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Family Music Class

Welcome to our all-ages Family Music Class — a joyful, inclusive musical experience designed to engage children from birth to five alongside their parents or carers. This class blends the gentle, sensory-rich foundations ideal for babies with the creative exploration and skill-building activities loved by toddlers and preschoolers. Through rhythm, movement, singing, and hands-on instrument play, we nurture early development, foster connection, and spark a lifelong love of music.

Rooted in research and delivered through playful, structured sessions, our program supports language acquisition, emotional bonding, coordination, and cognitive growth. Whether you're soothing a newborn with lullabies or watching your preschooler play to the beat and learn new rhythms, every session brings something new — and accessible — for all ages.

Class Details

Age:
0 - 5 years
Time:
Wednesday at 9:30 am
Duration:
30 minutes
Location:
Flinders Child and Family Community Centre
Cost:
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Term rates are also available.

Class Details

Age:
0 - 5 years
Duration:
30 minutes
Cost:
$25 /casual class
Capacity:
8 spots
Please contact us if you would like to take advantage of our 10% sibling discount.
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Session Times

Wednesday9:30 am
Flinders Child and Family Community Centre
Friday9:30 am
Kiama Anglican Church
Arrive early for 10mins of free play prior to class commencement!

What's Included?

Our sessions are designed to accommodate mixed ages while offering meaningful engagement at every developmental stage. Each class includes:
  • Musical Foundations - Rhythm, melody, and beat internalisation through songs, chants, and movement
  • Instrument Play - Access to a variety of percussion instruments including gathering drums and various manipulatives
  • Sensory & Dramatic Play - Stimulating multisensory activities that support motor skills, creativity, and self-expression
  • Circle Dancing & Group Singing - Social connection through shared movement and culturally diverse music traditions
  • Phonetic-Rich Songs - Lullabies, nursery rhymes, and world music that enhance speech, literacy, and listening skills
  • Predictable Class Structure - Familiar routines help children feel secure and engaged across sessions
  • Parent-Child Interaction - Each activity is designed to strengthen bonds and provide joyful shared experiences

Skill Development

Our holistic, age-flexible approach supports a wide range of developmental areas in a group setting where younger children observe and learn from older ones, and older children gain confidence by leading and sharing:
  • Language & Literacy - Enriched phonemic awareness through repetition, rhythm, and story songs
  • Motor Skills - Fine and gross motor development through instrument play, dancing, and tactile exploration
  • Social & Emotional Growth - Cooperative play, turn-taking, and emotional regulation through music-based interaction
  • Cognitive Development - Executive function, problem-solving, and early maths concepts woven into musical games
  • Creativity & Confidence - Storytelling, improvisation, and role-play that encourage expression and independence
  • Multisensory Learning - Engaging visual, auditory, and tactile senses in an integrated learning environment
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Music Teacher Cassandra

Meet The Teacher

Cassandra is a multi-instrumentalist and experienced music educator who specialises in early childhood music. With a background in teaching across NSW, London, Peru and Italy, she combines music, language, and play to create engaging classes for children aged 0-5. She holds a Bachelor of Music, a Master of Teaching (Music), and an Australian Kodály Certificate in Early Childhood Music. In addition to running Little Maestros, she teaches at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music, sharing her passion for music with young learners.
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