Young Musician’s Course (Music Adventure)

Age Requirement: Ages 6-9
Course length: 2-3 years
Class schedule: One 55 minute class per week

Keyboard Rental or Purchase: All YMC students must have access to a keyboard for practicing.

Curriculum
Musicianship is taught through the use of a keyboard. Children are immersed in:

• Singing
• Ear training
• Repertoire (keyboard pieces)
• Ensemble playing (group performance)
• Keyboard harmony
• Arranging
• Keyboard technique
• Sight singing
• Sight playing
• Theory

Upon Completion of the Course
Once your child has completed the Young Musicians Course, he or she can take the Yamaha Student Grade 9 Exam to confirm his or her musical achievement. Teachers refer to the exam results to correctly place students in advanced courses of study such as the Junior Advanced Curriculum. As the children develop more advanced musical skills, they are also encouraged to express themselves by performing and composing their own music through programs like Junior Composition Concert.