Age 2
Jitterbugs
The first step into music. Jitterbugs uses song, movement, and rhythm games to build foundational listening skills for two-year-olds.
Find Out MoreSydney Inner West Music School
Where little musicians find their voice
Group music and piano classes for children aged 2 to 12, plus private lessons for adults. Located on Norton Street, Leichhardt.
- Ages 2–12 & Adults
- The ISM Method
- Leichhardt, NSW
Our Programs
Every class is designed for exactly where your child is right now, from first rhythms to fluent playing.
Age 3
Beeboppers
Building on Jitterbugs, Beeboppers introduces pitch, melody, and early instrument exploration in a joyful group setting.
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Ages 4–12
Pianorama
The heart of ISM. Pianorama combines group piano and musicianship, developing reading, theory, and performance skills through the ISM method.
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Adults & Graduates
Private Tuition
Casual or regular one-on-one piano lessons for adults and Pianorama graduates ready to take their playing further at their own pace.
Find Out MoreA method built for the way children actually learn
The ISM approach is auditory-first. Children hear, feel, and internalise music before they read it, mirroring how we all learn to speak before we read.
Visual and tactile cues then layer in notation and theory at exactly the right pace, making the transition from ear to page natural and confidence-building rather than overwhelming.
The result: children who play with genuine musicality, not just correct fingering.
About the ISM MethodWhy ISM Leichhardt
Parents choose us because the results speak for themselves and the atmosphere speaks to their children.
Age-matched classes
Every program is purpose-built for a specific developmental stage, so your child is always challenged at exactly the right level.
Group energy, individual growth
Learning alongside peers builds confidence, social skills, and healthy musical competition that solo lessons simply cannot replicate.
Hear it before you read it
The ISM auditory-first method develops genuine musicianship, not just the ability to translate dots on a page into key presses.
Right in the heart of Leichhardt
Our studio on Norton Street is easy to reach from across the Inner West, with a Saturday timetable for busy families.
A clear path forward
From Jitterbugs at age two through to Pianorama and private tuition, every step connects seamlessly to the next.
Joyful from day one
Classes are hands-on, playful, and interactive. Children leave looking forward to next week, and that enthusiasm is the whole point.
Come and say hello
We love meeting families before they enrol. Drop us a line, give us a call, or visit us on Norton Street and see the studio for yourself.
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Level 1, 35 Norton Street
Leichhardt NSW 2040 - (02) 9560 2102
- admin@ismleichhardt.com.au
Opening Hours
- Monday – Friday
- 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed