Professional Learning for Early Childhood Educators
Branch Into Music offers evidence-informed professional learning programs designed to help educators build confidence using music to support children’s development in the early years.
Our programs combine practical ideas, research-informed practice and implementation support so educators can embed meaningful music experiences within their everyday programs.
Why Music Matters in Early Childhood
🎵 Music supports language development and phonological awareness
🎵 Rhythm and movement strengthen attention and self-regulation
🎵 Shared music experiences encourage participation and social connection
🎵 Meaningful music experiences support school readiness
Our Professional Learning Programs
Making Meaningful Music in the Early Years
Making Meaningful Music in the Early Years is a practical professional learning workshop designed to support educators to build confidence using music within everyday early childhood practice.
The program helps educators embed meaningful music experiences that strengthen language development, participation and engagement.
The workshop includes:
🎵 Live professional learning workshop (2 hours)
🎵 Practical, ready-to-use music experiences
🎵 Strategies for embedding music into everyday routines
🎵 Opportunities for reflection and discussion
From $1200 + GST per service
Ideal for services seeking a practical, one-off professional learning experience to build educator confidence with music.
Making Meaningful Music in the Preschool Years
Making Meaningful Music in the Preschool Years is a structured professional learning program that extends the core workshop into a supported implementation model for educators working with children in the preschool years.
The program helps educators embed meaningful music experiences that strengthen language development, participation and engagement.
The program includes:
🎵 Live professional learning masterclass
🎵 Six-week guided implementation phase
🎵 Practical resources for educators
🎵 Live consolidation session
This extended program supports educators over time through a live workshop, guided implementation and ongoing support to embed meaningful changes in practice.
Program investment from $2400 + GST per service
Ideal for services seeking sustained practice change and measurable impact on educator capability and children’s learning outcomes.
Our Approach
Branch Into Music believes that meaningful music experiences can be embedded naturally within everyday early childhood practice.
Our professional learning programs are designed to build educator confidence, provide practical strategies and support sustained changes in practice.
By combining evidence-informed approaches with real-world early childhood experience, our programs help educators create joyful and developmentally meaningful musical experiences for young children.
Trusted by Early Childhood Organisations
Branch Into Music has delivered professional learning for early childhood educators across Australia through partnerships with organisations including:
🎵 Early Childhood Australia (ECA)
🎵 Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA)
🎵 Community Early Learning Australia (CELA)
🎵 Playgroup Victoria
🎵 Federation University
Professional learning has also been delivered for early childhood services, councils and educator networks across Victoria.
What Educators Are Saying
“This professional learning gave our educators the confidence to use music more intentionally in their everyday practice. The strategies were practical, engaging and easy to implement.”
Centre Director, VIC
Interested in Professional Learning for Your Service?
Branch Into Music works with early childhood services across Australia to support educators in embedding meaningful music experiences in their programs.