It has been a long time I last wrote about the progress of my both princesses in their piano lessons. May is already in Level 3 of Music for little Mozarts, and April is still learning piano for pleasure. I didn't send them for any piano exam.
The Music for Little Mozarts required parents to join in the class. I tried to cut down on the frequency of sitting next to May. I find her is too shy to sing loudly whenever I am around. So, I just left her to the teacher. Only when I feel like it, I will join her in the lesson to observe her progress.
The following pictures were taken during May's second piano mini concert.
My girls don't practise piano everyday due to the commitment in school homework and other activities. I will ask them to practise whenever they are free on weekends. I always motivate them to play piano by saying this,"Mummy love listening to music, especially piano that both of you are playing." They will happily play piano for me. I believe art, sports and music are all good to unwind them from the study pressure.
May played Yankee Doodle in concert.
The Music for Little Mozarts required parents to join in the class. I tried to cut down on the frequency of sitting next to May. I find her is too shy to sing loudly whenever I am around. So, I just left her to the teacher. Only when I feel like it, I will join her in the lesson to observe her progress.
The following pictures were taken during May's second piano mini concert.
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Group singing
May played Yankee Doodle in concert.
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for a little girl like May, playing piano like in the video is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you motivate them. Yes, I agree that it should be enjoyed and a way to unwind.
ReplyDeleteWell done May :) Yeah i like how you motivate your girls. No wonder they are so good in arts, music, sports and studies :)
ReplyDeleteYea well done May!
DeleteI agree, April and May are good in arts!
Bravo May! You are really good in motivating your kids to be all rounder! It's good that they have other activities other than homework.
ReplyDeleteoh why is only May seriously learning but April is only learning for leisure??
ReplyDeletei regret i didn't choose to learn piano last time, i opted to go for computer class!! haha~~
ReplyDeletenow that it's like everyone needs to learn computer, i so envy those who can play piano..
ReplyDeletegirls play piano ok lah, just like very common.. but if guys can play piano, wow, i think they very 有型 lor actually..
ReplyDeleteVery 'lam' lor, if guys can play piano. Just like Leehom ^.^
DeletePanda can play piano! ;p
Deletehaha, maybe when you are there, your princess feels the pressure so she didn't dare and feel shy to sing..
ReplyDeleteyalor, so many things they need to learn.. studies, sports and all those talents!! wow, pening lah~~
ReplyDeleteit's very important that you motivate them.. and most importantly maybe you want to involve yourself too..
ReplyDeletetell them, "mommy loves this song, you teach mommy how to play can or not?".. :)
ReplyDeleteI also sending my daughter and youngest son to learn piano at Yamaha. I prefer my kids at least know one music instrument.
ReplyDeleteThey are really talented. I think your approach is good...no exam so no stress.
ReplyDeleteKids nowadays are really fortunate..
ReplyDeletelast time my time .. I don't get the chance to learn..
the only instrument that I play is my guitar and it is self learn..
I agree with you that kids nowadays also get lots of pressure ..
ReplyDeleteSports, art and music could give them a break..
so next time no need to buy then Kit kat.. kakakaka
I guess the most important is that they have interest on it..
ReplyDeleteif you ask me to sing .. just like pulling the pig up the tree.. lol
ur kids are really very talented ..
music, art, sports .. then cooking?
Everyone likes the way you motivate your kids! You have certainly found the loving method to.encourage them! Hope all mothers will learn from you too.
ReplyDeleteI have seen mothers who yell and use cane on their young kids to learn piano. Horrors!!!
ReplyDeleteArt and Music is something that one will express beautifully when the mood is right.
ReplyDeleteI remember my cousin used to complain that she had to practise the piano for 2 hours everyday and 6 hours on weekends. My aunty was a retarded and mad woman!! Kakakaka...
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of music. I can now have it at my own home now that ethan is playing the piano. Well done May :)
ReplyDeleteYou girls are really talented. Thanks to mommy that putting so many effort to help them. Well done May and a credit to mommy too.
ReplyDeleteMy girl has expresses several times on piano learning. I ask her whether she wants to learn or no, she just smile.
ReplyDeleteI'm not an art person myself. But if my kids are interested to learn, why not :)
Well done to lil May (and mommy for her encouragement)!!
ReplyDeleteWell done,May.
ReplyDeleteyou know what piano is my ultimate dream I really want to play a keyboard or an organ... but i don't think i really have the guts to play such instrument
ReplyDeletemy taught me the basic but I can't remember anything anymore ... poor me
ReplyDeleteanyway, congratulations to May for doing such tremendous job ... Cheers!
ReplyDeletePlaying the piano without looking at the book, good job May!
ReplyDeletewow..your girls..good in ART and good in Music! Really artistic.. :)
ReplyDeleteToday SK very happy la. All of us using his programme :)
ReplyDeleteshe is very talented leh. Like you say talent groomed :)
ReplyDeletefantastic... your lil girls are very talented... they are so lucky to have a mom who always finds time to help them cultivate those talents that they have :)
ReplyDeleteSo April is good in Art and May is good in Music? You really have talented girls..:)
ReplyDeleteI am glad that your girls are learning and enjoying it, rather than being forced.
ReplyDeleteGood job Yan and good job to the girls too! ^^
Well done, May! *clap clap clap*
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
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