The Yamaha Music Education System (YMES) offers comprehensive music education programs for students ages 3 to adults. Yamaha’s philosophy is built on the belief that music education enriches lives, and the language of music knows no national boundaries. The keys to this internationally reputed music education system include:
- Timely Education: Using age-appropriate methods and materials is critical to an effective educational approach
- Keyboard as a Learning Tool: The keyboard is an excellent learning tool for music students and allows for comprehensive music education
- Ear Training: As in learning languages, the YMES emphasizes aural development so music learning is both natural and effective
- Group Learning: Provides a natural setting for students, promoting team spirit & confidence, where students have opportunities to experience group music ensembles, and share musical ideas
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MW |
JMC |
JXC |
JSAC |
YMC |
KE |
| Age: |
3-years old |
4-5 years old |
6-8 years old |
6-8 years old |
6-8 years old |
9-Adults |
| Course Duration: |
6 months |
2 years |
2 years |
3 years |
3 years |
1 year |
| Parent Participation: |
Required |
Required |
Not required |
Not required |
Not required |
Not required |
| Class Meetings: |
One 45-minute class per week |
One-hour weekly |
One-hour weekly |
One-hour weekly |
One-hour weekly |
One-hour weekly |
| Class Size: |
6-10 |
6-10 |
6-10 |
6-10 |
6-10 |
6-10 |
| Class Material: |
MW Book & CD, Parent’s Guide |
JMC books, workbooks, CD sets and magnet board kit |
JXC books, workbooks & CDs |
JSAC books & CDs |
YMC books & CDs |
KE Books |
| Home Instruments: |
Keyboard Piano |
Keyboard/ Piano |
Piano (Digital or acoustic) |
Piano (Digital or acoustic) |
Keyboard/ Piano |
Piano (Digital or acoustic) |
| Private Lessons: |
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Optional half-hour Individual Piano lesson weekly |
One half-hour to one-hour lesson required weekly |
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| Prerequisites: |
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Completion of JMC |
Completion of JMC and Successful JSAC Audition |
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Yamaha Courses:
MW: Yamaha Music Wonderland YMC: Yamaha Young Musicians Course
JMC: Yamaha Junior Music Course KE: Yamaha Keyboard Encounters
JXC: Yamaha Junior Extension Course JSAC: Yamaha Junior Special Advance Course
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YAMAHA MUSIC WONDERLAND (MW)
- Designed for the 3-year-old, where parent and child explore the fundamentals of music in a magical 45-minute group class per week
- Establishes the foundation for musical ability through listening, singing, and keyboard playing
- The effective use of musical software (students textbooks and CDs) makes learning both fun and stimulating
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YAMAHA JUNIOR MUSIC COURSE (JMC):
- Designed for 4 & 5 year old students,
- 2-year program capitalizes on the young child’s developmental characteristics to train basic musical skills
- Parents actively participate in their child’s music lessons, cultivating a life-long love for music
- A comprehensive music curriculum with ear-training using solfege, basic keyboard playing skills, rhythm and notation, music appreciation, creativity, and singing of various musical styles
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YAMAHA YOUNG MUSICIANS COURSE (YMC):
- 3-year keyboard program provides effective and enjoyable musical training for children ages 6-8 years
- Develops keyboard playing skills, ear-training, rhythm training, note-reading and writing, keyboard harmony, arranging, ensemble playing, and music appreciation
- Taught by qualified teachers in a group environment, promoting confidence, team spirit, and group dynamics.
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YAMAHA KEYBOARD ENCOUNTERS (KE):
- An innovative keyboard music program for ages 9 to adults who are interested in learning to play the Piano
- Combines technology with an effective and enjoyable approach
- Students study piano techniques and learn to play the various musical styles.
- Small group instruction approach makes music learning a fun and interactive experience
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