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Recent Programs
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Programs (Schedule & Tuition):
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Piano, Strings (Violin, Viola)—by individual appointment
Drum set lessons (instructor: Thomas F. Chelf, Jr.)
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Chinese Folk Dance & Lion Dance
Group lessons: $10.00 per hr |
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Pi-Pa, Er-Hu, Zither, Yang-Chin, Bamboo Flute—by individual appointment
Introduction to Chinese Instruments |
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Traditional & Simplified Fonts; Business Conversation Classes
Individual lessons (1-2 people): $25.00 per hr; group lessons (5-10 people): $10.00 per hr; Intensive business lessons: $50.00 per hr |
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Teaching all forms & styles of Chinese characters; lessons also cover related aspects of Chinese philosophy, history, linguistics, and longevity practices
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Portraiture, Landscape, Sume-i, & Floral Paintings
Group lessons: $10.00 per hr (additional material cost: ca. $20.00-$50.00) |
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Chinese Martial Arts (Shao-Lin, Tai-Chi, Hsing-Yi, & Ba-Gua) & Japanese Sword Fighting Lessons |
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Coach Herg's Swimming Classes at EYAC |
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Message to Parents:
Congratulations |
Your decision to provide your child with a quality musical instrument is an investment in your child's future. In making it possible for your child to play a musical instrument, you are providing the opportunity for self-expression, creativity, and achievement.
Numerous studies indicate that parental attitude, support and involvement are important factors in a child's ability to successfully learn to play and to enjoy music.
We will assist you in giving your child the best support possible for his or her musical endeavors. Like any skill, interest counts far more than talent. With the right support from you, playing music will become a natural part of your child's life.
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Benefits |
For Your Child
Music participation enhances:
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Goal-setting
- Self-expression
- Coördination
- Memory skills
- Self-confidence & esteem
- Concentration
- Poise
For Your Family
A child's music study also offers opportunities for shared family experiences, including:
- Musical event attendance
- Family music-making
- Performing for, and with, family and friends
- Learning about the lives of the composers and the cultural heritage of Western Civilization
- A sense of pride and accomplishment for the entire family
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How You Fit In |
Always keep in mind that your support is a key element in your child's success with music study.
Schedule Practice Times
Music achievement requires effort over a period of time. You can help your child by:
- Providing a quiet place in which to practice.
- Remaining nearby during practice times as often as possible.
- Scheduling a consistent, daily time for practice.
- Praising your child's efforts and achievements.
Selecting a Music Teacher
Formal music instruction can help your child's progress. In choosing a teacher, consider these points:
- Background and experience
- Comments from other parents and students
- Provisions for sharing music through performance
To locate a music instructor in your area, consult your local school music teacher, music dealer, or the Yellow Page. For a list of nationally certified private teachers, contact the Music Teachers National Association |
What to Do |
To give your child the best possible support, you should:
- Encourage your child to play for family and friends.
- Offer compliments and encouragement regularly.
- Expose your child to a wide variety of music, including concerts, and recitals.
- Encourage your child to talk with you about his or her lessons.
- Make sure your child's instrument is always in good working order.
- Allow your child to play many types of music, not just study pieces.
- listen to your child practice, and acknowledge improvement.
- Help your child build a personal music library.
- Try to get your child to make a minimum two-year commitment to his or her music studies.
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What Not to Do |
Your child's progress will be greatly enhanced if you...
- Don't use practice as a punishment.
- Don't insist your child play for other when they don't want to.
- Don't ridicule or make fun of mistakes or less-than-perfect playing.
- Don't apologize to others for your's child's weak performance.
- Don't start your child on an instrument that's in poor working order or condition.
- Don't expect rapid progress and development in the beginning.
If Your Child Loses Interest
In the event your child loses interest in his or her music studies, don't panic.
- Discuss the situation with your child to determine why their interest is declining.
- Talk to your child's music teacher to see what might be done to rekindle their enthusiasm.
- Encourage your child to stick with lessons for an agreed to period of time.
- Offer increased enthusiasm and support.
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Credits
This message has been developed by the following organizations in the interest of making music study and participation an enjoyable and richly rewarding experience for children and their families.
American Music Conference: 303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1214, Chicago, IL 60601. TEL: (313) 856-8820
Music Educators National Conference: 1902 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091. TEL: (703) 860-4000
Music Teachers National Association: 617 Vine St., Suite 1432, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2434. TEL: (513) 421-1420 |
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