Music Classes for Kids in Geelong

Belmont

Run from a home studio in Belmont by a qualified primary school performing arts teacher, Homegrown Music offers piano, keyboard and ukulele tuition in a relaxed, encouraging setting well suited to beginners and younger children. The teacher also runs community singing and organises music camps during the school holidays, giving Geelong kids fun ways to keep playing over the break. A friendly, low-pressure choice for Belmont families wanting their child's first music lessons.

Geelong West

Minuet Music Studios in Geelong West offers private, one-on-one music lessons, with each students tuition tailored to suit their level, interests and goals. The personalised studio approach makes it well suited to Geelong kids and teens learning an instrument or voice who benefit from individual attention rather than group classes. With flexible, student-focused lessons close to home in Geelong West, it is a welcoming option for beginners through to more experienced young musicians wanting to develop their technique.

Geelong

AStar Music School (formerly A&B Music School) offers one-on-one music tuition in central Geelong, covering an unusually broad range of instruments: guitar (beginner through to acoustic, rock, blues and slide), bass, drums, piano, keyboard, violin, vocals, ukulele, harmonica and even piano accordion. The individual lesson format means teaching is tailored to each student's pace, instrument and musical taste, which suits kids who want focused attention rather than a group setting. Based at Roy Street in Geelong, it's a flexible choice for young beginners and improving players alike. A good fit for a child keen to learn a specific instrument with personalised guidance.

Highton

Love To Sing Studios in Highton, run by vocal coach Melanie de Sousa, offers private 30 and 60-minute singing lessons (from $39.50) weekly at its Barwon Boulevard studio, with online Zoom lessons also available. All coaches are qualified through the Institute of Vocal Advancement, and the studio is well suited to older teenagers and adults developing their voice rather than very young children. It's a strong Geelong option for a teen serious about singing technique, with afternoon and evening times Monday to Thursday to fit around school.

Geelong

Liz Kearney runs Geelong Singing from Hamlyn Heights, teaching modern singing to students aged 5 and up through to adults using safe vocal practices and an Associate Diploma background. With over a decade of teaching and performance experience - including vocal-directing local musical theatre productions like Legally Blonde and The Sound of Music - she offers exam and VCE preparation alongside lessons just for fun, plus a 'Musical Garden' early-music program. For Geelong kids who love to sing, it's a credible, performance-savvy choice that caters to all ability levels and ages.

Belmont

Crutopia Music is a Belmont-based tuition studio offering private drum, guitar, piano and singing lessons for all ages and skill levels, with a team of experienced Geelong teachers including drummers Matt Crute and Adam Zafarese and guitarists who cover both acoustic and electric. Lessons are built to be fun first, which makes the studio a friendly place for kids and beginners to get started and stay motivated. A welcoming Belmont choice for Geelong families wanting one-on-one music lessons across a range of instruments.

Geelong West

Mini Maestros runs sequential, age-specific music and movement classes for babies through to 5 year olds, with sessions in the Geelong West area. Through singing, dancing and playing percussion, the program is designed around the Early Years Learning Framework to build confidence, language, listening and social skills via play. Parents can come along to a free come-and-try demonstration or book a three-week trial before committing to a full term, making it an easy first group activity for Geelong babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Breakwater

Mae's Music Studios in Breakwater is run by Mae Udarbe, a Geelong-based composer, producer and performer with a Bachelor of Music in Composition and Music Production and over five years of teaching experience. She specialises in singing and violin lessons and also works as a musical director, making her a strong fit for kids and teens keen on vocals, performance or musical theatre. A good option for Breakwater and wider Geelong families wanting tuition from a working, classically trained musician.

Armstrong Creek

Sing It Now Geelong (S.I.N.G.) offers singing tuition in Armstrong Creek with experienced performer and teacher Shayne Lowe, covering individual and group lessons plus musicianship classes for budding young vocalists. Its standout for families is S.I.N.G. Together, an all-ages community choir with dedicated Juniors and Inters groups where kids build not just vocal skills but real confidence, social connection and friendships through singing. There is a welcoming Wednesday session at the Armstrong Creek East Community Hub, and the philosophy is firmly that anyone — even a shower or car singer — can learn to sing in an ensemble. A lovely, low-pressure choice for Geelong kids who love to sing and want to be part of a group.

Geelong West

Oxygen Music Lessons on Gordon Avenue in Geelong West teaches guitar, piano, violin, drums and singing to students from absolute beginners through to advanced level. Lessons cater to youngsters as well as adults, with experienced staff who prepare interested students for graded music exams and showcase progress at regular concert performances. The studio runs a structured term calendar and welcomes children of all ages wanting one-on-one tuition close to central Geelong. Parents looking for a long-running, exam-capable music school with a real performance outlet will find plenty here.

Geelong

A&B Musical Instruments is a long-running guitar specialist with a showroom at 12 Bellerine Street in central Geelong, stocking new and pre-loved electric, acoustic, bass and classical guitars plus ukuleles, amps, effects pedals and accessories. While not a teaching studio, it is the go-to local shop for kitting out a budding young musician, with beginner guitars, ukuleles and Zip/Afterpay payment options, plus an in-house instrument and amp repair service. Helpful staff and video demos on request make it a handy first stop for Geelong families buying a childs first instrument.

South Geelong

A South Geelong institution on Fyans Street for more than 40 years, Music Workshop is a family-owned musical instrument and pro-audio store stocking guitars from brands like Fender, Gretsch, Maton and Takamine, plus keyboards, drums, PA gear and lighting. The knowledgeable staff are known for friendly advice and instrument repairs, making it a handy local stop when your child is choosing a first instrument or needs theirs serviced. A solid Geelong option for families kitting out a young or growing musician.

Geelong

Oxygen Music is Geelong's largest musical instrument store, and through its tuition arm (based at 22 Gordon Avenue, Geelong West) it offers private one-on-one 30-minute lessons on piano, guitar, bass, drums, voice and violin. Lessons are tailored to each student in purpose-built tuition studios, with experienced teachers working with beginners through to advanced players of all ages. A standout is the on-site 120-seat auditorium giving students real performance opportunities, plus on-site tuition delivered at a number of Geelong primary and secondary schools. For families who want lessons, gear and a genuine performance pathway all under one roof, it's a one-stop music destination.

Geelong

Take5 Music is a Geelong studio offering one-on-one lessons in guitar, drums, bass guitar, piano and vocals for kids, teens and adults, from absolute beginners to experienced players across all styles. Lessons are led by Pino Pantano, who has taught in the Geelong region for over 25 years, in a purpose-built studio on the edge of the CBD with a private piano room, a drum room with two facing kits and a fully equipped band room where students progress to playing together. Online lessons via video apps are also available for families who prefer to learn from home. A great choice for Geelong kids wanting to learn an instrument in a real working-musician environment with a clear path toward playing in a band.

Geelong

Geelong Academy of Performing Arts offers training across music, dance, and drama for children and teens, nurturing young performers across the performing arts.