Explore Music, Art, Dance, and Stories From Cultures Around the World at Magic Tree of Music

Looking for the perfect school holidays activity without the hassle of drops off and pick-ups?

Magic Tree of Music is all about inspiring children's creativity online with cross-cultural arts programs. With Magic Tree of Music, you will witness your child's creative side bloom.

About Magic Tree of Music

Magic Tree has created online courses, and at-home activities with instruments they get to keep. Your child will explore music, art, dance, and stories from cultures around the world.

Their Programs are for children aged 5-9 who want to enhance their creativity and encourage the development of six fundamental life skills, all in the comfort of your own home. 

The Magic Tree of Music programs help develop your child's skills in

• Diversity
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Creative problem solving
• Imagination
• Improvisation

 

 

The Magic Tree Team are musicians, dancers, researchers, experienced teachers and passionate creatives. Their research and experience will help your child learn in a way that is stimulating and exciting.

Magic Tree Programs

Their programs have been designed and created by director, Dr Shari Lindblom, who is an expert in music and creative education.

Throughout the courses, Cross-Cultural Music, Art, Dance & Storytelling boosts children's creativity and empowers their future. 

From playing the West African Djembe Drum to learning a traditional Javanese folk dance, the programs at Magic Tree of Music encourage children to engage with different musical and artistic traditions to awaken their imaginations to new possibilities, all through creative play.

You’ll also receive all the materials you need including activities, masks, stories and your very own hand-crafted instruments to keep!

 

West African $179.00

Immerse your child in music, dance, art and drama from West Africa with this exciting online program.

• Musical Instrument Playing: learning the sounds and rhythms of the djembe.
• Singing & Dance: singing a traditional West African folk song and learning the movements of a traditional folk dance.
• Art: painting and decorating their own West African mask.
• Storytelling: accompanying a traditional African folk tale with their own djembe rhythms and sounds.
• Improvisation: creating their own music, art, dance and stories.

 

Javanese $209.00

Immerse your child in music, dance, art and drama from Java, Indonesia, with this online course.

• Musical Instrument Playing: learning to recognise the Javanese gamelan instruments and creating sounds with their unique gamophone instrument.
• Dance: learning the movements of a folk dance involving plates!
• Art: designing and drawing characters in a Javanese village story scene.
• Storytelling: creating their own rhythms and sounds to help create an exciting narrative.
• Improvisation: developing their own story, dances and music in the Javanese style

 

School Holiday $379.00

Join a 2 day in-person creativity program, held in different Australian city locations and be immersed in music, dance, art and drama from various cultures.

• Each session will involve a combination of live and video demonstrations from a variety of talented musicians, artists, dancers and storytellers. 
• Through learning in a small group environment, students are encouraged to improvise and then develop their own group creativity. 
• At the end of the program, students have the opportunity to 'perform' with their new friends to demonstrate their newly acquired skills to their parents. 
• All students receive their own instruments and art materials from taking home and a participation certificate.

 

Combined creativity $339.00

Combine your child's learning of music, dance, art and drama from West Africa and Java, Indonesia, with this extended online program.

• Musical Instrument Playing: Learn the sounds and rhythms of the djembe from West Africa, then explore the sounds of Javanese gamelan instruments and create your own rhythm with your unique gamophone instrument.
• Singing & Dancing: Learn the movements of a traditional West African and Javanese folk dance and sing along to traditional folk songs.
• Art: Paint and decorate your own West African mask, then design and draw characters in a Javanese village story scene.
• Storytelling: Accompany a traditional African and Javanese folk tale with your own music using the provided instruments.
• Improvisation: Create your own music, art, dance and stories in the West African and Javanese style.

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