Early Childhood Music Education: A Parent's Guide to Starting Before Age 6

Thinking about music lessons for your little one? ISM Turramurra has been teaching young children music since 1992. Our early childhood courses are designed to make learning music both enjoyable and effective for children from three years old.

Why start early?

The early years are a special time for musical development. Just as young children soak up language, they have a remarkable capacity to develop musical skills.

Research suggests early music education can:

• Support cognitive development
• Build social skills
• Boost confidence
• Develop fine motor skills
• Create a lifelong appreciation of music

Our early childhood courses

Beeboppers (3 year olds)

Our youngest musicians are introduced to music through:

• Interactive singing and original songs
• Movement and actions
• Gross and fine motor skill development
• Basic rhythm exercises with percussion instruments
• Music appreciation and listening skills
• Early music notation

Parents join in the class as partners in the experience.

Junior Course (4 to 6 years)

The Junior Course builds strong musical foundations through:

• Structured singing and aural training
• Group piano lessons, with a digital piano for each child in class
• Learning to read and write music notation
• Rhythm work with percussion
• Musical games and music appreciation

What makes ISM Turramurra different

• Teaching music on the North Shore since 1992
• Qualified music specialists as teachers
• A structured curriculum that builds from one course to the next
• Classes Monday to Sunday during the public school terms
• Small classes, so every child gets attention

Our teaching approach

We want music education to be accessible and enjoyable for every child. Our approach follows a simple principle: what you hear, you sing; what you sing, you play; what you play, you read; what you read, you write. Children develop a complete understanding of music, not just how to press the right keys.

How the courses progress

As your child grows, they can move through our group courses:

• Beeboppers (3 year olds)
• Junior Course (4 to 6 years)
• Primary Course (from 7 years)
• Intermediate Course (for Junior Course graduates)
• Extension Course (from 9 years)

Where to find us

• Head office: Level 1, 1319 to 1321 Pacific Highway, Turramurra NSW 2074
• Studio 2: Level 1, 1273 Pacific Highway, Turramurra NSW 2074 (corner of Rohini Street)

Both studios are on the Pacific Highway, easy to reach from across the North Shore.

Getting started

1. Book a free trial lesson, or send us a group class enquiry through our contact form.
2. Meet your child’s teacher at the trial.
3. Choose the right course for your child with our help.

Contact us

• Phone: 02 9983 9460
• Email: info@ismturramurra.com.au

Give your child the gift of music at a great age to start. Contact us to find the right class.

Book a free trial lesson at https://app.ismturramurra.com.au/book-trial