Jitterbugs 2 years
Our unique Jitterbugs Music Classes offer the opportunity for your child to be immersed in a musical world where they can be introduced to early music fundamentals. These classes aim to promote musical development through rhythm, listening skills, pitch, movement to music, musical craft and musical games in a fun group setting where each child’s creativity is nurtured. Through singing both known and original songs our Jitterbug students are able to explore pitch and experience a wide variety of music activities, in what is often their first exposure to group learning. Our programme has been developed specifically with the two year old in mind with fast paced changes of activity to appeal to short attention spans and familiar weekly segments to build confidence in our youngest students.
Students attend weekly 30 minute lessons and progress through several key learning themes including animals, colours, numbers and shapes. Once students turn 3 they move through to our Little Beebopper Music programme.
Cost: $9 per lesson (invoiced as a termly fee prior to commencement)
Book & MP3 Download: $55
Little Beebopper Music 3 years
This age specific program aims to develop all aspects of early music fundamentals for this most receptive age group. It is at this age that we can open the door for children to learn music as a language. During our Beebopper lessons students participate in number of activities including singing to develop pitch, music and movement, creativity, gross and fine motor skill exposure, rhythm response and percussion, correlation of sounds, listening skills through music appreciation as well as social and verbal interaction, discipline and concentration. Our programme is unique in that it introduces this age group to elementary notation and rhythmic reading and writing. Students bring along an item each week corresponding to the topic and original song on which the lesson is based.
Students attend weekly 45 minute lessons working through each Beebopper level and workbook. At around age 4, if they are ready, students move onto the Pianorama Junior Course, where they continue the same vibrant lesson structure with an introduction to piano based activities.
Cost: $11 per lesson (invoiced as a termly fee prior to commencement)
Book & MP3 Download: $55
Pianorama Junior 4-6 years
The Pianorama Junior course encompasses all of the necessary musical and technical skills for the younger beginner. Through focussing on the development of a musical ear, our curriculum expedites the learning process. Our teaching studio is equipped with a digital piano for each student to play to speed variable backing tracks and musical magnet boards are provided to support the theoretical aspect of lessons. Students participate in a range of skill-building exercises including piano tuition in technical, solo and ensemble settings, singing to develop pitch, percussion to assist in rhythmic patterning, theory, music appreciation to develop listening skills and musical structure, and musical games to reinforce concepts introduced in class. Our curriculum ensures that our students are developing skills in all areas of music in a fun and unpressured environment.
Students attend weekly 45 minute lessons and work through the four Pianorama Junior course books before progressing onto the advanced Pianorama Intermediate and Pianorama Extension Courses.
Cost: $20.00 per lesson (invoiced as a termly fee prior to commencement)
*Ask about our referral discount for enrolling friends in our Pianorama classes!
Book & MP3 Download: $55
Pianorama Primary Course (7 years +)
The Pianorama Primary course focuses on developing musicianship fundamentals whilst learning the piano as the practical instrument. Primary aged students learn a number of technical exercises to improve finger dexterity, repertoire to introduce a variety of styles, rhythm and percussion, harmony to understand musical structure, ensemble to encourage musical camaraderie, theory to support practical learning, music appreciation and musical games. Our students thrive in this group environment learning together and aspiring to reach the different levels amongst students of similar age.
Students attend weekly 45 minute lessons and work through the four Pianorama Primary course books before progressing onto the advanced Pianorama Extension Course.
Cost: $20.00 per lesson (invoiced as a termly fee prior to commencement)
*Ask about our referral discount for enrolling friends in our Pianorama classes!
Book & MP3 Download: $55
Advanced Courses:
Pianorama Intermediate
(for graduates of the Junior Course)
The Intermediate Course offers the opportunity for Junior graduates to further expand and develop the skills learnt thus far. Students continue to experience a range of styles of repertoire and technical exercises, whilst building on their understanding of rhythmic and harmonic processes. The Intermediate course encourages students to become more musically independent and to work at a more comprehensive level. Students participate in elementary composition and expand their theoretical knowledge.
Students attend weekly 60 minute lessons and work through the two Pianorama Intermediate course books before progressing onto the Pianorama Extension Course.
Cost: $23.00 per lesson (invoiced as a termly fee prior to commencement)
*Ask about our referral discount for enrolling friends in our Pianorama classes!
Book & MP3 Download: $55
Pianorama Extension
(for graduates of the Primary & Intermediate Courses)
All musical styles of repertoire with an expanded technical development program are covered at this level. This, together with the acquired musical awareness, enables the teacher to work with the students in a broader field including composition, improvisation, keyboard harmony and extended theoretical components. In our Australian schools, many students will present for the AMEB theory exams, having completed the set syllabus for this level in the Extension curriculum. In our international schools, the examination curriculum in each country for specific theoretical levels are also covered in the Extension Course.
Throughout the Pianorama Extension course our students experience all musical styles of repertoire and a higher level of technical proficiency is developed. Through the musical awareness gained in completing the previous courses, students are able to work through a number of musical areas including improvisation, composition, keyboard harmony and extended theoretical components. Our students are encouraged to present for ABRSM theory exams as they complete the syllabus requirements in conjunction with the practical side of the extension programme.
Students attend weekly 60 minute lessons and work through the three Pianorama Extension course books after which they are able to graduate from the group music programme and follow one of the many musical interests they have been exposed to.
Cost: $23.00 per lesson (invoiced as a termly fee prior to commencement)
*Ask about our referral discount for enrolling friends in our Pianorama classes!
Book & MP3 Download: $55
Individual Piano Tuition
(for graduates of the Pianorama Group Music Course)
For students who have completed all levels of the Pianorama curriculum, we offer weekly individual lessons tailored to suit the needs of each student. Lessons incorporate technical development, theory, repertoire, sight-reading and aural skills with students able to sit external examinations through either the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music or Trinity College London. Secondary school aged students are able to work on the practical performance and theory units required for NCEA levels 1-3. Students may opt to join group workshops throughout the year to continue to develop a wider range of musical knowledge in support of their playing. Places in individual lessons are strictly limited to students who have completed the group programme as it forms an essential foundation in music education.
Cost: $42 per 30 minute lesson (invoiced as a termly fee prior to commencement)
Books/lesson materials: $100 per year (incl. exam materials, theory and sight-reading books)
