Early Music Education
Classes are fun and educational and provide the foundation for your child’s continued musical education. All the songs have been specially composed for the MMA series of classes.
Teach music and singing in such a way that it is not a torture but a joy for the pupil; instil a thirst for finer music in him, a thirst which will last for a lifetime.
Zoltán Kodály (1882 – 1967)
Mini Music Academy Classes
Busy Babies - CLASS CANCELLED
Ongar Centre Studio One: Saturday 14.00 - 14.30 - CLASS CANCELLED
Are you wondering what your baby could possibly take away from a music class? It's never too early to get babies started in musical activities! Your little one is a natural-born music-maker, ready to start learning music.
A fantastic bonding experience for parent / grandparent and baby and a great way to make new friends with other parents.
- Parent / Grandparent / Guardian participation each week
- Class duration - 30 minutes
- No. of weeks per term - 13 weeks
- 2 terms in a year
Bonny Bluebirds (2-3 years)
A fun and interactive class introducing the building blocks of music. Children learn by observing, interacting and listening. Perfect for bonding and developing your child’s musical skills and overall development.
- Parent / Grandparent / Carer participation each week
- Book & Audio provided for work at home
- Class duration - 30 minutes
- No of weeks per year - 26 classes
2026-2027 Academic Year Timetable
Centre | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
CCC | Saturday | 11.10 |
OTC | Saturday | 9.40 |
OTC | Thursday | 12.20 |
Red Robins (3-4 years)
An interactive and energetic music class which is ideal as the next step from the Bonny Bluebirds while also providing the perfect introduction to music through singing, movement, and play.
- Parent / Grandparent / Carer participation each week
- Book & Audio provided for work at home
- Class duration - 30 minutes
- No of weeks per year - 26 classes
2026-2027 Academic Year Timetable
Centre | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| OTC | Thursday | 13.00 |
OTC | Saturday | 10.20 |
CCC | Saturday | 10.30 |
Pink Bears (4-5 years)
A uniquely designed music class where children work independently without parental participation. Activities develop musicianship skills through singing, movement and listening aiding the progression to instrumental study. We do recommend at least 1 year of study in Mini Music to develop necessary skills prior to instrumental study. The child may study an instrument in tandem with the Pink Bears musicianship class.
- Book & Audio provided for work at home
- Class duration - 30 minutes
- No of weeks per year - 26 classes
2026-2027 Academic Year Timetable
Centre | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
OTC | Thursday | 14.00 |
| OTC | Saturday | 11.50 |
| CCC | Saturday | 9.50 |
| CCC | Saturday | 14.00 |
| St. Brigid's | Saturday | 10.50 |
Yellow Bunnies (5-6 years)
The class is ideal as a follow on from the Pink Bears but is also appropriate as an introduction to the foundations of music. The child may study an instrument in tandem with the Yellow Bunnies musicianship class.
We do recommend at least 1 year of study in Mini Music to develop necessary skills prior to instrumental study.
2026-2027 Academic Year Timetable
Centre | Day | Time |
| OTC | Thursday | 14.40 |
| OTC | Saturday | 11.00 |
| St. Brigid's | Saturday | 10.10 |
| CCC | Saturday | 12.10 |
| CCC | Saturday | 13.00 |
Green Frogs (6 - 7 years)
The class is ideal as a follow on from the Yellow Bunnies but is also appropriate for the older beginner. The child may study an instrument in tandem with the Green Frogs musicianship class.
We do recommend at least 1 year of study in Mini Music to develop necessary skills prior to the instrumental study.
2026-2027 Academic Year Timetable
Centre | Day | Time |
CCC | Saturday | 9.00 |
OTC | Saturday | 12.30 |
| OTC | Thursday | 15.30 |
| St. Brigid's | Saturday | 11.30 |
Term Dates 2025-2026
Day |
From |
To |
| Saturday | 20.09.25 | 16.05.26 |
| Thursday | 25.09.25 | 14.05.26 |
Term Dates 2026-2027
Day |
From |
To |
| Saturday | 19.09.26 | 15.05.27 |
| Thursday | 24.09.26 | 13.05.27 |
Important Dates
All dates are inclusive.
Midterm Break – 24.10.2026 – 30.10.2026
Christmas Break – (for Saturday) 12.12.2026 – 02.01.2027 (for Thursday) 17.02.2026 – 07.01.2027
Midterm Break – 15.02.2027 – 20.02.2027
Easter Break – 22.03.2027 – 04.04.2027
Bank Holiday – 01.05.2027