Ponds Music Academy

Junior Level

This 2 year holistic music course offers an exciting range of musical experiences over 4 levels. Children meet and get to play their instrument right from the start, sing along with the music, participate in story-telling and games, play percussion instruments and engage with music through gestures and movement activities. Flash cards ensure that music literacy is developed from Day 1.

Although the focus is on the development of piano skills, our teaching approach is not a traditiona; one of' read and play'. Emphasis is placed experiencing music through listening and then imitating through singing, verbalization and appropriate movement. Transferring this knowlege to the keyboard and dveloping reading skills are the final steps in the process.

The desired learning outcome is one where students are not restricted to simply playing what they read but are also able to play what they hear.To achieve this,the teaching method includes the following elements,each of which is necessary for effective music learning.

* Listening  * Sining  * Movement  * Rhythm  * Reading  * Understanding 

Musical Concepts  * Keyboard Playing  *Ensemble Playing.

Primary Level

This one year, 2 level course is comprehensive and lots of fun. Essential foundation skills are developed through a variety of music scores which teach musical concepts and techniques and provide an opportunity to play solo pieces, and ensemble works.

Every Level has a Structured Approach to Developing the Piano Musician.

Every lesson includes:

*Preparation Activities *Keyboard Playing(Finger Zips, Repertoire Pieces, Keyboard Harmony) *Ensembles *Music Reading *Aural Traning(Repertoire Singing,By-Ear Playing/Singing,Chord Singing/Playing) *Technique *Transposition *Composition.

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Accent on Keys

This 1 year, 2 level course has been specifically designed for the older beginner student. It incorporates theory worksheets that ensure a thorough understanding of music notation, terms and signs.

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Achiever Series

Pre-Requisite levels required - Students progress to the Achiever Series after they have completed either the Junior, Primary or Accent on Keys course. This 4 book series takes students to a higher level of artistry, technical proficiency and creative flair. Student learning is extended to include inventive skills of improvisation and keyboard harmony. The graded curriculum is aligned to several examination syllabi.

Private Lessons

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