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 programs are all original and created by us. Our changing theme (always fun and kid friendly) offers something new as we feature different orchestral instruments
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.
We now are proud to work with a wonderful growing team of tertiary trained classical musicians in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne & Brisbane to bring the music to our communities!
Our goal was simple - to make classical music fun and accessible for young children, and to create a program we would want our own children to participate in.
Starting out in the NSW Southern Highlands which we both call home, our program quickly became popular and in 2024 we commenced additional services in Sydney including daycare, preschool and primary ages incursions.
Our classes expose 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 is that this will form the building blocks of a lifelong appreciation of music and the arts.
An additional service commenced in 2025 are our classical music shows created specifically for Aged Care services, delivered by our talented and passionate team in the Southern Highlands and across Sydney. Drawing on co-founder Leah’s background as an occupational therapist, these shows aim to inspire and engage our aged care audiences through the power of music.
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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Madeleine Lui
Maddy is a violinist and graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, majoring in violin performance.
Maddy has a wealth of national and international music performance and music teaching experiences including with the SYO (Sydney Youth Orchestra)
Most importantly Maddy has a love of working with young kids setting out on their musical journeys.
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McKenzie Robinson
McKenzie is a French Horn player by trade but is experienced in a range of other instruments including trumpet and voice.
McKenzie is currently studying a Bachelor of Music Education at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and fell in love with primary music teaching there.