"Lessons based on Kids Music Company material are always successful. The songs and activities are user friendly and the children easily relate to the subject matter. The lessons reflect the Orff philosophy covering speech, rhyme, movement, body percussion, playing untuned and tuned percussion instruments. The original material is fresh, exciting and the children enjoy the humor. On A High Note I and II have given my choirs hours of fun and singing which was also enjoyed by audiences of staff and parents. The Kids Music Company series provides a solid base for several years of music teaching."

Jocelyn Lowinger, BA, Dip Tchg, Grad Dip Music Ed.
Music Specialist ELC Bialik College, Melbourne, Australia.

 

"The best workshop I have been to in years. I was delighted with it. It was informative, fun and most of all hands on and I was inspired by the new resources."
Kindergarten Teachers, Hutt-Wairarapa Kindergarten Association, NZ.

 

"Wendy and Janet have a wealth of successful music education experience in both school and community settings. Their refreshing personalities, quality resources and total commitment to sharing their approach have proven to greatly enhance music learning for others."
Linda Webb, Music Educator,
Christchurch College of Education, NZ. President NZSME. (NZ Soc Music Education)

 

"Professional Practical = Perfect
Prepare yourself to be enthused and inspired! Wendy and Janet's love of music and wonderful resources will lift your spirit and your music programme. The children and staff at Pinehill School, from year 1 to year 6, are jumping and jiving, singing and stomping to the "KMC" beat."
Martin Vanderhoorn, Deputy Principal
Pinehill School, Auckland, NZ.


"As the only fully academic school of the arts in New Zealand, I cannot stress enough the importance of starting the appreciation and understanding of music at the earliest age possible. The confidence and overall outlook of the child is increased 10-fold. This then ripples over into all of their education. Kids Music Company has successfully done this for years, with great results."
David Selfe, Principal
Corelli School  www.corelli.school.nz


"Kids Music Company has produced a number of excellent resources for young children and those in primary schools. This material is fresh and original containing activities that motivate children to say, sing, move, dance, play and improvise. Their workshops are enthusiastically presented and are filled with fun for everyone."
Susie Davies-Splitter
Two Up Music Education, Melbourne, Australia.


"I have taught music in the Nelson region for 12 years. Kids Music Company resources are the best I have used. Kids love the songs and the instrumental ideas are excellent. I thoroughly recommend them."
Eleanor Clenshaw, Preschool Music Teacher
Nelson School of Music, NZ.


"We find the Kids Music Company workshops are motivating and practical; a great way for our staff to learn new songs and routines. We always come away with fresh ideas for our music and movement sessions. Most exhilarating."
Brenda Jenkinson, Owner
Paddington Station Preschool, Auckland, NZ.


"My classes really enjoy your ‘On A High Note’ CDs. All the 5 year olds join in, clapping and singing. The year 6-8 children anticipate me picking up the CD and cheer when the transparencies go on the OHP! If a non-musical person like me gets a cheer at singing, the resource I'm using must be good. Can't wait for number 3."
John Laing, Principal,
Hampden School, North Otago, NZ.

I wanted to congratulate you on your excellent kids music CD's. A while ago I purchased Echo Fred and Feeling the Beat from you. I have 20month old twins and we all thoroughly enjoying dancing and clapping to the music. I am deaf and wear hearing aids and understanding words in music is something I struggle with, but the diction is fabulous and the words are not drowned out by the music. My twin son is deaf in one ear, and he gets much enjoyment from your CD's too. A truly wonderful products that we are getting countless hours of enjoyment from. Many thanks to Wendy and Janet, and I assume your children!

Felicity Buche

 

Xavier, our 4 year old son, has been attending music lessons with KMC for over two years now. He has gained a practical grounding in music and looks forward to his weekly classes with Janet Channon, his favourite teacher.
We have been impressed with how interesting and enjoyable the music is for children, as it is targeted to Kiwi kids. We were also impressed with the numerous international awards KMC has won. Furthermore, the classes are full of fun – the children also learn singing, dancing and have their first interaction with instruments. Xavier will definitely be carrying on his musical training with KMC.
Jack Yin


I never had the opportunity to learn music as a child and although it has been my profession for many years, I know now that I never realised the wonderful benefits children receive. Not only do they learn and experience so much, as my four year old has, but also as my seven year old has shown me, he can stand within a group or alone, and perform not only for his enjoyment but his own. Congratulations Janet and Wendy. You put your heart into giving all of our children your own special brand of music, and it really shows.
Tina Cross, Mother and Entertainer


I've always been impressed by Janet and Wendy's commitment to personal professional development and to providing programmes with a sound educational basis. This, combined with their skilled delivery and understanding of children's needs and interests, makes Kids Music Company a winner.
Shirley Harvey    Mother, Co-writer NZ Music Handbook Jr School, Lecturer Auckland College of Education, Past President Society for Music, Auckland


Janet and Wendy present a very professional programme which covers many early learning skills, and gives the children an excellent understanding of the fundamentals of music. Their teaching methods are continually being evaluated and new approaches to early childhood music education incorporated. They have the ability to make all their students feel special, and their learning fun. The children respond with genuine enthusiasm.
Heather Lister, Teacher and Mother

I can give no better recommendation than my daughter's continuous requests to "Do Janet's songs" and "I want it to be music day today", a time we look forward to when we both learn.
Karen Patterson, Childcare Centre Advisor and Mother

 

Thank you for such wonderful music classes! Neither my husband, nor I, have ever had any involvement in playing an instrument so when we wanted to get Amy started in music, we were clueless on what to do.
A friend recommended the level 7 classes at KMC as a great place to try new instruments and find ones feet musically. This has been the best exposure we could ever have hoped to give Amy, and has given her an opportunity to see what she likes playing. She loves your classes and talks about it often at home and with her friends.
Parent Level 7 child

 

Thanks again for all that love, light, energy and supreme musical talent you pour into our kiddies - we are all so lucky!!! So many more children need to enjoy your brilliant music....
Michaela Sangl

 

We have loved coming to your music classes.  KMC is a really high quality program, far exceeding levels of other classes (not necessarily music) in all areas.  You and all your staff have real talent for working with children, and our daughter has learned so much.  It's amazing to see how you incorporate academic learning through teaching music, and vice versa.
Donna Stapleton
Parent, KMC classes

 

Thank you for the superb standard of the music lessons you give to Emilie (and all the others in her class). Emilie
loves the music and it has been very rewarding watching her gain in confidence and musical ability in your classes. I really like the way you place emphasis on 'fun' as well as 'education' and I can see that the children really respond to your personality and experience.
I loved your concert - as did Emilie (I've never seen her so focused) - and I am really looking forward to watching her grow through the next stages. Thank you so much - I really wanted to find something like this for her and you have exceeded my expectations! (My husband would also like to thank you for developing children's songs that adults can enjoy and sing along with too - we're all happy listening to your CD's in the car!)
Jenny (Mum of 2 year old)
Parent, KMC classes

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