Teacher Dreamaurora - Piano Q&A
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chamonix:
Yes, I have been through that thread. Have also checked out their website. The 5 year old requirement is for the prep class, but for grade 1-5, the age requirement is 6.
Have you checked out nafa's website? For violin, minimum age requirement is 4 years old; for piano, it is 5. The next audition could be near oct/nov. When I last enquired, it was in Nov. Try calling them for more info.waiyean:
I did consider, but thought the age requirement for NAFA is 6. Do they audition kids who are 4+, turning 5? I posted some questions over the NAFA thread, but hasn't gotten any response so far.
Did you comb through the Nafa thread? A poster shed some light on the audition for those younger than 6. -
waiyean:
You have to be prepared that even if the child has certification, NAFA may not take in at that grade.
Yes, I have been through that thread. Have also checked out their website. The 5 year old requirement is for the prep class, but for grade 1-5, the age requirement is 6.
Many have gone for auditions with grade 3 certifications and NAFA puts them at Grade 1, and the parents get caught in a dilemma, unhappy that their child cannot go to the next grade but has seemingly go \"backwards\" ... altho' in a way, at NAFA, it's not true bc in the end, the child would still progress quite fast. -
phankao:
Yes, read about that too. Quite demoralizing for those children, to go back to grade 1 after grade 3. Think I won't want to put my girl through that. And the part on just focusing on a few exam pieces... Nightmare.
You have to be prepared that even if the child has certification, NAFA may not take in at that grade.waiyean:
Yes, I have been through that thread. Have also checked out their website. The 5 year old requirement is for the prep class, but for grade 1-5, the age requirement is 6.
Many have gone for auditions with grade 3 certifications and NAFA puts them at Grade 1, and the parents get caught in a dilemma, unhappy that their child cannot go to the next grade but has seemingly go \"backwards\" ... altho' in a way, at NAFA, it's not true bc in the end, the child would still progress quite fast. -
waiyean:
Yes, read about that too. Quite demoralizing for those children, to go back to grade 1 after grade 3. Think I won't want to put my girl through that. And the part on just focusing on a few exam pieces... Nightmare.[/quote]My friend who's child went thru NAFA (not piano), did say not to worry about the Grade .. bc eventually they progress fast and the starting point doesn't matter anymore.
You have to be prepared that even if the child has certification, NAFA may not take in at that grade.phankao:
[quote=\"waiyean\"]
Yes, I have been through that thread. Have also checked out their website. The 5 year old requirement is for the prep class, but for grade 1-5, the age requirement is 6.
Many have gone for auditions with grade 3 certifications and NAFA puts them at Grade 1, and the parents get caught in a dilemma, unhappy that their child cannot go to the next grade but has seemingly go \"backwards\" ... altho' in a way, at NAFA, it's not true bc in the end, the child would still progress quite fast. -
waiyean:
Yes, read about that too. Quite demoralizing for those children, to go back to grade 1 after grade 3. Think I won't want to put my girl through that. And the part on just focusing on a few exam pieces... Nightmare.[/quote]Well, to be honest, there are a good number of teachers who can provide the same rate of progress and performance oppurtunities as NAFA. But I guess the assurance of grade 8 before PSLE and the prestige of being recognised as 'talented' are attractive prospects for many parents.
You have to be prepared that even if the child has certification, NAFA may not take in at that grade.phankao:
[quote=\"waiyean\"]
Yes, I have been through that thread. Have also checked out their website. The 5 year old requirement is for the prep class, but for grade 1-5, the age requirement is 6.
Many have gone for auditions with grade 3 certifications and NAFA puts them at Grade 1, and the parents get caught in a dilemma, unhappy that their child cannot go to the next grade but has seemingly go \"backwards\" ... altho' in a way, at NAFA, it's not true bc in the end, the child would still progress quite fast. -
Dreamaurora:
I think there is a lack of awareness and knowledge of such teachers/schools. Most of the time, such teachers/schools are recommended through word of mouth. One seldom sees them being discussed or shared actively on forums.
Well, to be honest, there are a good number of teachers who can provide the same rate of progress and performance oppurtunities as NAFA. But I guess the assurance of grade 8 before PSLE and the prestige of being recognised as 'talented' are attractive prospects for many parents. -
whitecorp:
Didn't know this section existed till now. Mdm Fang Yuan still teaching at NAFA?
She's still around as the principal and teacher. -
chamonix:
Yes, a lot of these teachers depend on word of mouth. Even their student concerts are closed for general public. Anyway, times have changed and even some of these teachers are feeling the heat. Younger generation of teachers are more street smart and tech savvy; and they are more high profile. One of my friends confided in me that students are hard to come by now and he could not be so choosy now.
I think there is a lack of awareness and knowledge of such teachers/schools. Most of the time, such teachers/schools are recommended through word of mouth. One seldom sees them being discussed or shared actively on forums.Dreamaurora:
Well, to be honest, there are a good number of teachers who can provide the same rate of progress and performance oppurtunities as NAFA. But I guess the assurance of grade 8 before PSLE and the prestige of being recognised as 'talented' are attractive prospects for many parents. -
Can anyone tell me how is the Seimpi school’s piano lessons different from Yamaha’s and private ones? I’ve never heard of this school till now in this thread, so am quite curious…
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Hi can some 1 recommend whether is it best to start learning piano for a 4 yr old in a group class or 1-1 class. Can anyone recommend a gd piano school for beginners ?
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