The Mi-Young LEE method
Discover Mi-Young LEE’s exclusive method, an innovative and effective piano learning program for all ages, based on five key principles:
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Placing fun at the heart of learning : We firmly believe that learning the piano should be a joyful and rewarding experience. That’s why we make sure every lesson is entertaining and rewarding.
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Foster rapid progress to maintain enthusiasm: Nothing inspires more than visible progress. We’re committed to helping you progress quickly, so you can always feel the joy of playing.
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Encouraging students’ imaginations to cultivate musicality from the start:We use innovative techniques to develop creativity and musical expression from the very first lessons.
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Offering opportunities to play in public from the very first months of learning: Whether at auditions, hospitals, retirement homes or train stations, we offer you the chance to share your talent with the world.
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Integrating technology at the service of music and students: Our learning program uses modern technology to enhance your learning experience.
Our courses are designed to accommodate all ages and skill levels. For the youngest (aged 3 to 5), we offer a playful musical awakening where they discover the great composers, the different musical instruments and the first notions of music theory.
Children aged 4 can be introduced to the piano thanks to a 30-minute introductory program, followed by 30 minutes of musical awakening. From the age of 5, we offer piano lessons in three formats: small group lessons for 5- and 6-year-olds, group lessons for groups of 3 to 5 students, and private lessons for those who prefer personalized learning.
For adults, we offer group lessons in groups of 3 to 10 students, as well as private lessons for those who prefer a more intimate learning environment.
Join us and experience the unique Mi-Young LEE method. Start your musical journey today!
Young children - course construction
At what age can one learn to play the piano? This is a question we are often asked. Mi-Young LEE started at the age of 4 and other great pianists started later. It is important for the child to be able to concentrate enough to enjoy the class. So 5 years old seems to be the most suitable age.
We then form homogenous groups so that each child feels comfortable during the lesson.
We often think that a private lesson is more effective than a group lesson, and that 20 minutes of one-to-one tuition is better than an hour with other students.
What’s true for older students doesn’t apply to children under 10. Our experience shows us that a certain emulation enables children to concentrate better, to find extra motivation to play the piano and to persevere to overcome the difficulties they will inevitably encounter throughout their learning.
Children are usually taught to play on the central part of the keyboard.The Mi-Young LEE method invites each child to play on different parts of the keyboard.
Piano Académie produces its own scores. The pieces are specifically chosen and adapted to facilitate children’s learning.
For each semester a volume is offered.
Playful, progressive exercises will enable children to quickly become independent in reading the two keys essential to learning the piano. The school has adapted the TAKADEMI method and now uses it as the basis for learning.
In addition, PIANO ACADEMIE has developed game cards that allow you to learn music theory while having fun!
We want that from the earliest age children learn to love not only classical music but also to be able to associate works with composers.
We therefore think it is important that children know the lives of great composers, and may want to deepen their curiosity together with their parents.
Videos are available on our website, so that children can repeat what they’ve learned with their teacher.
All they have to do is put the tablet on the piano and follow the teacher’s instructions!
Parents can also get involved and help their children to make the work fun.
