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”.
From Music Theory and Harmony to Arranging and Ensemble, our diverse curriculum supports every aspect of musical development.
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Solfege
Children sing songs using Do-Re-Mi while reading from the score.
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Repertoire
Children explore core musical elemtents and refine a repertoire of songs they can perform with confidence.
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Finger exercise
Children enjoy finger exercises accompanied by music, building fundamental Piano and Electone skills.
Lesson Details
Age Range
･ 6-8 Years Old
Course Duration
･ 1 Year
Lesson Style
･ Group lessons
No. of Lessons
･ 11 Lessons Per Term (3 Months)
* 9 Curriculum Sessions + 2 Integrated Review Sessions
Course Commencement
･ January, April, July, and October
Enrollment Frequency
･ Quarterly. Late enrollment is available with additional supplementary individual lesson.
Course Fees
| Pre-Junior | ||||
| Lesson Duration | Level Duration | Termly Course Fee (3 months) |
Remarks | |
| 60 Mins | 1 Year | $594 | $36 off per term for weekday classes | |
* All fees are inclusive of 9% GST.
* Non-refundable registration fee of $60 (including GST)
* Fee payment upon registration is via Cash, Cheque or NETS, subsequent course fees is to be paid by GIRO.
* For non-GIRO students, a refundable deposit of $150.00 is required.
* All fees are subjected to changes.
* Group Size: 5 - 10 pax
Material Fees
･ Go to material fee list for information.
Schedule
･ Go to Course Schedule page for information.
Available Location
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Explore Our Individual Lessons (Optional)
In addition to the unique experiences offered in group lessons, supplementary individual lessons provide personalised instruction in playing and reading. With meticulous support tailored to each child, these lessons enhance the overall group lesson experience.
(The basic format is 'group lessons.' Supplementary individual lessons are optional.)
No. of Lessons
･ 11 Lessons Per Term (3 Months)
Lesson Duration
･ 30 Minutes
Fees
･ $178 per month (*$12 off per month for weekday classes.)
With personalised instruction tailored to each child's progress, we guide them in developing musical skills step by step.
Course Duration
・1 Year
Lesson Style
･ Individual lessons
No. of Lessons
･ 11 Lessons Per Term (3 Months)
Lesson Duration
･ 30 Minutes
Enrollment Frequency
･ Monthly
Fees
･ $232 per month (*$12 off per month for weekday classes.)
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.
