<![CDATA[Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion]]>Hi, does anyone have feedback regarding the MYC (Music for Young Children) programme? It looks like a good programme to build a good music foundation for kids and for parents with zero music background like me to learn alongside them. Would appreciate any feedback on the programme, esp the one at the Jurong East branch.


I'm actually hoping to sign my child up for a Sunrise class (for 2 - 3 yrs old) at MYC @ Jurong East. Class time is tentatively around 4 or 5pm on Sundays. Currently need one more child to sign up(making at least 3 students) before they start the class.
If anyone is interested, can contact Ms Sannly at Tel: 6100 1316 / jurongeast@mycsingapore.com.sg
She's a helpful lady.
Can also visit these websites for more info:
http://www.myc.com
http://www.mycsingapore.com

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Music for young children tampines branch have moved to bigger venue (we are expanding) at 257 pasir ris St 21 #01-299 S510257.

Our new time slots

Sunshine 1 (3-4 years old)
Saturday 11.30am
Friday 6.30pm

Sunbeam 1 (5-6 years old)
Saturday 10.30am
Friday 7.45pm

Call us at 61001129 or what's app 92301119 for more information. (trial class available)

Music for young children (MYC) by Sunny music studio.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1930553https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1930553Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:32:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:19:28 GMT]]>Hi

any recent reviews for Katong or Hougang branch?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1906838https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1906838Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:19:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:49:53 GMT]]>Oh i am sorry to hear that… do you mind sharing me which center is that in PM? Thanks…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1820479https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1820479Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:49:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:24:36 GMT]]>

Mummytang:
Hi irrrlyn, thanks for sharing. I tried to reply to your pm but you do not accept PMs.... hope your son is doing better now in his music class.

Hi Mummytang, I'm unsure what happened to my account setting.

I hope you had found a suitable class and your child is doing well in music now.

Anyway, my boy had decided to drop keyboard after the experience with MYC. Hence, I am postponing the class until he is ready to start again, if ever he decided to. A recent conversation with a friend had brought light that it could be the centre issue as the 2 different teachers that our children had are just not able to engage children and expecting too much from the parents. I can only say that I am deeply disappointed as I had waited for more than 1 year for the MYC class only to suffer financial losses and my boy's developed resistance for music class. I guess it was just our luck as I did read good reviews before deciding on them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1820468https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1820468Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:24:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:18:19 GMT]]>Hi irrrlyn, thanks for sharing. I tried to reply to your pm but you do not accept PMs… hope your son is doing better now in his music class.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1819897https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1819897Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:18:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Fri, 22 Sep 2017 02:19:04 GMT]]>

Mummytang:
Hi, I might be considering to switch to other schools. Can anyone tell me if Yamaha has a lot of homework compared to MYC?

Thank you....
I had checked with Yamaha and was informed that homework depends on teacher. And I would think that the demand of homework wouldn't be lesser than MYC as Music definitely requires consistent practice. Not sure about your reason for wanting to switch. For my case, I feel that the MYC curriculum may be well designed and I was impressed. However, it probably works better for children who are able to sit through and focus on the class with parents who are able to follow the pace of the teacher as well. Or maybe we just didn't meet the right teacher. Anyway, if MYC doesn't work out, I'm not sure if Yamaha will work since the class size is even bigger. Hence,I had decided to forgo my deposit with MYC and switch to another music school with a smaller teacher:child ratio at a more affordable rate for my child instead.

Hope my sharing helps

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802535https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1802535Fri, 22 Sep 2017 02:19:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Mon, 07 Aug 2017 03:00:30 GMT]]>Hi, I might be considering to switch to other schools. Can anyone tell me if Yamaha has a lot of homework compared to MYC?

Thank you…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791972https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791972Mon, 07 Aug 2017 03:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Mon, 07 Aug 2017 03:00:21 GMT]]>Hi, I might be considering to switch to other schools. Can anyone tell me if Yamaha has a lot of homework compared to MYC?

Thank you…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791971https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791971Mon, 07 Aug 2017 03:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:00:39 GMT]]>It is quite difficult to gather enough people for weekday classes, but posting here is a good start!


The reason is, not many kids are free in the afternoons (the bulk are at full-day childcare; some 4-year-olds still have afternoon nap; others have a multitude of other enrichment)…and even if they are, not many have a caregiver free to accompany them to lessons & take proper notes rgdg homework etc.

The best place to start is your child’s kindergarten classmates. Ask around the Whatsapp group (if there is one), or simply ask around in person when you pick up your child. I have a friend living nearby who might be keen (switching over from Yamaha), will ask her to contact you directly.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783712https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783712Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:44:58 GMT]]>Hi all - I’ve been very keen on getting my 4 year old into MYC - tried a trial and am impressed with the program. But having real difficulty getting weekday afternoon classes where I live. Any thoughts? And how I can round up anyone to get this going? I live in the bishan area - so thomson, newton or bukit timah branches work for us too!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783703https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783703Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:44:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Thu, 01 Jun 2017 04:32:21 GMT]]>zac’s mum, thank u for your reply. I’ll call up the nearest branch to enquire more about the program and the fees. 😃

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777215https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1777215Thu, 01 Jun 2017 04:32:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Tue, 30 May 2017 23:22:01 GMT]]>

intruder:
Hi, I'm looking for a music school for my 4 years old child and would like to know what is/are the differences between MYC and other music schools like Yamaha, Cristofori, Seimpi, etc.? Is it a parent accompanied program? Heard there are home works to be done, how is it like?

May I also know how much is the course fees and which branch and teacher is good? Your advice and information provided are greatly appreciated.
TIA.
Hi yes MYC is a parent-accompanied program, even till the older ages. And yes there is homework + daily practice is strongly suggested. So the level of parental commitment is very high unfortunately. The emphasis is on sight-reading, whereas I heard for Yamaha & Cristofori they emphasize playing by ear.

Sorry I don't know about the latest fees for 4 year olds. As for branches, there are many across Singapore, all under different franchise owners. I suggest u check out one nearest to your home & arrange for a trial lesson. That's the best way to gauge if the teacher's style is a good fit with your child and you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1776996https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1776996Tue, 30 May 2017 23:22:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Tue, 30 May 2017 16:30:00 GMT]]>Hi, I’m looking for a music school for my 4 years old child and would like to know what is/are the differences between MYC and other music schools like Yamaha, Cristofori, Seimpi, etc.? Is it a parent accompanied program? Heard there are home works to be done, how is it like?

May I also know how much is the course fees and which branch and teacher is good? Your advice and information provided are greatly appreciated.
TIA.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1776983https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1776983Tue, 30 May 2017 16:30:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Sun, 21 May 2017 06:46:12 GMT]]>We stopped after sunbeam 1 when I realised that my girl will not be able to transit to acoustic piano & ABRSM after playing on electric piano. The touch & dynamics are totally different. She can read notes well so the animal puppets at sunrise were not that helpful for note reading.


Actually most older kids enter at sunbeam. I was misled that my girl will have to enrol at sunrise if she joined at k2.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1775295https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1775295Sun, 21 May 2017 06:46:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Wed, 17 May 2017 06:50:23 GMT]]>Sunshine 1 and Sunshine 2 take about 1 year each. After that u can go straight to Sunbeams 2 and Sunbeams 3 (another 1 year each). So your son will be around 7 years old when completing Sunbeams 3 just like my boy.


Regarding the slow progress, it depends on what is the parent’s purpose for the child to learn piano. If the immediate purpose is for the child to learn many new and popular pieces eg Frozen, Star Wars theme etc. then I think MYC curriculum does not allow for that special tailoring - for that u need individual lessons. Some of my boy’s kindergarten classmates took individual lessons for that reason. But many lost interest or did not practise much & the teacher just said ok nvm we learn sthg else. MYC may seem slow but half the lesson is actually theory lesson & short ensemble (which other music schools have separate lessons & charges for). And I was happy for my boy to have a good theory foundation to learn other instruments. He showed a keen interest in music from toddler age too. He doesn’t have any popular repertoire to show off to friends, but he can sight read & still loves music is good enough for me.

I guess your boy’s class is playing pieces using separate hands now? Soon they will move to playing with both hands together, that will take a lot of coordination & practice. And then the battles over the necessary daily practice will begin hahaha…if you & your child can stick through it (prepare some sort of incentive system!), he will have the basics to try any new piano piece, with encouragement.

Maybe for those children who are too shy of/easily distracted by other children in the group, individual lessons would work better. But these are usually much shorter (20-30min only) and the quality of teachers may vary greatly, especially some may look highly qualified on paper but don’t know how to talk to preschoolers patiently.

Don’t worry too much about people pulling out of the class, have a talk to the school’s manager to see if there are other classes of similar level that u can transfer to if there aren’t enough kids left. I recall at MYC Orchard/Thomson, there are plenty of Sunshine classes with different days & timings to switch to. There may be a few weeks’ waiting gap or catch up required.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1774281https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1774281Wed, 17 May 2017 06:50:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Wed, 17 May 2017 05:45:46 GMT]]>

zac's mum:
Mummytang:

Hello parents! my DS1 is taking Sunshine 1 course now with MYC and he is 9 months into the course now.

I find that it helps to introduce music to young children and makes it more fun for them due to the group setting and maybe less formal/ restrictive in their terms compared to individual classes.
I would like to ask fellow parents who have/had their children attending courses at MYC, do you go all the way to moonbeam level?
Or do you switch to individual lessons? If yes, at which level do you think is best to switch? And if you do continue to moonbeam level, what comes after?
Many thanks in advance for your advices from experienced parents..!

Hi my son started from Sunrise, then continued with Sunshine and now completing Sunbeams 3 soon. His classmates are around 7-8 years of age, this is usually the time when parents switch the kids to individual lessons as they can focus for longer periods.

If continue to Moonbeams, the course will prepare the child to take ABRSM Grade 2 exams. U can ask around the pros & cons of taking graded exams for piano, I won't comment much here as it boils down to your personal preference. My own child will not be continuing with Moonbeams as (a) I don't think a Grade 2 piano cert will be useful for him & (b) he strongly wishes to learn violin now!

I'd say I'm very happy with the MYC curriculum. My boy is able to sight read & play easy piano pieces and knows the Grade 1 major & minor scales. Now when he has started some beginner violin lessons, the teacher commented that she is impressed he already knows how to read the notes on the score, and rhythm patterns, dynamics etc. I don't think other piano/keyboard curriculums provide such good theory foundations.

Hi Zac's mum! Thanks a lot for your reply and good to see you in this thread too! 🙂
It's great to know your son has a strong foundation in music through MYC and even found his interest in violin. For me it is really also to let my son enjoy music and explore his interest. (I started MYC because he was inspired by his music teacher at pre-school and was bugging me to let him learn the keyboard.) May I ask when did your son start to be able to sight read and play some simple pieces?

If I understand correctly, Sunshine 1& 2 takes about 2 years and Sunbeam 1-3 another 3 years? Is that right?
I like the MYC program too and I enjoy being in the class with DS1 as well. haha I plan to also start my DD2 next year after she turns three in Sunshine1.

I do hear some feedback from DS1's course mate's mum that the progress is a bit slow and she is thinking to pull out her daughter after sunshine 1.. If 2 or more pull out, then his class might get disband I am afraid... Naturally I guess individual classes will be more focused and the child's progress might be faster in terms of playing the piano. But I wonder if they are too young (4yo) to start individual classes.

Thanks again for sharing 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1774267https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1774267Wed, 17 May 2017 05:45:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Wed, 17 May 2017 04:41:02 GMT]]>

Mummytang:
Hello parents! my DS1 is taking Sunshine 1 course now with MYC and he is 9 months into the course now.

I find that it helps to introduce music to young children and makes it more fun for them due to the group setting and maybe less formal/ restrictive in their terms compared to individual classes.
I would like to ask fellow parents who have/had their children attending courses at MYC, do you go all the way to moonbeam level?
Or do you switch to individual lessons? If yes, at which level do you think is best to switch? And if you do continue to moonbeam level, what comes after?
Many thanks in advance for your advices from experienced parents..!
Hi my son started from Sunrise, then continued with Sunshine and now completing Sunbeams 3 soon. His classmates are around 7-8 years of age, this is usually the time when parents switch the kids to individual lessons as they can focus for longer periods.

If continue to Moonbeams, the course will prepare the child to take ABRSM Grade 2 exams. U can ask around the pros & cons of taking graded exams for piano, I won't comment much here as it boils down to your personal preference. My own child will not be continuing with Moonbeams as (a) I don't think a Grade 2 piano cert will be useful for him & (b) he strongly wishes to learn violin now!

I'd say I'm very happy with the MYC curriculum. My boy is able to sight read & play easy piano pieces and knows the Grade 1 major & minor scales. Now when he has started some beginner violin lessons, the teacher commented that she is impressed he already knows how to read the notes on the score, and rhythm patterns, dynamics etc. I don't think other piano/keyboard curriculums provide such good theory foundations.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1774242https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1774242Wed, 17 May 2017 04:41:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Wed, 17 May 2017 01:40:42 GMT]]>Hello parents! my DS1 is taking Sunshine 1 course now with MYC and he is 9 months into the course now.

I find that it helps to introduce music to young children and makes it more fun for them due to the group setting and maybe less formal/ restrictive in their terms compared to individual classes.
I would like to ask fellow parents who have/had their children attending courses at MYC, do you go all the way to moonbeam level?
Or do you switch to individual lessons? If yes, at which level do you think is best to switch? And if you do continue to moonbeam level, what comes after?
Many thanks in advance for your advices from experienced parents…!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1774117https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1774117Wed, 17 May 2017 01:40:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Mon, 10 Apr 2017 05:13:06 GMT]]>In case any parent is looking for piano class at MYC for your 3-4 yr old, there is a class (Sunshine 1) on Sat 915 to 1015am which my daughter (Lisa Seto) has signed up. Understand 2 other kids have signed up and currently waiting for another 2 kids to form the quorum to start the class. Post here just in case any parent interested.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766469https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1766469Mon, 10 Apr 2017 05:13:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Sat, 07 May 2016 23:13:37 GMT]]>Hi,


I understand JuzMusic at Parkway is trying to form a Sat 1115am class for 4 year olds. If you are keen, you can give them a call…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1677139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1677139Sat, 07 May 2016 23:13:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Sun, 03 Jan 2016 06:50:53 GMT]]>Anyone have feedback on I campus Kindergarten program at Jurong East under MYC?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1622598https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1622598Sun, 03 Jan 2016 06:50:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Sun, 03 Jan 2016 06:45:21 GMT]]>Anyone have feedback on I campus Kindergarten program at Jurong East under MYC?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1622597https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1622597Sun, 03 Jan 2016 06:45:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Mon, 02 Mar 2015 02:34:15 GMT]]>

pingsped:
I think group piano lessons for preschoolers is not a very good idea. Nearly all of them would play wrongly unless their mother can play piano. I still remember my girl's finger 1 and 2 flying up whenever she used finger 5 cos her hand is so small. I can never forget that big k2 boy thumping on the keyboard. It looked like hammering cos his wrists would shake \"in rebound\" after he hit the keyboard. 😓
That's the disadvantages of learning an instrument in a group class. Yes, it may be a fun thing to do, but in a group of 4-8, there are usually only 1 teacher. There is no way the teacher can pay close attention to all the kids, whether they are playing it right. Most of the corrections are left to the accompanying parent.

All these sales talk about students who finishes a group program being \"equivalent\" to Grade 1 or 2.... what I think they mean is that they cover the contents that are required up to Grade 1 or 2. Whether the student is able to play to that level is not guaranteed, and they never mention whether students can get a pass, a merit or a distinction.

In general, start the child on individual class as early as practically possible. Even a 30 min individual class is better than an hour-long group class.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1471125https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1471125Mon, 02 Mar 2015 02:34:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Music for Young Children (MYC) - Discussion on Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:04:44 GMT]]>

waiyean:
Hi Pingsped,


If one is serious about learning piano, they should never start on a keyboard. Just my opinion.
I didn't know better then. The teacher told us that at the end of MYC program, its students' piano playing would be equivalent to Grade 1 or 2. Students can then go on to other grades in piano.

I think group piano lessons for preschoolers is not a very good idea. Nearly all of them would play wrongly unless their mother can play piano. I still remember my girl's finger 1 and 2 flying up whenever she used finger 5 cos her hand is so small. I can never forget that big k2 boy thumping on the keyboard. It looked like hammering cos his wrists would shake \"in rebound\" after he hit the keyboard. 😓

Imagine practising diligently like that for 2-3 years and he tries take Grade 2 or 3 exam . . .

I think older kids may learn better in groups.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1469854https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1469854Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:04:44 GMT