VIP Music- bringing music culture to primary schools since 1984
About Learn Music at School - VIP Music
Our Story
Established in 1984, VIP Music introduced a successful concept for convenient at-school group music lessons, quickly expanding across numerous schools in Sydney. Recognizing the challenges parents face in scheduling weekend or evening lessons and the high cost of private tutors, our mission is to provide a fun, convenient, and affordable option for children to learn music, serving as an engaging alternative to traditional one-on-one lessons.
When are the Lessons?
The lessons are 45 minute weekly, held conveniently before school, during lunchtime, or after school. To find out the lesson schedule at your child's school, please enquire through our enrolment section below.
Our group lessons provide a delightful and interactive introduction to music for young beginners, prioritizing a fun experience over a formal course structure. Children learn the basics of music theory and develop keyboard skills while playing simple, enjoyable songs.
In addition to keyboard lessons, we also offer group guitar lessons in selected schools, suitable for children from year 2 to year 6.
Benefits of Group Lesson
Enrolling your child in group music lessons is a great way to kickstart their musical journey. In a group setting, beginners and intermediate students benefit from shared experiences and learning together. Group lessons create a supportive community, fostering camaraderie and boosting confidence. Progressing as a team helps develop not only individual skills but also important teamwork and communication abilities. The dynamic and engaging atmosphere in group settings makes learning fun. Students not only learn music but also build lasting friendships through shared challenges and successes.
Group lessons offer an ideal and collaborative foundation for beginners and intermediate learners, providing an enjoyable space for your child to start their musical adventure.
Do I need to bring own instrument?
For beginner students, having an instrument to start with is not essential. The teacher usually spends the first few weeks focusing more on basic theory concepts, such as musical symbols, and helps the students understand the geography of the keys on the keyboard before progressing to the practical aspects of learning.
During the lesson, while our teacher offers spare keyboards for students without their own, we highly encourage bringing your own portable keyboard to class. This choice enhances familiarity, comfort, and a deeper connection with the instrument, fostering consistent skill development and facilitating regular at-home practice. Overall, having a personal keyboard empowers students for continuous and personalized musical growth.
For this purpose, we recommend the Casio SA80 or SA81 keyboards. These keyboards are perfect for bringing to lessons and using in the classroom. Parents can also purchase the custom-made carry case.
Active & Creative Kids voucher accepted!
Apply for a $50 creative kids voucher at the beginning of the year and another $50 in the second half of the year.
Music begins where the possibilities of language end.
Jean Sibelius
