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Contact Harman Music Methods Tel: +45 3696 0791 DK Tel: +44 207 5588337 UK Email: about@jhmms.org Web: www.jhmms.org
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Harman About Harman Music Methods® The Harman Music Methods® was developed by a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London. It is based on a 15-year research programme on how to develop effective systems for teaching musical instruments to both children and adults. As well as high-standard instrument courses, and a unique teacher-training programme, the Harman Music Methods® specialise in creating administrative systems that enable schools and universities to manage teachers, students, and courses designed by the Harman Music Methods®. Teaching Facilities & Pianos Courtesy of
Juhl-Sørensen A/S Web: www.piano.dk
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Music Free Introduction Book A Free Introduction Today! (only for the cities Copenhagen and London)
Find out whether our piano course is something for you by booking a free introduction -you will be introduced to the course material, your teacher and our great teaching facilities. You will even be taught one or two of our standard piano exercises.
How To Book To book your free introduction send us an email or go to our website and complete our on-line form. We will then contact you and arrange a lesson time that is convenient for you. © 2010 Harman Music Methods®
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Harman Piano Courses for Kids & Adults
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Semester Plan
Course Structure
Level: Beginners - Intermediary - Advanced
Semester Schedule
Type of tuition: Individual Course Details Our piano courses are wonderful and exciting programmes that have been designed to teach the student how to play the piano. In a creative and enjoyable way, our courses engage the student in every aspect of his or her learning experiences. In a piano lesson the student is constantly working on material that is within his or her ability, while at the same time building on what has already been learnt. All our courses combine the practical and theoretical aspects of playing the piano, and are organised around the structure of a ‘lesson programme’. A lesson includes: • Piano Pieces & Expression In Music • Piano Exercises & Technique
Most of our courses are designed around a 3-book method. These books contain the relevant learning material. Each book is divided up into 7 levels, and these levels encompass the material for a complete lesson. A level can last for 1-3 weeks, depending on its level of difficult.
Dates
Semester
Location
Jan -Jun
1st Semester
Copenhagen
The Times & Duration
July
Summer Courses
Copenhagen
Lessons are given once or twice a week. We have 3 different lesson durations:
Aug - Dec
2nd Semester
Copenhagen
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Semester
Location
Jan - July
1st Semester
London
August
Summer Courses
London
Sept - Dec
2nd Semester
London
• 30mins (very young children only)
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• 40mins • 50mins
Our courses are flexible enough to allow the student to follow the lessons at his or her own pace. Homework At the end of each lesson the student is given homework based on the material covered during the lesson. The homework has been designed to consolidate what was taught.
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Harman Concepts of the Harman Music Methods The Harman Music Methods® is based on an 15-year research programme, which looked at how to teach children and adults musical instruments. Among other things, three central concepts taken from the programme and incorporated into the courses are:
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The Course Instructor
Study Materials Needed
The course instructor is someone who has be trained in the Harman Music Methods®.
To take a course the student is expected to have the necessary books (most of the books can be obtained through us) and other relevant material:
The training allows him or her to work with concepts such as the One-On-Two Learning System™ in a clear, creative and confident manner.
• Book of pieces • A music notebook • Access to a piano/keyboard
• Learning Through Demonstration • Carry-Though Exercises
Location of Lessons & Facilities
• The One-On-Two Learning System™ The lessons are taught from a convenient location in the city (Copenhagen or London), and we strive to provide the best facilities.
You can find out more about these through your course instructor.
There is the option of lessons being taught at the home of the student - this depends on the availability of the course instructor.
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Harman Piano Courses Absolute Beginners Start Piano The Right Way !
This piano course is for adults of all ages. The course incorporates the core features of the Harman Music Methods®, and starts right at the very beginning. The course is idea for those who know nothing about music, so why not learn about music and learn to play an instrument at the same time.
As in all our courses, the lessons include: • Piano Pieces & Expression In Music • Piano Exercises & Technique • Rhythm, Note Learning & Music Theory
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Piano Course For Kids
Learn To Teach Piano
Piano Course For Kids is a fun and simple programme that has been designed especially to teach beginners and intermediates how to play the piano.
Our training programme not only presents students with new distinctions in music language, expression, and teaching and learning. It enables students to improve on their perceptions of music as teachers, performers and music appreciators.
The student is taught individually, and is always working on material that is within his or her ability, while at the same time building on what has already been learnt. Music Study Support For Parents
Successful candidates are qualified to teacher the Harman Music Methods®, and are trained and assisted in managing careers as teachers.
Each child approaches music learning differently, so we have designed Music Study Support. This study support is designed to have the parents and course instructor work closely together in providing the student with the best ever music learning experience. Music Study Support is available to the parents 2-3 times during the semester (according to the availability of the student's course instructor). Concerts & Exams Piano Course For Kids includes two optional concerts a year, and an optional exam. © 2010 Harman Music Methods®
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Chords & Chord Playing
Chords & Chord Playing
Chords & Chord Playing
Level: Intermediary - Advanced
Types of Music & Styles
Who the Course is for & Prerequisites
Type of tuition: Individual
Chords & Chord Playing is for students who already have an entry level into music. It is ideal of someone who plays another instrument such as guitar, saxophone, and it is well suited for singers and songwriters.
• How to read chord progressions
Wouldn't you love to play pieces by the Beatles, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gershwin, or even pieces such as Fly me To The Moon, the Theme from The Godfather or the latest pop song? Or maybe you are working with computers using the latest software (Logic, Garage Band, Cubas), and want to improve your skills at reading and playing chords. If so, Chords & Chord Playing is for you.
• How to play chords effectively
My Repertoire
• How to create piano accompaniments
At the start of the course and with guidance from the course instructor, the students creates a small repertoire of his or her favourite songs.
Chords & Chord Playing is an exciting and original piano course that teachers you how to play pieces of music based on its melody and chord progression, whether the music is pop/rock, Latin or jazz. In the course you will learn:
• How to build up a repertoire of pieces The course leaves the student with an understanding of how chords are constructed and how chords are used to create music.
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Accompaniments & Bass lines In a simple and progressive manner we introduce you to playing bass lines and accompaniments.
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Thus, for this particular course we recommend that you know a little bit about music before hand; you have an elementary understand rhythms, music notes, and the stave. If you are a complete beginner please read the next section.
Complete Beginners If you are a complete beginner we suggest that you begin with our start-up course Piano Course Book One - this course will prepare you for some of the theory and exercises used in Chords & Chord Playing.
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Contact Harman Music Methods TEL: +45 3696 0791 DK TEL: +44 207 5588337 UK EMAIL: about@jhmms.org WEB: www.jhmms.org
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Music Background music “Little Annie”, from the book: “Horse & Rider, 15 Short Pieces For Piano” Composed by John Lambert Harman Performed by Erol Lloyd Williams
Links John Lambert Harman www.johnlambertharman.com
Royal Academy Of Music www.ram.ac.uk Harman Music Methods www.jhmms.org Copenhagen 32 Poems www.copenhagen32poems.com
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