Music Activities for Kids in Preston (4352)

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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!

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.

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...

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!

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!

Coordination and rhythm are what your kids will learn!

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!

Electric Guitar for Kids

Could your child be the next Jimi Hendrix? The instrument of choice in most popular music today, the electric guitar is perfect for any child who aspires to be a rock star!

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!

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.

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!

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.

Djembe for Kids

Let your kids explore their sense of rhythm with the Djembe! Give your kids the chance to try something a bit different with this unique musical instrument!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

An amazing and different musical experience!

Accordion for Kids

Try something different with this unique musical instrument! It is often heard in Eastern European folk music. Give your child a cultural as well as a musical experience with the accordion!

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!

Trombone can be either played on classical or jazz music.

Trombone for Kids

Enjoy the distinctive sound of this popular brass instrument! The trombone’s rich, mellow tone makes it popular in jazz and classical music alike!

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Kids Discover Toowoomba

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.

Sing and Play

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.