Music at home series 2- Making music with your baby

Yes, Your Baby Is Musical – From Day One!

By Treble Time Music LLC

Did you know that babies are born musical? It’s true! Even in the earliest days of life, your little one is wired to respond to music. But the way babies experience and learn music is very different from how toddlers and older children do.

While toddlers are already gaining independence and can interact with music more directly, babies are primarily sensory learners. They explore the world through touch, sound, and movement, and they rely heavily on you—their grownup—to help them experience all of these things.

So what can you do to nurture your baby’s natural musicality?

1. Play Music Often (and Play What You Love!)

You don’t need a special playlist to start. Just press play on your favorite songs and let your baby join in the moment. When they see you enjoying music, they’ll want to engage too—babies learn by watching and imitating you!

Try to expose your baby to a variety of styles, rhythms, and instruments. Think of musical variety like a multivitamin for the brain—each “genre” offers something different and nutritious for your baby’s neural development.

2. Dance With Your Baby

Yes, really—pick them up and move! Dancing with your baby is more than fun; it’s a powerful developmental tool. When you move to music while holding your baby, they feel as though they’re the ones moving, which gives them a sensory experience of rhythm.

This movement helps lay the foundation for rhythm awareness and motor coordination, even if your baby is still months away from crawling or walking. Plus, it’s a wonderful bonding activity!

3. Join a Family Music Class (

One of the most impactful things you can do is join a baby-and-parent music class. These classes allow babies to be surrounded by music and rhythm in a joyful, interactive environment—and let’s be honest, they’re great for parents, too!

Whether virtual or in-person, these shared musical experiences:

🎶 Strengthen the bond between you and your baby

🎶 Offer valuable socialization with other parents and children

🎶 Give your baby the chance to see and hear music modeled by others

And the benefits go beyond smiles and singalongs. A study from McMaster University found that babies who participated in interactive music classes smiled more, communicated better, and showed more advanced brain responses to music compared to those who didn’t.

Music Is for Every Stage

No matter how young your child is, it’s never too early to begin their musical journey. Whether you’re listening to music at home, dancing in the living room, or joining a group class, you’re laying the groundwork for a lifelong love of music—and supporting your baby’s cognitive, emotional, and social development.

🎵 Want to try a baby music class from the comfort of your home?

Treble Time Music LLC is proud to offer Music Together® family classes!

Email us today to learn more or schedule your free trial class.

Let’s make music together!

Read and learn about the McMaster University study here: Read and learn more about the McMast https://www.mcmaster.ca/opr/html/opr/media/main/NewsReleases/Babiesbrainsbenefitfrommusiclessonsresearchersfind.htm