A World Music Journey for Early Years
Musicadoo is an innovative early-years music programme that allows children to discover cultures from around the world through music, rhythm and traditional instruments.
Created by musician and educator Alex Akal, Musicadoo introduces young children to global musical traditions while supporting creativity, confidence, listening skills and coordination.
Through engaging sessions combining music, movement and storytelling, children travel across continents discovering instruments, sounds and cultures in a playful and educational way.
Musicadoo transforms music sessions into a journey around the world, where children explore how music connects people across cultures.
What Children Learn with Musicadoo
Musicadoo supports key areas of early childhood development while introducing children to global cultures through sound and rhythm.
Musical exploration
Children develop a sense of rhythm, listening and musical expression through playful activities and instruments.
Creativity and imagination
Music sessions combine storytelling, movement and sound, encouraging children to explore their creativity.
Cultural awareness
Children discover instruments and traditions from different parts of the world, helping them appreciate diversity from an early age.
Confidence and participation
Interactive sessions encourage children to sing, move and play together, helping build confidence and social engagement.
Listening and coordination
Rhythmic activities support focus, coordination and motor skills.
Musicadoo naturally connects with other areas of learning such as geography, storytelling, cultural discovery and social development.
Why Parents Love Musicadoo
Parents often appreciate activities that allow their children to explore creativity while discovering the wider world.
Musicadoo offers a unique experience where children learn through music, movement and storytelling while discovering instruments and cultures from different parts of the world.
Many parents enjoy hearing their children talk about the instruments they discovered during Musicadoo sessions and the countries they travelled to through music.
Musicadoo also encourages values that many families care about, including curiosity, cultural openness and appreciation for diversity.
For many nurseries, Musicadoo becomes a highlight of the week — something children look forward to and parents love hearing about.
Musicadoo can also be shared with parents as part of the nursery’s creative and cultural learning activities.
A Musical Journey Across Cultures
Each Musicadoo session introduces children to instruments and musical traditions from around the world.
Children explore how different cultures express themselves through music, discovering unique sounds and stories connected to each instrument.
Instruments featured in the Musicadoo programme include:
• Didgeridoo — Australia
• Djembe — West Africa
• Classical Guitar — Spain
• Fujara — Slovakia
• Melodica Piano — Italy
• Handpan — Switzerland
• Shamanic Drum — Brazil
• Native American Flute — North America
• Shruti Box — India
• Dan Moi (mouth harp) — Vietnam
• Tibetan Singing Bowl — Tibet
Each instrument opens a small window into a different culture, helping children experience the diversity of music around the world.
The Musicadoo Programme
Musicadoo is designed to be simple for nurseries to implement, even without specialised music training.
The programme includes:
• 29 structured Musicadoo video classes
• Guidance for educators on running sessions with different age groups
• Ideas and materials to support activities
• Optional live sessions with Musicadoo founder Alex Akal
The video sessions allow educators to deliver engaging music activities while keeping the programme flexible and easy to integrate into weekly nursery schedules.
Musicadoo Around the World Instrument Kit
Nurseries can enrich the programme with the Musicadoo Around the World Instrument Kit, a curated collection of authentic instruments representing different cultures.
This hands-on collection allows children to hear, see and touch instruments from around the world, making the experience more immersive and memorable.
Instruments included
• Didgeridoo — Australia
• Djembe — West Africa
• Classical Guitar — Spain
• Fujara — Slovakia
• Melodica Piano — Italy
• Handpan — Switzerland
• Shamanic Drum — Brazil
• Native American Flute — North America
• Shruti Box — India
• Dan Moi — Vietnam
• Tibetan Singing Bowl — Tibet
Additional equipment included
The kit also includes tools that support interactive learning:
• Portable speaker for music and backing tracks
• Microphone for singing and participation
• Large world map mat, helping children visualise their journey across cultures
• Wooden train, used as part of the storytelling journey between countries
These elements help transform the class into a musical adventure around the world, where children travel between cultures through sound, rhythm and imagination.
Flexible Licence for Nurseries
Musicadoo is available to nurseries through a yearly programme licence.
The licence allows nurseries to run Musicadoo sessions using the video programme and teaching guidance.
Options may include:
• Access to the 29 Musicadoo video classes
• Guidance for educators
• Optional live sessions with Alex Akal
• Optional Musicadoo Around the World Instrument Kit
This flexible model allows nurseries to introduce Musicadoo in a way that suits their activities and schedule.
Trusted by Nurseries
For over 10 years, Musicadoo has been bringing world music experiences to nurseries and early years settings across the UK.
Educators appreciate Musicadoo because it offers a unique approach to music education, allowing children to explore global cultures through instruments and sound while supporting important areas of early development.
Many nurseries choose Musicadoo as a way to introduce creative and culturally enriching activities into their learning environment.
How to Introduce Musicadoo in Your Nursery
Introducing Musicadoo in your nursery is simple and flexible.
1. Explore the programme
Nurseries receive access to the Musicadoo video programme, which includes 29 structured sessions designed for early years settings.
2. Experience a Musicadoo session
Many nurseries choose to begin with a pilot session or introductory workshop, allowing children and educators to experience the programme directly.
3. Bring the instruments to your classroom
Nurseries can enhance the experience with the Musicadoo Around the World Instrument Kit, allowing children to interact with instruments from different cultures.
This flexible approach allows each nursery to integrate Musicadoo into their activities in a way that suits their environment.
Pilot Session for Nurseries
Nurseries interested in exploring Musicadoo can begin with a pilot session.
A pilot session allows children and educators to experience the Musicadoo programme directly, discovering instruments, rhythms and cultures from around the world in an engaging and interactive way.
During the session, children participate in music activities combining rhythm, movement, storytelling and traditional instruments, giving educators a clear idea of how Musicadoo can enrich their learning environment.
Pilot sessions can be organised for:
• Individual nurseries
• Nursery groups
• Early years settings interested in introducing the programme
This is often the easiest way for nurseries to experience the Musicadoo approach before implementing the full programme.
Discover Musicadoo
If you would like to explore how Musicadoo could be introduced in your nursery or nursery group, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Musicadoo can be implemented in individual nurseries, nursery groups and multi-site organisations, with flexible options depending on your needs.
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