Mayfield Early Education Camberwell and Sharon Davis Music have partnered to offer a weekly excursion to PreNotes music classes. Super convenient!
This class is perfect for children whose parents want them to experience a play-based, imagination-rich, creative class that sets them up for learning a musical instrument. It prepares your child beautifully for instrument classes, with a progression pathway to intermediate and advanced musicianship and a band program for older students.
Build their confidence through this beautiful class. If you’re looking a class that bring musical progress with joy and fun, this is for you. It’s not just fluff and fairy floss, your child will learn 9 key music skills.
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If it’s not the right fit, email us before your 4th class for a tiered refund.
What current students love →
| “Building confidence in music.” |
| “My daughter is enjoying the process.” |
| “Personal attention given in a group session which is not provided everywhere.” |
| “My child is learning a new skill in time and location that is convenient.” |
| “Learning a new skill, a new appreciation for music, the staff.” |
Help your child LOVE music with our expert, kind teachers. We care deeply about nurturing pre-instrument skills for your child. This is not a music class where you’ll just shake some tambourines for 30 min; children will develop nine specific skills that will set them up for an easy transition into our Group Piano or Guitar classes. Designed for 3-4 year olds, you’ll be delighted by fun and engaging program with seasonal themed activities and the sense of community and musical connection.
Listening to a wide range of music genres develops students’ awareness of music and intention, as well as exposing them to various musical elements.
What current students love
❝ Its hard to find other music classes that do serious instrument teaching (in a very fun manner) for such a young age in a group setting. ❞
❝ He loves the piano sessions, he loves his teacher who truly does a fabulous job with the little ones.❞
❝ Personal attention given in a group session which is not provided everywhere. ❞
❝ I always enjoy chatting with the super friendly staff and other parents in the lovely waiting area where there’s always an instrument for my baby to explore as well! ❞
❝ My daughter loves it here, she really has discovered the joy of playing music. So grateful I found an amazing music program close to home. ❞
❝The classrooms with the pianos are very well set up with ample natural light. The location is super convenient to get to by tram. I highly recommend Sharon Davis’ piano classes.❞
❝ With no prior background or experience with or even exposure to musical instruments, it’s amazing how quickly he has picked up basic music concepts.❞
Exploratory Piano
Improvisation and development of hand and arm technique in relation to themes and characters.
Patterns Music is built on patterns so we provide opportunities to work with patterns in a variety of ways, playing instruments and games.
Letters & Numbers
Musical literacy uses letters & numbers, so we develop understanding and application of these in music.
Fine Motor Skills Using manipulatives and arts and crafts to work on fine motor skills helps to prepare for finger dexterity.
Singing activities include songs for learning, such as the musical alphabet, nursery rhymes, and echo songs for the development of aural skills
Pitch Awareness Echo songs and tuned percussion instruments help to develop a sense of pitch, moving up and down, as well as highs and lows.
Movement activities help with body co-ordination and experiencing inner pulse, as well as being essential for this age and stage and how they learn.
Rhythm and Pulse The Responding to music through our activities develops a strong sense of inner pulse, and ability to imitate and make new rhythms.
Location
Mayfields staff will bring your child to and from Sharon Davis Music for their class.
FAQs
30mins
We follow the Victorian School Term, starting in the second week. This makes it more relaxing for everyone!
There’s free 3hr parking nearby behind Petbarn, and pram parking in the lobby of the building.
Subscription means you’ll never need to remember to sign up from one term to the next!
Newcomers often feel more comfortable with a parent in the room, but are usually fine for you to wait in reception after that. All classrooms have glass, so you’ll be able to see in, without distracting your child.
Your in-class experience will be the same as any other student. If you miss your usual class, you’re welcome to join a repeat of the class the same week (if there’s space) just like any other student.
Yes! All group classes include multiple difficulty levels, so newcomers can participate immediately, even if you’ve missed some classes. You’ll be welcomed!
We’ll always welcome students enthusiastically, (and without any sort of punishment) and warmly invite them to join in. It’s never a child’s fault if they’re late, and it’s not the parent’s fault either! It’s traffic, or work, or whatever else…
Within 6 weeks, you’ll see an undeniable increase in your child’s curiosity around music and confidence, even outside of class. Your child will be comfortable and familiar with the studio. We love seeing children running enthusiastically into class! You’ll know class is having a positive impact when you see your child singing songs at home.
You’ll love how simple this program is for your family. Easy bookings and convenient parking (for cars and prams!). Our convenient all-inclusive term fee makes it simple and affordable for your family budget.
P.S. Not sure if this is the perfect class for you? Reach out here.