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ARTS:LIVE contains a huge range of music courses and activities designed to help you get creative. Whether you’re looking for some meaningful musical activities to engage children, exploring ways to integrate musical learning into other subjects, or even exploring pathways into the music industry, ARTS:LIVE has something for you.

The site also has in-depth courses to teach you how to play Ukulele, Guitar and Drums!

Our resources have been created in partnership with some of Australia’s leading musicians and music industry professionals such as Gotye, Gossling, Henry Wagons, Clare Bowditch, Unified Music Group, Music NT and APRA/AMCOS.

We’ve previewed all the courses and activities on ARTS:LIVE so you can take a look at what’s on offer. Get exploring today and register for free to access everything you need to unlock the world of music!

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  • 14 x 45 minute lessons

    Compose Some More

    Years 4-10, Secondary
    Get serious about composition by taking your understanding of theory one step further. Write your way into rock and roll history! This course builds on the skills learnt in the Compose Yourself course.
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  • 6 x 20 minute activities

    Cloud Child

    0-5 Year Olds, Year 1
    Watch and explore the internationally acclaimed puppet show Cloud Child by Perth based company DNA Puppetry. Watch the show with young children, explore the related craft tutorial videos and explore sensory learning and role play activities.
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  • 4 x 45 minute lessons

    Fairy Tale Dance

    Years 1-10, Secondary
    This resource introduces students to Queensland Ballet's Little Red Riding Hood production and invites them backstage to meet the production team. The lesson series combines literacy and movement, and supports students to create their own movement based interpretation of a fairy tale.
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  • 12 x 45 minute lessons

    Elements of Music F-2

    Years 1-2
    This series introduces the six key elements of music including rhythm, texture, dynamics, pitch, form, and timbre. Children will build their knowledge of basic music techniques through a set of fun activities based on each element
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  • 26 X Activity Sheets

    Primary Music Starter Pack

    Years 1-6
    This is a grab bag of simple musical activities that can be used across the primary years. Each activity includes extension ideas to help progress students. The activities can be taught individually or in any combination and are suitable for generalist teachers with limited musical experience or specialist teachers looking for new ideas.
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  • 12 x 45 minute lessons

    Elements of Music 3-4

    Years 3-4
    This series introduces the six key elements of music including rhythm, texture, dynamics, pitch, form, and timbre. Children will build their knowledge of basic music techniques through a set of fun activities based on each element.
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  • 12 x 45 minute lessons

    Elements of Music 5-6

    Years 5-6
    This series introduces the six key elements of music including rhythm, texture, dynamics, pitch, form, and timbre. Children will build their knowledge of basic music techniques through a set of fun activities based on each element.
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  • 3 x 45 minute lessons

    Jamming with Kram

    Years 5-10, Secondary
    Musician Kram shares how he gets started and develops his musical ideas. This resource is packed with creative activities that can be used to guide the improvisation and composition process.
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  • 4 x 60 minute lessons

    Beatmaking with Mo

    Years 7-10, Secondary
    Singer, songwriter and music producer Mo Komba shares his tips for making beats using music production software.
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  • 7 x 30 minute lessons

    The Tree and the Key

    0-5 Year Olds, Years 1-2
    The Tree and the Key is an enchanting course that immerses young children in learning through the arts. In this course, children are presented with a Magical Story Map, several colourful animated music videos and a series of playful creative learning activities that support children to develop their imaginary thinking skills.
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  • 2 x 45 minute lessons

    Flexing with Girl Zone

    Years 3-10, Secondary
    Represent! Teenagers from the up and coming Hip Hop band Girl Zone share how they get inspired, get writing and get out there as performers. This resource outlines a number of word, rhythm and drama games that will develop team work, improvisation and literacy skills.
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  • 3 x Activity Guides

    Cheeky Dogs for Early Years

    0-5 Year Olds, Year 1
    The course presents ideas for making early literacy experiences exciting and impactful by integrating the arts. This resource includes an animated version of the award winning Too Many Cheeky Dogs story.
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