Our Music Programme
Young Fiddler's Programme ( 3 - 6 years old under Suzuki violin pre-book approach)
Lesson Module: (Pre-book till level 1A)
Focusing on different rhythm
- To experience different rhythmic patterns using the same repertoire from the violin school approach and other supplementary exercises
To enhance listening skills
- To develop listening skills through intonation and other rhythmic exercises
Ability to learn musical concepts
- To sharpen different musical concepts through different style of music
To focus on technique
- To achieve forearm bowing, long bow and short bow strokes
To focus on posture
- Violin holding and posture through Eurhythmic exercises
- Bow hold technique through Eurhythmic exercises and games
Duration: 30 or 45 minutes per individual session
Frequency: Once a week individual
: Once a week group practice
: Custom session for parent
Pre-requisite: Class observation
: Parental involvement throughout the sessions
Suzuki Violin School Approach (4 years and above) or
Suzuki Piano School Approach (4 years and above)
Lesson Module:
Focus on listening
- To develop musicality through ear training
- Listening games and exercises to sharpen musical concepts
Focus on technique
- Developing the hand position such as arm, forearm, wrist and finger posture for violin players
- Developing the bowing technique such as whole bow, half bow, firm tone, light tone and other essential techniques
- Developing different finger strokes such as long strokes, short strokes, long and short pull, wrist roll and other essential techniques for piano players
- Transposition and modulation
Focus on musicality
- Dynamics
- Articulations
- Intonations
- Tempo and rhythm
Reading
- Music notations are not emphasised in the early years, but delayed until the child's aural and basic skills are established
One-Step-at-a-time
- Mastery is accomplished by a one-step-at-a-time approach, where each step is mastered before continuing to the next step
Repertoire
- Repertoire learned by the child is continuously maintained. Through repetition of pieces, old skills can be strengthened, new skills can be gained. Thus fluency is able to achieved.
Duration: 30 or 45 minutes per individual session
Frequency: Once a week individual
: Once a week group practice
: Custom session for parent
Pre-requisite: Class observation
: Parental involvement throughout the sessions
Specialist Instrumental Programme (Piano, Violin and Cello)
Course Structure for violin, viola or cello:
- Mastery of repertoire works
- Bowing technique such as Martele, Sautille, Spicatto, Staccato, Portamento and etc.
- Left arm relaxation, shifting, wrist and etc.
- Mastering different vibrato techniques
- Enhancing listening skills such as pitching and intonation
Course Structure for piano:
- Mastery of repertoire works
- Development for arm, forearm, wrist & finger work through etudes, studies and scales
- Keyboard harmony skills and transpositions
- Development for sight reading and aural skills
Suitable for:
- Students who wish to develop their skills and talent
- Advanced level students
- Preparing for higher grade examination
- To improve and enhance violin, viola, cello and piano skills
Duration: 45 or 60 minutes per individual session
Frequency: Once a week individual
: Custom session for parent
Pre-requisite: Through an evaluation and audition