East Valley Yamaha Music School

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Mily Kao

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We read all the great reviews here and decided to enroll my two kids in the beginner program in February after the open house. They have however become less excited about attending the class in the last few weeks. Everyone has to perform in the upcoming April concert. I am unsure if that is necessary as the kids just started their program. But it is mandatory, plus parents must pay a concert fee and get the kids new clothes and shoes to have a uniform look. Ok, we will do it as a class activity. What I am most concerned about is the inefficient use of class time. Like another parent who expressed the same concern below, one hour is plenty if time is used wisely in learning. However, that has not been our experience lately. The instructor spent a lot of time discussing what the kids should wear to the concert in the last three classes. Yesterday, we spent probably the first 15 minutes rearranging seats, another 10 minutes or so checking homework, then practicing how to get on and off the stage, followed by the dress talk again, and maybe 10 minutes or less on the keyboard with the class rushed to end. The class was recorded on the school Webex platform if the school admin would like to see it. I understand the slower pace in a beginner class, but please spend more time on teaching and learning. When I expressed my concern, the front desk lady could only say, "I understand your concern." The instructor explained she needed to rearrange seats but neglected to address my other observations. According to her, since the class is already ahead of another class, so the kids are OK. I thought an educator should always try his/her best to keep the students motivated and help them move forward. um... I hope our experience will improve from now on as the seats and concert dress are now finalized.

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Yu-Hui Chang

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My son started the Yamaha program since he was 4 years old. During this 9-year journey, the musical education provided has not only served as a strong foundation for his future musical pursuits but also helped him develop appreciation in music. We highly recommend East Valley Yamaha Music School to parents who would like to consider musical education to their kids.

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enigma os

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My daughters have been going to this school for about four years and they love it! They say it is fun, they get to sing, and they love their teachers. I would recommend sending your children here if they want to learn piano.

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Keith Hazelet

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Our daughter has been attending East Valley Yamaha Music School for over four years - since she was five years old. In that time we watched her go from an eager beginner to a confident intermediate-advanced piano player. Instruction puts a lot of emphasis on listening to and identifying nodes/chords, as well as composition. The students have a lot of fun and really enjoy the experiences they have here. There are plenty of chances to perform in front of an audience, both solo and as part of a group. The staff also offers private lessons which helps with individual skill development for more advanced students. The staff has always been very flexible with make-up classes and private lesson scheduling. Most of all, they genuinely care about the part they play in the children's development. Highly recommended!

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Alina Lyons

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EVYMS is a great way to start your child's music education! Most teachers there are very experienced and make learning enjoyable. Group lessons bring the social aspect to music, which makes it a great alternative to private lessons (btw, they offer private lessons at higher levels at Yamaha). I also love that the students have multiple opportunities to perform, both as a group and solo. My son has been a Yamaha student for 2,5 years and he loves his teacher, Ms. Heidi. I highly recommend giving Yamaha a try!