Versatile Keyboard Lessons (13+)

For younger children, view our pre-requisite. For adults, view our Adult Classes.

Why settle for a mundane musical lesson decoding notes on sheet music at the instrument, then doing a truckload of theory, when your child could be delightfully engaged towards becoming an all-round, versatile musician!

Want to have the freedom to express the music you love?

We are here to help! You'll not only develop the ability to play with expression and accuracy but also learn how to include yourself in the dynamics of a live band setting. You'll engage your most important skill- listening- in ways that are vital for a developing and accomplished musician.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a common misconception that in order to play music you need to read music and that music reading makes you more superior than the person who doesn't. Think about this, we never needed to learn to read to know how to speak right? While reading helps explain and expand knowledge of principles, and yes we read in class too, this expanded knowledge can also be achieved through an aural approach which is more natural and allows for greater flexibility. After all, music always existed its oral/aural form and that's the primary vehicle for expression with music in our daily experience. Why limit when you could nurture innate musicality to allow them to express music in many different ways!

Victor Wooten, world class musician, bass player extraordinaire explains more in this TEDEd video

Course Tuition

Parrandero Semester

Sept '23 - Jan '24

Instruments

Approved equipment only! Keyboard, Stand and Bench are required. Students are encouraged to bring their personal instrument and equipment to class. If unable to, in-class rental is available.

Materials

All Materials are recommended individually. Each student must have a Technical Study book and Book with Pieces to build repertoire.
Practical and Theory Certification books recommended when ready to prep for exams.

What to expect in Piano-Keyboard Lessons?

Sound before sight! You learned to speak from hearing right? Therefore it's only natural to develop the musical ear before you start to express and read. It's important to connect the fingers and ears to the instrument.

Singing helps to develop sound awareness, a sense of pitch and identifying the notes more easily by ear.

Aural training helps in understanding the elements of music including rhythm, pitch, harmony.

Mobile aids Students play alongside audio accompaniment on mobile devices which helps develop important listening skills and hand-ear-eye coordination.

E-learning Members only Area access with at home activities including music games, supplementary material and supporting videos.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a common misconception that in order to play music you need to read music and that music reading makes you more superior than the person who doesn't. We never needed to learn to read to know how to speak right? While reading helps explain and expand knowledge of principles, and yes we read in class too, this expanded knowledge can also be achieved through an aural approach which is more natural and allows for greater flexibility in expression. We nurture children's innate musicality to allow them to express music in many different ways.