--- title: "Music in Measures Teacher Certification | Mumbai Music Training" description: "Learn to lead research-based music classes for kids with our Music in Measures certification. Master rhythm, vocal range, and multilingual activities in Mumbai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/themusicircle/early-childhood-music-teacher-training/our-teaching-toolkit-songs-activities last_updated: 2026-02-15 --- # Our Teaching Toolkit: Songs and Activities Tribe Verified · Over 500 teachers trained in Mumbai By [The Musicircle](https://mytribe.in/themusicircle) · In-person training in Mumbai · ₹22K per course (estimate) Part of [Early Childhood Music Teacher Training](https://mytribe.in/themusicircle/early-childhood-music-teacher-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/themusicircle/early-childhood-music-teacher-training/gallery) See how we use movement, rhythm, and vocal variety to make early childhood music education joyful and developmentally effective. ## Photos and videos - [Video: The 'Tiny Tim' frog song is a class favorite! Notice how our teacher Ria uses different vocal tones for the 'little' and 'great big' frog. This teaches children about pitch and dynamics in a playful, story-based way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bddc8221-f910-4411-9c73-54035540f64b) - [Video: This fruit song is a great example of how we use patterns and association in our teaching. By linking melodies with movements, we help children's brains retain the music more effectively, and you can substitute any words you like!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7863577f-292d-48e7-b3bb-ba415fde3ee8) - [Video: This video demonstrates how we teach musical meter. Our teacher Ria clearly switches between a duple meter for the verse and a triple meter for the 'splishing and splashing' chorus, making the rhythmic difference easy to feel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88c77d8b-5f48-43d8-b236-d868b2bd4401) - [Video: Listening is one of the most important musical skills. In this activity, our teacher sings a familiar lullaby without words, encouraging children to focus solely on the melody and quiet their minds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e2e9c8f-5a24-4a20-9ba9-406dfe9a9629) ## About Our Teaching Toolkit: Songs & Activities Our toolkit isn't just a list of songs; it’s a framework for leading active music-making. For example, when you watch us teach the 'Tiny Tim' frog song, you’ll notice we consciously shift between microbeats and macrobeats. This isn't just for fun—it gives children a sensory model to understand rhythm and dynamics, which they then internalize through movement. Our 'Music in Measures' curriculum is built on decades of research. We avoid 'performance' music where kids just sit and watch. Instead, we focus on active music-making where every child participates. ### Core Teaching Pillars * **Rhythmic Fluency:** We teach you how to shift between different meters—like duple and triple—using simple movements. This helps children feel the pulse of music before they can even verbalize it. * **Vocal Range Development:** By using animal noises and story-based songs, we encourage children to explore their full vocal range, from high-pitched squeaks to deep rumbles. This is much more effective than just asking them to 'sing'. * **Multilingual Connection:** We weave global melodies with local favorites in Hindi and Marathi. Singing 'Aaj mangalwar hai' or a fun 'Pikachu' rhyme makes music familiar and accessible for every child in our Mumbai classrooms. * **The Power of Listening:** We demonstrate how to strip away lyrics to teach tonal processing. When kids listen to a lullaby without words, they focus entirely on the melody, building deep listening skills that last a lifetime. Whether you want to lead preschool sessions or start your own music circle, our 2-year apprenticeship program ensures you have the confidence to manage a room full of energetic toddlers and create a space where everyone feels safe to make noise. ## About The Musicircle I’m Priyanka, and I’ve spent 25 years turning music into a language that babies and toddlers speak fluently. My goal is simple: to help you build a community of your own where the focus is on heart, connection, and joy, not just getting the notes right. 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