Hamilton School of Music

The 2026 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year.

"Change is hard, but change is possible," says Adelaide Hoodless educator Raquel McIntosh.

Hamilton Spectator (@TheSpec) on X

If your child is not in the photo gallery, let us know! 📷

2025 Christmas Recital (photos) | Hamilton School of Music Photos from our 2025 annual Christmas recital.

Surveys say: Some recent studies about music and music fans

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What does Gen X think of metal?
and more!

Some research so far in 2026 🔍

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“In the case of memory, you have that context, that kind of structure that you can go back and say, ‘Oh, I heard this little snippet in there somewhere.’ Or with prediction, it gives you enough context to then predict what’s coming next.” Thank you ZME Science 🤔

Why Your Brain Already Understands Complex Music Theory Without Ever Taking a Single Piano Lesson Our brains master complex musical rules just through a lifetime of casual, passive listening.

Little ears take in so much! Here's how you can ensure they're getting the most out of what they hear:
✓ Model being still and quiet as you listen
✓ Label the sound (That's a bird!)
✓ Mimic the sound (Caw! Caw!)

"In today’s world, technical mastery is still essential but now insufficient." Thank you The Strad 📃

Beyond the practice room: how musicians and music schools must evolve to thrive in a changing world Violinist Hector Scott explores how the role of musicians has changed over time, and the crucial skills that string players need to learn in order to adapt

Music is a balm for the heart AND mind. Young brains are searching for order, and music helps make those connections that are essential to early childhood development and school readiness. Yehudi Menuhin

Create special family memories through music and movement in a Kindermusik class!