Sequential skill development
The sessions have been developed to cater for specific age groups. The programme provides a sequential learning stream, which commences in the babies' groups as unconscious learning activities. In our three and four year old groups the conscious learning outcomes become apparent as the children discover the beat and the rhythm in the music and identify high and low sounds on the music staff.
Gross and Fine Motor Movements
Each lesson contains many opportunities for children to practise various gross motor skills such as jumping with two legs or hopping. Fine motor skills are practised through the use of finger plays with younger children and the playing of percussion instruments with the older children. Children are able to practise the skills introduced at their own level but they have the group support, which encourages them to strive for achievement in all skill areas.
Singing, dancing and playing percussion instruments
Our teachers bring a variety of percussion instruments into the sessions for the children to experiment with. We provide attractive and entertaining props, which stimulate the children's imagination and keep them engaged in the music making activities.
Developing the whole child
There are numerous opportunities offered for the children to perform, share, and learn to wait their turn, encourage their friends, and make musical decisions.
Class Sizes
We aim to have no more than 10 children in each class so that every child receives individual attention.
Private Groups
Parents and carers of our Mini Maestros students are welcomed into the class and participate along with their children. This time together not only allows the parent or guardian to spend valuable play time with their child it can also provide the time for the parent or carers to observe their children's development.
Sessions are also provided at childcare centres
Music Books
Each child attending private group classes receives a Music Book, as part of the term fee paid. This book includes the repertoire for the term. In addition to the music book, on first enrolling a child will receive student equipment relevant to their age group to be used in class. For some age groups this includes the child's own copy of a Mini Maestros CD containing some of the music used in class. The music books give ideas for enjoyable follow-up activities at home, while reinforcing concepts learned in class.
