Sound Start Early Childhood Music, founded in 2004 and located in Franklin, TN, and surrounding areas, is dedicated to providing a solid music foundation for children. Managed by Rachel Hoffman since its inception, the company offers fun-filled classes of singing, dancing, movement, and instrument play. They employ highly trained instructors who utilize diverse musical genres, instrumentation, and techniques based on extensive research on children's musical development. Their program includes a CD and songbook designed to stimulate musical learning and they also offer festive birthday parties. Sound Start believes that early childhood is the