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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

Victoria International School of Sharjah – Music Academy 2019 - 2020