Total Beginner’s Class for 3-6 year olds

Starting 6 April 2024, every Saturday 930am, (I may open more slots) details as follows:

1. 4 students with a parent minimum to start a class (Max of 6 student per class)
2. Course fee is $450 for 11 classes each class 45mins long. Which works out to be about $40.90 per class.
3. Course fees include a violin for your child only and the necessary teaching tools. All you need to do is just come for the class on the first day!
4. Class conducted at my humble abode in Kovan MRT vicinity, more details when u enquire!

Enquire at theviolinplayer@me.com or contact me @ 8282 1243

Parents may opt to bring your own violin or purchase one (from me or from others). However, parents do not need to have a violin to assist your child in learning.

What will a student learn?

1. Basic posture of holding a violin
2. Holding of the bow
3. Playing, through listening

Goal: To be able to complete 1 or more variation of the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Why you should start violin with me?

Early exposure to music helps develop strong foundation and musical sensitivity, and you can do it through learning the violin.

Parental involvement is crucial for the child, as the child will not know what to practise and how to practise. For the parent to attend the class together with the child also further enforce what will be taught in the class at home. This level of involvement can create a supportive and nurturing environment for the child’s musical development.

Student will learn to play by ear before learning to read notes. This method of teaching places a strong emphasis on ear training.

Instead of starting with technical exercises and etudes, we will learn a piece that is likely familiar to the ears. In doing so, students will develop the technique and musicality while playing something tuneful.

We will focus on tone production and musical expression. Students are encouraged to listen to recordings of professional musicians to develop a sense of phrasing, dynamics and interpretation.

Why I am different from most commercial schools.

I have had many enquiries on why anyone should learn from me and not go to a commercial school. First off, I have nothing against any music schools out there, and I’m very sure there are capable teachers in those said schools. However, if you don’t have anyone to point you to the right teachers, it makes your journey with music a less appreciated one.

I use both the Suzuki method and the traditional pedagogy methods. But my classes are not just about imparting my knowledge to a student. My classes also encompass building of character, discipline and respect.

Building of character/ behaviour, is a very broad subject and a very individual one too. I don’t have a set doctrine or guideline to it. It is very much dependant on the student that I teach individually. And I do recognise that everyone is different. There is no child that is stupid, there’s only laziness. And laziness happens because they always have things their way or parents are not firm with them. But again, this is a very broad subject.

Discipline, learning music is like becoming an athlete. You need a very strict routine daily and must stick to it regardless. Through discipline one would also learn to exercise self-control. And self-control is very very important in music.

Respect, I am an asian with asian values. This one thing that I do not allow my students to lack in. Without respect, one would be a tyranny in the society and would only think about, and for, himself/ herself.

I am a very strict teacher, and would not hesitate to confront parents if I think that a child has repeatedly make the same mistake, despite many lessons of corrections. And I will not tolerate disrespectful and ill-disciplined child in my presence. I am not an advocate of corporal punishments but I do mete out consequences. I do not find joy in scolding nor do I enjoy punishing children, but all I ask of students is to have something achieved by the next lesson, no matter how small the achievement may be.

Hence, that’s where I am different. Because learning is not just absorbing knowledge, it is also about the entire well-being of a student.

Learn the Violin in 12 Weeks!!

Learn the basics to playing the violin in 12 weeks! Results assured!

Fees: $90 for 4 x half hr lesson. (once weekly)

To maximise my teaching tools, classes will be conducted at my humble abode. (near to kovan MRT)

It is advised to call in advance so that I can arrange for your instruments and learning tools. Please note that fees are only for the lessons. Instrument and books will be charged accordingly.

Contact me: +65 8282 1243 or email me: weihan@floweraffairs.com.sg