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Cello for kids in Sydney
Are your toddlers the kind who loves banging a saucepan with a wooden spoon? Do they clap and sing along with songs on the television? If yes, then maybe your little ones have a natural love and talent for playing music! The best way to find out is to let have a go at learning one.
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Flute for Kids
Enjoy the benefits of this enchanting wind instrument!<br><br>Popular in many different styles of music, the flute is a versatile and easy to learn instrument that the whole family will enjoy listening to!
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Bassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In Australia, the longest running classical music label, Move, offers bassoon music, like songs from the Melbourne Bassoon Quartet. For kids who'd love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
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Tips to encourage your child to practice playing a musical instrument
It never ceases to amaze me how much difficulty some parents find in encouraging their child to practice playing a musical instrument. Very few younger aged students will practice of their own volition. Not many five year old kids will say to their parents “Now please excuse me, I am about to head into my room to practice the piano for the next hour or two”. However, we have found that the more actively parents are involved, the more the child will feel there is a reason to practice.
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Cornet for kids
Give your kids a chance to play in concert bands with the cornet! In its modern form, the cornet is a brass instrument that resembles the trumpet and is often used in classical music. If your kids love playing solos in brass bands, then the cornet may be instrument for them!
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Harmonica for Kids
Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket!<br><br>Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!
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Drums for Kids
Is your child a budding rock star? Perhaps they can drum up some fame and fortune!<br><br>For kids, drumming can be a satisfying and fun way to develop their musical skills and release some tension!
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Piano for your Kids
Get your kids to start this amazing art. They will learn one of the greatest instrument, and will at one stage be able to choose between the many variations it offers: jazz, classical, digital...
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Djembe for Kids
Let your kids explore their sense of rhythm with the Djembe!<br><br>Give your kids the chance to try something a bit different with this unique musical instrument!
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Is my child old enough to start violin?
Somewhere between four and eight years is the best time to begin a violin journey. That’s a wide range, and your child will fit in based upon a number of factors such as the child’s maturity, motor control, available family time and most of all: your level of patience as a parent. This test will help you determine if now is the right time.
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Cello for Kids
Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them?<br><br>A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!
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Guitar for Kids
Your kids will love playing the guitar and his favourite songs! The Guitar is quite easy to learn and easy to carry while leaving on holidays. Your kids will be able to play anywhere, whenever they have spare time.
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Percussions for Kids
Let your kids develop their sense of rhythm with percussion instruments!<br><br>Anything that can be struck or banged can be a percussion instrument - the only limit is your kid’s imagination!
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Trombone for Kids
Enjoy the distinctive sound of this popular brass instrument!<br><br>The trombone’s rich, mellow tone makes it popular in jazz and classical music alike!
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Clarinet for Kids
If your child is keen to learn a musical instrument, try the clarinet!<br><br>A standard fixture in school bands across the country, the clarinet is easy and fun to play and a great way to start your kids on a musical instrument!
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Conducting for kids
We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.
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Bouzouki for kids
Let your kids delve into the wondrous world of bouzouki playing! Although one of the more underrated activities for kids, bouzouki offers a unique sound and a wide-range of songs to be learnt and played. Bouzouki lessons lets children develop a profound sense of virtuosity due to the thorough and focused approach of playing traditional songs.
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Musical Instruments For Kids
Enhance your kid’s passion for the arts and music! Encourage them to play musical instruments!<br><br>Give your kids the gift of music as early possible. They can start by listening to their favourite songs and they can also sing along with it. They can then learn to play musical instruments. Attending music lessons helps cultivate many skills that they can apply in every aspect of their lives.
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Bagpipe for kids
Let your kids connect with other cultures by playing bagpipes! Bagpipes are musical instruments that use enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. They are traditionally used to provide music for dances and funerals. Get your outdoorsy kids to play this loud instrument!
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Trumpet for Kids
Looking for a loud, gutsy instrument that allows your child to make their mark in the school band?<br><br>By blowing through the mouthpiece and pressing different valves, your child can enjoy making music in a number of different styles!
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