At ISM we wish to cultivate in every child a sense of musicality, and to develop their ability to create, perform, and enjoy music, as well as to share it with others, and to make learning music a joy for them! We hope that every child who comes to ISM for lessons can immerse themselves in music and make music their lifelong best friend.
Courses are specifically designed for each age group from 2 years and from age 4 to 12, piano tuition is integrated into our course curriculum. We teach all musical styles and aim to develop the musician through diversity in our musicianship programs. Our music classes are fun and effective.
Students are grouped in small classes according to age and taught by talented and friendly teachers. After completion of the group courses, students may choose to continue their music education in individual lessons through our schools, studying for leisure or alternately working to reach the highest level of achievement through to advanced levels.
We teach music as a language: What you hear you sing; what you sing you play; what you play you read; what you read you write.
- Beat and rhythm – using percussion
- Aural – Listening skills
- Pitch – singing songs
- Movement and action
- Musical craft
- Musical games
Additional Benefits:
- Nurtures Creativity
- Emphasis is on the children having fun
- Students learn to share, take turns and work with others
This age specific program aims to develop all aspects of early music fundamentals for this most receptive age group. It is at this age that we can open the door for children to learn music as a language.
Segments include:
- Pitch through a structured vocal program of original and known favourites
- Music with movement and physical response
- Creativity
- Gross and fine motor skill exposure
- Rhythmic response using percussion instruments
- Correlation of sounds
- Listening skills through music appreciation
- Elementary notation and rhythmic reading and writing
- Social and verbal interaction, discipline, control, concentration, etc.
yrs
Pianorama Junior Music Course comprises all the elements required to develop musical and technical skills for the young beginner. The curriculum is specifically written to encompass a wide range of musical activity, which enables concentration levels to be kept at the optimum during the lesson. A focus on developing a musical ear accelerates the process of achievement. Our classrooms are equipped with a digital piano for each student in the classroom, as well as a full range of percussion instruments. Magnetic music boards for all students simplify theoretical work and all piano pieces are learnt with the additional support of speed variable backing tracks. Our teachers are qualified both musically and in teaching young students.
The course includes:
- Piano tuition – technical development, with solo and ensemble experience;
- Aural (Ear) – to train the musical ear for faster comprehension;
- Singing – pitch and vocal expression through original, contemporary songs;
- Percussion – practical experience of learnt rhythmic patterning;
- Theory – intellectual confirmation of music notation and theoretical elements;
- Music Appreciation – to develop listening skills and through actions understand musical structure;
- Musical Games – Fun activities involving learnt skills
yrs
The Course Includes:
- Finger Gym – to develop technically.
- Repertoire – graded pieces covering all musical styles.
- Harmony – practical understanding of harmonic processes.
- Ensembles – to enjoy playing different parts as a group.
- Theory – consolidation theoretically of music and rhythmic notation and additional music elements.
- Musical Games – to enjoy testing learnt skills through fun activities.
The AMEB piano exam course is designed to guide you through learning how to play pieces from different periods and in different styles. You will learn how to prepare for sight-reading tests, aural tests, technical skills and general knowledge tests. You will encounter exciting works selected from the AMEB exam syllabus over the past years.
Additional Benefits:
Exams give children goals during their learning, and a sense of achievement as they progress through the grades. It is also a good way for parents to follow their child’s progress. With professional feedback on their child’s performance, parents will know how to healthily encourage their children
Schedule & Prices
kindy/junior
Ricki who is the director at ISM Morley, has inspired my daughter to love piano in every way! She has been taking classes for 3 years, since 5 years old and is learning and growing each lesson. We look forward to continuing our piano journey with Ricki and ISM Morley!
ISM Morley uses Ezi Debit for all course payments.
Payments will be taken via direct debit prior to the term starting.
Commitment period is a minimum of 1 term.
All cancellations need to be provided in writing to enquiries@ismmorley.com.au prior to the term finishing.
Ezi Debit charge a dishonor fee of $9.90 which goes to Ezi Debit and not ISM Morley.
For more information, please contact us direct.
Book and CD sets are a requirement of the course and must be purchased as requested by our director.
Due to copyright, we are unable to share materials between siblings.
Material costs will not be refunded if the student discontinues lessons before completion of the course.
If a student is unable to attend a lesson for any reason, there will be no refund of fees.
There are no make-up lessons any classes (group/private) missed.
If the teacher is sick, the class will either be moved to an online class for that week or where possible, a substitute teacher will fill in to teach the class in person. If either option is not available, the class will be rescheduled for another time.
We will try to keep class days and times predictable, not withstanding, times may require modifying. This will be done with parents’ approval and sufficient notice.
In afternoon piano classes, there are no permits for siblings to stay due to all our lessons being aural based. We wish to create the best learning environment for all our students.
Any student missing more than 2 consecutive lessons may require an additional lesson to catch-up with their class. This will be charged at the private lesson rate of $45 per 30 minutes due to the progression and grading.
Please note that food and drink are not permitted on premises.