Spiritual Growth
Children learn to pray, sing Scripture and recognise God's voice long before they can explain it in words.
Children's Academy · Young Worshippers
Where little hands learn to worship.
Children do not learn the way adults do. They learn through play, repetition, story, song and encouragement. The DOWMA Children's Academy is built entirely around that truth — patient tutors, age-appropriate teaching, creative activities and biblical values woven into every lesson, so that music becomes a doorway into a genuine love for God.
Why music matters for children
Ten gifts a child carries for life.
Worship Lifestyle
Worship becomes a daily habit at home and at church, not just a Sunday activity.
Confidence
Gentle, achievable steps help shy children find their voice and enjoy being heard.
Creativity
Improvising, composing little melodies and playing games grows imagination and courage.
Mental Development
Music strengthens memory, listening, pattern recognition, coordination and early maths ability.
Emotional Wellbeing
Singing and playing give children a healthy language for joy, sadness, gratitude and hope.
Discipline
Short, consistent practice teaches patience and the quiet reward of steady effort.
Community
Children learn to listen to others, take turns and serve as part of a team.
Leadership
Even young worshippers can lead a family devotion, a class song or a children's service.
Lifelong Skills
The foundations laid now — pitch, rhythm, reading and worship — last a lifetime.
Parent assurance
Your child is known here.
We teach small groups and one-to-one so that no child is lost in a crowd. You will hear from us regularly, and you are always welcome to speak with your child's tutor.
- Personalised learning shaped around your child's pace and personality.
- Gentle progression — new material is only introduced once the last step is secure.
- Encouragement over comparison; every child is celebrated for their own growth.
- Spiritual formation woven into every lesson, in age-appropriate language.
- Regular parental feedback so you always know how your child is doing.
- A safe, nurturing learning environment governed by our safeguarding policy.
Children's curriculum
A curriculum written for children, not shrunk down from adults.
Applicants under 10 years old are automatically placed on the Children's Academy curriculum. Lessons begin with the very simplest concepts — steady beat, high and low, one line of a song — and grow in complexity only as each step becomes secure. Every week includes a game or creative activity, short objectives and a milestone to celebrate.
- 01
Discover
Sounds, singing games, steady beat and hearing Bible stories through music.
Discover badge — sing and clap a song all the way through.
- 02
Explore
Naming notes, finding them on the instrument, high and low, loud and soft.
Explore badge — play a five-note melody unaided.
- 03
Grow
Simple chords, rhythm patterns, reading first notation and practising daily.
Grow badge — play a complete worship chorus with both hands or full rhythm.
- 04
Worship
Playing and singing together, leading a family devotion, worship in Scripture.
Worship badge — lead one song at home or in a children's service.
- 05
Lead
Serving on a children's worship team, encouraging others, first mentoring steps.
Lead badge — serve in a live children's worship setting.
A parent dashboard is coming.
We are preparing a dedicated parent area for attendance, progress reports, tutor feedback, payment management and direct communication with the academy. Parents of enrolled children will be invited as soon as it opens.
Begin your child's journey