You Shouldn't Have to Figure Out Jewish Music Education Alone

Get Curriculum, Coaching, and Community

Research-backed curriculum, expert coaching, and AI-powered planning support for Jewish music educators working with children ages 0-10.

Whether you’re a cantor, early childhood educator, music specialist, or rabbi, the Support Squad gives you developmentally appropriate curriculum, live coaching with Dr. Emily Aronoff (Ed.D., 25+ years experience), and an AI Session Planner trained on proven teaching methods—so you can prepare confidently and your students connect deeply with Jewish music and community.

Choose the level of support that fits your goals.

Whether you’re looking for structure, growth, or strategy, there’s a tier built to support your work and amplify your impact.

Melody

$54/mo

Essential Resources + Community Support

Jewish Music Curriculum
Access Songleading Support GPT
Monthly group coaching sessions
Weekly drop-in office hours
Slide decks & lead sheets (as available)
Themed playlists
Holiday Units (delivered 6 weeks early)

Get research-backed curriculum, live coaching, and AI planning support—so you can teach with confidence (without spending unpaid hours reinventing the wheel every week).

Harmony

$136/mo

Everything in Melody, +

Through an onboarding process, we’ll co-design a learning plan tailored to your goals, covering songleading facilitation, repertoire building, child development, intergenerational experiences, AI tools, or anything else supporting your work. Harmony offers personalized coaching to meet you where you are and accelerate your growth.

Symphony

$400/mo

Everything in Harmony, +

Symphony includes strategic partnership with Dr. Emily to align your music programming with institutional goals and measurable family engagement outcomes.
Symphony is designed for institutions that want to engage families with intention, elevate educational experiences through music, and grow their community through relationships—not just programming.

Working with Dr. Emily has been an incredible experience in honing my craft as a Tot Shabbat leader. She is a generous mentor, providing a wealth of resources and practical insights that I can immediately apply to my sessions. Her passion for Jewish music and education shines through in every interaction

I’ve found my kiddos to become every more engaged in music class and I’m feel more confident in how I’m teaching, engaging, and connecting with my students. From the babies to the 5 year-olds, they have found both the joy in music and Judaism and I couldn’t ask for much more than that.

Dr. Emily has crafted a how-to guide for songleading that is not only conceptually clear and easy to follow but also overflowing with joy and inspiration. This is a game-changer—a seamless blend of language and musical ideas presented through easy-to-follow steps for rockin’ (and developmentally appropriate) Jewish song sessions. I didn’t think such a resource existed, but it does! I highly encourage anyone looking to revive the musical culture of their Jewish community to take this training.

Dr. Emily gives so many examples, strategies, and structured guidance that I left feeling completely prepared…One thing I loved was Dr. Emily’s enthusiasm and expertise—she doesn’t just provide songs, she provides a full framework for songleading. The downloadable materials, transition notes, shopping links, and age-appropriate teaching strategies made it easy to implement right away.

Simply put, Emily was born for this work. Engaging young Jewish families is literally (and figuratively) her jam! The Tot Shabbats we have attended are pure joy. Engaging young children is no small feat and Emily is a master at it

I have had the pleasure of engaging Dr. Aronoff throughout my 10 year rabbinic career. She is a fiercely committed musician, educator, consultant, and sounding board. She is compassionate, organized, and takes the time to listen to your needs so that her visits and work with you are quality. I am so lucky that she has made an impact in the work that I do as rabbi.

What's Included In The Support Squad

Jewish Music Curriculum & Coaching for Educators and Songleaders

Jewish Music Curriculum

A categorized, developmentally aligned collection of over 200 Jewish songs organized by content category. Each song includes an overview, lyrics, a demo video, and Emily’s teaching tips with strategies for engagement.

Weekly Drop-In Office Hours

Casual, low-pressure time each week to get questions answered, talk through an idea, or get unstuck. Come as you are, no prep needed.

AI Songleader Assistant
See Songleading GPT Demo

The only AI tool designed specifically for Jewish music educators. Trained on Dr. Emily’s 30 years of expertise in child development and Jewish pedagogy, this GPT helps you turn scattered ideas into structured, developmentally aligned sessions in minutes. Voice-dictate or type your session ideas and get instant expert feedback grounded in research. It’s like having Dr. Emily in your pocket 24/7. Think of it as a thought partner designed to support not replace your voice and leadership.

Repertoire-Building Playlists

Curated playlists aligned with each curricular theme help you build consistency and fluency. Use them to reinforce song familiarity, model transitions, or just enjoy some joyful noise in the classroom.

Holiday Music Session Plans (~6 weeks before each holiday)

Receive a complete, ready-to-use music session plan for each major Jewish holiday, delivered to your inbox with time to prepare. Each one includes developmentally appropriate songs, customized slides, and a shoppable prop list to make implementation seamless and joyful.

Editable Slide Decks + Lead Sheets

Preparing the visuals is part of preparing the program. These slides are Not Just Lyrics On A Screen. Save time with ready-to-go visual supports and music materials. Decks and lead sheets are editable, cleanly formatted, and matched to the songs you’re using in the curriculum and seasonal plans.

Monthly Group Coaching Workshops

Each month, join Emily and fellow educators for a coaching call focused on strategies, real-time support, and skill-building. Replays are always available so you never miss out.

Monthly 1:1 Coaching Sessions with Emily (Harmony & Symphony tiers)

Deeply personalized guidance to help you reflect, problem-solve, and grow. Together, you’ll map out next steps and fine-tune your approach to match your learners, your strengths, and your goals.

Strategic Consulting Sessions (Symphony only)

For schools and organizations, Symphony includes bi-monthly strategy sessions with your team or leadership to align your music vision with broader program goals and organizational growth.

Artist-in-Residence Visit (Symphony only, after 12 months)

One in-person visit per year that includes three tailored, intergenerational programs designed to build community and engage families through music.
Travel not included. Annual plan required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Support Squad for?

The Support Squad is designed for Jewish educators, cantors, music teachers, and songleaders who work with children in synagogues, JCCs, camps, religious schools, Baby and Me programs, Tot Shabbat services, and family programming. Whether you’re leading music full-time or integrating songs into your classroom, this membership gives you the curriculum, coaching, and tools you need.

What's included in the Jewish music curriculum library?

You’ll get access to over 200 Jewish songs for children organized in units by thematic category and holiday, each with teaching tips, demo videos, lyrics, and strategies for engagement. The library includes resources for Tot Shabbat, family services, religious school, early childhood programs, and camps.

How does the AI Songleader Assistant work?

The AI Songleader Assistant is a custom GPT trained on Dr. Emily’s curriculum, teaching methods, and coaching frameworks. It helps you brainstorm session plans, adapt songs for different age groups, create transitions, and get feedback on your ideas. It’s available 24/7 to all Support Squad members as a planning and reflection tool

What's the difference between group coaching and office hours?

Monthly group coaching workshops bring together Jewish music educators to learn new strategies and build skills around focused topics like song selection, family engagement, and using AI tools. Weekly drop-in office hours are casual, low-pressure time for troubleshooting, questions, and planning support—come as you are, no prep needed.

Can I get help with Tot Shabbat and family programming?

Absolutely! The curriculum includes extensive resources for Tot Shabbat, family services, and intergenerational programming. Harmony and Symphony tier members can use 1:1 coaching time to plan family events, design engaging Tot Shabbat experiences, and create programs that bring children and adults together through music.

Do I need musical training to join?

No formal musical training is required! The Support Squad is designed for anyone leading Jewish music with children, regardless of your musical background. The curriculum includes teaching tips, transition strategies, and confidence-building support to help you grow as a songleader.

What settings does this support?

The Support Squad serves Jewish music educators in all settings—synagogues, JCCs, preschools, day schools, camps, Baby and Me classes, and community organizations. The curriculum and coaching adapt to your context, whether you’re leading weekly music classes, monthly family services, summer camp programming, or occasional holiday events.

How is this different from just finding songs online?

The Support Squad isn’t just a song list—it’s a complete professional development system. You get curated repertoire with pedagogical guidance, monthly skills-building workshops, weekly troubleshooting support, AI tools to streamline your planning, and personalized coaching (Harmony/Symphony tiers). You’re building sustainable expertise, not just grabbing songs for next week.