Students who have successfully completed the Music Enrichment program and those with enough prior knowledge may begin taking private music instruction with one of our experienced and/or industry professional teachers. The PAA recommends at least two ½ hour sessions per week in order to make noticeable progress. All private lessons are scheduled based on student and teacher availability. Private lessons may be scheduled directly at our school. Learning a musical instrument is one of the most rewarding activities for a child. The skills obtained are abounding, anhd the earlier they begin, the more the will benefit, and the closer thay will be to impressing frined and family with their newly attained talents. The PAA offers experienced teachers and industry professionals to help tudents find their artist within, or nurture their existing abilities in a fun and effective learning environment. Plus by coming out to watch our teachers perform in and around HCHC, PAA students are also entitled to bragging rights: “That’s my teacher!”

If you’ve alway want to join a band and get exposure in a “live” setting, but you don’t know to get it started, then ore Pop/Rock Band course is for you. The course is connect you with other musicans who are looking to play together and gig as the band. This course will include a maximum of 5 participants, namely a drummer, bassist, guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist/melodic instrument (Sax, Trumpet, Violin, etc). The band will be supervised and be guided by a professional in their performance areas as a unit, to achieve the desire sound of an authentic pop-rock band. Course Content • Development of repertoires for stage use. • Musicianship training in Groove and Dynamics. • Reading simple arrangements and chord grogressions. • Development of active listening and musical awareness. • Performance techniques and mechanics for attaining a satisfying sound. • Effective practice strategies for competitions and performances. Pop Band Course Details: ****Age: 7 - 11 years old (Condition: already basic on music) Ability to play his/her part relatively well (The course is not focused on the technical skills of the single musician.

Students who are working towards the assessment of their abilities can be put on a specific curriculum of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. The Examiners for ABRSM come to HCMC twice a year to administer a written test and a playing performance test. Let us know when registering if you are interested in being put on course for the exams.

Learn simple music concepts through singing, creative movement and games & activities. Children will get hands on fun with the drum set, piano, guitar, recorder and a variety of hand-held percussion instruments. Fun and engaging program that has been running for 4 years at the PAA providing excellent preparation for learning a musical instrument. ***Please register and pay the tuition fee before the class ***Please email or call us for more information. Time. Every Wednesday (4.45 - 5.30pm)

Time: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 12:00pm For ages 3-7 years old << Discount 10% Early Bird Before 08.June>> Discount: 5% for group 2 10% for group 3 20% for group 4 We are proud to offer our Summer music camp for ages 3-7. We invite anyone who has ever thought about the rewards of having their child learn a musical instrument, exposing them to a dynamic music environment, or just want something fun and different for their child, to come check out all the Performing Arts Academy. offer. Music camp is a great way to introduce children to an instrument and to inspire them into developing a musical talent they might not know they have. Music camp is also a fun, unique way to introduce children to a lifelong love of music. Children will learn musical skills, singing and creative movement, discover tempo, dynamics, and pitch with a variety of musical instruments. They will learn to identify orchestra instruments, and get hands on experience with drums, piano, guitar and recorder, becoming familiar with these games and activities, taught by our staff of professional musicians. Register Today by Calling 028 6281 9679 or email info@paa.com.vn or stop by our center The Performing Arts Academy of Ho Chi Minh City 19A Ngo Quang Huy Str., Thao Dien Ward., Dis. 2, HCMC

Choosing the subject and how learning is always a subject of much debate in each family. Many programs for children and sports activities such as football, volleyball, swimming .. all aim to develop children. But we forget about what makes a child's soul, that is music. You have difficulty in how your child can grow healthy, active, have reason and deep thinking as scientists around the world. How to write meaningful words when children do not know how to hold the pen. That's why experts encourage parents let to listening to music while the babe in the womb. Finger power and ingenuity are the first steps for a child to access the music by touching, hearing, making children think logically, knowingly organizing the music, making music a child. Romantic, meticulous but still very strong in everything. Parents' time is not enough to be able to do the same things with their children, music is the most effective medicine so that babies can be easily absorbed and socialized. .

ABRSM ( The Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music ) This program gives students chances to challenge themselves regarding better understanding of music and help them strongly gain music appreciation. ABRSM certificates are internationally recognised. It will be an advantage for students if they pursue their musical careers in the future

Practice done before the examination is important. The pointers below, curated by one of our examinees who has been through all ABRSM exams, give you and your child legitimate advice to work with. 1. As mentioned above, the 3 piano pieces form more than 60% of the grading. It is thus advisable for your child to select the ones that they feel the most comfortable practising with. 2. Make practising a routine - Clock in 30 minutes every day and set 15 minutes for each component, alternating between components: for example, piano pieces and scales, or piano pieces and sight-reading. 3. Have your child train with a metronome to maintain their tempo consistency through their pieces, scales & arpeggios, and sight-reading. 4. For sight reading, your child should take a quick glance at the piece first. Note the tempo for the said piece and make a mental mark on the various musical instructions littered throughout – forte, slur, crescendo, diminuendo, etc. Following that, play through the whole section without stopping. This will train them to complete the piece regardless of the mistakes made while playing - stopping is a markdown if it happens during the actual examination. 5. For the aural exam, the questions will be set according to the grade of the exam. Read theory books and see what each grade caters to and what range of things your child can expect to be tested on. 6. If possible, head together with your child to the test centre a few weeks prior to the exam and do a test-run with the designated piano. Let their fingers get used to the keyboard that they will be playing. Each piano is crafted differently, hence it is best to head for a test-run

This is the ultimate study music playlist for concentrating, focusing, and thinking. This is a collection of almost all the piano music for studying to help concentration and focus I have written so far. The playlist include study music that I have composed since 2010-2014. This is 4 years in the making. As many of you know, I have also been in medical school for the last 4 years as well. Thus, as I listen to this playlist, I see my experiences, studies, cramming time, tests and exam anxieties, all-nighters, etc. all flash before my eyes. For those of you who have been following me through this journey and have kept up with this channel, I would love to hear stories of what these pieces trigger in your memories.