Music Activities for Kids in Karara (4352)

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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.

The trumpet may be the right instrument for your kids

Trumpet for Kids

Looking for a loud, gutsy instrument that allows your child to make their mark in the school band? By blowing through the mouthpiece and pressing different valves, your child can enjoy making music in a number of different styles!

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!

Coordination and rhythm are what your kids will learn!

Drums for Kids

Is your child a budding rock star? Perhaps they can drum up some fame and fortune! For kids, drumming can be a satisfying and fun way to develop their musical skills and release some tension!

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.

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.

Percussions for Kids

Let your kids develop their sense of rhythm with percussion instruments! Anything that can be struck or banged can be a percussion instrument - the only limit is your kid’s imagination!

Harmonica for Kids

Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket! Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!

Bouzouki instructor teaching a child how to play the instrument properly.

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.

Bass Guitar for Kids

Let your kids channel their inner rock star with the bass guitar! Bass guitarists are a feature of most bands and although they are often in the background, their contribution to the performance as a whole is vitally important!

How to Get Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument

There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.

Saxophone for Kids

Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument! . If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!

Flute is a great instrument for your kids to start music.

Flute for Kids

Enjoy the benefits of this enchanting wind instrument! 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!

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.

Children playing a piece from a score using a French horn

French horn for kids

Get your kids to play tantalizing sounds on the French horn! The modern orchestral brass French horn originated from early hunting horns and was only used as a musical instrument starting the 16th century. It slowly grew popular in orchestras after musicians began using the French horn as an instrument. Let your kids stand out with this instrument!

Cello for Kids

Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them? A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!

A young boy plays basooon and harmonizes with companions

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!

Very classical musical instrument your kids will love!

Clarinet for Kids

If your child is keen to learn a musical instrument, try the clarinet! 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!

Ukulele for kids

Introduce your kids to the charm of playing music with the ukulele! The ukulele is a great instrument to begin your childrens musical journey, given their small and lightweight bodies. Get your kids to start playing this tiny and quirky instrument!

Violins for Kids

Do your kids have an interest in music? They might enjoy learning the violin. A violin, sometimes referred to as a fiddle, is a wooden instrument which is played by moving a bow across four strings. The violin is believed to originate in Europe in the 19th century and has since become popular worldwide. It is the smallest of the string instruments and has a higher pitched sound than other instruments in its family, including the cello and the viola.

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21-07-2019 by Jennifer

My two boys have loved Kindermusik. The classes are entertaining, interactive and educational. The home materials are a lot of fun and are great for car travel too. Diana is a warm, engaging and knowledgeable teacher who displays an obvious passion for her profession.

Answer from Kids Discover Music on 17-03-2022:

Thank you so much Jennifer!

Fantastic class

25-06-2015 by Melanie

Great class - so much more than singing and dancing. My toddler has learnt so much

Answer from Kids Discover Music on 26-07-2015:

Thank you. I love how it just seems like we are having fun in class but behind the scenes, children are learning life skills that will help them learn more easily in school and beyond.

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24-06-2015 by Catherine Lyons

Diana is a wonderful teacher, we have been attending since my daughter was 3 months old.. this program has taught my daughter alot, it is also informative for the mothers as well... I can highly recommend the program!!

Thanks. I love that Kindermusik gives parents information about their child, how they learn and how to help them reach their potential.