ABOUT MINI MUSIC-MAKERS 

“Everyone’s a genius, but, judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree and it will live its whole life believing that it’s stupid.”

Mini Music-Makers is a concept created by Everything Mellow. We are a small Durban-based business that has gradually branched out into several industries over the years — one of them being Mellow Music.

Mellow Music offers beginner guitar lessons and vocal coaching, both privately and at schools. Through this, we’ve become aware of how little music learners are exposed to in their daily lives. And yet, we’ve witnessed firsthand the powerful, life-changing impact that music can have on a child.

With so little exposure to music in all its shapes and forms, it’s no surprise that many South African artists have struggled to find direction, support, and opportunities to grow over the years.

It’s hard to imagine life without music. Of course, not everyone aspires to be a musician — but every human being has some kind of connection to music, however small. Think of any event you’ve attended, and then imagine it without music — no background sounds, no atmosphere. Pretty boring, right? And maybe a little awkward, with nothing to fill the empty spaces… or is that just us?

That’s why it’s so important for children to experience the gift of music and rhythm as early as possible. Moving to music and playing an instrument helps improve coordination and proprioception, while also engaging the whole brain. For sensory-seeking children, it can be especially regulating.

This is the driving force behind Mini Music-Makers. Music and rhythm are inherently part of us all. Even babies show awareness when music is played — some go quiet, listening intently, while others wriggle, bounce, or try to dance before they can even sit or stand.

As children, we move to music without inhibition. Most parents have at least one video of their child dancing in a way that’s both hilarious and beautiful. The truth is, there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to move to music — and kids instinctively understand that freedom. Sadly, most of us lose it as we grow older.

Have you ever joined your kids in their freestyle dance? Not just as a joke, but by truly letting go — letting your body lead you, the way it did when you were a child? Many of us have danced when no one is watching, and we know how good it feels. Music regulates adults, too — and so much more.

At Mini Music-Makers, we harness the power of music to help children regulate themselves, express their emotions, and develop confidence and self-esteem. Whether it’s playing a simple percussion instrument, singing, or dancing along to a favourite song, music becomes both fun and transformative.

Instilling a love of music in children ensures that the joy, confidence, and skills they gain will stay with them into their teen years and adulthood. After all, it only takes hearing one song to transport you back to a moment in time — bringing all the emotions and memories flooding back as if you were right there again. That is the power of music!

We look forward to living the music with you and your children!