We’ve Reached the End of Tambourine: Reflections and New Horizons

We’ve reached the end of our spring song collection – Tambourine. With the closing of one cycle comes the time to reflect on what has been and set sail for new paths.

What We Learned This Term

This was a period of exploration and discovery, where we began experimenting with potential partners and bringing Music Together to new spaces. The results were revealing:

✨ Families seek genuine connection – there’s a real thirst for activities that provide unique moments of fun and sharing as a family

🎵 Music Together’s magic is undeniable – satisfaction surveys were categorical: the experience was fantastic, families want more and learned so much

🤝 Partnerships require simplicity – we found interested partners, but also very busy ones. Any collaboration format needs to be very simple, or perhaps we haven’t yet found the ideal partner

💰 Value is a complex reality – despite practicing a monthly fee model that’s lower than most Music Together centers, the cost is still considered high when compared to activities where children stay without parents. It’s a difficult reality to navigate due to the inherent costs (licensing, training, materials), but we understand families’ perspective

⏰ Time is the most precious commodity – many families are busy, too busy. Committing to something weekly at a fixed time is a challenge. For occasional sessions, availability is much greater, but we know the Music Together model – creating rituals, growing together musically, socially, emotionally and cognitively – requires consistency and time

🌿 Nature makes a difference – classes in Salir do Porto offer something special: families feel calmer, unhurried, with the possibility of being together before and after sessions. Still, in all spaces, the Music Together essence is evident and appreciated

A New Chapter Approaches

We now enter June with an exciting possibility: starting Music Together sessions at Pimpões, in Caldas da Rainha. If this comes to fruition, it will be a new chapter for our community, with a new space and fresh opportunities for growth.

Pimpões brings a perfect combination: extensive experience in family activities, focus on children’s and adults’ well-being and health, excellent facilities, and a friendly, competent team that truly understands Music Together’s potential for comprehensive child development.

Because the music continues…

Every ending is also a beginning. Every cycle that closes opens doors to new melodies, new encounters, new discoveries. Music Together Silver Coast continues to grow, learn and adapt, always with the same purpose: making the world a better place by making it more musical.

Thank you to all the families who were part of this journey. Your presence, your feedback and your affection are the fuel that drives us to continue bringing the magic of music to more families in our region.

🎶 Making the world a better place by making it more musical®