Mindora Kids · Burnaby

Music & Performing Arts

Real musical skills, genuine stage confidence, and the joy of making something beautiful together — from first rhythm to first performance.

Ages 5–12No Experience Needed3:00–5:00 PM1–2 days/weekMax 1:15 ratio

What children learn and experience

Music Fundamentals

Rhythm, beat, pitch, and melody through games, movement, and group activities — never passive instruction.

Singing & Vocal Skills

Group warm-ups, breath support, and repertoire across pop, folk, musical theatre, and world music.

Ukulele

Four strings, easy chord shapes, and a beginner-friendly entry into melody and harmony.

Keyboard & Piano

Note reading, both-hand coordination, and melody playing at every level.

Hand Percussion

Djembe, shakers, and boomwhackers — rhythm and ensemble skills accessible from age 5.

Performance Skills

Stage presence, audience connection, and managing nerves — taught as transferable life skills.

How sessions are structured

Warm-up

Musical warm-up

Rhythm games, vocal exercises, or ear training to activate listening and energy.

Core block

Skill focus

Rotating across fundamentals, instrument exploration, and vocal development. New concepts through group activity.

Always active, never passive

Ensemble

Performance & ensemble

Children rehearse group pieces or work on showcase repertoire — building commitment and discipline toward a real performance.

Real stage. Real pride.

Why music matters

Brain development

Music training strengthens the same neural pathways that underpin reading, language, and memory.

Academic performance

Children receiving music instruction show measurable gains in literacy, numeracy, and executive function.

Performance confidence

Stage skills transfer directly into public speaking, presentations, and leadership.

Social connection

Ensemble work builds listening, patience, and the ability to create something together.

Family showcases

Two full-evening showcases per year — a real stage, lighting, and an audience of proud families

Children perform ensemble vocals, instruments, and short theatrical pieces

Every child who wants a solo moment gets one — we build toward it all term

Rehearsal over several weeks builds the commitment and pride that only performance creates