Yamaha Special Junior Advanced Course - Discussion

[fawnfawn]

lwzh:

As a parent, I am sometimes confused whether I should push him more. I want to know the roadmap for all SSAC students. Did they continue their music study after they graduated from Yamaha, and how could they continue their music life (composition and improvisation) if they want. It seems Yamaha hasn't provide this roadmap for them. Or same as you, continue your normal life, chosing music as a hobby. Or become a Yamaha music teacher. I guess you are a girl. Most boys don't want to be a young kid's teacher.[quote]

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For students who are interested in composition, there's another course that follows after SSAC (1 hour a week group lesson).

For my class of 7 students, 5 continued with the composition course, and all of us continued taking individual lessons for at least another couple of years(most continued with their SSAC individual lesson teachers at yamaha, and one of them went on to learn with a nationally renowned teacher).

For me, I went back to one of my former JSAC teachers who had left yamaha. I continued learning the piano for another 4.5 years after SSAC ended and took 2 piano diplomas during that period. I stopped taking piano lessons only when i entered university. Other than my major, I'm also pursing a minor in music at my university currently (It's easy for former jsac/ssac students!).

As for my other classmates:

1) one of them got a scholarship after O levels(this isn't a typo!) to study music at degree level at the conservatory in NUS. The student just graduated and is going on to study masters in music overseas.

2)Another got a scholarship to study music and another subject at a renowned university overseas.

3)Yet another one completed the LRSM diploma just 2-3 years after graduating from SSAC.

4) The other playful student in the class (my yamaha best friend lol) is majoring in music at NIE.

5 -6) im no longer in contact with them=x

So regarding your question, yes! there is a pathway for ssac students after graduation. The journey of learning music doesn't just end abruptly after ssac.

I'm not really sure about 'guys not wanting to teach little children' but yea I'm female and I really enjoy teaching kids, even the playful mischievous ones=)

[radiantmum]

WOW! Impressive cohort! The teachers must be proud of you all. Thanks for the interesting sharing! It must be great to have best friend/friends whom has/have grown & share the same interest with you - do treasure.


lwzh, you sure think far ahead <salute>. As a parent, I guess the best we can do is to give them the resources, open up their options and specifically for music, let their hearts takes them to where they want to be.

Mine completed his recording liao. Can only have 1 try. So pressurizing! Have to take my hats off these kids - I think my knees will give way when I was their age.

[lwzh]

Moderator's note: Names were removed for privacy reasons.

fawnfawn:

lwzh:

As a parent, I am sometimes confused whether I should push him more. I want to know the roadmap for all SSAC students. Did they continue their music study after they graduated from Yamaha, and how could they continue their music life (composition and improvisation) if they want. It seems Yamaha hasn't provide this roadmap for them. Or same as you, continue your normal life, chosing music as a hobby. Or become a Yamaha music teacher. I guess you are a girl. Most boys don't want to be a young kid's teacher.[quote]

For students who are interested in composition, there's another course that follows after SSAC (1 hour a week group lesson).

For my class of 7 students, 5 continued with the composition course, and all of us continued taking individual lessons for at least another couple of years(most continued with their SSAC individual lesson teachers at yamaha, and one of them went on to learn with a nationally renowned teacher).

For me, I went back to one of my former JSAC teachers who had left yamaha. I continued learning the piano for another 4.5 years after SSAC ended and took 2 piano diplomas during that period. I stopped taking piano lessons only when i entered university. Other than my major, I'm also pursing a minor in music at my university currently (It's easy for former jsac/ssac students!).

As for my other classmates:

1) one of them got a scholarship after O levels(this isn't a typo!) to study music at degree level at the conservatory in NUS. The student just graduated and is going on to study masters in music overseas.

2)Another got a scholarship to study music and another subject at a renowned university overseas.

3)Yet another one completed the LRSM diploma just 2-3 years after graduating from SSAC.

4) The other playful student in the class (my yamaha best friend lol) is majoring in music at NIE.

5 -6) im no longer in contact with them=x

So regarding your question, yes! there is a pathway for ssac students after graduation. The journey of learning music doesn't just end abruptly after ssac.

I'm not really sure about 'guys not wanting to teach little children' but yea I'm female and I really enjoy teaching kids, even the playful mischievous ones=)[/quote]Thanks so much for your info. I am very appreciated. It's very very great for all JSAC students to know what they are studying for.

In the last Yamaha original composition concert, two girls from the last year SSAC are so amazing. They have superior improvisation/composition/performing capability. They gratuated, I wonder how will they continue their music life. In singapore, who are those nationally renowned music teacher to teacher them? Maybe it's not the best choice to chose the same Yamaha teacher for 8 or more years. They need more nutriments.

[lwzh]

radiantmum:

lwzh, you sure think far ahead <salute>. As a parent, I guess the best we can do is to give them the resources, open up their options and specifically for music, let their hearts takes them to where they want to be.

Mine completed his recording liao. Can only have 1 try. So pressurizing! Have to take my hats off these kids - I think my knees will give way when I was their age.

Yeah, it's better for parents to know more, then know where we are going to. Anyway kid is always kid. Congratulation on your kid. Their teacher encouraged them to finish recording with only 1 try. Most of them can manage it.

[radiantmum]

lwzh:

Yeah, it's better for parents to know more, then know where we are going to.

:celebrate: that's why salute you earlier mah. So help the clueless parent me again eh ... any idea what is LRSM huh?

[SnowieBob]

LRSM is a diploma awarded by ABRSM. You need dipABRSM before you can take that.

[fawnfawn]

radiantmum:

:celebrate: that's why salute you earlier mah. So help the clueless parent me again eh ... any idea what is LRSM huh?

After grade 8, ABRSM provides 3 diplomas, DipABRSM, LRSM, FRSM in order of difficulty. For Trinity/guildhall it's ATCL, LTCL, and FTCL.

[radiantmum]

Thanks snowiebob & fawn fawn !

[radiantmum]

Any idea what constitute a good piece of original music composition?

[acforfamily]

radiantmum:

Any idea what constitute a good piece of original music composition?

to me, it is what sounds pleasing to the ear. Appropriate accompaniment and pattern depending on the melody.

But to the teacher, it must be what is appropriate for their grade i.e. they must apply what they have learnt so far.