Why enrol your child in a music class? Music is known to have a connection with math and helps to boost your child’s academic skills, as well as boosting self-esteem, helping them to develop ambidexterity, developing social skills, patience, discipline, giving your child a creative outlet, and perhaps, even a love and hobby for life. 

We’ve picked some of the best kids’ classes across Sydney that we just know you’ll love.

Top Kids' Music Classes in Sydney

1. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Academy

Is your child interested in singing, musical instruments and a little drama? Open Academy has something for them!

The Open Academy at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music runs the Kids At the Con program for budding musicians to explore creative music-making and develop artistic expression. Throughout the term, children from 3 to 10 years old will be immersed in a broad range of activities, including singing, imitation, movement, playing percussion instruments, improvisation, storytelling, and guided listening.

From basic musical elements like pitch, beat, and tempo to more complex ensemble performances, these ultra-engaging, structured classes are presented in a challenging but non-competitive environment that encourages creativity and confidence.

There is also a range of school holiday workshops available at the Con, sure to capture their creativity! Open Academy workshops are based on the Orff-Schulwerk approach, the Dalcroze and Kodály methods, and will include activities such as singing, imitation, movement, playing tuned and untuned percussion instruments, improvisation, storytelling, and guided listening.

2. Australian Chamber Orchestra Music and Movement Classes

Designed to spark their imagination and inspire a life-long love of music, the Australian Chamber Orchestra runs Music and Movement classes on Mondays for children 2.5 – 5 years old. Over an 8-week term, little ones will enjoy a fun, quality music learning experience during intimate group classes that include singing, playing, percussion and movement, led by experienced early years music educators employing established music education methods.

With three different classes tailored specifically for the age and developmental stage of the children, they will progress at their own pace, exploring musical concepts and developing their creativity and expression through improvisation and dramatisation activities, with the added benefit of improving their hand-eye coordination, concentration, balance, and cognitive skills.

3. Einsteinz Music

Einsteinz Music has been running age-appropriate hands-on music classes since 1997 in Sydney’s Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and Neutral Bay. They teach children aged 6 months to 4 years old the fundamentals of music in classes grouped into babies, toddlers and preschoolers. In addition to music appreciation, Einsteinz Music also incorporates both gross motor and fine motor skills, counting, colours, listening skills and socialisation concepts like listening and sharing.

Classes are all taught by professional musicians, and all music is played live. The teachers all have extensive repertoires, and the course content includes lots of repetition, which is vital for children’s learning and confidence. Teachers also introduce their own individual styles of music, making classes fun and unique. Classes are all age-appropriate with classes for Babes on Laps (6 months until walking), Toddlers (1–2-year-olds), Juniors (2–3-year-olds) and Preschoolers (aged 3+).

4. Jim Jam Music

For families looking to nurture a love of music from the very beginning, Jim Jam Music strikes all the right notes. With a strong focus on connection and community, every class is designed to feel warm and welcoming, where children of all abilities are celebrated and encouraged to participate in their own unique way.  At its heart is a simple but powerful philosophy: kids learn best when they’re having fun.

With qualified, genuinely passionate educators leading the way, classes are filled with movement, rhythm and hands-on musical exploration that help build confidence, creativity and early learning skills without it ever feeling like “lessons”. From joyful baby and toddler music sessions through to group piano, singing, violin and musical theatre for older kids, Jim Jam Music offers a playful, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to shine. Even better, the skills don’t stop at the studio door, with plenty of take-home inspiration to make music part of everyday family life. Don’t be surprised if it quickly becomes your child’s favourite day of the week. Book a trial class!

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