Yamaha Junior Music Course (JMC) - Discussion

[Angelight]

Thanks for your views, micolih! But is the lesson progress in group very slow? What and how much do they learn in first term? Hope you dun mind the questions cos I have to pay and sign up soon so got to decide fast.

[micollh]

Angelight:

Thanks for your views, micolih! But is the lesson progress in group very slow? What and how much do they learn in first term? Hope you dun mind the questions cos I have to pay and sign up soon so got to decide fast.

i thk they have to cover certain topics and notes in each term as they will have performance in week 20 or 22.. i cannot recall off hand.. yes, DD is picking up pretty well. she can sings all the songs taught in class (partly cos i always practise with her at home) and the fun way in JMC, they pick up the notes. and all very easily.. i really thk it is a very good course for 4 yo.. stressless.. fun and they pick all the essential.

[Angelight]

Thanks Micolih! I will sign DD up for the course. But i find the materials quite ex though...Just materials alone cost over $100.


Any mummies here wanna sell or give away the JMC materials for 1st yr course, if you don't want anymore?

[Miss_Goldilocks]

Hi, I am also looking for JMC material for Book 2 text book. Anyone selling cheap or give away please let me know. Thank you

[Lora74]

My DS had stopped his JMC course and I got Yamaha portable keyboard, plus P1 to P4 CDs & DVDs to let go. Anyone here interested? Pls pm me.

[denbel]

Hi Lora74,


Can check what is the model of your Yamaha Keyboard?

Thanks!

[Lora74]

Hi denbel,

the model is PSR-E313, comes with stand. Have packed into box and photos at link below:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=29547
Thanks

[starz]

Hi

Can anyone tell me more abt the jmc test at end of book 4?
Will each of e students be performing in class in front of everyone or it’s really 1-1 examiner? The examiner will be e class teacher herself or other external parties? I m clueless abt tt n wish to find out more n wat do they test in class. Thanks.

[radiantmum]

Are you referring to FSS? During my kiddo’s time,


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.

No prior preparation required.

From FSS, Yamaha will also select potential candidates to the Yamaha JSAC auditions.

A JSAC teacher and own teacher was be present in FSS then.

[2010sunflower]

Hi


Has anyone DS or DD currently in JXC course?
DS is in P4 of JMC currently and am still considering whether to put him next level. He is an average student, needed to push for practicing, cried when practicing new song in book 4. Am wondering can he cope in JXC? The investment is heavy cos we need to buy electron for him.
Any advise?