For Primary School Music Teachers in Australia
Finally: Curriculum-Aligned Music Lessons That Actually Engage Students—Without Drowning in Preparation
The Complete, Ready-to-Teach Program Currently Used by Over 350 Australian Schools to Save 5+ Preparation Hours Weekly
If you’re teaching primary music this term, you’re probably facing one (or all) of these challenges:
- Spending hours every week searching for lesson ideas across different websites, Pinterest boards, and YouTube channels—only to piece together something that might work
- Feeling uncertain about whether your lessons actually align with Australian curriculum requirements (and hoping no one asks to see your scope and sequence)
- Worrying about keeping 25+ students engaged when you don’t have specialist music training or confidence leading singing and rhythm activities
- Buying individual resources for $20-30 each from Teachers Pay Teachers and other sites, only to find they don’t quite fit your class or you’re missing the accompanying materials
You’re not alone. In fact, this exact situation is what prompted Janice Tuck—a music teacher with 30+ years of classroom experience—to create something completely different…
“Janice … you look tired. Are you okay?”
Those words from a colleague changed everything for Janice Tuck.
After three decades teaching music, Janice realised she was spending more time planning lessons than actually teaching them. Every week brought the same exhausting cycle: searching for activities, creating worksheets, recording demonstration videos, checking curriculum alignment, preparing materials.
The result? Teacher burnout. Mental and physical exhaustion. And students who missed out on consistent, quality music education because their teachers were simply too overwhelmed.
That’s when Janice made a decision: No teacher should have to sacrifice their wellbeing to deliver great music lessons.
So she spent the next 18 years developing what’s become one of Australia’s most widely-used primary music programs—a complete, prepared curriculum designed specifically for Australian schools. A system that works whether you’re a music specialist with decades of experience or a classroom teacher covering music for the very first time.
Today, over 350 schools across Australia use this program to deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned music lessons without the preparation overwhelm.
Unlike “Pick-and-Choose” Resource Libraries, This Is a Complete Teaching System
You’re probably used to the standard approach: buying individual lesson plans or song collections for $20-30 each. Or spending Sunday nights browsing free resources online, adapting them yourself, and hoping everything comes together by Monday morning.
Here’s what makes The Fun Music Company fundamentally different:
Complete Lesson Structure—Not Just Random Activities
Every single lesson includes four essential components working together:
- SKILLS (warmup activities to build musical fundamentals)
- SING & PLAY (performance activities with songs and instruments)
- COMPOSE (hands-on creative projects)
- CONNECT (listening lessons with guided activities)
All aligned to Australian curriculum requirements. No more piecing together lessons from 5 different sources or wondering if you’ve covered everything you’re supposed to.
You Stay Completely In Control
This isn’t a rigid “follow this script word-for-word” program.
You can use our pre-planned lessons exactly as written (perfect for busy weeks). OR you can access any song, activity, warmup, or resource within just two clicks to build your own lesson structure. You choose what works for your class, your teaching style, and your students’ needs.
Teachers tell us this flexibility is what separates our program from imported alternatives that feel like you’re reading someone else’s script.
Works Whether You Have Music Training or Not
Whether you’re a 35-year music specialist like Andrea (who told us “this is a dream come true”) or like Jodie who has “no musical background whatsoever,” the program works.
Everything includes:
- Complete video demonstrations (so you can see AND hear how activities work)
- Flexible instrument options (use plastic buckets instead of hand drums, xylophones instead of marimbas—we show you how)
- Classroom management strategies built into every lesson
- Clear instructions written for teachers, not just musicians
Built for Australian Schools (Not Imported and Adapted)
Every lesson aligns with Australian curriculum requirements from the ground up—not overseas content retrofitted for local use.
No adapting terminology. No questioning whether cultural references fit your classroom. No wondering if you’re meeting Australian educational standards.
Just curriculum designed specifically for Australian primary schools.
See Exactly How This Works: Download a Complete Lesson Sample for Your Grade
We’ve prepared grade-specific sample packs (Kindergarten through Grade 6) so you can experience the full system before making any commitment.
These aren’t just “teaser PDFs” with a song and an activity. These are complete, usable samples that show you exactly how the program works in practice.
In Your Grade-Specific Sample Pack, You’ll Receive:
Complete Lesson Overview
See how one full lesson flows from warmup activities through performance, composition, and listening—all in a structured 30-40 minute format
Downloadable Lesson Plan PDF
Yours to keep permanently, with step-by-step instructions, curriculum alignment notes, and teaching tips
Access to Complete Online Lesson
Try the online component your students would actually use—demonstration videos, backing tracks, and interactive activities
Comprehensive FAQ Section
Get answers to common questions about pricing options (monthly vs. annual), program flexibility, and how to implement the curriculum in your school
No credit card required. No strings attached. Just choose your grade level below and we’ll email your sample pack immediately.
Ready to See How It Works?
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What Happens Next:
Once you submit this form, you’ll receive your grade-specific sample pack via email within 60 seconds. You’ll also be directed to learn more about the complete Fun Music Company curriculum program. If you’re not ready to explore that yet, no pressure—take your time with the sample and see if it’s right for your teaching.
What Australian Teachers Are Saying:
“I was doing my own lesson planning before coming across The Fun Music Co and it just makes it so much easier.”
—Fiona, Music Specialist, Perth, WA
“I have ABSOLUTELY loved the Curriculum and it helped create such a sense of joy and music throughout our whole school. I will definitely be renewing the subscription this year and continuing with the incredible product you have created.
—Deputy Principal, Regional Area Christian School, WA
“Having access to your music program has made the teaching and planning of my music classes SO much easier!”
—Liz, Music Teacher, Catholic Primary School, Sydney
“I majored in music, and this curriculum has been invaluable. I use it as a backbone for my lessons. Now our whole team uses it—even teachers without music training, and can hand it over to Janice and learn alongside the kids.”
—Sarah, Music Teacher, Victoria
“I find it really great, because I have no musical background.”
—Jodie, Classroom Teacher
About The Fun Music Company
Janice Tuck
Music Teacher & Creative Director
The Fun Music Company was founded by Janice Tuck, a music educator with over 30 years of classroom experience across Australian primary schools. After experiencing firsthand the unsustainable workload most music teachers face, Janice committed to creating a better way—one that prioritizes both teacher wellbeing and student learning outcomes.
Since 2006, The Fun Music Company has served over 4,000 Australian primary schools with music education resources. Today, more than 350 schools actively use the complete curriculum program, with both specialist music teachers and classroom generalists delivering confident, engaging lessons without the preparation overwhelm.