Learning and growing through music.
Varied musical experiences that develop listening and musical vocabulary.
Music Initiation (ages 3–5) at the Setúbal Regional Conservatory aims to provide rich and varied musical listening experiences, supporting the acquisition and exploration of musical vocabulary. At this age, it is essential that the child’s musical environment is diverse and stimulating, as learning is built through comparison, repetition and continuous exposure to sound.
From ages 3 to 5, classes focus on developing:
Musical listening experiences and attention;
Musical vocabulary acquisition (tonal and rhythmic);
Expression through singing, rhythm and movement;
Foundations for future aural skills, performance, reading, writing and musical creation;
Teaching approach (Edwin Gordon).
According to Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, musical learning should happen in a way that is similar to learning a mother tongue: just as language development depends on the quantity and quality of words a child hears, musical development depends on the quality and frequency of musical input. What a child learns in the first years of life becomes the basis for later development, so building a strong listening vocabulary at this stage is essential for future learning.
In Music Initiation classes at the Setúbal Conservatory, children take part in activities such as:
Singing;
Chanting rhythmic songs;
Listening to recorded music;
Movement games and spatial exploration;
Learning tonal and rhythmic patterns, applied according to Edwin Gordon’s learning sequence.
In this section you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the courses, activities and organisation of the Setúbal Regional Conservatory. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please contact the conservatory office for further assistance.
Yes. Classes are designed for ages 3–5 and follow a natural, progressive approach centred on listening, singing and movement.
Children build a strong listening vocabulary and essential musical foundations, while also developing attention, coordination and expressive skills.
An experience that combines expression, movement, and creativity.
Advanced training in technique and performance.
Early musical stimulation, with active parental participation.
Varied musical experiences that develop listening and musical vocabulary.
Develops listening, rhythm, expression, instrumental practice and group work.
Combines instrument, ensemble and musical language in artistic development.
Prepares students for higher education and artistic or pedagogical career paths.
Develop coordination, listening, and teamwork.
Develops musical skills that transfer across styles and pathways.
Learn at your own pace with personalised artistic guidance.
Access the application information and begin your registration for the Music Initiation Course.