All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[ChiefKiasu]

The price of excellence is hardwork. And if hardwork can complement in-born talent and interest, we have a champion in the making. If the kid has talent, but no interest in exploiting the talent for whatever reasons, then forcing them on a daily drill accomplishes nothing, or even worse, turn them off completely. Go for NAFA only if your child has a burning desire to excel in music. Otherwise, go for something a lot more lightweight.

[littlerenee]

Can anybody tell me how is Yamaha Junior Special Advanced Course (JSAC)? My daughter, 6 yrs old, was just selected. She has taken one-to-one private lesson for 8 months and progressed very fast. JSAC is only good at music appreciation instead of skills. Another is which is better, private teacher or music school, like Yamaha or Nafa. Will music school provide more chances for the students, e.g. concert or competition?

Thank you.

[corneyAmber]

JSAC is more on music appreciation and training other aspects like ear etc. For concerts and competitions,it depends on individual teachers(private). Some teachers hold concerts where as some doesn’t. In schools, only selected ones are given a chance to perform and compete but for myself i allow all my students to have a chance to perform every year and as for competition, it is just within my students. For gr 1 to diploma level, they get a trophy for playing well for the recital. I don’t wish them to see it as a competition as some of them are still very young. It is just a way to motivate them instead of demoralising them.

[littlerenee]

pianojazzy:

JSAC is more on music appreciation and training other aspects like ear etc.

hi pianojazzy, thank you for sharing!

[Cin]

Hi Pianojazzy

have you heard of Kawai Music school?
Heard their students are taking trinity guildhall exam instead of ABRSM
Currently my gal with Yamaha for JXC & im thinking of withdrawing her & transfer her to kawai for individual class. not sure whether is it the right choice for her…would you be able to advise.

[ChiefKiasu]

Cin:

Hi Pianojazzy

have you heard of Kawai Music school?
Heard their students are taking trinity guildhall exam instead of ABRSM
Currently my gal with Yamaha for JXC & im thinking of withdrawing her & transfer her to kawai for individual class. not sure whether is it the right choice for her....would you be able to advise.

That's exactly what I did with my son. But Kawai wasn't right for my son; he couldn't click with the teacher. They also increased the fees. So after a couple of months, I stopped Kawai. Now my son's with Award Music School in Katong Mall, a family-owned business. Hope this will last longer.

[corneyAmber]

Hi Cin,


Trinity is as recognise as ABRSM but ABRSM is more popular. Since she is in JXC, there are a lot to catch up on note reading and rhythm counting. I have a transferred student from JXC. Just completed and i am trying to catch up with what she has missed during JXC in order for her to go on to the next exam. Hence if you have the intention to withdraw her, maybe you should act fast if you are keen on more serious learning then music appreciation.

The owner of award music sch used to be from yicha. Now she and her daughter runs the school personnally. I know her daughter personnally and often discuss about students etc

[ChiefKiasu]

pianojazzy:

...The owner of award music sch used to be from yicha. Now she and her daughter runs the school personnally. I know her daughter personnally and often discuss about students etc

Is the owner's daughter named Carol? My daughter is currently taking lessons from her - she's the only one that can handle my kid! She's simply perfect for young children.

[HappyAvon]

ChiefKiasu:

pianojazzy:

...The owner of award music sch used to be from yicha. Now she and her daughter runs the school personnally. I know her daughter personnally and often discuss about students etc

Is the owner's daughter named Carol? My daughter is currently taking lessons from her - she's the only one that can handle my kid! She's simply perfect for young children.

Hi Chief/Pianojazzy, my 3+ girl will be completing her little notes classes in Yahama this weekend. She will be progressing to Little Wonderland in October but the time slot available currently is not suitable to our schedule. Able to share more info about Award Music School ? Thanks

[corneyAmber]

yup chief, she is carol


HappyAvon, you might like to try asking if award accept children at this age. I think they do.