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Where is Phoenix Feather Academy of Music? Our address is 25432 Trabuco Road, Suite 204, Lake Forest CA 92630. We are at the corner of Trabuco and Lake Forest in the Ralphs Shopping Center - upstairs from Togos.Map and Directions Why Do You Recommend Group Lessons Instead Of Private Lessons? A group setting provides excitement, friends, and inspiration during the first difficult 3 - 5 years of piano/keyboard lessons. After completing the class, we encourage students to continue with the private instructor of their choice. More Information Why Do You Teach SOLFEGE (do re mi) Singing? Solfege is the language of the well-educated musician. When we sing the solfege syllables while reading notes or playing the keyboard, we develop a strong sense of tonality and relative pitch. Each solfege note sung strengthens the connection between what is heard, what is seen and what is played. Singing solfege teaches us to internalize the music. With time, and practice, you and your child will begin to hear the notes that you read before those notes are even played on the keyboard. Do I Need A Keyboard At Home? Yes, yes, yes!! You will need a keyboard with full-sized keys, at least 5 sets of "two-black-keys" and a pleasant sounding "voice". A well-tuned piano, an electronic keyboard, and an organ are all perfect. If you would like to buy a piano and you need help finding the right instrument for your family, please contact Art Scott Piano Broker (949) 454-1221 How Much Practice Time Is Required At Home? Kids and Music (ages 4 - 6) Home practice is not required Kids and Keyboard (ages 6 - 8) 6 days a week - 15 - 20 minutes with a parent is required Bigger Kids and Keyboard (ages 9 - 11) 6 days a week - 20 - 30 minutes is required parental guidance is recommended For more detailed information on practicing, please click here: Practicing How Many Children Are In Each Class We have room for 14 children and their parents in our 900 square-foot classroom. Each child sits at an individual keyboard and the teacher "patrols" the room to be sure that students are playing correctly. How Long Is The Program? Kids and Music (ages 4 - 6) is an ongoing class - you may stay as long as you like. Kids and Keyboard (ages 6 - 8) takes 5 1/2 years to complete. Bigger Kids and Keyboard (ages 9 - 11) takes 5 years to complete. You may continue through the entire Kids and Keyboard program and on into private lessons (as long as you and your child are practicing), or you may stop the lessons at any time. There is no long-term financial commitment. How Much Performing Will My Child Be Required To Do? Each child must play every song he/she learns, by memory, for the class (Kids and Music students, age 4-6, do not perform). In the beginning, Ms. Kirsten takes it slowly and teaches your child about performing with love and humor. Children become accustomed to performing very quickly. Most parents tell us that after a few months, their children are not even nervous. Can All Phoenix Feather Students Participate In Concerts? Yes - mark your calendar to sign up - we'll see you there! Student Concerts Do I Have To 'Sign-up' For Each Level Of The Program? No! Once you are enrolled, as long as you and your child practice, you will progress through the 5+ years with the same group of children - no additional 'sign-ups' required. Sign Up Information |
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