During a 90-minute session, women in the last trimester of pregnancy discuss the benefits of music in the development of their baby in utero and after birth. Parents-to-be are encouraged to choose a piece of music to listen to every day in the last few months which soon becomes ‘baby’s music’ for calming and settling after birth. Current scientific and paediatric research is discussed, in addition to Dr. Suzuki’s observations, to support the developmental benefits of such listening. Parents are invited to attend a Grow With Music Baby class as part of preparation for joining the programme once baby is born.

In a weekly group music class of approximately one hour, two teachers lead nursery rhymes, spoken speech patterns, action songs, finger play, circle songs, story telling and other musical activities. All children have several opportunities in each class to play percussion instruments such as the xylophone, glockenspiel, drum, triangle, and woodblock. There are regular opportunities to hear various instruments (such as the piano, violin, cello, flute, guitar, double bass, etc) played by visiting musicians. There are also regular Suzuki Sunrise Concerts (scheduled twice a year, in June and December) given by young Suzuki instrumental students aged 3-6 years, especially for all Grow With Music families.

This class is for graduates of the Baby and Toddler programme. It builds further on the skills developed previously using a similar yet wider repertoire of songs and rhymes, and includes a simple science segment and opportunities for dance. Many children and parents are ready at this stage to learn an instrument in the Suzuki studio.