Do you think completing the whole course helps your son learn instruments more quickly? Do you think the things learnt in the second half are very useful? Sorry for asking so many questions as my son has been studying for one year. I'm thinking about whether to continue or switch to learn instruments like violin or piano. I know some may continue the course at Yips and learn instrument at the same time, but I don't want to attend too many interest classes.
How old is your child now? It's very sensible to finish the group course first and then learn an instrument individually. I graduated from a British university with a music degree (specialised in performance) and I am now in Hong Kong teaching piano and violin privately in my home studio. My son has a very strong interest in music; he learns piano and violin with me. But I am determined to put him in Yip's and Tom Lee (Yamaha) as well as the church choir where he can learn and enjoy music with his peers in this stage. I appreciate the system and content of Yip's Toddler Music Course; my boy has enjoyed singing even more. Also, regular assessments gave him a sense of satisfaction and achievement.
How old is your child now? It's very sensible to finish the group course first ...
He's four years old. To be honest, I know nothing about music. I just found from the worksheets done at class that the theories taught are repetitive (or is it the proper way to teach little children so that they could memorise them better?). I totally agree with your point that Yip's provides a chance for him to enjoy music with his peers especially my son is my only child. Thanks for your advice and I will give another thougth of it.
Don't worry about the theory part (that's quite enough for now); the child would have it in a more systematic way with his future piano teacher. Enjoy the class!