Students entering this program may choose to learn Electone, piano, or guitar as their primary instrument. The course materials offer study through six sequential levels. Study at all levels focuses on the basic principles of “Hear-Sing-Play”. There is a main emphasis on being able to play the instrument so that students can play music.

Students develop listening skills by listening to CDs, listening to others play instruments in class, and listening to their teachers play music on the lead instrument. The singing is done in music theory, and students learn to sing do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do for the different tones. Songs are also learned with words and often with instrumental accompaniment from the teacher or other people in the class. Playing is accomplished by learning instrumental technique and repertoire.

There is a social development aspect of the Yamaha studio that encourages the enjoyment of making music with others. This enjoyment often continues long after the classes are complete. Children who enjoy being with others may seem to naturally learn well in this nurturing environment.

Yamaha textbooks are visually appealing, with lots of colorful illustrations. Students enjoy learning to read music while singing and playing it. Fostering musical skills and fostering an appreciation for music go hand in hand with this method.

The belief that music can be treasured for a lifetime is one of the best things about the Yamaha Young Musicians Program. The program tends to be quite successful with many students. Some students choose to start with the course and then switch to private lessons after completing a year or two. Many private teachers find that transfer students have a variety of secure skills.

Parents of children who wish to study the three main instruments in the program may find it a solid foundation for any future musical study. Time spent creating ensemble music when they are young gives students the ability to perform well in the school band and choir by the time they reach elementary, middle, or high school. This may be one of your greatest strengths.