Musical mums bring Mini Maestros to the Bellarine

ONE of Australia’s leading music education programs Mini Maestros will start classes on the Bellarine next month.
Liz Davis and Kate Rice, who began classes in Geelong in 2014, are excited at the prospect of sharing the program with new Bellarine-based families from Term 2, 2016.
“We love music and know that children love music too,” the women said.
Mini Maestros has been teaching babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers for almost 30 years and is just as popular with adults as it is with children.
Liz believes the classes are a special time for parents and carers to have with their little ones.
“For many, Liz said.
it’s the highlight of their week,” “It is so rewarding to share in the experiences children have through music exploration.”
Liz has studied piano and ballet and pursued singing and drama through musicals, while Kate learned classical piano from age seven and went on to study a range of musical styles before becoming a qualified primary teacher specialising in drama. Kate says music is such a powerful learning medium.
“Being actively involved in a structured music program enhances development in all areas of learning, including speech development, listening skills, social skills and physical skills,”
Kate said.
“Although Mini Maestros is an educational program, it is based on the philosophy of ‘learning through play’, so children have fun as they learn.”
Through their children, Kate and Liz have seen firsthand how Mini Maestros enhances all areas of development.
“Our classes offer so much more than just music; the aim of the program is to create self-reliant, confident and well rounded learners”, the women said.
“We have seen this happen with our own children and this makes us all the more passionate about bringing the program to others.”
Mini Maestros is offering free come and try classes, providing families an opportunity to trial the program.
They will also visit playgroups and mother’s groups to run interactive demonstration classes.
For more information, phone 0424 047 822 or email [email protected].