Win a $50 Gift Voucher From Sensory Oasis for Kids! More details below.

We're excited Term 3 has started, as it is a turning point in the year where many children will experience breakthroughs. Read more here about what the children will be doing this term.

There is Still Time to "Share the Joy" – July $20 Off Promotion

There are still a few days left of July and time for you to introduce a friend, or multiple friends, to enrol in your class (or another Mini Maestros class taught at the same location.) You’ll receive a $20 credit on your next re-enrolment for each of your friends who enrol, and your friends will receive $20 off their enrolment too!
Read more below in the "Special Offer" section. Only valid for July 2017 so hurry!

Diving Deeper - "The Senses"

By Robyn Grose - Canterbury & Box Hill Franchisee & Teacher

For babies and young children the world is a magical mix of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touchables! Unlike most adults, children feel first and think later, and that’s a beautiful thing! So how can you help your child (and yourself!) enjoy an even richer sensory experience? For very young children, music has power and meaning that go beyond words. First and most important, sharing music with young children is simply one more way to give and receive love. Music and musical experiences also support the formation of important brain connections that are being established over the first few years of life.
CONTINUE READING HERE

Onlooker Learners

This is a gorgeous video of Arlo (2 years old – from Katrina’s Moonee Ponds class) playing the "Goodbye Song" for his grandmother Sandra at home. Katrina said that Arlo doesn't speak in class except to maybe say he's going "home" during the goodbye song. He does not leave his grandmother's side the entire class.

Katrina also said that he normally only answers her through his body language, but apparently, watches her like a hawk. She often catches his eyes lighting up with excitement at different times throughout the class.

In the video Arlo is playing at home, what he has learnt in class, purely from observing and copying. He mimics Katrina wonderfully including the sustained note that she plays at the end of the song. We have many onlooker-learners who attend Mini Maestros classes, and this video just goes to show the extent of how much they actually absorb.

We enjoyed hearing Arlo's rendition of the "Goodbye Song." Thank you Sandra and Katrina for sharing.

Meeting The Head Office Team

Jennie Smith is co-owner of the Mini Maestros master franchise and the Music Director. Jennie’s wealth of experience developing music programs for children has seen the Mini Maestros program go from strength to strength. Over the past nine years Jennie has worked hard to update and refresh the program, creating new repertoire whilst staying true to the vision of our Founder, Jenny Fogarty.

A very talented musician, Jennie has arranged and written a number of Mini Maestros songs, which include the hits; ‘Fruit Salad’ and ‘Our Little Boat’. You can hear both of these tracks in class or on our Sing and Swing CD.

We interviewed Jennie about super powers, life advice and deserted islands.

LEARN MORE ABOUT JENNIE & READ HER INTERVIEW ANSWERS HERE