Junior Music Course
Junior Music Course
Junior Music Course (ages 4-5)
Junior Music Course (JMC - beginners ages 4-5) is 2 year program for children beginning at ages 4 or 5 that provides an incomparable foundation for future musical study on any instrument. Children experience singing, music reading and writing, playing the keyboard, ear training, and creating music.
Course length: 2 years leading to a Yamaha advanced class
Class schedule: One 55-minute class per week
Parent participation: Yes
Age Requirement: To enroll in JMC, children must have reached their 4th birthday by October 1st for fall semester classes and by March 1st for a spring semester start. This requirement helps ensure that children are enrolled in a course for which they are developmentally ready.
Young Musicians Course
Young Musicians Course
Young Musicians Course (ages 6-7)
Young Musicians Course (YMC - beginners age 6-7) is founded on the belief that every child loves music. During this three-year program, children participate in activities that teach basic musical skills and encourage independence, creativity and self-expression. The course appeals to the imagination of a young mind and becomes an integral part of your child's growth.
For beginning musicians ages 6-7, class activities include ear training, keyboard repertoire, keyboard harmony, music theory, exposure to arranging, singing, ensemble playing, and improvisation.
Course length: 3 years
Class schedule: One 55 minute class per week
Parent Participation: No
Student Age: To enroll in YMC, children must have reached their 6th birthday by October 1st for fall semester classes and by March 1st for a spring semester start. This requirement helps ensure that children are enrolled in a course for which they are developmentally ready.
Music Friends
Music Friends
Music Friends (ages 8-12)
Music Friends (MF - ages 8-12) is a unique course that integrates individual and group teaching methods so that students develop playing abilities at their own pace – akin to individual lessons – and enjoy the benefits of group lessons, such as the fun of ensemble playing and solfege singing. Together with a wide and interesting range of pieces, an easy-to-learn approach and the latest learning resources, the music learning experience of the students of Music Friends Course is further enhanced.
Course length: 18 weeks per semester; take for as long as you like!
Class schedule: One 55 minute class per week. Join anytime!
Parent Participation: No
Student Age: To enroll in MF, children must have reached their 8th birthday, and be no older than 12, by October 1st for fall semester classes and by March 1st for a spring semester start.
Private Lessons
For beginner through advanced students, private lessons at Yamaha Music School Boston are designed to meet the musical needs and goals of each student, and build skills in a variety of musical styles including classical, pop, and jazz.
