Pre-Junior
Yamaha Pre-Junior Course for 6-8 year olds:
Lessons to Build a Foundation for Piano Performance and All Musical Expressions
Ideal for children aged 6-8 beginning their musical journey on Piano or Electone.
Features
Yamaha’s curriculum is carefully designed to align with their developmental phases!
Children aged 6-8 rapidly develop finger dexterity and musical literacy, learning to read notation and discern musical elements, making this an ideal stage to begin formal music education.
Upon completing the one-year Pre-Junior or Pre-Junior Personal, children progress to the Junior Course.
Instruction is delivered by certified Yamaha teachers, ensuring steady skill development.
Yamaha-certified teachers possess extensive musical knowledge and excellent communication skills with young children, ensuring high-quality instruction. Also, carefully designed textbooks that spark young learners’ curiosity and creativity. Featuring a thoughtfully selected collection of songs and imaginative illustrations, they inspire children to learn with joy and motivation.
Comprehensive tools to support home practice
These Yamaha-designed tools include videos highlighting key practice points and an app that makes practicing fun and engaging.
Yamaha's Comprehensive Music Education
Children learn each song through the steps of “listening”, “singing”, “playing”, “reading” and “creating”.
Solfege
Children sing songs using Do-Re-Mi while reading from the score.
Repertoire
Children explore core musical elemtents and refine a repertoire of songs they can perform with confidence.
Finger exercise
Children enjoy finger exercises accompanied by music, building fundamental Piano and Electone skills.
From Music Theory and Harmony to Arranging and Ensemble, our diverse curriculum supports every aspect of musical development.
Lesson details
Pre-Junior
In group lessons, children sing and play together, developing rhythm, tempo, and ensemble skills. Individual lessons offer personalised guidance in performance and music reading to support each child's continued progress.
*The number of supplementary individual lessons can be selected to suit your schedule and learning goals.
Age
- 6-8-year-olds
Duration
- 1 year
Time
- Group: 60 minutes / lesson
- Supplementary individual: 30 minutes / lesson
Pre-Junior Personal
With personalised instruction tailored to each child's progress, we guide them in developing musical skills step by step.
Age
- 6-8-year-olds
Duration
- 1 year (approx.)
Time
- 30 minutes / lesson
Fees
| Pre-Junior | Pre-Junior | Pre-Junior | Pre-Junior | Pre-Junior Personal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group lesson | Group lesson | Group lesson | Group lesson | Individual lesson |
| 3 times / Month | 3 times / Month | 3 times / Month | 3 times / Month | 3 times / Month |
| - | +1 Supplementary individual lesson | +2 Supplementary individual lesson | +3 Supplementary individual lesson | Only Individual lesson |
| XX USD | XX USD | XX USD | XX USD | XX USD |
*Group lesson + 1 supplementary individual lesson is our recommended starting point. You may select your preferred number of individual lessons and adjust this midway through the term after enrollment.
*Please note that availability of your requested number of supplementary individual lessons or preferred time slots may vary depending on venue and day of the week.
*Children may choose Piano or Electone as their instrument for supplementary individual lessons in both the Pre-Junior and Pre-Junior Personal courses.
*All children access educational materials and videos through our digital learning service. Please prepare an internet-enabled device and a stable internet connection to use this service.
*Admission and facility fees vary by venue.
Textbook
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Main textbook featuring Lyric Singing and Repertoire
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Workbook designed for enjoyable home learning
Q&A
At Yamaha Music School, children learn not only playing techniques but also holistic musical skills. Unlike general music schools that focus mainly on reading and playing music, our curriculum—encompassing “listen, sing, play, read, and create”—effectively cultivates fundamental musical skills that last a lifetime. That is why Yamaha graduates can continue to enjoy music throughout their lives, even if they stop playing an instrument.
Yes, in a gentle way. It's never too late. Children aged 6-8 are naturally curious and eager to "Play!" Compared to younger children, they can move their fingers more precisely and grasp concepts more quickly.
By nurturing their ability to listen carefully, perform, and read musical notation, they develop the foundational skills to truly enjoy music. Our teaching follows the principle of developmentally appropriate practice, providing instruction aligned with the physical and cognitive growth of children in this age group.
Homework focuses on reviewing and reinforcing lesson content to ensure steady progress. It primarily involves practicing repertoire pieces, supplemented by engaging educational videos and quiz-format workbook activities that support learning, making practice enjoyable and motivating.
