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  The Music for Little Mozart piano program is written especially for ages 4 to 7. The music, CD backing tracks, Theory and Lesson Books are geared to make learning a success. The little songs are appealing and short. Each song has a musical meaning and introduces basic but... READ MORE

The holidays have started and so has the fun. At last a moment to put your feet up and relax. The kids are outside playing happily…or are they? When you are looking for a quiet moment to yourself you can relax and know that these music support apps are building music skills... READ MORE

Growing up with puppets is fun, fun, fun. Puppets know how to say hi and goodbye. In fact puppets have perfect communication manners all the time! Have you ever wondered how children know what to say? When my grandson, aged 4, eye-balled his new Kindy teacher and said,... READ MORE

Music Matters families and friends are invited to The School Locker from 4.00pm to 5.00pm to join our mid-year concert which we refer to as our Musical Celebration. Our students have been working hard not only on their performance pieces but also on perfecting their Cup Tapping... READ MORE

  Hand Bells are an attractive and meaningful addition to your pre-schooler’s percussion box. Here are three simple ways to increase your child’s visual, aural and spacial awareness while preparing him for “real” instrumental lessons. Buy the best set... READ MORE

Enjoy the process As we get older we realise how quickly time passes. Choose to learn an instrument for the sheer enjoyment of it. Too much pressure on “getting it just right” or a long term plan to “play for others” might take away some of your own... READ MORE

Do you have a birthday party coming up and are looking for a simple fun activity for children of all ages? The Cup Rhythm Game makes tapping out simple rhythms a great way to entertain and amuse party guests. Below is a simple version of this game I regularly use in music... READ MORE

Extending your child’s imagination opens pathways for him to start thinking independently. The “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you hear”? activity from the blog can be extended by using any animal or thing. Play “Snowman, Snowman, what do you see?”... READ MORE

Pockets is set to entertain again at Music Matters end of year Musical Celebration. All students are invited to prepare a piece of music from their past year’s study to share at this special concert with a difference.  The program includes percussion instruments, songs for... READ MORE

Can you count to four? Can you keep a steady beat or do you feel you have “no musical bone in your body?” Music really counts…here’s why. Counting is a basic life skill that everyone needs. Your child of any age benefits from counting practice. In music we... READ MORE