Tam Tam connects families through hands-on music and movement classes for babies, toddlers and children up through 5 years old. In our award-winning classes, your child gets to have fun learning the basics of music in an age-appropriate setting. Our Music Together curriculum is research-based and emphasizes adult participation and education about early childhood musical milestones that are easy to miss. In every 45-minute class we model the joy of informal musical play, make the songs our own, sing in a pitch register accessible to children, and include everyone's suggestions for singing and movement. From catchy tunes to rhythmic chants, lively dances and fun instrument jams, we get immersed in a rich tapestry of musical styles, scales, rhythms, and languages, fostering a love of music that lasts a lifetime. It's a musical journey that's as diverse and vibrant as our beloved Brooklyn community! Tam Tam is an immigrant women-led, Brooklyn-based business, NYC-certified as WBE (women-owned).
Several convenient Brooklyn locations:
- Cobble Hill: 193 Columbia St
- Carroll Gardens: 199 Carroll St
- Fort Greene: 138 South Oxford St
- Clinton Hill: 293 Grand Ave
- Bed-Stuy: 1060 Bedford Ave
Why join Tam Tam's musical community?
Musical development, like learning to talk or walk, unfolds over time. Children teach themselves through play, and they learn best when they see and hear their grownups making music, too. At Tam Tam, we support your child's development through playful, research-based music-making that builds lifelong skills:
- Singing in tune & keeping a steady beat
- Boosting cognitive, emotional & motor development
- Strengthening social skills & self-confidence
- Creating joyful family routines that last a lifetime
With our immersive classes and award-winning take-home materials, we help you -- your child’s favorite music teacher -- bring music into everyday life.
Business Review
"Love Tam Tam! I've been going since my daughter was born 4 yrs ago. Both my sons attend classes weekly and love to dance and sing. Jelena is a great teacher and I highly recommend these classes for babies and toddlers." -- Sara
"Tam tam is a wonderful, delightful class. Yelena, the teacher, is so caring and dedicated and relentless in sharing her wisdom with care takers. My son looks forward to class every week and sings along to the songs at home. I recommend this class 10/10" -- Ana
"Both of my children have absolutely LOVED Tam Tam Music Together with Jelena and Jemilla. Both Jelena and Jemilla are full of energy and kindness, and you can tell they absolutely love sharing music with the children. Not only do the classes have the children (and adults!) singing, clapping, dancing, and shaking along to songs in the sessions, but my children are constantly singing and dancing their way around our home and all of Brooklyn as well! This program has inspired my children's love of music--an interest that I know will continue to blossom as they grow." -- Megan
"We are so happy that we signed our son up for music classes with Jelena at Tam Tam. He has been going for several months now, and he absolutely loves it. When I start singing "Hello Everybody..." at home, his face lights up with a huge grin and it makes me so happy. Each class is different every week - it's not just the same several songs repeated in the same order over and over. New songs, new dances, and new toys and instruments keep it exciting! We understand how important music is for a baby's development and are thrilled to have found Tam Tam - we know our son is in great hands." -- Alexandra
"Jelena and Tam Tam are absolutely wonderful. She has helped instill a deep love of music in my son and her classes are so fun and engaging. Plus the songs are really enjoyable and not the typical annoying children's music. I cannot recommend Jelena's music classes more!" -- Maria
"We love Tam Tam Music Together! Jelena is an absolute gem-- such a wonderful singer & instructor, so welcoming & so expressive, joyful and warm with all of the babies (and parents!). We did the Fall session with Jelena this year (2025) starting when my daughter was ~4.5 months old. We absolutely loved the whole semester-- the songbook is fun & engaging and my daughter loves to listen to the songs outside of class, too. We are doing the December mini session now & have already signed up for the Winter semester mixed age class. This class has exposed my daughter to so many different types of music, sounds, instruments, singing, expressions & socialization. It's such a wonderful thing to look forward to each week & it's been a joy to watch my daughter fall in love with music, babble along to songs, yelp with delight during songs, befriend Jelena & make so many other baby friends, too. 10000/10 recommend!" -- Emily
"I can’t say enough great things about Tam Tam and the music together program. Every week Jemilla brings such thoughtful pedagogy but also fun!! My son sings the songs for ages after class and the curriculum is the same for friends in different cities so they all know the same tunes. Also!! we just did a makeup class with Micah and were absolutely blown away. He’s an awesome, very very very special teacher. One class and my son still talks about him." -- Lucy
"This was the best part of my Sunday this year! Jemilla got all the adults involved and kept her standard high so that by the end we were making beautiful music as a group. I think it was as good for me as it was for my 2 and a 1/2 year-old." -- Richard
"Our family has been coming to Tam Tam every available weekend since our child was a year old. Almost three years later, we’re still coming back! Jelena and Jemilla have both been excellent instructors, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to watch our child grow to love the songs we sing together. As an added bonus, you receive a songbook and online access to the songs for each class segment. It’s become increasingly clear how beneficial regular exposure to music is for kids, and I’d say this class has contributed to our child’s habit of singing in bed until they fall asleep! Worth noting: the music selection itself is fantastic—a great mix of classic American kids' songs (many of which I recognize) along with an assortment of global tunes (like a Spanish lullaby my wife’s mother used to sing to her)." -- Marcus
"My daughter and I absolutely love Tam Tam Music Together! The teachers are incredibly kind, warm, and engaging with the little ones, making every class feel like such a special experience. The sessions are not only fun but also beautifully designed to let kids explore both sounds and movement, creating a truly immersive and joyful learning environment. It’s amazing to see my child light up with excitement each week! Highly recommend to any parent looking for a wonderful way to introduce their little one to the magic of music." -- Lucelia
"Our family has been attending Music Together class with Jelena for quite a few semesters now. It is easily our favorite part of the week! Jelena is an amazing educator who exudes so much warmth and love. As an early childhood educator myself, I can confidently say Jelena truly "gets" kids and is a total expert. Our daughter adores her and it has been a joy to see her grow and become so musical with Jelena's support." -- Ashley
