Generally speaking the following levels are the different class levels that we offer for keyboard/music learning. Please note, these levels act as a guide only. Variations do occur. We, like you, want your child, (or you, if that be the case!) in the right class that suits all needs…

Beyond Phase 6 we advocate individual or pairs lessons.
We can also run all ‘phases’ in an adult education format…. come on! It will be fun!

Funkey Music Phases- all other instruments

Students will be grouped in similar age/ability levels:

Phase 1 (according to age group)
Phase 2 (according to age group) etc, per instrument

Please note that it is the ‘phase’ or ‘level’ that is important, not the age of the student. Therefore one could be entering high school, and at the Phase 5 level on one instrument, and begin learning another, starting perhaps at Phase 2, and accelerating quickly…due to increased music literacy and experience.

Occasionally students need to be moved from one class to another for various reasons- often acceleration, as above (which we fully academically endorse), and/ or peer or friendship issues.

Each student will be appropriately placed in the class that best suits their needs.

Music exams- AMEB

We believe that exams are great for many reasons- reward, accomplishment recognition, comparison, motivation, etc.

To that end, we have tapered our program to dovetail with the AMEB examination system. This is entirely optional, and is not for everyone.

Should your child/you, wish to participate in the AMEB examination system please advise the office so adequate measures can be taken to enable that to occur.

Please also note that individual lessons will be necessary to achieve this aim.