Welcome to MYC at Showcase Piano Academy!

Showcase Academy proudly announce the last FREE PREVIEW LESSON of MYC for interested parents! It is absolutely free and it would be a great chance for parents + kids to get to know about our exciting program and speak with our wonderful MYC specialist Miss Leora.

Space is limited! Please call Rachel at (604) 270-8861 to register!

Preview lesson date: Time:

Oct 1st, 2011 10:30 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:30 12:30 - 1:30

(Saturday) (Sunshine - 3.5 to 4 years old) (Sunbeams - 5 to 6 years old) (Moonbeams - 7 to 9 years old)

Hi! My name is Leora Cashe. I am thrilled to be teaching this amazing program that is brilliantly designed to give each child an opportunity to connect to their musical mind and voice! Every day I am reminded how intrinsic our connection to music is. I believe music is immensely important in developing our intellect, emotions, self-discipline, self-motivation and the forging of values. Together in MYC, we learn and teach one another the art of working in a musical community and, in doing so, connect with our greater good. My goal is to empower each child to courageously share their musical ideas and songs, experience the joy of music making, and happily play the piano every day.

Classes begin September 20, 2011

	Sunshine 1 (ages 3 - 4) Tuesday Wednesday Saturday 3:45 - 4:45 1:00 - 2:00 10:30 - 11:30	... students begin by learning keyboard geography using pre-staff notation and keyboard critters. By the end of the first year, Sunshines are playing in C major and middle C positions and are reading from the staff.
	Sunbeams 1 (ages 5 - 6) Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday 4:55 - 5:55 3:45 - 4:45 4:50 - 5:50 11:30 - 12:30	... students begin with keyboard geography using pre-staff notation and then quickly move along to the grand staff to play songs and scales in C major, G major, and A minor. Because vocabulary development is the forte in this age group , the program is rich with songs and games.
	Moonbeams 1 (ages 7 - 9) Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday 6:05 - 7:05 4:50 - 5:50 3:45 - 4:45 9:30 - 10:30	... students want "quick results" and the songs, ensembles and keyboard repertoire are designed to support their growing sense of independence. Students begin with keyboard geography, note reading in the treble and bass clef, and by the end of the year they are playings songs and scales in C, G, D, F major and A and E minor.

"The Music for Young Children program has to be counted as the dominant force in the musical training of young children in Canada today. The MYC teachers have found the right balance. They successfully blend the pleasure and joy of music making with the rigour of a well-crafted pedagogical progression." – Marc Widner, Chief Examiner emeritus, RCME

Level 1 Registration: $162.38 student manuals MYC canvas music bag parent guide activity Book studio fees shipping & taxes LOTS of hands on materials / incentives

Level 1 Registration Fees: $20/person 35 lessons between Oct - June, payable in 9 post dated cheques for $80 or lump sum of $700. Two lessons will be designated as recitals. Classes begin Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 until Saturday, June 9, 2012. Recital dates TBA. Inquire about discounts for siblings!

Why should your child begin with MYC?

• Because it's fun! In addition to being of superior quality, very comprehensive, confidence building and a wonderful way to begin the study of music.
  
  
• Because the child and parent bond as a "music team" during lessons and that carries on at home during daily practice and other family activities.
  
  
• Because this program provides so much musicianship training to young children that it's got to be seen and heard to be believed.
  
  
• Because 24,000 happy students a year can't be wrong!
  

Music for Young Children creates the happy habit of music learning!

This age-appropriate program is carefully geared and paced to the abilities and learning styles for each age group. Each level includes listening activities for developing melodic and rhythmic dictation, chord quality identification, dynamics and articulations.

MYC provides the structure for music learning to take place while allowing children the freedom to think. Their learning styles and needs are met through a multi-sensory approach using visual, auditory, kinesthetic, auditory digital, and analytical learning styles.

The keyboard geography begins in a D-centered approach and reading skills are developed through careful, incremental introduction of note reading with constant review.

Students meet in small groups once a week for an hour and are accompanied by an adult (parent, grandparent or caregiver) who participates in the program. The program lasts from three to five years, depending on the age of the child, with each year consisting of thirty six lessons. Final year keyboard includes playing grade one conservatory or late-elementary standard piano repertoire and folk songs.

Children are empowered to set goals in their music learning while experiencing a playful, positive environment.

Leora Cashe Bio

With over ten years of teaching children's movement and music classes, Leora is thrilled to be teaching Music for Young Children at Showcase Piano Studios.

Having recently returned from teaching with the award winning Music House For Children in London, UK, Leora has over twenty years of professional music performance experience including numerous productions with Vancouver's Arts Club Theatre. She is an accomplished graduate of Edmonton's Grant MacEwan jazz program, has released four critically acclaimed CDs and has performed throughout North America and Europe.

Leora is an extraordinary music teacher with young children and has found a way to impart her own musicianship with those that study with her.

"I invite you to join me and Music for Young Children at our lovely Showcase Piano Studios. I look forward to our musical journey together... let the adventure begin!"
- Leora Cashe

http://www.myc.com/Teacher/LCashe