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Welcome to VISS Music Academy

                                     Individual Music Lessons Programme


            At VISS, Grade 1 to Grade 12 students can consolidate and develop their musical learning through
            the Individual Music Lessons programme. This is a paid and optional extra. Below is a list of the
            most common questions, asked by parents, about the Individual Music Lessons programme. If you
            have any further queries then please contact me: stearns.anne@viss.ae.
                                                                                                  – Ms. Anne.

            Why is it important for your child to learn to play an instrument?
            Over 20 years of scientific research has been proven that learning to play an instrument is the best
            form of exercise for your child’s brain. It connects, develops and refines the entire neurological and
            motor neuron system. This means it enhances the process of learning, particularly mathematical
            learning  and  develops  fine  motor  skills,  creativity  and  emotional  balance.  It  also  promotes  self-
            discipline and motivation. Finally, it is a lot of fun and a very rewarding past time.

            What is the Individual Music Lessons programme?
            Individual Music Lessons programme offers a student the            Instrument     Starting Age for
            opportunity to learn to play an instrument through individual                        students:
            lessons with an expert music specialist.                             Piano       Prep – from Term
                                                                                                     2
            What instrument lessons can we choose from?                          Violin       Prep – from Term
            Here is a list of instruments and the recommended starting age                           2
            for students that we offer at VISS.                                  Guitar        From Grade 1
                                                                                Recorder       From Grade 3
            How do we choose the instrument?                                      Flute         From Grade 4
            Choosing an instrument can be a hard decision for both students     Clarinet       From Grade 4
            and parents. We suggest you and your child listen to and research   Saxophone      From Grade 4
            various instruments before making a decision.  Our Music staff      Drum kit       From Grade 4
            can offer advice on what instrument may be most suitable for
                                                                                Trumpet        From Grade 4
            your child. The decision will be made pending an assessment of
                                                                               Trombone        From Grade 4
            their musical abilities, readiness to participate and availability of
            a teacher. You should allow one term for your child to settle in to   Baritone     From Grade 4
            learning to play an instrument.

            How much will the lessons cost?
            Below is a break-down of the fees over the year. There will be changes in Term 3 due to Ramadan
            and this will be reflected in the fees charged.

              Primary School – 131.5aed per 30 minutes lesson
              Term 1: 11 lessons – 1,450aed  Term 2: 10 lessons - 1, 315aed  Term 3: 7 Lessons – 920aed

              Secondary School  - 176aed per 40 minutes lesson
              Term 1: 11 lessons – 1,940aed  Term 2: 10 lessons – 1,760aed  Term 3: 7 Lessons -  1,230aed






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