3kiddos:

Hi all, now that the exams are on, I was just wondering. Is it normal for all ballet students to take the exams every year? Dd isn't taking her Grade 1 exam this year although her teacher assures us that she's keeping up fine and can still move on to Grade 2 with her friends.


For kids who are also taking piano lessons, it's quite common to skip grades so they dont have to take the exams every year. I'm just wondering since the extra exam coaching classes and actual exams are quite expensive so why do most (dd is the only one in her class not taking the exam this yr) girls take the ballet exams yearly?? Unless dd decides she's really serious about ballet, I'm reluctant to pay for those extra coaching classes and exams every year. Any advice? How much of a disadvantage does my dd have if she skips grades?

You don't have to take exams every year. Same goes with Music Grading. You can call The Ballet and Music School to check for information, 63101068 or 67751068.

Rockdiva:

Just want to check out with parents whose dds are taking the RAD syllabus, is it really more recognized than CSTD?

Yes.

bicky:

sleepy:

[quote=\"bicky\"]Is there a normal routine/progress for piano?


Is it norm to take 3 yrs training before one can sit for G1 exam? Or is it the school want to prolong the lesson?

I feel that I would not hesitate to change teacher if teacher's style of teaching doesn't suit my child or teacher is not meeting myexpectation. My dd is with her 5th piano teacher now.

As to what's the norm, a good teacher is the key factor, follow by child's diligence in practising. However, to progress to grade 1 after 3 years is kind of too long in my opinion. My observation is typically after 2 years of weekly lessons, should reach between grade 1 to 3

Hi sleepy (I like your nick... ),

Never cross my mind to change school or get her a Pte tutor. Didn't want to destruct her learning. Also feels that learning with school is more fun & get to perform. But, if she needs to wait for 3 years before getting to G1 exam, then I may consider switching her to a Pte teacher.

Yes, she will practice her piano every evening for half an hour. From what I see (I know nothing about music), she seems to pick up fast. I am also not sure. May consider getting her pte teacher....

Thanks for your advice... :)[/quote]For what I know, as long as she is ready, she can sit for G1 or even the next grade the following year.

EatNonStop:

Hi


Any piano lesson/course recommendation for 4 yr old in Kovan area? Totally new to music...

You can try The Ballet & Music @Harbourfront. It's a new centre and teacher is good with young children. You can call 67751068 to enquire.

super_dad:

Piano seems to be the \"standard\" instrument for kids...anyone thot of getting the child to learn something more exotic...like er hu or something

Where is the place to learn?

Lee30:

Hi everyone,


I am new here. My daughter is currently pursuing piano theory grade 8 and practical grade 7. Could someone recommend me a reliable and hopefully inexpensive tutor at Ang Mo Kio/ Hougang/ Serangoon North area?

Thank you.

You can try Ballet & Music located at NEX (Level 4R)

Has anyone send their child to LPN Art School? How are their classes?

SadMum:

Hi, I know that some private piano teachers will organise a year-end performance for all her/his students at a studio or sign the students up for ourside performances. Does anyone have any recommendations for a private piano teacher who offers performance opportunities for the students? Preferably in the North...


How about recommendations for piano schools that offers performance opportunities for the students?

thanks!

Ballet & Music at CCK offer student to perform, you can call 63101068 for details.

My 4 years old son is attending a 1 to 1 piano lesson at Ballet & Music in Choa Chu Kang. He already know the piano keys and able to play Mary had a Little Lamb with right hand just after 4 lessons. :celebrate: