Beginners
Can playing music make my child smarter?
Yes. Studying an instrument involves mastering a wide range of skills and it requires concentration and regular study, comprehension and communication of sophisticated concepts.
Studying an instrument also stimulates fine motor control, breathing and memory and often requires regular one-on-one coaching or a very low teacher-to-pupil ratio that is rarely experienced in standard schooling.
And that’s not all. Active music-making aids mental development and learning and it can even encourage a growing brain to physically alter its very structure. It builds essential social skills, helps people of all ages define their own identity, creates associations between groups and helps to forge links between people.
It creates great feelings of self-worth and can even have beneficial effects on health.
What is the right age for my child to learn to play piano?
There is no right or wrong age to start playing the piano (or any other instrument).
The only important thing you need to know is that every beginner deserves the best piano teacher.
At DiVa Music Academy we can assure you, that your child or you as a beginner, will have all the tools needed to learn for a lifetime playing the piano.
We use holistic methods of teaching, using the whole body to learn and feel rhythm and we also use traditional and modern ways (e.g. technology) to help our beginners to learn and have a lot of fun.
I always wanted to learn piano. Is it too late? No, it is never too late to start.
Intermediate
Piano Students
Now that you know how to read music and feel rhythm, it’s time to start playing wonderful pieces from all kinds and styles of music.
Whether you are preparing a grade for an exam or you are just playing for fun, you will enjoy the journey with the great composers of both the past and current eras such as Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Robert Schuman, Tchaikovsky, Einaudi, Tiersen and others.
Advanced
Piano Students
Chopin, Listz, Louiz Farrenc, Clara Schuman, Mozart, Brahms and others are waiting for you to experience their music when playing at advanced levels.
Whether you want to be a concert pianist or just play in at advanced level for yourself and friends, playing piano at this level, is a unique experience.
From 1 to 8
ABRSM, TRINITY, MTB
These are some of the boards that offer exams for grades and diplomas.
Working through then achieving a Grade is an important qualification.
Grades 6, 7 and 8 can be used for UCAS applications to get points for any university in the UK.
You can use the skills and knowledge your gain from grades for a lifetime to teach, to play in events, or for your resume when you need to change your career.
At DiVa Music Academy we give you all the tools you to not only get high marks but to also enjoy the process.
Whether you choose practical or performance exams, you will learn essential technical work, how to sight read and sight sing and how to recognise musical features.
We are here to advise you as to what suits, and how to get the maximum benefits.
Music Theory
Before you wonder “Why theory?”, think about whether you can solve a mathematical or geometrical problem without the theory behind it.
How can you read a book without understanding the meaning of the words.
Theory helps to understand at a deeper level what you play or listen to and also helps with memorisation.
It helps you to play more easily, and finally, it helps you create your own music, based on scales, chords, cadences, intervals and more.
With theory you can understand of the structure of any music piece you are playing and learn it both more easily and faster.
At DiVa Music Academy we teach theory so that you will find it interesting, fun and not at all boring.
Online
Lessons
At DiVa Music Academy, we offer online lessons using modern methods and platforms, so that students will get the most out of lessons.
Using various platforms, we send reports and assignments so you can record your children’s or your progress.
Online lessons are full of fun and using modern technology means students gain skills they can transfer to other studies.
