BIRTHDAY PARTIES
EARLY MUSIC
3-8 year olds
Where confident young musicians begin
Movement • Rhythm • Instruments • Joyful Fun
Our Early Music programmes introduce children to music through movement, singing, rhythm and instruments, creating joyful foundations that lead naturally into instrumental learning.
Our Early Music Philosophy
At Excite Academy, we believe a child’s first experiences of music should be playful, purposeful and confidence-building. Our Early Music pathway is grounded in Orff Schulwerk principles, combining movement, voice, rhythm and hands-on instruments to develop real musical understanding in a nurturing group environment.
Rather than rushing children into formal lessons, we focus on building strong musical foundations — rhythm, pitch, listening, coordination and ensemble skills — so students feel capable, curious and excited as they grow.
Why We Recommend Early Music First
Intro to Music and the Junior Music Series are designed to meet children at their developmental stage, allowing them to experience music in a joyful, pressure-free way while building essential skills. Children who move into formal lessons after completing these programmes are typically more confident, progress more quickly, and enjoy their musical journey for longer.
Intro to music classes
Orff Schulerk Programme
Full-term weekly classes – 45 minutes
$150 per term
A free trial is available
10% discount for siblings
Orff Schulwerk is a child-centred approach to music learning that combines movement, singing and hands-on instruments to make music engaging, accessible and joyful for young learners.
We invite families to experience this approach together — it’s a wonderful opportunity for shared parent-child quality time.
These classes form the gateway into all future music learning at Excite Academy.
Intro to music
for 3-4 years
Our youngest musicians learn through imaginative play, movement and sound exploration. Classes are warm, structured and joyful, helping children feel safe, seen and successful as they experience music together.
Children will explore:
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Beat and rhythm through movement and body percussion
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Singing, listening and musical storytelling
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High/low sounds and musical contrasts
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Small pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments
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Turn-taking, focus and group participation
Outcome:
Children develop musical confidence, coordination and a love of learning — laying the groundwork for all future music study.
Intro to Music for ages 3-4 years
Tuesday 3.30-4.15pm
Wednesday 3.30-4.15pm
Intro to music
for 5-8 years
Foundation musicianship through play.
Focus:
Rhythm, pitch, early reading & ensemble skills
Approach: Structured Orff learning with creative application
Students develop:
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Rhythm reading using iconic and traditional notation
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Introduction to pitch reading & writing
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Ensemble playing with:
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Xylophones, chime bars, glockenspiels
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Small drums, hand percussion & un-pitched instruments
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Understanding musical form: patterns, question & answer, call & response
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Creative composition and group performance
Outcomes:
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Read and perform basic rhythmic patterns
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Identify and write simple pitch patterns
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Play confidently within an ensemble
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Ready to transition into instrument-based learning
Intro to Music for ages 5-8 years
Class 1 | Wednesday 4.15-5.00pm
Class 2 | Wednesday 5.00-5.45pm
Junior MUSIC SERIES
Instrument Discovery Programme
Drums | Keys | Strings | Vocals | Mix (3 instruments)
8-week rotating courses – 30 minute
for 6-8 years
$150
A $15 trial is available
This programme bridges the gap between Intro to Music and private lessons.
Students explore real instruments in small groups, building technical, rhythmic and ensemble skills in a relaxed but purposeful setting.
Outcomes of the Junior Music Series:
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Increased confidence with real instruments
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Foundational technical control
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Clear insight into preferred learning direction
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Smooth transition into private lessons or advanced group programmes
in a relaxed but purposeful setting all while having fun.
All instruments are provided; no practice is required during the week.
