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Music has the power to illuminate and enhance lives. As Kindermusik educators, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to know, enjoy and grow with music.
Every child is gifted and musical, but in order for their learning to take root and grow, we need parents to support them at home in their daily learning instead of just relying on the teacher to teach once a week. Support for parents include digital home material for practice and parent in-class sit-in for children below 8 taking junior instrument coaching. When should I start my child on music lessons? It is never too early to start learning music. Recognising that parent is a child's most important teacher, we offer parent-child classes for children ages 2-3 and sharing time at the end of every class for children ages 4-7. Generally, our music courses for children ages 7 and below is in group setting, but for younger children with love for a certain instrument, we will provide one-to-one coaching if the child can demonstrate acceptance to rules, guidelines and suggestions of the teacher. Younger children who are enrolled for one-to-one music lesson should also have the attention span for daily 15 to 25 minutes individual practice. Taking up an instrument and going through ABRSM examination is not a waste of money and time. ABRSM examination from Grades 6-8 are assigned UCAS points, which is useful for students planning to apply for university courses in Art, Media and Publishing, as well as Performing Arts. A Grade 8 Pass with Distinction for Practical in Piano (or other instruments) and Theory provide you a maximum of 105 points, while a Grade 6 Pass in Practical and Theory provide a minimum of 30 points. Otherwise, doing music will give you something great to talk about at your university entrance interview and it will show that you are a well-rounded person who are hardworking and dedicated to be able to reach the level that you are on. With a pass in Grade 8, you can also consider a career in teaching music and continue your education by taking the ABRSM Certificate of Teaching course, diploma or degree in music. Am I too old to learn to play an instrument? Adults can take up a music instrument to connect with their musically inclined children. It motivates them to see their parents trying hard to learn new songs and adults can also benefit from sharpened memory because the learning process keeps the mind alert. You can relieve stress at home and at work by playing soothing music to calm your mind and feel good every time your master a new song. Playing an instrument is fun, especially when you get to share your new skill with family members by playing in an ensemble, duet or just let everyone sing along. |
What to Expect
Newborn - 18mo
2 - 5yo
5 - 7yo
7yo and above
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