Mini Maestros in Niddrie, Victoria, Australia | Specialty School

Mini Maestros

Locality: Niddrie, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 423 098 520

Address: Niddrie Arcade 10/334 Keilor Road 3042 Niddrie, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.minimaestros.com.au

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25.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtULTp1sr1Q

24.01.2022 Mini Maestros Moments A gorgeous moment at end of Term 1 @ South Yarra. Have a moment to share? Send it to us through the app!

23.01.2022 How does music help kids learn? Our friend Dr Anita Collins from Bigger Better Brains explains here. https://www.abc.net.au//how-music-works-kids-learn/10499280

22.01.2022 Why do We Do Peekaboo Activities? Have you ever wondered why we do Peekaboo Activities in our Mini Maestros classes? Here are a few reasons...

22.01.2022 "So wonderful to be back today with my little Granddaughter. She just loved it! Life is beginning to feel normal again." If you have a back to class experience we would love to hear about it. Please email [email protected]

22.01.2022 What Happens in Term 4? In person classes in Victoria will not be permitted for some time under Victoria’s Roadmap for Reopening, so during Term 4 Mini Maestros has available Online Courses of weekly lessons plus additional fun and interactive Zoom sessions by local teachers (eg. parties, dress-up themes and grandparents’ days). Some teachers are also offering more structured weekly Zoom lessons. Check the Find a Class page (https://www.minimaestros.com.au/find/) to se...e what is on offer at your preferred location and to make an enquiry with your local teacher. As soon as it is permitted, Mini Maestros will return to in person classes with all appropriate safeguards (https://www.minimaestros.com.au/mini-maestros-covid-19-safe) If this happens during Term 4, first customers who are already enrolled in our Term 4 Online Courses or Zoom classes will be invited to upgrade their Term 4 enrolment to attend the in person classes (and will retain access to the Online Course as well). Then, all other enrolments will be accepted into our in person classes, space permitting. We expect places to be limited due to safe distancing requirements. During Term 4 we normally hold our much loved concerts. The Mini Maestros Concerts (https://www.minimaestros.com.au/news/detail/?nid=116) are a wonderful way to celebrate our year of learning and confidence building together. They provide an opportunity for children to present their love of music and share their learning with friends and family. If our end of year concerts are not able to proceed as normal this year, where possible, we will hold Zoom concerts so our students still have the opportunity to perform and celebrate with their peers in front of family and friends. As normal, our 4 - 5 year olds completing the full 10 weeks of Term 4 lessons (from our Online Course or by Zoom classes) will graduate from Mini Maestros and will receive their coveted Graduation Medal. See more

19.01.2022 Excited to be back in class?? We hope you're dancing with joy as much as these grooving babies

19.01.2022 We are SOOOOO excited to be back in the classroom!!! We'd love to hear your stories about how it feels to be back in class in person!! Please send them via the app with a photo/video or email [email protected] and we will share them through our channels.

19.01.2022 Music & The Brain Did you know that Musicians can process multiple things at once? This is because playing music forces you to process multiple senses at once, which can lead to superior multi-sensory skills.

19.01.2022 Mini Maestros Moments Having fun keeping their six little carriages connected. Have a moment to share? Send it to us through the app!

18.01.2022 Behind the Faces at Mini Maestros Meet Louise Reeder - Mini Maestros Glen Waverley

18.01.2022 Happy World Bee Day Everyone!!!! World Bee Day celebrates our hard-working little pollinators. We celebrate the bees everyday at Mini Maestros!

18.01.2022 After 250 days, Kate returned back to in-person teaching. Here is what she had to say.."Just brilliant to see the children and their families. Sharing the joy of music is so wonderful. My heart is full and my dolphins are dancing." Kate- Kew/Balwyn

18.01.2022 Here’s another chance to grab your DIY instrument and get musical! Join Lah-Lah https://www.facebook.com/lahlahsbigliveband/ for their Facebook live sensory-friendly show on the school holidays that will have a spring-themed to get you ready for the sunny months ahead! They have a special prize for this event: ... Families can go into the running to win a personal online session (15min) with Lah-Lah and Buzz! All you need to do is get a photo of your favourite DIY instrument and message it to the EACH Team at the EACH Facebook page - tune in to find out more! So, grab your stripes and your DIY instrument - and tune into Facebook LIVE via one of the pages below on Wednesday, 23rd of September at 10:00am! EACH Page: www.facebook.com/eachsch Lah-Lah Page: www.facebook.com/lahlahsbigliveband Early Start Discovery Space Page: www.facebook.com/UOWEarlyStartDiscoverySpace/ About the Show The show is designed to create a relaxed and inclusive environment for children with sensory sensitivities to enjoy from home. Music is for every girl & boy, and we want every family to be able to enjoy the experience of a Facebook Live music performance. The show will include: - lower sound levels; - consistent lighting throughout the performance (no strobe lighting or lighting effects); - a performance of 30 minutes; - a chance to win a Lah-Lah prize. This show is presented by: EACH Child & Family Services

18.01.2022 Melissa ready for her "Rainbow Colourful Day" themed Zoom class.

18.01.2022 Due to the 7 day lockdown announced for Victoria today, Mini Maestros in-person classes will not be held from Friday 28 May until Thursday 3 June inclusive. All students who have fully enrolled for Term 2 have received the Mini Maestros Online Course for Term 2 relevant to their age group. As outlined in our Frequently Asked Questions and Enrolment Terms for Term 2, the Online Course will take the place of your in-person lesson during the lockdown. Students undertaking a 3 w...eek trial will have their trial extended by one week. To access your Online Course: Login here: https://sso.teachable.com/secure/teachable_accounts/sign_in Email: Use your Mini Maestros registered email PW: If you can’t remember your password, click Forgot Password, and follow the email prompts. Like everyone, we are frustrated and sad that our Victorian in-person classes have been interrupted. Nevertheless, we respect that a short lockdown has been implemented in order to stamp out the current outbreak and we look forward to returning to class as soon as possible. We expect classes to resume on Friday June 4. We hope those of you impacted enjoy doing Mini Maestros online this week. Feel free to send us in some photos of your little one doing lessons online to [email protected] or through the app.

18.01.2022 Our friend Dr. Anita Collins has a new book "The Music Advantage"! Get your copy today!

17.01.2022 This is one of Janet's (from Mini Maestros Port Melbourne) past students, practising her conducting skills.

17.01.2022 Did You Know. Listening to Music decreases anxiety and boosts immunity?

16.01.2022 Ever wanted to make a shooting star that can fly all on it’s own! Luckily we have Kelly to show us how! So put on your science caps and gather your materials. You will need: A plastic bottle Scissors or something to cut a hole in the bottle 2 elastic bands ... 2 paper clips A straw A star & streamers for the finishing touch. Now you can combine your magic shooting star with any of our lullaby and twinkling star songs! We can’t wait to see what you create!

16.01.2022 Learning Musical Terms At Mini Maestros we use the rhythm syllables to teach rhythm because studies have shown that the Kodály method improves intonation, rhythm skills, music literacy, and the ability to sing in increasingly complex parts. Ta-ah (or sometimes Too) is the Kodály method rhythm syllable name for a Minim. Each note is twice as long as a ta. We find Ta-ah in the goodbye song: every ‘bye’ is a ta-ah.

15.01.2022 Seeing 8 new babies all looking at me made me melt today. - Kylie Rendle / Mt Eliza

15.01.2022 We hope all of the Mini Maestros mothers had a beautiful day yesterday for Mother's day. You are amazing as so very much loved! Thank you from all of us for making the world amazing with your love and nurture.

15.01.2022 Mini Maestros Moments Ben conquered his fear of the parachute over him. Just the look of pure joy on his little face just melted this Grandmother’s heart Have a moment to share? Send it to us through the app!

14.01.2022 Who's that familiar face hiding behind the bumblebee mask??? I'll give you a clue, her name begins with "M" and she's all ready for her classes in Ascot Vale this morning!!! So exiting to be back doing in-person classes at many of our venues!

14.01.2022 First day back today was so much fun! It was just so amazing so see the kids sitting in front of me! Even though I knew I was seeing them in real life, it felt like a dream! My 4-5s were especially over the moon to come back. One girl flopped down on her mat, laid on her back like a starfish and screamed "THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIIIIIIFE!" It filled my heart with so much joy and made all the grown-ups crack-up laughing. Then for the rest of the lesson, all the kids wou...ld call out "can we do it again?" After every activity! They were SO sad when it was time to finish, all saying it went too quick! - Maddy Kelly

14.01.2022 Fun Friday! QUIZ: Can you pick the correct three-letter words missing from these 1970s songs?

13.01.2022 We have been doing lots of fish activities this term, so how about making your very own rainbow fish? All you need is: A paper plate Scissors ... A marker Some glue A mixture of coloured patty pans! Once you have made your fish with Kelly, take it for a pretend swim around the room! You could even use it in Mini Maestros class for any one of our Fish themed songs, or play at home when singing 1,2,3,4,5 Once I caught a fish alive!

13.01.2022 Maddy ready for her Zoom sessions this morning....can you guess the theme?

13.01.2022 Fun Friday! Not everyone has a lack of motivation for home workouts!!! https://www.facebook.com/watch/

12.01.2022 Behind the Faces at Mini Maestros Meet Adriana Richter - Mini Maestros Teacher at Hampton & Sandringham

12.01.2022 The power of music to bring people together, when they were not expecting it.

12.01.2022 Mini Maestros Online Moments A happy Mini Maestro at home gives Maddy a thumbs up. Have a moment to share? Send it to us through the app!

12.01.2022 Did You Know. The time from birth to three years, is the fastest rate of brain development across the entire human lifespan?

12.01.2022 First day back was like I was given a giant vitamin pill filled with explosive joy. I had one little boy in my 2-3 class today who was so happy to be back that when I asked what action he wanted to do for the hello song, he just went into a frenzy moving from one action after another. I wish there was a way we can rewind and play the whole day over and over again! - Janet Collins Mini Maestros Port Melbourne/Elwood

11.01.2022 VICTORIAN CLASSES UPDATE: As the restrictions ease we are returning to the classroom where class sizes permit. Where the class size is higher than the restrictions allow the class may be presented by Zoom. Please check your email for further details sent to you from your local teacher as venue situations vary.

10.01.2022 Lisa doing her PJ themed zoom class.

10.01.2022 We have sung and danced with so many different animals in our Mini Maestros classes this term. Check out all these amazing animal masks that Kelly has made! Why not take some inspiration from these and make your own animal masks, so you can keep playing like animals over the break! We can’t wait to see you back next term for more animal fun!

10.01.2022 Fun Friday!! Mini Maestros Music Trivia Game - What Song Am I??

10.01.2022 Here is Pip, ready for her Red themed Zoom class!

09.01.2022 The Surreal Queen Kate........waiting for her Zoom students to arrive.

09.01.2022 Behind the Faces at Mini Maestros Meet Kylie Rendle - Mini Maestros Mt Eliza

08.01.2022 Music & The Brain Did you know that listening to familiar music has recently been reported to be beneficial during recovery from stroke? Stroke survivors benefit from a variety of different music therapy approaches - the familiar emotional pieces to active certain areas of the brain and novel pieces to activate others.

06.01.2022 Looking to meet other Mums? If you haven’t found this cool app yet, check it out. It was built to connect women throughout fertility and motherhood. https://www.peanut-app.io

06.01.2022 Nurturing Confident Learners at Home You can nurture confident learners at home with play dough. It strengthens finger for writing and playing instruments.

06.01.2022 Come and Try a FREE Interactive Live Zoom Session these holidays!!!! Children, parents and even grandparents from abroad have been having so much fun together in our Zoom classes! We have plenty to choose from. Just select your closest location and book in! Places are limited so book in fast! ALL EVENTS: https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/ Or more details below.... Tuesday 22nd September Craigieburn/Mickleham https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2279 Wednesday 23rd September Kew/Balwyn https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2282 Wednesday 23rd September Brighton/Bentleigh https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2286 Wednesday 23rd September Doncaster https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2281 Wednesday 23rd September Brighton/Bentleigh https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2287 Thursday 24th September Ringwood/Vermont South https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2285 Friday 25th September Dingley, Black Rock, Hampton and Sandringham https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2290 Monday 28th September Camberwell/Glen Iris/Malvern East https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2293 Tuesday 29th September Ringwood/Vermont South https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2284 Tuesday 29th September Brighton/Bentleigh https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2288 Tuesday 29th September Brighton/Bentleigh https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2289 Thursday 1st October Camberwell/Glen Iris/Malvern East https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2294 Friday 2nd October Croydon https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2295 Saturday 3rd October Caroline Springs / Hillside https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2278 Saturday 3rd October Carlton North/Brunswick https://www.minimaestros.com.au/events/detail/?eid=2296

06.01.2022 Fun zoom moments with Kate Phillips

04.01.2022 Fun Friday! Over 200 parenting memes you might be able to relate to

04.01.2022 Angus loved his piano birthday cake this year! After completing the 4-5s program last year he is continuing Mini Maestros in the Doncaster Zoom instrumental class!

03.01.2022 Now that we are back in class, watch this video to see what the different age groups are up to in Term 4! Still not enrolled? Get in quick as places are filling fast! https://www.minimaestros.com.au/find/

03.01.2022 After Victoria’s short and successful lockdown Mini Maestros in-person classes will resume as normal from Thursday 18 February. Please wear masks in class. https://www.minimaestros.com.au/update/

02.01.2022 New Term 2 Songs/Album Available for Download We are very excited to announce that our extra Term 2 class songs are now available for download in our shop as individual songs or a full album! https://www.minimaestros.com.au//welcome-to-music-term-2-/... You’ll be sure to recognise many of your favouite tracks you’ve been hearing in class during Term 2, so now you can also enjoy them at home! In addition to our own original music, which is already provided to every student, Mini Maestros is proud to incorporate music from leading Australian composers and musicians in our program. In Term 2, this includes music from the Welcome to Music series by Susie Davies-Splitter and Phil Splitter. Download your extra Term 2 songs here: https://www.minimaestros.com.au//welcome-to-music-term-2-/

02.01.2022 Did you have fun this week with some of our sailing and boat themed songs? Continue the fun at snack time, with these Seascape Snacks! Want to make a rowboat? You’ll need: ... - Small capsicum, halved and deseeded - Ricotta or Nut cheese - Carrot Sticks How about a drift boat? You’ll need: Truss tomato, halved and deseeded Smashed avocado Carrot stick Lastly, let’s make a sailboat! You’ll need: Slice of apple Cheese of choice Toothpick (or carrot stick/pretzel depending on age of child) Have fun!

02.01.2022 Ellie’s rendition of 2 little magpies....

01.01.2022 San Francisco Symphony with a virtual 'William Tell' "We all think the world could use a little joy right now" Here's the brilliant Finale from Rossini's 'William Tell' Overture, from San Francisco Symphony and their little ones.

01.01.2022 Mini Maestros Online Moments This Mini Maestro loves doing her Mini Maestros Online course! Have a moment to share? Send it to us through the app!

01.01.2022 Fun Friday! One Man Band Extraordinaire - must be former Mini Maestro!

01.01.2022 Behind the Faces at Mini Maestros Meet Kate Phillips - Teacher at Mini Maestros Rowville