Music Education For Teachers Specialization Certificate

 After 4 months of hard work, finally I received “ Music Education For Teachers” Specialization Certificate from Berklee College of Music through Coursera. 

 Online Guitar Lesson. Anytime, Anywhere

STRESS CAN HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON OUR LIVES, READ ON TO DISCOVER WHY LEARNING TO PLAY THE GUITAR CAN IMPROVE YOUR WELLBEING.

SOME STRESS-BUSTING RESEARCH

Research has shown links between adults who play an instrument and lower blood pressure, lower stress levels, decreased heart rate plus a reduction in anxiety and depression – so learning to play the guitar really is the ultimate cure for stress. 

The ability to take a few moments for you away from work, the stresses of homework or just the general hustle and bustle of life to practice some chords has a healing effect on the mind. Try it after a particularly busy day to see the difference.

MAGICAL MINDFULNESS

Playing the guitar either at home alone or in a group guitar lesson allows you to focus on total mindfulness by focusing on the here and now. This will enable you to forget about past or future worries for a while and can give you some time to yourself without any distractions. Shred those chords and push your worries to the back of your mind!

SOCIAL BENEFITS 

There are also plenty of social benefits attached to learning to play the guitar, especially if you’re opting for group lessons. Getting together with a like-minded collection of people with a shared interest allows you to meet new friends and forge a new network with a love of guitars.

Playing the guitar can also help lift the mood when you’re at home with friends, but you might need to spend a little while practising a few songs first!  

A BIG CONFIDENCE BOOST

If your confidence has taken a bit of a battering lately, learning a new skill such as the guitar can give you a real sense of achievement and help you gain confidence thanks to your new musical ability.

By setting yourself the goal of learning to play the guitar, you can work towards the objective at your own pace and feel accomplished each and every time you nail a new chord or song.

 

Source from: https://www.hcmmusicacademy.co.uk/how-playing-the-guitar-can-boost-mental-health/

Musician during Pandemic

It been almost 2 years since the coronavirus pandemic began… As a musician myself who used to live a normal life like millions of other people who work in the music industries. 

Online teaching is something that I never link to my teaching career or even my learning path. To maintain my teaching career as well my earning my living, I have to venture into “teaching thru computer”. I am not gadgets craze person thus getting gadget like my colleagues will not be my first choice. With some of my knowledge & read up thru magazines as well online forum end up with a USB condenser mic plus an open back headphone. Which turn out to be satisfying. 

From trial and error in the beginning to now I might be able to give a little suggestion to those who just begin to go online. From face to face to online, printed scores to digital, physical examination to pre-recorded examination, recital to online recital… I even completed few online courses myself which turn out to be amazing experiences for me. 

Some of my colleagues and students who are reluctant to this new way of teaching and learning, well end up halting for a period of time. “ not realistic!” “unable to learn thru screen” “waste of time” “troublesome” etc …… What actually can’t be done? Never try never know.

In fact, I discover so many advantage of going online. Whenever & wherever you are. Time and expenses saving. What else you can actually teaching or learning in your most comfortable environment you want to… Even if you’re traveling (if you’re permitted to)! 

 

Most of my students discover the fun learning online. In fact, their improvement are greater than physical class. Better focus has been created during the process.  

 

What about live performance? No worry, may go online as well. Dozens of music recital, concert and even music festival go online. Same high level of quality being produced. The only different you can now perform in your most comfortable and stressless spot of your house where you used to practice most of the time. As an audience, you may now seated in your favourite chair located in your favourite spot of your most comfy house in your most comfortable outfit, and even with a cup of your favourite drink in hand.

 

I believe it’s a real hard time not only for musicians, as well for everyone… I always believe there’s a way for us to slot in and enable us to keep our profession going. Although some changes might happened during this period, but might not be all bad. 

 No idea what to do during this year end? Want to add on some new skill without spending too much time? We have intensive guitar course specially design for you! Send your inquiry to yongguitar@gmail.com now!

Guitar Lesson FAQ

Guitar Lesson FAQ

Q1: What Style of Guitar do you teach?

Ans: I mainly teach Classical Guitar and Fingerstyle Guitar.

Q2: What Levels do you teach?

Ans: I teach from Absolute Beginners all the way to Advanced Guitarists as well who needs more guidance for improvement.

Q3: Do you teach Flamenco Guitar?

Ans: I teach basic Flamenco Guitar which consider essential Flamenco that allow you to present Flamenco techniques either in some traditional dance form or blend into some arrangements. .

Q4: Can I just learn ONE song instead of following the course?

Ans: Sure, if I assessed that you have the general skills and knowledge, you will be able to do Song-based Lesson  depend on your level.

 

Q5: Do you provide Lesson Materials?

Ans: Yes! I provide all level lesson materials in soft copy format. Examination’s material  are mostly need to purchase. 

 

Q6: How is your Lesson Schedule like?

Ans: I teach from 1000AM to 930PM on Daily (Except Tuesdays & Saturdays).

Please inquire on slot availably 

 

 

Q7: How is Lesson Fee Payment done?

Ans: For ONE Time Ad-Hoc Lessons (for Students who only do Single Ad-Hoc Lessons), you will pay Lesson Fee at end of Lesson by Cash or Online Bank Transfer.

For Regular Monthly Basis Lessons Students, you will pay the next Month Lesson Fee latest by the 1^st Lesson of that Month after we finalised schedule for the next month. 

Similarly, Payment Mode will be by Cash or Online Bank Transfer.

Q8: What if I am unable to come for a Scheduled Lesson?

Ans: For Individual Class, we will re-arrange and schedule it to be a Makeup Lesson. You are only allowed to Makeup ONCE. Subsequent changes will forfeit that Lesson.

If you are unable to schedule a Makeup, the Lesson will be put to Makeup Credits, which can be cleared in future.

However, you must inform me at least 2 hours before the scheduled lesson that you wish to re-schedule, else, it will be forfeited.

 

Q9: What if I need to take a long break from Lesson such as Vacation, Exams, Reservice, etc?

Ans: You will simply let me know as soon as you know, and you will need to pay an Advance Resuming Month Fee for the resuming Month before you go for your break.

Q10: What if I will be late for class?

Ans: If you know that you will be late, please inform me on your estimated arrival timing.

However, your Lesson Time will not be extended and will end at the same scheduled end time. This is because any extension will overshoot into my interval time or the lesson time of the next student. 

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