Yamaha Special Junior Advanced Course - Discussion

[Busymom]

Thanks for sharing. Once you have learnt more about MYC, please continue to share with parents here. For myself, my son is also 2.5 years old, but I would most likely let him go to Yamaha’s JMC. Have you considered Yamaha’s Little Notes and Music Wonderland which cater to 3 year-olds and 3.5 year-olds respectively?

[gigue]

Yes, I may consider Music Wonderland when my kid is older - see how he develops through MYC now.


His older brother went through the Music Wonderland course, and I can see that the curriculum is well-organised and interesting.

However, my older kid's short attention span was not sustained during the lesson, and thus, he was fidgeting a lot on the electone bench, and not following teacher's instructions. So I decided to stop for a while. Every child is different - my older kid is more interested in art and craft. But I still would like him to take up music study, just haven't decided if I should be teaching him!! Any advice on this one??

gigue
http://all-things-piano.blogspot.com

[Busymom]

My DD went through Music Wonderland when she was 3.5 years old. Thereafter, we went on to JMC and are still in it today. On Music Wonderland, I have mixed feelings. Can’t quite remember what they do, except that there are some very nice songs which my DD liked. But from an adult’s point of view, I do think it is a bit too slow and draggy. Perhaps your DS1 finds it a little boring? Or maybe he is not the type who likes to do actions. I also wonder if my DS would take kindly to those actions…

[gigue]

Hi Busymom,


Thanks for your sharing!
Agree with you, the songs are well-written and the sound quality of the CD is good (to me it's important, because a cheap quality recording sounds really awful).

Personally, I think the life of any music class begins with the teacher. If the teacher is engaging, interesting, enthusiastic and, quite important on my list, able to manage a class of young 3-4 year olds, then, the learning is enjoyable. My boy's ex-teacher was a nice lady, however, I found that she is a bit too gentle to handle the boisterous-ness of some of the students.

gigue
http://all-things-piano.blogspot.com

[radiantmum]

My kid is successful in the JSAC audition - just got the notification post today. But was informed that classes will only start tentatively november after next batch of auditions. I wonder how long this will be delayed if they don’t get the minimal number of students to form the class.


Anyone knows if both the individual and group classes are to be all in Plaza Singapura? So far, are they on weekends or weekdays? I am more concern about logistics problem on weekday.

[acforfamily]

radiantmum:

My kid is successful in the JSAC audition - just got the notification post today. But was informed that classes will only start tentatively november after next batch of auditions. I wonder how long this will be delayed if they don't get the minimal number of students to form the class.


Anyone knows if both the individual and group classes are to be all in Plaza Singapura? So far, are they on weekends or weekdays? I am more concern about logistics problem on weekday.

Congratulations!
Group class is on weekend at PS. Indiv class must be on a weekday and can be a few locations depending on availability of teachers.

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[Busymom]

Hi radiantmum, congratulations!


Do you know how many got selected along with you daughter?

Is your daughter suppose to continue with JXC in the meantime while waiting for the Nov class to start?

[radiantmum]

Thxs acforfamily for the info & indeed very encouarging to find endorsements from parents & ex-students for this couse - i need that level of motivation to shuttle kiddo to and fro class and the thought of weekday rush is a BIG dread.


Hi Busymom, sorry I only receive notification via post and it did not state the # of ppl that were selected for the course and how many went in the first place to this audition round. We are supposed to wait for next notification on the orientation/details. Yes, till then, we were encouraged to continue with current JXC. Hope this helps.

[Busymom]

Hi radiantmum,


Could you also share what is being tested in the FSS test? My DD would only be taking that next year, but KS me want to find out more. Thanx!

[radiantmum]

Sure. In FSS, you get to select the songs to play, sing, harmonise from JMC course. You will then need to submit you/your kid’s choice of selection in the form prior to FSS. By the way you will need to pay for FSS - can’t remember exact but <$50.


The following skills were tested :-
1. Playing - play 2 repertoire (choice of electone or piano)
2. Reading - Identify & read notes (limited to the pc played earlier)
3. Singing
4. Memory singing
5. Listening - Identify chords (only 1 series)
6. Creating - play own accompaniment/LH chords

There is no fail or pass - it is just an evaluation ie survey of skills learnt during the 1st 2 years. Results were grouped simply as good, solid and excellent.