Suzuki Taster Programme
3.5 years+
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Programme Description
During this 17-week program, children will be introduced to the piano, violin, cello and voice. Basics such as the geography, the parts of these instruments and their functions, playing posture, etc. will be covered. Other activities include story-based singing, purposeful movement activities, ear training, and music literacy, etc.
Toward the end of this program, children will develop a love of these instruments and a good music foundation, and will be ready for the next step: instrumental/vocal program.
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Pathway
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Class Structure
5 mins warm up
10 mins aural/theory
15 mins pre-instrument
Course Structure
Lesson 1-3 pre-piano
Lesson 4-6 pre-violin
Lesson 7-9 pre-cello
Lesson 10-12 pre-voice
Lesson 13-17 evaluation and rehearsal
Lesson 18 recital
Programme Introduction
Tuition & Fees
$9,300
Trial Class
$400/ 45 mins (one time only)
$450/ 30 mins (regular class)
Material Bag
$600 (for students who are new to seed program)
Prerequisites
-Completion of Music Preparatory Program or;
-Prior early childhood music training for no less than 5 months or;
-Demonstrate at least 4 of the following skills:
- Steady pulse
- Pitching matching skill
- Familiar with melodies of Suzuki repertoire (Book 1)
- Some degree of control of gross motor muscles, i.e. hopping, twirling
- Some degree of control of fine motor muscles i.e. finger independence
- Willingness to follow instructions, and a concentration span no shorter than 15 minutes.
Children who meet the prerequisites after being assessed in the trial lesson can be admitted to the taster program directly.
Award and Achievements
A trophy & certificate will be awarded upon course completion.
