Early Childhood Programs

The Suzuki Early Childhood Music program is a small group music class for children. There are three age groups: 0-3, 0-5 and 3-5 years children. A parent or caregiver accompanies each child in the class. Children actively learn about beat, rhythm and pitch in a fun atmosphere while sampling all that music has to offer.

The 0-3 years, 0-5 years and 3-5 years programs are lots of fun and allow the children to interact and learn with (and from) each another.

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0 - 3 years

Parents or caregivers work with their child during each class.

Some of the activities that can be included in the program:

• Recognise and mimic a rhythmic sequence of sounds

• Develop pitch (sing in tune) and understand the concept of up and down

• Walk, jump, march and dance to music

• Fine and gross motor skills

• Understand dynamic differences of loud and soft

• Develop a good sense of tempo, maintain and anticipate a steady beat

• Recognise changes of tempo

• Listen carefully and follow directions

• Maintain focus and concentration through the lesson

• Social skills through sharing, taking turns, accepting guidance, waiting and anticipation

Skills developed during the program:

• Language

• Social Interaction

• Problem Solving

• Music Playing

• Voice Expression

• Self Expression

• Teamwork

• Goal Setting

• Creativity

• Self Esteem

• Memory Skills

• Fine & Gross Motor Skills

• Emotional Development

• Family Involvement

0 - 5 years

• Concentration

• Listening

• Coordination

• Confidence

This is a family group with siblings aged 0-5 years in the same class using a combination of the 0-3 and 3-5 class program modified to suit the group.

3 - 5 years

Parents or caregivers accompany their child and assist them during the class if needed.

Some of the activities that can be included in the classes:

• Listening and movement (fine and gross motor skills)

• Beat and rhythm work

• Creative movement

• Use of a variety of percussion instruments including glockenspiel and xylophone

• Pitch development - Singing- use of sol fa and the Curwen hand signs

• Kodaly, Orff Schulwerk and Dalcroze Eurhythmics

• Music Mind Games material and games

• Simple age appropriate notation symbols​

Please contact us if you would like further information about the programs.  or (02) 9489 1151