We live on the northern beaches in Sydney.
Any music school is recommended please?
I have my own business and couldn't sit in the same classroom with my son after school or weekends afternoons. I can only company him in the morning.
My dad said he can take my son to music school for me, however dad only speak Chinese.
Any group classes are recommended? Or maybe private tutoring?
I just want my son to have a happy life and enjoy music rather than passing those piano exams.
He love to song and dance to the music. Never play any instruments in the past but seems to be interested.
Private lessons are much better for progression as the teacher will be able to pick up on everything they do and give them undivided attention.
Joining an ensemble (depending on the instrument he chooses) once he gets some experience is also a good move.
join those music schools first where the kids get to play with all different instruments, then you can gauge what instrument they actually gravitate towards
My daughter's school has private music lessons that you can take during school hours. It might be worth checking with yours.
I worked briefly as a private music teacher and took kids out of classrooms to their private lessons. Definitely try and get private lessons if you can, it's so hard to teach more than 1 kid at a time because you have to accommodate for both their skill levels and they tend to distract each other.
I grew up taking piano doing 1 on 1 with a piano teacher that lived by, and improved much faster than sharing lessons like I did in high school in drums. Piano is the best instrument to pick up as it's the basis for all other instruments, but don't be afraid to try out other instruments. Although I would like to say when kids are young they get bored easily and when something's hard they tend to give up, I had a young student whose parents kept switching instrument lessons, one week I was teaching drums and a month later he wanted to do piano. You need to teach them commitment.
I think your dad taking your son would be a great idea, I'm sure he'd love that. He doesn't need to speak English to drive your kid to school! :)
Good luck.
Ask if the kid's school has a music program. They can probably allow him to try out the different instruments until he finds one he really likes. It could also help taking him to some classical music concerts so he can see what they all sound like when played well.
Depending on your financial situation you might want to insist he tries cheaper instruments to start with cause chances are (like the previous poster says) he will change his mind. Last thing you want is to have shelled out $5K on a piano or a cello only for him to lose interest a month or two later.
And like others have said, private lessons are definitely better. You can get teachers that will come to your house, or teachers that visit his school, so you don't have to worry about taking him anywhere.
There are special classes just for that age up to 7 - called kinder music which focus on fun and learning the beat etc
Google around for classes near you and give them a call for more info
Violin and Piano's are pretty much the only instruments that 5 year old kids are dexterous enough to play.
Private lessons are the best options if you want to see results. The group lessons end up being another play group for kids.
Um triangle and recorder, duh
You forgot the maracas, tambourine, xylophone and harmonica
Castanets!
My daughter started with: https://simplymusic.com/ when she was 7. She was playing many songs within a very short time. It's, "have fun first", then learning the theory afterwards. That's where you then shift to learning to read music. It makes it easier to push through and understand the theory after you're completely comfortable with the actual playing.
She's now 19 & plays at least twice every day. She reads music and finds sheet music online, for songs she likes, and learns to play it. Those lessons have become something really enjoyable, lasting a lifetime.
Can't say enough good things about Simply Music.
Good luck!
however dad only speak Chinese.
The other thing to be aware of with 5 year olds, parents/carers basically have to take the lessons with the kids, so they can help practice at home …
There might be a Chinese-speaking tutor. Doesn't cost a thing to ask?
A parent/carer can probably fudge their way through even without speaking the same language as the tutor … just wanted the OP to be aware of what they're signing up for.
Looks like the parent and "dad" need to consult the local tutor directly. They'll figure out if it's going to work that way.
Music is the international language! Or is it love is the universal language?
I thought that was french.
It's laughter :/
Saxomophone. Saxomophone.
Definitely needs some exposure to different instruments (the more different types the better). Then see what your son likes to play, let him choose his instrument, rather than forcing to practice a certain instrument that he really does not like so much.
Ask around with different music teachers, but I think any instrument would be OK for 5 year old to start. Just have to buy right size for him. Can even get childrens size guitars, drums, and probably any other instrument you can think of, probably is made in child size also.
Another thing to consider, very easy to start, and no instrument required , could start him on singing lessons. See if he likes it. If he does like singing lessons, well this is a skill that will helo him throughout life.
Ie. Singing should develop a strong public speaking voice and inspire confidence also.
I learnt public speaking from age 5 years old and minimal singing, then continued with public speaking (poetry competitions etc on stage) for 10 years. Then later in life I got back into singing. Singing and public speaking very much crossover ie. If you can sing, your a good speaker, if your a good speaker, you can sing well. Builds lung capacity and cardiovascular health also. I used to keep superfit, just mostly from 2 hours singing every day, it really is quite a workout to be honest.
Does your son have an interest in learning music?