COURSE GUIDE 2013 - Yamaha Music School

YAMAhA MUSIC EDUCATION
FAQ’s
What age can my child start at Yamaha?
Yamaha Music Education has age guidelines to ensure children begin our
courses at the most appropriate time educationally and developmentally. Our
experience has shown that when children enter too early they can experience
difficulty further into the course, as the skills they require are not as strong.
Children can start our courses from age 3½.
Do I have to purchase a keyboard when my child begins a Junior Music or
Young Musicians Course at Yamaha? What kind of instrument should I buy?
Yes, you need to have an instrument at home. It can be any type of Yamaha
keyboard instrument as long as it has sufficient key range (61 keys or more);
it must have standard-size keys and be in good-working condition. It is ideal
to provide the child with a good instrument as early as possible. Yamaha
has a great range of keyboards available for students. Please avail of our
discounts on the opposite page to purchase your Yamaha instrument.
What instrument will my child learn to play in Junior Music?
In the Junior Music Course (JMC), the emphasis is on music fundamentals
instead of on the acquisition of technical mastery of any instrument. JMC
uses electronic keyboards. However, students develop basic keyboard skills
which can be transferred to the piano. Through a variety of musical subjects
taught in class, the elements learned can be applied to the study of any
musical instrument or voice.
What about learning other instruments?
At Yamaha we feel that the keyboard is the most appropriate instrument to
begin on as it requires coordination from both hands, and students learn
to read both treble and bass clefs. We have found that after learning on
a keyboard picking up another instrument is much easier. We offer other
courses in guitar, drums, piano and violin for older children and adults.
What if my child is faster or slower than the others in class?
As children are involved in a variety of activities in the lesson, it is possible
that each child may develop some skills faster than others. While one child
may sing well, another may have good rhythmic sense. Instructors have been
trained to deal with the individual differences of children in a group lesson,
and can facilitate children’s development in learning from one another’s
strengths. This is one of the many benefits from learning in a group class.
How long is a semester and what are the term dates?
Yamaha follows the school year in each state. Semester One is January to June/
July (Terms 1 and 2) and Semester Two is July to December (Terms 3 and 4).
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