KEYBOARD MUSIC WORKS
    



         MUSIC FOR A LIFETIME BEGINS HERE



 
                                                

Keyboard Music Works
16140 Middlebelt
Livonia, MI  48154
734.524.9027
(between 5 & 6 Mile in Concord Plaza)
                                                                
ADVANCED CLASSES make the most of the unique aspects of our Yamaha students.  We study technic and theory together, then learn to apply those skills and knowledge in creative ways by arranging, improvising, and composing music.  We study more challenging classical music, and learn to critique each other, which helps our students become better performers and musicians.  We study different styles of music, and learn incredible ensembles, sounding like an orchestra, jazz group, or rock band.  All of this, with the added excitement of learning with musical friends and growing from each others progress.
COMPETITIONS  
Our advanced students grow from many different performance opportunities.  
  • Many of our students enter National Federation of Music Clubs local competition where they receive ratings on their performance from a judge.  
  • Some of our students also work toward a higher goal, entering the Michigan Music Teachers Student Achievement Test, where they perform three pieces for a judge, take a sight reading, technic, music theory, and listening test at more advancing levels each year.
  • Some of our composers enter their school's Reflections Contest or Yamaha's Junior Original Concert, often winning at Local, Regional, and National levels.

INSTRUMENT

As students advance, it is really important that they have a quality instrument to practice on. Instruments with weighted keys become more important, to aid in developing good piano technic, and expressive piano playing.  A high level acoustic piano aids in the development of classical music.  A high level digital piano aids in creative endeavors, giving students the ability to record their ideas, add additional instruments, create arrangements, etc.
                                                                                                                                                                                 

Junior Extension Course

Qualifications: Graduate of the

Yamaha Junior Music Course


Course Length:

September to June


4 levels, along with supplemental

Classical, Jazz, & Technic books


Class schedule: One hour class

 per week


Private lessons:  At least 1-2 per Quarter required for advanced groups.


Parent participation:  Parents still attend class as much as possible.  As students advance, they will become more independent learners.

Advanced Course

Qualifications: Graduates of the

      Yamaha Classes


Course Length:

  September to June

   Supplemental books teaching 

Music Theory & Technic, arranging, improvisation, & ensembles, Classical, Jazz & Pop repertoire. 


Class schedule:  One hour class

  per week


Private lessons:  At least 1-2 per Quarter required, depending on the level.


Parent participation:  Parents are not required to attend, but are encouraged to observe the class often enough to see their child's progress.