My first music lesson (early childhood music group class)

Many people often think that learning music/instruments is simply a matter of mastering music theory—things like rhythm, pitch, dynamics, and some concepts that seem mathematical. They believe that if you just work hard, practice diligently, and memorize enough, you’ll naturally be able to perform.

In reality, if you truly want to learn music (or any other subject), beyond learning theory, the ability to “hear” music and feel it with your ears and body is also essential. Equally important are hand-eye-brain coordination, problem-solving skills, analytical ability, emotional expression, imagination, creativity, and perseverance.

That’s why our brand-new early childhood music enlightenment (or beginner) class starts with feelings and exploration. We help children build their personal character first, and only then move on to theory—and finally to performing. As the saying goes, “Take it slowly to get there faster.” It may look like it takes a long time to learn a “real” instrument, but in fact, these abilities are exactly what make the learning journey go farther—and faster.