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Q. Can
you tell me more about your Pop Keyboard Program?
Q. What if we can’t make it to the class?
Q. Do
I have to sign up for the whole year?
Q. When
can we sign up for lessons?
Q. Are there lessons during statutory
holidays?
Q. What is your lesson termination policy?
Q. We
might go away. Do we receive makeup lessons?
Q. Do
you give family discounts?
Q. Can
we rent an instrument before investing in buying one?
Q. Do
we have to bring our instrument to lessons?
Q. Can
we switch from one program to another?
Q. Do
we get receipts for Income Tax purposes?
Q.
How often should my child practice?
Q. Do the students really have to perform?
Q. What
are the advantages of Group Class v/s Private Session?
Q.
May I sit in on the lesson and watch?
Q. At what age should a child begin
learning music?
Q. What
is R.C.M.?
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Q.
Can you tell me more about your Pop
Keyboard Program?
A.
Pop Keyboard is contemporary alternative Program to R.C.M.
The Traditional System
of teaching in
most
cases produces Students that are capable to play only certain
songs
with the sole
purpose of passing exams.
This approach leaves the Student absolutely
unprepared in
situations outside their curriculum.
We make sure our
Students gain knowledge in all fundamental areas of music,
learn how
to play their
instrument
well, and know how to act in different music situations. Our
Curriculum is
based on well-known popular and classical repertoire. The
songs included
in the program are
more appealing to the
young
generation of musicians, and this
motivates them to
play those songs for friends and family, not only
for exams.
Pop
Keyboard
Program
delivers faster results and it is more fun because
incorporates the
features of the computerised Keyboards and Digital Pianos.
Students learn quickly to
take advantage of
the
technology and to make music on their own, similar to what
they
listen to on a
daily basis.
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Q. What if we can’t make it to the class?
A. We
allow 1 makeup lesson per semester only if there is a Health
or Emergency reason and 24 hour notice is given. Missed
lesson is to be taken on our makeup lesson day or earlier if
the teacher’s schedule permits. More than 1 missed lesson or
missed lessons without notice will be forfeited.
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Q. Do I have to sign up for the whole year?
A.
No, we only ask you to pay for the lessons on a monthly
basis. However, we prefer to have a tentative agreement for
one school year, which allows us to plan our activities in
order to, assure your success in music.
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Q. When can we sign up for lessons?
A. We
accept new students all year around. We provide evaluation to
students with previous musical background to determine their
level and for some programs we require auditions.
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Q. Are there lessons during statutory
holidays?
A. We
follow the Public School Calendar in regards to all statutory
holidays. For all No School Days refer to our School Calendar.
You will not be billed for lessons during holidays.
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Q. What is your lesson termination policy?
A.
Our cancellation policy is one (1) month written notice in
advance. After the month of notice all remaining moneys or
cheques are returned to you. If a Student is withdrawn
without notice one (1) month tuition fee is forfeited.
The Student may want to continue taking lessons during the
time of notification.
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Q.
We might go away. Do we receive makeup
lessons?
A
The lessons are to be paid regardless of attendance because
your time slot has been reserved for you alone for the
duration of our agreement. We are not obligated to provide
more than 1 makeup lesson per semester, as per our School
Policy.
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Q.
Do you give family discounts?
A.
Yes, we respect your efforts to provide music for all
your children and will reduce our rates to make it easier for
you.
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Q.
Can we rent an instrument before
investing in buying one?
A.
Yes, we rent out Keyboards, Guitars and Drums. If
after the rental period expires you want to keep the
instrument, 100% of the rental amount goes towards purchasing
the instrument. If you want to upgrade to a better instrument
60% of the rental amount is applied towards your purchase.
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Q.
Do we have to bring our instrument to
lessons?
A.
No, if you play Piano, Keyboard, or Drums. Do not
bring your amplifiers as well.
All other instruments such as: Guitar, Bass, Violin, and Brass
are to be carried to class.
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Q.
Can we switch from one program to
another?
A.
Yes, just provide us with one-month notice time to make
the necessary changes in our schedule.
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Q.
Do we get receipts for Income Tax
purposes?
A.
Yes, we will give you a receipt for tax purposes based
on all tuition fees paid during one calendar year.
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Q.
How often should my child
practice?
A.
For beginners 15-20 min. practice a day is
satisfactory. As the student progresses the practice time
will increase to 30-45 min. a day. The important thing is to
be consistent and to practice every day.
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Q. Do the students really have to perform?
A. We
do not force the students to play at the recitals, but we do
encourage them to play in public, because regular performances
are proven to increase self-esteem and teach the student to
set and achieve goals.
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Q.
What are the advantages of Group Class v/s
Private Session?
A. We
recommend Group settings for all Junior Programs, Introductory
Courses and Vocal Ensembles. The Group Class is longer and
allows for more activities. The students learn to work as a
team and establish friendly relationship with their
classmates. We provide them with individual attention and
opportunity for ensemble playing. The Students get motivated
and less inhibited to play in public. Switching different
activities makes the class setting more relaxing and
acceptable way of experiencing Music for the pure love of it.
Private lessons are options for intermediate and advanced
students and those enrolled in our Credit Program.
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Q. May I sit in on the lesson and watch?
A.
Yes, if your child is very young and needs your presence while
adjusting to the new environment. We do not recommend parents
attending class regularly, because the students tend to be
more responsible, self-confident and focussed if there is no
family member in class to distract them.
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Q. At what age should a child begin
learning music?
A.
This question has many variables to be considered. The
following are basic guidelines with lots of variations. A
Child should be introduced to music as early as possible. At
age of 3-4 children are ready to attend music appreciation
classes which lays down the foundation for future more in
depth music study. At age of 5-6 a child could start learning
to play the Piano, Voice or Violin. For Drums and Guitar
lessons the student should be 8 years or older to begin. To
play Brass or Woodwind instruments, due to the nature of the
wind instruments, the student should be older than 10 years.
The best way to determine what is best for your child is to
talk to our School Co-ordinator and discuss all personal
aspects of this matter.
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Q.
What is R.C.M.?
A.
R.C.M. stands for Royal Conservatory of Music. This is
an institution with curriculum and examination system based on
the traditional way of teaching classical music. R.C.M. is
recognised by the Ministry of Education. That is why Students
who complete Grade 8 Practical and Grade 2 Music Rudiments are
entitled to receive 1 High School Credit.
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