Extra Curricular Activities & Programs For Students Melbourne

At Bumblebee Centre, we believe that extra curricular activities are far more than after-school pastimes – they are powerful tools that shape confidence, creativity, discipline and future success.

Our centre specialises in extracurricular programs that Melbourne families trust, offering a nurturing pathway for children and adults to excel in the arts. Whether you’re seeking extracurricular classes to build strong musical foundations, expand creative capabilities, or support long-term academic goals, our team of highly trained tutors is here to guide every student at their own pace.

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Our Extracurricular Programs in Melbourne

Our extracurricular programs in Melbourne combine expert training with a warm, community-focused environment. We offer a range of extra curricular activities, including:

Music classes across a full range of instruments
Art & craft lessons for students wanting to explore creativity and imagination
Piano lessons guided by tutors trained under Ronald Farren-Price
Guitar lessons, drum lessons, violin lessons, and more
Small-group classes for social learning
One-on-one tutoring for focused skill development

All programs are structured to provide moderate class sizes that encourage interaction, personalised guidance and effective learning. Students are never treated as just another number – we take the time to understand their strengths, learning styles and goals so we can match them with the right extracurricular classes.

Our tutors bring a wealth of professional training, academic excellence and performance experience, ensuring each student receives the highest level of support. With general classes and small-group options starting from $50 per lesson, families can access premium artistic education at a more reasonable rate compared to competitors.

How Our Extracurricular Classes Work

Personalised Class Matching

We know that children learn in different ways. Before recommending extracurricular classes, we assess individual learning styles, interests and goals to ensure the perfect match.

Optimal Class Sizes

Our group extracurricular programs in Melbourne are intentionally kept at moderate sizes. This ensures every child is seen, supported and encouraged; never overlooked.

Skill-Building for Life

Through structured activities such as music classes, art & craft lessons, and instrument-specific sessions, students learn discipline, focus, and emotional expression – skills that support confidence, performance ability, and academic success.

Highly Qualified Tutors

With several tutors trained under Ronald Farren-Price and many holding University of Melbourne degrees, children receive guidance from musicians and artists who fully understand the discipline, dedication and artistry required for professional training.

These extra curricular activities create a pathway not only to advanced artistic education but to stronger self-belief. Children quickly learn that when they put their mind to something, they can achieve it – an empowering mindset that supports them throughout life.

Our tutors include multiple graduates and musicians trained by Ronald Farren-Price, one of Australia’s most distinguished piano pedagogues and a lecturer at the University of Melbourne, whose lineage traces back to students of Beethoven. This level of expertise sets our extracurricular activities for students apart, offering professional-level guidance at a rate that remains accessible for families and adult learners seeking excellence.

How Extracurricular Activities Shape Tomorrow’s Confident Learners

Introducing your child to extra curricular activities early helps shape essential habits that extend far beyond the classroom. Discipline, creative thinking, perseverance, confidence and strong performance skills begin to develop the moment a child engages with structured extracurricular classes.

At Bumblebee Centre, we’ve seen firsthand how extracurricular activities for students offer a positive outlet where they can explore passion, learn commitment and set foundations for future academic and artistic achievement.

For parents aiming to prepare children for higher education – whether in the arts or other fields – our extracurricular programs in Melbourne support both personal and practical growth. They help students develop the ability to focus deeply, work consistently toward a goal, and understand that with commitment, anything is achievable. With modern education becoming increasingly competitive, these skill sets can make a significant difference in a student’s long-term development.

Start Your Child’s Creative Journey Today

Give your child the confidence, discipline and artistic foundation they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom. At Bumblebee Arts Centre, our extra curricular activities are designed to nurture talent at every level, with expertly trained tutors, supportive learning environments, and programs that inspire real progress.

Enrol today or book a visit to our Brighton or Narre Warren studios and experience Melbourne’s most caring, credible and professional extracurricular programs.

Bumblebee Arts Centre

Know More About Us

As a vibrant music and art tuition centre with two locations in McKinnon and Mount Waverley, Melbourne, we offer activities and classes across a wide range of instruments and disciplines, including piano, violin, singing and pottery.

Here at Bumblebee Arts Centre we pride ourselves on providing an innovative, professional, and fun learning environment for children in early childhood, to those at school age and much beyond! We welcome anyone who wishes to develop their musical and creative art skills, regardless of your age or current skill level.

Our teachers come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines and are highly trained in their specialist fields. Our team consists of highly acclaimed artists and musicians who have been working in the industry for many years and bring a wealth of skill and knowledge.

Whatsmore, we carefully select our teachers based on their passion for their specific discipline or instrument, so that they will be able to foster a love of learning in creative arts.

What we do

Our Services

Online Course

Zoom online music and art lessons

Music Class

An excellent teaching team to encourage and inspire you to reach your full potential

Art & Craft Lessons

Our arts and crafts for kids program is designed to encourage creative thinking

Source of our passion

Founder Profile

Meng Tuena is a passionate classical pianist/organist and music teacher. She has studied from a number of eminent pianists throughout her music education. She started to learn the piano at the tender age of four and studied with Professor Sheng Xihui and Associate Professor Zhang Yujing from Shenyang Conservatory of Music in China. Here she deepened her love of Classical Music.

Meng moved to Australia at the age of sixteen to continue her musical journey and completed AMEB grade eight with Larrisa Oberfeld. In 2013 she completed her Bachelor of Music at the University of Melbourne under Professor Ronald-Farren Price. After her graduation in 2014, she continued to study the organ with Anthony Halliday.

Meng Tuena is now pursuing a master of music degree from Australian Institute of Music.
Meng has been a director at Bumblebee Arts Centre for nearly Ten years and she has gained profound recognition and professionalism through her love for music and her ability to guide young musicians to explore their musical journeys with passion and discipline.
Meng is also working as an official church organist at St Joseph and St Fidelis Catholic Church in Brunswick. She has been playing for many professional services, such as funerals, weddings, Easter masses and Christmas masses.
Meng enjoys her musical career and her duty of a mother of four.

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FAQs – Extracurricular Programs in Melbourne

What types of extra curricular activities do you offer?

We offer a wide range of extracurricular classes, including music classes, piano lessons, drum lessons, guitar lessons, violin lessons and art & craft lessons. These extracurricular activities for students are designed to help them develop focus, creativity and confidence while learning at their own pace.

What are your class sizes and how do they support learning?

Our extracurricular programs in Melbourne feature moderate class sizes intentionally structured for effective group learning. This helps maintain individual attention without overwhelming students. For families seeking personalised support, we also provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring options.

How qualified are your tutors?

Many of our tutors are trained by Ronald Farren-Price, an esteemed University of Melbourne lecturer known for his exceptional musical lineage. This level of expertise ensures that students in our extracurricular activities receive guidance grounded in world-class training and professional discipline.

Where are you based?

If you are looking for music or arts lessons in Melbourne, you have come to the right place with Bumblebee Arts Centre.
We operate from two convenient locations: Brighton and Narre Warren. Whether you’re searching for kids’ music lessons or adult programs, we offer extracurricular classes to suit various ages and skill levels. At both locations, our modern studios are designed to inspire creativity, fun, and focus.

Do you offer one-on-one tutoring or small-group options?

Yes. We understand that every student learns differently, so we offer:

One-on-one tutoring
Small group sessions
Moderate group classes

The flexibility in our extra curricular activities ensures students can learn at the pace and environment most suited to them.

Clients’ Testimonials

Meng has been my son’s piano teacher for almost four years. Her passion for music is encapsulated in her weekly lessons, that motivated my son to strive for perfection! We have also become close friends over the years.

My younger brother has also started to learn to play piano from Meng this year. I observed the difference in style of teaching that Meng apply to him from that to my son, as he’s much more patient and mature.

My family are so grateful to know Meng, and to continue enjoying the beauty of music with her.

– Christine Zhu