All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[bbmummy]

what does G1/G4 etc mean?

[caroline3sg]

Piano exam (exam body either ABRASM or Trinity) is Grade 1 (G1) to G8, both practical & theory.

[happymom]

Hi, Has anyone heard of this music school called Music for young children http://www.mycsingapore.com.sg/myc%20program.htm Their program introduce music composition for their students even for 3-4 yrs old kid, seem interesting, wonder at such young age, can they really compose music? Parents & teachers, appreciate comments about this school, program & teacher, good or bad comments are welcome. Thanks in advance.


Hello Pianojazzy,

Understand that you teach music for young children (3-4 yrs old), may i know whether you do it in group or 1 to 1 basis. My gal is coming to 4 yrs old & been looking around for music class for her, has been considering whether to learn music in group or 1 to 1 basis. :? Appreciate your advices. Thanks.

[snowz]

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[corneyAmber]

Hi Happymum,


I teach 1-1. For group lessons, parents are required to form a group before coming to me.

Snowz, What kind of gr 5 score? Grade 5 sight reading books or exam pieces standard?

What is the quality of sight reading? With details like articulations, dynamics and style?

[piano_lessons]

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gajidouma:

Hi pianojazzy


Could you give some advice on... my child has been following Yamaha school programmes.. learning keyboard and piano... if I get her a 1-to-1 private piano tuitor, do I still let her continue with Yamaha lesson at the same time? Is engaging a private tuitor alone good enough?

In what age or what grade/level do you think would be more appropriate for a child to have private tution instead of group learning?

Base on my experience, the child is more suitable for taking 1-to-1 piano course over 5.5 years old, except the child got special interested in playing piano, otherwise parents will spend more effort on it.

If you take 1-to-1 private piano tuitor, the yamaha's keyboard learning is no need to be continued, but yamaha's music learning and playing is more fun compare to 1-to-1 piano learning.

I would say that it's all depends on the children themselves. You cannot generalise. For those who \"can sit\" perhaps 5.5 years old. But for those who are very active perhaps staying longer in group music is a better idea. And if you have the means, you can do both group and private lessons for your children.

Regards

[metz]

Another consideration I learnt is the finger strength. If a 4 year old (or younger) has strong fingers, it’s likely to be easier for him/her to learn piano.

[piano_lessons]

chamonix:

Another consideration I learnt is the finger strength. If a 4 year old (or younger) has strong fingers, it's likely to be easier for him/her to learn piano.

Yes, most piano lessons for younger children are using keyboard, which is light to press.
In fact, forcing him to play on acoustic piano on such young age can be detrimental. It may affect his touch and basic playing technique, like stiff or flat finger.

Regards,

[devina]

Since my daughter was 2, we found her very attuned to music. She can hum pop songs we hear on the radio barely after hearing it for more than 3 times. So when she turned 3, we signed her up for Music Wonderland with Yamaha Music School and she’s still there now, currently on book 2 and will be 5 years old this year.


While she is on book 1, we found that she lagged behind others in class because we don’t have any piano/keyboard at home so we decided to buy one.

Since buying the piano, she plays almost everyday. Although in class, teacher emphasise on team playing with parents, she tries to play the songs by herself using both hands. She can also sight-read C major scale notes 80% of the time.

I’m still not sure if she is really talented in music, but I’m wondering is there anything more that I can do as a parent to nurture her interest and find out if she is really talented.

Can anyone advise me on this?

[corneyAmber]

I would suggest to start her on 1-1. So that the teacher can focus what she is weak at and bring out her strong points instead of following everyone’s pace in a group. But of cos u can still put her in yamaha class for music appreciation.