I do not have any experience. Can I join?
Yes, of course! In fact, most of our participants are complete beginners with no musical experience.
How much is the course fee?
Pop Ukulele Course:
Group: $299 for 10 sessions / $40 for 1 session
Individual: $260 for 4 sessions / $75 for 1 session
Pop Piano Course:
Group: $299 for 10 sessions / $40 for 1 session
Individual: $260 for 4 sessions / $75 for 1 session
Pop Guitar Course:
Group: $299 for 10 sessions / $40 for 1 session
Individual: $260 for 4 sessions / $75 for 1 session
Pop Violin Course:
Individual: $260 for 4 sessions / $75 for 1 session
(* Duration for all classes is 60 mins per session, except for specific half-hourly classes)
Course fees can also be found on the pages for the respective courses, under MUSIC PROGRAMMES.
Will replacement classes be provided for absentees?
For Group classes:
Unfortunately, we are generally not able to offer replacement classes, as different classes/time-slots are likely to be on different lesson schedules.
What we usually do is that we recap the previous lesson during each new session, and will also pass the previous notes/handouts to the absentees to ensure that they are able to keep up with the pace.
For Individual students:
You can reschedule your lessons if you inform us at least 72 hours in advance, or you will have to be charged for the missed lesson. Informing us early allows us to reschedule another student to take up your slot. Otherwise, we have no way of utilising the slot.
What if it is not my fault that I had to cancel/reschedule the lesson last minute (due to work, family matters, etc)? Will I still be charged?
Sorry, but yes. We did a lot of soul-searching about this, but finally decided that a consistent policy where everybody assumes their own risk is fairer than for us to raise our prices overall to offset cancellation losses, which can be very high without such a policy.
There is an article which explains the rationale much better than we can articulate. Check out Make-up Lessons From An Economist’s Point Of View.
What is the size of a GROUP class?
Class size varies between different courses.
Ukulele classes: 4-5 participants
Guitar classes: 4-5 participants
Piano classes: 4-5 participants
Violin classes: Currently only individual 1-to-1 classes available
Are there any prerequisites or age requirement?
We have a minimum age requirement for GROUP classes. We are unable to accept participants younger than 16 years of age.
Very occasionally, participants may be grouped according to different age groups (especially if our pool of participants are very varied). We believe this will improve the efficacy of learning in general.
Do you offer trial lessons?
Yes! You are welcome to book one Ad Hoc lesson to experience our teaching style and methodology. Just like our regular individual 1-to-1 lessons, our Ad Hoc lesson is a full hour session with our instructors, and can be customised to your learning needs.
A general note for beginners who are considering taking up ‘trial’ lessons:
Like many art forms, it may take a while before you acquire any basic functional skills. Therefore, it is important to set realistic expectations on your learning progress.
Being responsible music educators, we pride ourselves on bringing out the best in every student. It is unlikely for anyone to unplug the true potential in a single ‘trial’ session, and hence you should not be writing yourself off after one session either.
Group Classes vs. Individual Classes
For participants without any musical experiences, we usually recommend taking up group classes instead of individual (private 1-to-1), because the course fees are more accessibly priced. At the same time, you get to mingle and observe how other participants learn, which improves the efficacy of learning.
Individual classes are primarily intended for participants who:
1. prefer individual attention
2. have targeted/specific areas to work on
3. too slow/fast for group classes
4. unable to fit into our regular group schedules
5. prefer to start immediately (subjected to availability)
Can I switch to another class/time-slot for some of the sessions?
For Group classes:
No, you can’t. Our group classes are ongoing classes with a structured curriculum. This is different from ‘open-level classes‘ which are more common with dance, zumba, yoga classes, etc. where you learn choreography/poses of the day. Open level classes usually do not require prior experience/knowledge for participation, and do not necessitate a follow-up after the class.
Our weekly music classes, on the other hand, are based on progressive learning. Participants are taught new playing patterns/techniques/songs each lesson, and every session is a follow-up to the previous session. Switching to another class/time-slot midway affects the overall lesson plan.
For Individual classes:
Yes, you can reschedule your lessons if you inform us at least 72 hours in advance, or you will have to be charged for the missed lesson. Informing us early allows us to reschedule another student to take up your slot. Otherwise, we have no way of utilising the slot.
Play & Sing vs Pop Ukulele Course
Play & Sing:
• Focus on learning how to coordinate singing and playing simultaneously
• Available as individual 1-to-1 lessons only
Pop Ukulele Course:
• Focus on variety of strumming and plucking patterns, which can be used to accompany singing
• Available as both group and individual lessons
Can I cancel my class last minute?
For Group classes:
Sorry, you can’t.
Classes conducted in a group (with other participants) will have to carry on regardless of your absence. We will not be able to offer replacement classes, as different classes/time-slots are likely to be on different lesson schedules.
What we usually do is that we recap the previous lesson during each new session, and will also pass the previous notes/handouts to the absentees to ensure that they are able to keep up with the pace.
For Individual students:
You can reschedule your lessons if you inform us at least 72 hours in advance, or you will have to be charged for the missed lesson. Informing us early allows us to reschedule another student to take up your slot. Otherwise, we have no way of utilising the slot.
What if it is not my fault that I had to cancel/reschedule the lesson last minute (due to work, family matters, etc)? Will I still be charged?
Sorry, but yes. We did a lot of soul-searching about this, but finally decided that a consistent policy where everybody assumes their own risk is fairer than for us to raise our prices overall to offset cancellation losses, which can be very high without such a policy.
There is an article which explains the rationale much better than we can articulate. Check out Make-up Lessons From An Economist’s Point Of View.
Can I drop by to find out more?
Yes! But we encourage you to make an appointment first, in case we are busy teaching, or out performing.
Our opening hours are:
Mon-Thur : 7pm – 10pm
Fridays : 6pm – 9pm
Weekends : 1pm – 6pm
(Closed on public holidays)