Music Together® at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley
Music is for everyone!
Overview
Music Together® brings the highest quality music and movement experiences to children everywhere—and we involve the adults who love them in the magical process of development that only music can provide.
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Meet Our Instructors
Kate DesBiens, CCC-SLP, is a certified speech-language pathologist and lifelong music lover. From an early age, she participated in a variety of musical activities, including choir, band, orchestra, and marching band. Studying voice, percussion, and oboe allowed her to gain a thorough understanding of musical theory and technique in addition to experiencing the joy of music.
Within speech therapy, Kate often uses music to support communication development, social engagement, and play skills in children of all ages and abilities. She is excited to combine her expertise in speech therapy with her love of music to bring new musical opportunities to the families of Easterseals. Kate believes that every child can benefit from music in their life, and she is thrilled to create an inclusive environment where families can play with music together!
Daniel Mason, M.S., CCC-SLP was born and raised in Massachusetts and earned his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston, where he also played football as an offensive lineman. He went on to complete his master’s degree in speech-language pathology at Northwestern University, where he met his wife, Emily.
After briefly returning to the Northeast to work in outpatient pediatric care at a hospital, Dan moved back to the Chicago area in 2014 to join Cawn-Krantz and Associates, a private DIR/Floortime clinic. He continued with the organization through its transition to Positive Development and remained there until joining Easterseals.
Dan lives in Glen Ellyn with Emily, their son James, daughter Eloise, and their dog, Evie. Outside of work, he is a devoted Boston sports fan — especially when it comes to football — and a longtime drummer who enjoys playing and listening to music.
Our Programs
Music Together® is the premier early childhood program for children, along with the grownups who love them®. Sing, dance, laugh, learn, and play in our classes at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley!
Music Together® helps children develop a foundation for life-long music enjoyment, self-confidence and socialization skills. Our award-winning classes are developmentally appropriate - based on early childhood research - and loads of fun!
What does our Mixed Ages Class Offer?
We offer an 8-week Mixed Ages Class for children 0-5 years of age, gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. You’ll receive the award-winning music used in class, along with an illustrated songbook and other resources. As you discover new ways to play with music all week long, you’ll be supporting your child’s music-learning and overall development.
Schedule
Summer Schedule:
Every Monday from June 8 - August 14:
Mixed Ages Class (children 0 - 5)
Mondays from 10:45am - 11:30am for 8 weeks.
Every Friday from June 12 - August 14:
Mixed Ages Class (children 0 - 5)
Fridays from 11:15am - 12:00pm for 8 weeks.
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How to get Started
Please note: This clinic is not billed to insurance and is private pay. Contact our Director of Speech and Language Services, Savannah Shields, at sshields@eastersealsdfvr.org for questions.
Music Together® Financial Aid Application
Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley is dedicated to sharing music programming with our community. We offer a limited amount of scholarships to families in need of assistance. Please complete the following form to be considered for a future Music Together® class.
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*Please note this is not a therapy program. Teachers and programming are credentialed through Music Together®.
We also thank a Friend of Easterseals and the Elmhurst Kiwanis for their generous support of our Music Together® program, helping more families experience the joy of music.
Music Together art & logo design copyright ©2016-2026 Music Together LLC. Music Together is a registered trademark. Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley is licensed by Music Together LLC. For more Music Together locations, www.musictogether.com
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