParranderoSemester I
CalypsoSemester II
IereSemester III
Ages 5+? Join our full programme at St. Augustine, or on demand.

A thank-you for recommending a friend

Would a friend enjoy coming along?

Bring a friend, take home a free small instrument.

Anything not covered here?

Schedules are on the booking page. For anything else, we’re happy to help.

Get In Touch On WhatsApp

WhatsApp text only. All bookings are completed online.

Questions parents usually ask

Before you book.

How long is each session?

40 minutes, specialist-led, with you alongside your child.

Where do we find class times and book?

All dates, times and places are on the booking page.

What if our child is shy or very active?

Both are welcome. Children join in at their own pace, never on demand.

Will hearing several languages confuse my child?

No. Languages come through songs and actions. You don’t need to speak them.

Will my child keep learning something new?

Yes. A new theme, songs and instruments every Semester.

My child is 5 or older. Can they join?

Yes, in our full programme at St. Augustine, or on demand.

How does the First-Session Confidence Guarantee work?

Not the right fit after session one? 100% refund, less the admin fee.

Alliance Française, Port of Spain · From Friday 16 October

By next week, you could have new ways to help your child learn every day.

Two 40-minute sessions, a Parent Ed MasterClass and a guidance call. Intentionally limited places.

Book Your In-Person Intro