A monthly music letter that brings songs to life. No screens required.
Each month, you'll receive the story behind a different song, a listening guide or sheet music, and hands-on activities. Designed for kids ages 6–10, whether they play an instrument or just love to listen! Delivered to your mailbox from $6.25 a month.
The story behind the music, delivered to your mailbox every month.
Music with Melody is a monthly music subscription for kids ages 6–10 that arrives as a printed letter, not an app. Each letter features one song, the story of who wrote it and why it matters, and activities designed only for that song. Whether your child takes lessons or has never touched an instrument, each letter meets them where they are. Players follow along with the sheet music. Listeners read, listen, and create.
What arrives each month
Begin by Listening
Sheet music or a listening guide for the month's song, plus a QR code to the performances we love most.
Explore the Story
Behind the Melody
Who wrote the song, where it came from, and why it still matters. A short history lesson kids and parents read together.
Learn and Create
An entire page, front and back, with hands-on activities built for that one song, like inventing scat phrases for a jazz tune. Never generic, never repeated.
How Music with Melody compares
Our letters are not intended to replace music lessons. They're the thing that makes kids curious enough to want them, and they make lessons more meaningful for kids who already play!
| Feature | Music with Melody | Music apps | Private lessons | Activity boxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen time | None | All of it | None | Usually none |
| Instrument needed | No (players welcome) | Often | Yes | No |
| Music history and culture | Every month | Rarely | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Something to keep | A printed letter | No | Sheet music | Yes |
| Cost | $6.25–$11 a month | About $10–$25 a month | About $140–$200 a month | About $25–$40 a month |
| Schedule | Your own pace | Your own pace | Weekly appointments | Your own pace |
Choose your plan
Monthly Subscription
$11 per month
BEST VALUE
12 Months of Music
$6.25 per month
Six Months of Music
$7.50 per month
A gift that shows up all year.
The screen-free gift for a 6–10 year old who loves music, whether they play or just love to listen: a new song and story in their mailbox every month. The 12-month plan works out to $6.25 a month.
Questions parents ask
What age is Music with Melody for?
We gear our letters toward kids ages 6–10, but they’re really fun for the whole family! Younger children love listening along with a parent, and older kids can dig even deeper with the readings and activities.
Does my child need to play an instrument?
Nope! We love music lessons and encourage them whenever we can, but we know time and cost don’t always make them possible. Music with Melody letters are perfect for kids who are excited about music, whether or not they read music or play an instrument yet.
Even our sheet music is there to build musical understanding. Kids who don’t read music yet can watch how the notes move up and down the page and get familiar with the symbols, so sheet music feels a lot less intimidating down the road.
And if your child already plays or takes lessons, the sheet music lets them explore and play along, and adds the story behind what they’re learning!
Is it really screen-free?
Yes, our letters are screen-free! The one optional screen moment (which we encourage!) is the QR code that pulls up the performance we’ve featured. Every video is hand-picked to be watched or listened to for learning, and you can skip screens entirely by playing the music on a speaker.
Is it good for homeschool?
Absolutely! Each letter brings together a great song, the history and culture behind it, and a hands-on music concept, so it slips right into your homeschool week as a ready-made music lesson. It’s an easy, joyful way to make music a regular part of your routine.
How much does it cost?
We’ve kept it simple and affordable! It’s $11 a month, $7.50 a month on our six-month plan, or just $6.25 a month on our 12-month plan, our best value.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes, and it makes such a special one! Instead of a present that’s opened once, it’s a little bit of music that shows up in the mailbox every single month.
More questions? See our full FAQ or get in touch.
Contact Us
Reach out, and we will be in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!