The Benefits of 1-2-1

It is the carefully considered opinion of music educationalists, major colleges and academies that a music lesson should consist of:

* Hearing at least 2 contrasting pieces
(3 at more advanced levels)

* Hearing a technical study and/or scales
(necessary for the development of good technique and a firm understanding of key and harmonic relationships).

* Sight-reading exercises
(necessary skill for all musicians from time to time, but especially keyboard and other instrumental accompaniests. Also important for thos who intend to play in orchestras, choirs or other ensembles of one kind or another).

* Aural training exercises
(necessary in order to develop the "Ear". An essential requirement of all good musicians and singers in order to "stay in tune"!)

* Theory (written) work.
(necessary for a clear understanding of the "printed" music and in order to develop the ability to analyse the form, style and generally to interpret the composer's expression, intention, etc.)

It is of course impossible to fit all these items into an average 30 minute lesson and many organisations will ignore most - just focusing on pieces, etc., or they may skimp on the lesson time or try to "cram" all these essentials into the lesson. This usually results in the average pupil becoming frustrated or disillusioned with the whole thing, leading to them eventually giving up - never having reached their full potential.

At NWMTC, we don't pretend to be able to cover these essentials at a single lesson, but we can promise to address all musical aspects that the tutor deems necessary for the development of a particular style of music that the student wishes to develop. This is achieved by addressing each item in rotation and strengthening any weaknesses in the pupils development.