Special Advanced Course
Special Advanced Course
Age range: For graduates of Junior Special Advanced Course
As a continuation from Junior Special Advanced course, this program further develops the ability that students have acquired in their music learning journey. Composing is emphasized as a means of self-expression, and performing with own ideas and ways of expression is cultivated. Students will experience the sheer joy of music on an advanced level and are expected to achieve the musical ability on the level of either Yamaha Piano Grade 6 or Yamaha Electone Grade 6.
The course encourages active participation in Junior Original Concert, and students may be invited to perform their compositions in overseas concerts such as the Asia Pacific Junior Original Concert and International Highlight Concert held each year.
Many graduates of Junior Special Advanced Courses have gone on to develop life-long careers in music as performing artists (locally and overseas), composers, members of world-class orchestras and highly regarded music educators.
Benefits:
- Acquire sound musicianship and performing ability
- Hone skills in composing and improvisation
- Participation in Junior Original Concerts
Students will experience:
- Solfege and lyric singing
- Repertoire playing
- Aural training
- Improvising and composing
- Ensemble playing
- Harmony training
- Music rudiments
Course Information: |
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Class Length |
60 minutes Group and 45 minutes Individual |
Course Length |
2 years |
Parent Participation |
Not Required |
Class Type |
Group and Individual |
Assessment Type |
Yamaha Grade 6 Exam |
Materials |
Textbook and online streaming materials |
Cost Per Lesson |
From RM 272 per month |
Yamaha’s Unique Program
1. Printed Lesson Material + Streaming Audio
Yamaha’s unique curriculum has been designed with the philosophy of wanting everyone to enjoy music. Our instruction is based around original curriculum and teaching materials we’ve developed through more than 60-years’ experience. We also offer realistic audio accompaniment developed exclusively for our lessons that you can play along with, like in live performances, and for home practice.
2. Yamaha Grade Examination
Yamaha Grade Examinations help you as a music learner to confirm your musical abilities and encourage you to gain well-rounded musical skills, so that you can fully enjoy creating and performing music.
3. Concert
We hold special presentations and events for each classroom and course as an opportunity for you to demonstrate the skills you’ve gained in the lessons. The pleasantly tense excitement of the performance and the sense of fulfillment it creates are invaluable.