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array_files[1]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.themusiccottage.com.au/about-music-cottage.htm","2011-05-14","14K","The Music Cottage - About The Music Cottage    ","the music cottage about us company info education lessons    ","The Music Cottage is a private music school specialising in early childhood music education in a friendly, home-like setting.    "," The Music Cottage - About The Music Cottage . About The Music Cottage . The Music Cottage is a private music school specialising in early childhood music education in a friendly, home-like setting. Our general music programs cater for mums-to-be, newborns, babies, toddlers and preschoolers. For children aged 2 to 18, we provide comprehensive programs in Cello, Flute, Piano, Singing, Violin and Viola. All our teachers are Suzuki trained, and we prepare older students for AMEB examinations. We run several Music Theory programs for primary and secondary aged students ranging from beginner to VCE level. For any enquiries, please call us on: Ph: 03 9528 4047     ");
array_files[2]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.themusiccottage.com.au/baby-and-me.htm","2011-05-14","25K","The Music Cottage - Programs For My Child - Baby & Me    ","programs class baby and me suzuki music babies lesson    ","Our Baby & Me program draws ideas from the Suzuki Voice curriculum developed in Finland by Paivi Kukkamaki and the Suzuki Early Childhood Education model developed in Canada by Dorothy Jones.    "," The Music Cottage - Programs For My Child - Baby & Me . Programs For My Child . Baby & Me A special music class for newborns up to 6 months Our Baby & Me program draws ideas from the Suzuki Voice curriculum developed in Finland by Paivi Kukkamaki and the Suzuki Early Childhood Education model developed in Canada by Dorothy Jones. Our teacher, Penny Adeney, has studied with both Paivi and Dorothy, and has developed a program specifically for babies who are not yet mobile (up to approximately six months of age). Classes focus on the use of music in nurturing positive communication between parent and child, and aim to create a calm, relaxing environment which can be recreated at home. Through songs, rhymes, massage and other physical activities, parents learn how to stimulate their baby’s development in the following areas: Auditory awareness and listening skills Important reflexes Muscle development and stretching Balance and trust Spatial awareness Co-ordination Parents gain insight into sounds which are pleasing to a baby’s ear, and learn a range of songs, rhymes and lullabies which can be used at home, enriching daily routines such as changing, bathing and sleep time. When is Baby & Me? When: Thursdays at 2.30pm Where: 681 Glenhuntly Rd, Caulfield, VIC Baby & Me is currently provided by The Music Cottage as a free program. The only cost is a one-off purchase of the program CDs and booklet (50). How Can I Find Out More? For more information please call 03 9528 4047 or email us. Bookings Bookings are essential. Please phone or email to arrange an appointment.     ");
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array_files[6]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.themusiccottage.com.au/group-lessons.htm","2011-05-14","15K","The Music Cottage - Programs For My Child - Group Lessons    ","group lessons music cottage programs class sing flute violin    ","Every Friday and Saturday we run group tuition, which falls into three different categories, described below. The Music Cottage Calendar clearly states which type of class is offered on any particular day.    "," The Music Cottage - Programs For My Child - Group Lessons . Programs For My Child . Group Lessons Every Friday and Saturday we run group tuition, which falls into three different categories, described below. The Music Cottage Calendar clearly states which type of class is offered on any particular day. The venue for all these classes is the music building at Kilvington Girls’ Grammar School, in Lillimur Rd, Ormond. This allows us to run all the different instrumental group lessons simultaneously, which provides a ‘one stop shop’ for families with children learning different instruments. Most families come on either Fridays or Saturdays, but feel free to mix and match, working around birthday parties, etc. Group Lessons Children play together with other students of that instrument. Fun activities and games are designed to reinforce technical concepts, consolidate repertoire already learned and to give the children the opportunity to learn by watching others. Violin, cello and piano students can attend Friday or Saturday group lessons (…or a mixture! You don’t have to book in, just turn up on whichever day works best for you). Beginner classes are always at 4pm, with more advanced students attending subsequent classes throughout the afternoon. Singing and flute students attend on Fridays.     ");
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array_files[8]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.themusiccottage.com.au/music-for-little-ones.htm","2011-05-14","47K","The Music Cottage - Programs For My Child - Music For Little Ones    ","music for little ones suzuki child education lesson kids    ","Music for Little Ones is based on the Suzuki Early Childhood Education curriculum.    "," The Music Cottage - Programs For My Child - Music For Little Ones . Programs For My Child . Music For Little Ones Music for Little Ones is for children aged 6 months to 3 years. Our Philosophy Music for Little Ones is based on the Suzuki Early Childhood Education curriculum. The program assists the development of the following skills: Pitch Rhythm and beat Dynamics (loud and soft) Number skills and counting Language and literacy Taking turns and sharing Sequencing Size and direction Vocabulary Finger independence Children are usually quite ready to begin learning a musical instrument by the time they ‘graduate’ from the program at about age 3. Many activities in our program are specifically designed with the future in mind. The program very gently lays foundations crucial to successful, happy and stress-free Suzuki cello, flute, guitar, piano, singing or violin lessons. The Learning Environment Our program consists of a weekly group music class of approximately an hour. Skills are developed through nursery rhymes, spoken speech patterns, action songs, finger play, circle songs, story telling and other musical activities. All children have several opportunities in each class to play various instruments including the xylophone, glockenspiel, drum, triangle, claves and two tone woodblock. We believe that children learn most – and are happiest – when they are relatively calm. In aiming for a calm learning environment, we focus on creating beautiful sounds and keeping ‘noise’ to a minimum, thus fostering musical sensitivity and keen auditory skills. Each class of around eleven children is taught by two teachers. ‘Team teaching’ allows the teachers to move smoothly from one activity to the next, eliminating the time between activities where the children can become distracted and lose their focus. Also, it is necessary for teachers to observe the children carefully to fully understand what their educational needs are, and therefore tailor the class to those needs. The teacher who is not teaching a given activity is f      ");
array_files[9]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.themusiccottage.com.au/music-for-preschoolers.htm","2011-05-14","43K","The Music Cottage - Programs For My Child - Music For Preschoolers    ","music for preschoolers develop music skills learn lesson child    ","The Music for Preschoolers program is designed to assist in the development of musical and other skills, which are necessary for future happy learning.    "," The Music Cottage - Programs For My Child - Music For Preschoolers . Programs For My Child . Music For Preschoolers Music for Preschoolers is for childen aged 2¾ to 4. The Music for Preschoolers program is designed to assist in the development of musical and other skills, which are necessary for future happy learning. We aim for a calm learning environment, focussing on creating beautiful sounds and keeping ‘noise’ to a minimum, thus fostering musical sensitivity and keen auditory skills. Using our Music for Little Ones repertoire as a core, new rhymes, action songs, finger play, circle songs, story telling and other musical activities are introduced. Not only do the children acquire a large repertoire of songs and rhymes, but their singing voices are nurtured and encouraged using vocal activities designed specifically for young voices. All children have several opportunities in each class to play various instruments including the xylophone, glockenspiel, drum, triangle,claves, chime bars, castanets, cymbals, maracas, guiros and two tone woodblock. Students also learn about a variety of orchestral instruments and have the opportunity to see, touch and hear them through the involvement of guest instrumentalists. Music for Preschoolers classes assist the development of pitch, rhythm and beat, dynamics (loud and soft), number skills and counting, co-ordination (fine and gross motor), observation skills, concentration, taking turns and sharing, self discipline and self control, listening and sequencing skills and memory. More specific to future lessons on an instrument, the program helps children’s development in the following areas: accepting help from a teacher confidence in playing or singing for others caring for and respecting musical instruments developing ensemble skills and becoming accustomed to group lessons When individual lessons do begin, the children have already acquired many skills necessary for stress-free learning. There are also fewer musical basics for the instrumental teacher to cover, making       ");
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array_files[13]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.themusiccottage.com.au/suzuki-programs.htm","2011-05-14","114K","The Music Cottage - Programs For My Child - Music For Preschoolers    ","suzuki violin piano cello flute voice programs lessons children    ","Suzuki Violin, Piano, Cello, Flute & Voice - Suzuki Programs for childen aged 3 and older.    "," The Music Cottage - Programs For My Child - Music For Preschoolers . Programs For My Child . Suzuki Violin, Piano, Cello, Flute & Voice Suzuki Programs for childen aged 3 and older. Why So Young? The Music Cottage Suzuki Program Group Lessons and ‘Music for Juniors’ Brand New Beginners – Orientation Month Choosing an Instrument Frequently Asked Questions How To Enrol Why So Young? Dr Suzuki’s educational philosophy is based on one simple idea: to develop musical ability in the same way as we teach a child to speak. When you think about it, language acquisition is the most successful form of education there is. Dr Suzuki believed that music education should be equally accessible and achievable. He called his method the “Mother Tongue” approach. It is our goal, as Suzuki teachers, to develop the musician within each child as if it were a ‘first language’. Just with other languages, the earlier we start, the better. There are several features of Suzuki learning: The Role of the Child’s Environment. Just as children learn to speak by ‘absorbing’ the language in their environment, musical ability can be nurtured in this way. By providing lots of exposure to musical experiences, (eg group classes to supplement individual lessons) ability can be fostered and nurtured in a natural way, as the children absorb the musicality around them. The Age At Which We Start. Children who have started very young seem more at ease with their instrument later on – like a first language. Although ‘progress’ is understandably slow (even invisible at times!) in the first few years, it’s very interesting to see things fall into place when the child’s coordination, concentration, and maturity all come together. Ability is Accessible to Everyone. Dr Suzuki believed that any child could become musical, with the right environment, education and effort. Moreover, he saw it as a birth-right of every child to grow up with music in their hearts. If a child finds their music a little tricky, we don’t dismiss them as untalented – we give them extr      ");
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