It is of immense hard work to be able to play a tune out of the book,
but true talent lies in the ability to play a piece of music with just aural sense.
It's scientifically proven that learning to play a musical instrument enhances a child's brain, in particular, the listening ability, which is a crucial component in social skills, physical coordination and timing.
It also cultivates discipline and patience and boosts self-esteem while providing a child with an outlet to release daily stresses.
I could still remember vividly that my parents told me when I was older, that the pure reason they wanted us to learn the piano was to provide us with an outlet to release stress.
And that's true, I could still remember the joy of being able to play the piece of music that I adore and I found myself headed to the piano whenever I felt burnt out.
While the benefits of learning to play music are endless, many kids who take on lessons quickly lose interest and become disenchanted. Methods currently adopted by most music educators focus on rote learning and chasing certificates which on contrasts only add on to the burden and stress the child is already having at school.
D-Flat Music Academy, however, delivers their music programme differently.
“We take a long-term approach to music education by encouraging students to appreciate music as an aesthetic beyond their lessons. We do this by focusing on TWO essentials - sight-reading and aural. Music is like a language, if you sight-read well, you are able to play any form of music literature. Aural engages a person’s listening ability and sensitivity. This is essential for students to express their music creativity." said Aaron Goh, Music Director of D-Flat Music Academy and also D-Flat Studios, a leading music academy in Singapore.
Today, the notorious academy open its door in Malaysia with the official launch of its first flagship studio in Sunway Geo Avenue.
And we were lucky enough to be given a tour of the premise.
There are more than 8 individual rooms for different musical instrument.
Each room exudes immense coziness and comfort, in addition to its incredible sound-proofing and high privacy settings.
We absolutely adored the decor of the space, which makes us feel at home.
Rest assured that kids would feel as though they were coming to a playground rather than a stressful music academy.
And we were lucky enough to be given a tour of the premise.
There are more than 8 individual rooms for different musical instrument.
Each room exudes immense coziness and comfort, in addition to its incredible sound-proofing and high privacy settings.
We absolutely adored the decor of the space, which makes us feel at home.
Rest assured that kids would feel as though they were coming to a playground rather than a stressful music academy.
At D-Flat Music Academy, students are encouraged to explore beyond graded examination. Students will be introduced to other genres like jazz and pop as it gives students a chance to explore different textures and soundscapes to complement traditional music education.
D-Flat Music Academy aims to create a community of musicians who enjoy music in their spare time; where music will continually be a part of their lives even in adulthood.
To ensure that the brand is synonymous with quality and passionate teaching, D-Flat Music Academy requires all teachers in their employ to possess Bachelors or Masters Music degrees from a performing arts university, or at least 20 years teaching experience. This way, parents are assured that their children’s music education is in good hands, always.
Goh adds that their students’ stellar exams and performances in Singapore’s D-Flat Studio are the perfect testimony of the effectiveness of our methods. Some of its star students in Singapore have gone on to perform in notable plays like Child Aid (2017), Forbidden City (2016), Monkey Goes West (2014), Hansel & Gretel (2012), The Sound of Music, (2016) and The Lion King (2011). To further boost its credentials, D-Flat Studios, as well as those under its employ, have received various awards in Singapore, namely, Top 10 Music Academy in Singapore (theasianparent.com), Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards - Nominated Best Actress 2015, Best Supporting Actress 2016 & 2017 (awarded to Frances Lee - vocal and musical teacher within the organisation).
D-Flat Music Academy offers Piano, Guitar and Vocal and Musical Theatre classes for both kids and adults. They also carry a wide range of books and musical instruments to complement your learning. Students can also look forward to a music theory e-learning platform they are currently developing that will enhance their learning.
If you are keen, register for any of the classes now before June 2019 and receive free lessons for the second month.
For more information on D-Flat Academy please log on to:
Website: www.dflat.com.my
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dflatmusicacademy/
Instagram @dflatmusicacademy
Tel: +6012-2393-873
Location: D-Flat Music Academy, Sunway Geo Avenue G02-03A Jalan Lagoon Selatan Sunway South Quay 47500 Subang Jaya.
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