ABOUT US
OUR STORYWe are Leah and Amelia, founders of Mini Music Adventurers. We came up with the concept of Mini Music Adventurers in early 2023 as we watched our kids play on the trampoline.
Our classes are all original and created by us. The class structure remains the same each class, because we know kids love a familiar routine. Our changing theme (always fun and kid friendly) offers something new, and we feature a different live instrument each week of the term.
Founders Leah and Amelia are both tertiary qualified (Sydney Conservatorium), classically trained musicians with many years’ experience teaching music to children of all ages. Leah is also an occupational therapist with many years’ experience working with children & their families in the community.
Our goal was simple - to make classical music fun and accessible for young children, and to create a class we would want to attend with our own young children.
Starting out in the NSW Southern Highlands which we both call home, our classes quickly became popular and in 2024 we commenced additional classes in Sydney.
Our classes expose young children to foundational concepts of music using a play based approach. Our mission in doing this is to foster an interest in and love of music in the early years; our hope this that this will form the building blocks of a lifelong appreciation of music and the arts.
Our classes are also aimed at providing a safe and supportive environment for parents and carers. In our classes parents and carers bond with their children through new experiences, as well as meeting other likeminded adults.
Meet the crew
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Founder: Leah Bokey-Grant
Leah is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (BMusStudies) majoring in her instrument, the violin.
Leah went on to complete a Masters in Occupational Therapy with the University of Canberra and has many years' experience working with children-experience which has informed the creation of the Mini Music Adventurers program. Leah is also an endorsed Mental Health occupational therapist with OT Australia and is a therapist in the perinatal sphere.
Leah is passionate about bringing the joy of classical music to our next generation of kids and their grown ups, knowing the formative social, emotional and cognitive benefits that exposure to music has for the developing child.
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Founder: Amelia Murray-Long
Amelia completed her Bachelor of Music (Hons Class 1) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music majoring in oboe performance. She has taught oboe at high schools around Sydney, and has also taught piano privately. As well as her Mini Music Adventurers classes, Amelia currently teaches music classes at a primary school. After her music studies, Amelia went on to obtain a Juris Doctor from Sydney University and become a lawyer. Amelia is passionate about providing accessible music education to children of all ages.
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Isabelle Epps
Isabelle is currently completing her Bachelor of Music Education at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with principal study in Classical Voice. Isabelle is a talented soprano with extensive performance experience including the Sydney Philharmonia Choir, Gondwana Choir, Sydney Children's Choir and NSW Education Arts Unit. Isabelle's passion lies in education, particularly in the early years, and she is a dedicated and inspiring music educator in training.
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Emily Harris
Emily is currently completing her Bachelor of Music Performance in Classical Voice at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. She has many years singing experience working with prestigious classical vocal pedagogues. Emily is passionate about making music fun and inspiring the next generation of musicians.
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Emma Lang
Emma is a talented classical musician and multi instrumentalist. Emma is currently completing her Bachelor of Music Performance (clarinet) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.