Musical Play Blog

We at Tiny Tones are thrilled to launch The Lily Calvert Music Therapy Kits in partnership with the Lily Calvert Foundation . The program aims to spark joy from music and encourage families to explore music therapy through donating musical care kits to children who are in a palliative care program all across Australia. 

Wow! We are one! Huge thanks to all who have supported us! We thought it would be a good time to re-introduce ourselves and Tiny Tones to those of you who are new customers, subscribers and also those who perhaps haven’t just seen our faces for a while.

Written by Louise Lindsay, Founder of Gumnut Music. Music is a universal language, but it doesn’t always feel accessible - especially to those who have had no formal training. That is why I am drawn to drumming - it’s accessible! Almost everyone can bang on a drum, bucket or pan. It’s uncomplicated fun that provides a multitude of long-lasting benefits.. 

Written by Michaela Ivory, qualified music and singing teacher, mother of three, The Musical Mum.
There is such a wide variety of children’s instruments available out there and it can be hard to know what to look for.

Written by Amethyst Meade - Mother of two and play schooler at Treasure Hunt Mumma.
Setting up a play area in your home that fosters a love of music does not need to be complex. Here are some factors to consider when setting up for musical play. And then let the music play! 

Written by Louise Lindsay, Founder of Gumnut Music
Music has the power to connect us, brighten us and even console us. Now more than ever, we need to be sharing music with our communities. Music makes us happy, and if we make happiness our goal, the rest will follow. 

Written by Michaela Ivory, qualified music and singing teacher, mother of three, The Musical Mum.
Singing to your child provides the foundations for their musical development, cognitive development and social-emotional development. By providing them with plenty of singing and musical play opportunities, their own singing voice will blossom.

Written by Amethyst Meade - Mother of two and play schooler at Treasure Hunt Mumma. 
So you’ve read about all the wonderful benefits of musical play and how great it is for your child (and you!). But.. what’s next? Here are some fun and simple ideas on how can you incorporate musical play into your daily home life.

Written by Louise Lindsay, Founder of Gumnut Music.
The world is filled with music. It’s no surprise that children are drawn to it. It’s innate. It’s in our pitch as we speak, our footsteps as we walk and the rhythm of our sentences. Here are some musical milestones for babies, pre-toddlers and toddlers. 

Written by Michaela Ivory, qualified music and singing teacher, mother of three, The Musical Mum.
Everyone is musical. Yes that includes you! Do you rock your little one to sleep? Do you find yourself pushing the pram or trolley back and forth when standing in a queue? Do you tap your hands on the steering wheel while waiting at the traffic lights?