Yes, we have finally succumbed to the lure of modern technology and are
now the proud parents of our very own Facebook page. It's been a long time coming but we want to make sure we are reaching as many people as possible with the joy of music. With videos of workshops, pics, what's coming up and more it's worth a look. Also you can comment (but do be nice!) or send us stuff that you think might be worth sharing. We look forward to seeing you there.

To check us out, comment and become a 'Welcome to Music' fan, click here.

New compilation CD - 'Stop and Wait'

Using appropriate songs from our 'Welcome to Music' series and in conjunction with Mary Brake from Launceston, who wrote the wonderful text for 'Your Stage' we have produced a new early childhood resource called 'Stop and Wait!'.

STOP!!!

An understanding of ‘STOP’ is critical for the safety of all children.

As understanding grows and ‘STOP’ is practised, an automatic response can usually be developed to this command. Some children have difficulty comprehending that not all areas of their environment are safe, and an understanding of ‘STOP’ is critical for such children. Some children benefit from boundary training to build their awareness of where their ‘safe space’ is and where it ends. Where is the boundary between safe and unsafe? The boundary might for example run along the fence line at the end of the garden, or the school yard. Within such comprehensions is embedded an understanding of ‘STOP’.....click here to read more.

Click here to order

We have also just received our newest story book in the series 'The Tiny Caterpillar' from "Rainbows, Trees and Tambourines' which is another beautiflly illustrated book that young children will adore. Click here to view and/or order.

Welcome to our website and if this is your first visit please have a browse at our huge range of resources and services, all designed to make teaching music easy and fun. If you have visited before - welcome back!

We are gearing up for the new school year and already have quite a few bookings and enquiries from Preschools, kinders and schools so if you are interested in having us come and work with your students and/or teachers please contact us so we can see what might be possible.

Planning for 2010 and beyond?

We would love to be involved in your planning and programs so please keep us in mind when planning your events for the future. We can offer a range of great services including:

• Professional development 'PLAYshops'
• Preschool classes
• Music shows for preschool and primary
• Family concerts
• Choral days
• Community Drum circles - for students, families and teachers
• Artists in School programs - from one day to a whole term
• 'MusiKeynote' presentations for seminars and conferences on a variety of topics including the popular 'I'm not stressed - I always look like this!' great for openings and closings
• Composition of school songs .....
• And more .... please contact us for further information.

The latest news is that we have been awarded three top 10 places in this year's 'Australian Songwriter's Association' (ASA) awards!!

'Dinky Di Aussie' off 'Boomerang Jam' took 3rd place in the 'Australia section',

'Funkey Monkey' off the album Funkey Monkey has taken 3rd place in the 'Songs for children' section and

'Dare to be you' off 'Anything is Possible' has taken 10th place in the 'Folk/Acoustic' section. Click here to see all the results or click here to view a complete listing of the awards we have won in the last few years.

Also we have recently returned from our ‘Double up' tour of eastern Oz with the fabulous Lynn Kleiner from the USA.

For those of you fortunate enough to know of Lynn Kleiner (of 'Music Rhapsody' fame), those of you who attended one of our many PLAYshops would know what a wonderful presenter she is.Click here to read just one of the many wonderful tetimonials we have received. The year is rapdily drawing to a close but for up to date information on what's coming up see our full calendar for locations, dates, registration and information. And book early to take advantage of the great earlybird and group offers.