Junior Music Course
Ages 4 - 5
Pre-school age children undergo a period of rapid development in acquiring their aural skills. They can easily memorize whatever sounds and words they hear for the first time. Therefore, if they are exposed to a variety of music by listening, singing and playing at this critical point in their lives, they will acquire a fundamental sense of music that is both solid and balanced.
In the "Junior Music Course," the most appropriate teaching content, approach and style of lesson is adopted in line with children’s physical, emotional and intellectual development levels. Considering music as a language, children can learn in the most natural way.
The goals of the Junior Music Course are:
• To nurture musical sensitivity and creativity through in-class musical group experiences.
• To sing what they hear, to play what they sing, to read what they play, using the keyboard instrument as a learning tool.
• To obtain a comprehensive approach of music, learning the basic elements of music, melody, rhythm and harmony.
This course is EXCLUSIVE to Yamaha Music Schools.
Length of lessons: 60 minutes for a group lesson
Length of course: 2 years
Size of group: 6 - 8
On completion of this course, students then progress to the Junior Extension Course.
Keyboard/Piano - Junior Play For Keeps
Ages 6 - 7
Junior Play For Keeps provides a fun and stimulating environment in which children can enjoy making music on a keyboard. It is open to beginners aged between six and seven and is designed to take the student to an intermediate level.
At the age of six, a child's attention span has started to lengthen and they can stay focused for longer. To further maintain the concentration and motivation for each one hour lesson, the teacher will have prepared at least twenty different activities, blending concentration, relaxation, music games, listening, singing and playing.
We believe that music should be fun, but at the same time, children are learning a variety of important musical skills which include pitch, rhythm, harmony, notation and ensemble playing... all skills that are transferable to other instruments too.
Classes are taught in groups of up to 8 children who are of the same standard, and the Yamaha teaching method is based around learning in a group. Group lessons have many advantages that enable children to enjoy rich musical experiences such as making friends through music, developing cooperativeness and deepening understanding of music through participation in ensembles.
The main focus of this course is:
- A fun approach to learning music.
- Listening, singing and reading activities.
- The aim of taking the student to an intermediate level.
Length of lessons: 60 minutes for a group lesson
Length of course: 3 years
Size of group: 6 - 8
On completion of this course, students then progress to the Play For Keeps course, working towards grade 3.
Keyboard/Piano - Play For Keeps
Ages 8 - Adult
Play For Keeps is ideal for those who want to learn in a fun and creative environment. You will have the additional advantage of being able to learn to play in a band, as well as solo. Whether you're 8 or 80, in Play For Keeps you'll find it's never too late to discover the fun of music-making.
Play For Keeps follows a fully accredited exam syllabus and will take the student from beginner to Grade 8. It encompasses a broad range of musical genres from rock to pop, classical to blues and encompasses a wide variety of skills using both the keyboard and piano.
Beginners will learn how to play their instrument, read music and understand basic music theory. Intermediate to advanced students will learn more about performance, arranging, composing, improvising and recording.
Whether you simply want to play for pleasure, gain some formal qualifications or enter the music industry as a professional, we’re here to help you on the right path.
The main focus of this course is:
- To produce a "jobbing keyboard player."
- To help the student to become an all-round musician who is comfortable in a range of styles and has a good repertoire.
- To develop a strong technique, fluent reading ability, a sound grasp of musical theory and good aural acuity.
- To learn skills in arranging and improvising.
Length of lessons: 60 minutes
Length of course: 8 years
Size of group: 6 - 8 participants
Piano Lessons
Ages 8 - Adult
If purely piano music is your taste, then our half-hour one-to-one lessons are for you. Open to teenagers or adults, we aim to cater for you personally and offer lessons for beginners or the more experienced player.
Traditional and contemporary music is covered and students can progress as far as they wish, either gaining formal recognition through exams from elementary to advanced or by playing purely for enjoyment.
Time of lessons: 30 minutes
Private Lessons only
