METHOD

 

At Kidko, we have developed our own unique piano method, specifically designed for children 3- 8 years of age.

This has been created by our director and principal, Rebecca Chambers, evolving from three decades of teaching experience and external inspiration from Australia and overseas.

With engaging colourful pictures and large numbers the children can commence their musical adventure with confidence. The pieces will inspire their creativity and stimulate their developing brains. Music is the only activity which incorporates both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously.

We believe that the most successful way to teach a student is to combine and connect many different approaches and we incorporate methods such as Suzuki, Orff, Kodaly and Traditional Pedagogy.

We recognise that music is often best enjoyed when there is some freedom to explore the instrument. We are committed to incorporating contemporary methods in the lessons. We download the most recent popular music and encourage improvisation techniques and original composition.

 

These techniques foster a love of music and inspire young musicians.

We know that every student is unique and requires an individual approach. We choose the techniques which best suit each student and adapt our teaching style accordingly. Some students use visual techniques, some prefer a tactile approach and many favour learning by ear. 

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At our school, there is always a strong emphasis on learning to read music. Music reading and theory concepts can be taught in an enjoyable way with game-based activities. We incorporate Piano Adventures, Music for Little Mozarts, Bastien, Lina Ng, or Alfred Piano Methods into our lessons.  

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MUSIC EXAMS

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The majority of students sit for ANZCA Practical exams in many different instruments. These are recognised at scholarship auditions at leading private and public schools including the esteemed Victorian College of the Arts.

Exams provide motivation and the benefit of working toward a clear goal. 

We have examiners visit our Kidko studios in Albert Park on six dates throughout each year, on a Sunday. This provides the benefit of a positive and familiar environment including a warm up in one of our lovely studios.

AMEB exams are also available upon request and are mostly held at their studios in Hawthorn.

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For singing students, options include;

ANZCA Modern or AMEB Singing for Leisure, which both include repertoire from different genres, including Pop, Rock, Musical Theatre and Jazz.  

For specialising in a particular genre you can choose AMEB Musical Theatre or Rockschool syllabuses.

 

The Rockschool syllabus (delivered by AMEB) is a contemporary music program for guitar, drums, bass, vocals, keyboard and bands.

 

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