​ EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES TRAINING & PERFORMANCES
Gary and Carol are passionate about combining music and movement to promote fun, effective learning and
wellbeing. Their books, CDs and DVD for early childhood feature children’s songs and dances from around the world,
original songs and rhymes,as well as children’s yoga and relaxation.
Gary and Carol can provide:
  • Workshops and presentations at centres or conferences for teachers,
  • carers and parents. Providing new ideas and activities for professional or
  • personal use for early childhood staff and parents.
  • At your centre for a fun filled interactive music session
  • - Adventures in Music performances for children 2 - 6 years. 
“Brain compatible learning integrates music and movement…into a 
joyful educational environment that ensures optimal learner success”
Anne Green Gilbert

TRAINING

Our workshops are an excellent opportunity to learn developmentally appropriate songs, rhymes, dances & movement activities. Update your skills, gain new ideas, increase confidence & keep in touch with current research, in a creative, relaxed, fun way. Our wellbeing workshops for children or teachers introduce simple and enjoyable ways to support health and relaxation. Carol and Gary are available to lead workshops day or evening at your centre, for your network group or at your conference venue.

MUSIC and the SMART BRAIN (0 – 3 years)
Babies and young children’s brains are wired to respond to music, they learn to “sing” before talking. Music has been the traditional way that love & learning has been passed to babies & brain research supports the learning opportunities that music offers. Music can support: critical windows of opportunity for brain development, emotional Intelligence, social skills, motor development, vision, language development and thinking skills. In this workshop we will focus on having fun with music & movement, so your enjoyment will engage the learning process. 

RELAXATION, MASSAGE and YOGA FUN (0 – 6 years)
In our busy world, many children experience little quiet or stillness and few opportunities to really relax. Relaxation supports optimal learning by allowing the thinking part of the brain to fully engage in play and learning activities. A stressed child remains on hyper-alert and best learning and wellbeing outcomes are compromised.
In this workshop we will look at the value of touch, massage and relaxation through stories, music & visualization. Movement and breath awareness in simple tai-chi style activities will be included and playful yoga stories, so children are encouraged to learn balance and flexibility to help with focus.
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OUT OF THE BOX
Music to support EYLF learning outcomes (0 – 6 years)
In this workshop we will use the metaphor of boxes to explore “belonging, being and becoming” through music. Boxes can be fun, enticing and bring pleasure. They can be great for exploring….or they can be places to lock things in, hide things away or help us be neat and tidy. In these music activities, boxes will be the opportunity to open up some musical magic that support the outcomes of the EYLF. This workshop will include rhymes, songs, dances and activities with varied props, instruments and found objects.

HAPPY BEATS
Music for fun & learning (0-6 years)
Music is a fantastic learning tool for young children. We can assist children’s grossmotor, fine motor, aural (listening), language and social skills. Music also taps into children’s innate musical intelligence and their pleasure in playing and creating in a musical way. Young children need to move, rhyme, sing and experiment with making sounds on found objects or simple percussion instruments. If we can plan for varied, progressively challenging activities, we will support maximum learning opportunities. This workshop will use, rhymes, fingerplays, touch activities, easy action songs and varied props to explore beat, rhythm, rest, dynamics and melody as well as creating our own dance.
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YOGAPLAY & RELAXATION
For young children (3 – 8 years)
For teachers interested in introducing the benefits of yoga into a classroom setting with 3-8 years. Yoga poses & sequences can be a playful, non-competitive way to aid children’s need for strength, flexibility, balance, co-ordination and relaxation. Our emphasis in this workshop is on creative play & varied movement activities.

MUSIC, YOGA & SELF-REGULATION
In this workshop we will use songs, percussion & dramaplay activities & relaxation stories.
These ask children to listen, focus, remember & control their movements, assisting with self-regulation. New research has also linked quality music & movement programs with increased wellbeing & “positive neuroplasticity”. This makes a healthier & happier early learning environment.

SONGS & DANCES AROUND THE WORLD
For young children (0 – 8 years)
Introducing songs, games & dances from diverse cultures. Build a repertoire of easy, fun songs and dances from around the world including Aboriginal songs. Includes percussion activities and ideas for concerts or special occasions.
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Gary & Carol’s desire to share the joys of music with children began with their own children. From music being a big part of family life came ‘theatre in education’ performances which led to Gary and Carol specializing in early childhood music, movement & wellbeing. Gary and Carol feel strongly that music, movement and the creative arts assist in promoting a richness and joy in life that adds to individual wellbeing and family and community health.
Their enthusiasm for early childhood education involves them in teacher training for early childhood professionals within Australia and internationally each year. An interest in health and wellbeing has meant that Yoga and alternative health has also been an ongoing interest and source of study for many years and is now reflected in workshops for adults as well as children in wellness and relaxation issues. Gary and Carol have taught extensively in Sydney and regional NSW & throughout Australia including Perth, Melbourne, Darwin, Hobart, Brisbane, as well as in Finland, Singapore, Macau, Vietnam and China.
​CAROL
Carol was a school teacher and social worker before concentrating on early childhood music and movement. She trained as a recreational folk dance teacher with Folk Dance Australia, developing an enduring love of multicultural music and dance. Carol has extended her interest in young children’s learning and new brain research by completing a Masters in Early Childhood Studies from Macquarie University focusing on movement and learning for young children. She has 20 years experience working with young children and training teachers and carers in music and movement. Carol has been a keen yoga student for over 20 years, loves to swim, sings with a local accapella choir and plays recorder with a group of friends each week.
GARY
Gary is a teacher and musician specializing in early childhood training and resources. Gary’s interests include writing, collecting & recording material for classroom use, particularly music & dance from other cultures. He plays a variety of instruments, including strings, keyboards, wind & percussion & loves to involve children & adults in the fun & creativity of music making. Gary is passionate about increasing aliveness through voice, movement & bodywork; in particular, empowering teachers & carers to engage fully in the joy of movement & music with the children in their care. Gary has trained as a somatic therapist & yoga teacher.

Contact Us

E:  info@adventuresinmusic.com.au
Ph: 02 9948 8802
(International: +61 2 9948 8802)
2/12 George Street,
MANLY NSW 1655
​AUSTRALIA
ABN: 18 295 412 425