Making music involves more than the voice or fingers playing an instrument. Our early childhood group courses which involve parents in the classes, engage children in musical activities that develop multiple skill sets -their ears and eyes, as well as large and small muscles simultaneously.
This method is pioneered by Dr Shinichi Suzuki for teaching violin and later adapted to teaching cello, to very young children. Also known as the “Mother Tongue” method, the children learn the violin/cello through listening to good playing, imitating a good example and repeating on what they acquired – just like how a child learns his first words. Thus the participating parent will learn how to play the violin/cello as well. This will enable him/her to become a good mentor to their children while practicing.
SUZUKI VIOLIN / CHILDREN CELLO COURSES
COURSE DETAILS
Age Group:
3- 4 years old (Violin)
4 - 7 years old (Cello)
Lesson Duration:
45 mins per week
Course Duration:
12 months (4 terms)
Through the standard Suzuki repertoire,
the children will learn :
• The correct posture of holding violin and the bow
• Rhythm duration syllabus
• Development of good tone and good intonation
• Musical Expression
• Note reading (supplementary material)
• Ensemble playing
Age Group:
3- 4 years old
Lesson Duration:
45 mins per week
Course Duration:
12 months (4 terms)
YOUNG BEGINNER'S COURSE
COURSE DETAILS
This course adopts the philosophy of famous educator Kodaly, which is child developmental, experimental and highly sequential. We adapted it, and in addition, use the keyboard as a tool for expression to bring forth musical concepts such as high/low, loud/soft sounds. The curriculum also broadens to note recognition and playing simple tunes in ensemble style.
Through this course, the children will learn :
• Movable do solfa
• Rhythm duration syllabus
• Hand signs
• Music appreciation
• Singing and Rhyme Games
• Note reading
• Keyboard/Piano Ensemble Playing