Authorized
Yamaha
Music School
in Calgary

Yamaha Music Education specializes in group lessons for beginners ages 3-8. Group lessons teach basic music knowledge in the most positive learning environment through the Listen, Sing, Play, Read, and Create method. Yamaha group lessons encourage improvisation and creativity. Most importantly, group lessons are lots of fun as they experience peer encouragement and motivation. This is the best way for young beginners to start their musical journey.

Group lessons are generally 45 minutes - 60 minutes.

Yes, all private lessons as well as group courses require having an instrument at home for ages 4 and up. A minimum keyboard, a full-size digital piano, or an acoustic piano are great options at home. You do not need to bring your keyboard to class. Guitar, Ukulele, and Violin lessons require students to bring their instruments to every class.

Yes, the first 2 years of group lessons are parented. One parent has to attend the class with the student, so the parent can provide support at home during practice.

As the students at younger pre-school age, they might not remember all the information they learned in class, parents will be able to help their children practice at home if they attend the class as they will be aware of all the information that was provided in the class. Parental support is important at home. This could also be a bonding time for parents and children.

Group lessons are best for beginners ages 3-8 for ear development. The benefit of capitalizing on that key timeframe is to build musical skills, especially regarding listening, with a group of friends.

Group lessons provide a fun and positive environment as the pressure is not constantly on one individual, which makes a very relaxed and friendly environment. As well, students learn to collaborate and perform with others in various ensembles as well as peer motivation will encourage students to improve their skills. Besides the partner duets and ensemble possibilities to learn as a group.

Yamaha Education System provides lessons and teaches through the Listen, Sing, Play, Read, Create method as well as the certificate is recognized in 40 different countries. Yamaha teaches the improvisation and composing aspects right from the early stages of group lessons. The Yamaha EXAM will evaluate those skills taught in classes. Student grades start from Level 13 - 6. 

Other examination systems start from Grade 1 - 8 or 10, and most exam grade is only an examination system, but not a complete education system, with teacher training and standardized teaching methods. 

We offer lessons for Guitar, Ukulele, Voice, and Violin. We also offer classes in Music Theory and Music History. Summer camps and Jamming sessions are also popular. Contact us for more information about our free interview or demo class.

We do offer adult private lessons in guitar, piano, ukulele, voice, and violin.

Our Music Wonderland classes are for students aged 3 years old-4 years old. This is a good age to start music, as their ears are ready to absorb pictches and sounds. Book a free demo class to try it out.

We suggest students be around age 7 and up to start private lessons. If younger than that, they could start in the group lessons to learn the basics, before transferring to private lessons. In private lessons, students should be able to read and play well and have full concentration during lessons.

If the student has previous experience, an interview can be set up so the instructor can evaluate his/ her music skills and move to the next level, or can proceed to private lessons.

It is best that you attend with the younger child, but be sure to communicate the homework requirement for the older child’s class.

Private lessons are specialized and tailored toward the student’s progress. It can be tailored to the songs they want to learn as well.