Music For The Intelligent Mind® (MIM®)
Objectives
Music for the Intelligent Mind (MIM®) course uses a multi-sensory approach and brain-based concept in music learning for children as young as 12 months. MIM® provides holistic music education through interesting play, ensemble and innovative musical games.
Jump Start
From age 12-23 months
This program not only prepares and primes your child’s mind for more advanced musical studies in MIM Playtime and MIM In Me but enhances your child’s IQ Development, Self Esteem, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Musical Geniushood, Physical Coordination and Dexterity.
MIM® Playtime
From age 24-35 months
A holistic approach to introduce formal music training at an early age through interesting play, ensemble, innovative musical games, eye training, speed reading, photographic memory, ear training, performing techniques, music appreciation, rhythmic training and exposure to percussion and piano.
MIM® In Me
From age 36-47 months
Carrying the same playful theme further to introduce basic techniques in piano playing, nurture the child’s creativity through music dictation, improvisation, music mapping and composition. The child will also learn score reading, music theory and music appreciation.
Programme outcome
Skills children will pick up at each level include:
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Play simple music scores |
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Recognise musical notes |
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Fill in time-signatures for such rhythmic patterns |
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Understand semitones and tones |
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Memorise a score |
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Understand a 2-parts score |
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Understand note degrees |
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Able to do skim reading |
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Able to understand certain musical terms and symbols |
Instructors
All classes will be conducted by qualified instructors with qualification and background in the field of music.
Programme Schedule
Classes are conducted once a week and each session lasts for 45 mins over 45 sessions.