Sound Identification and Reproduction

Learning the piano and speaking English have something in common: identifying and reproducing sounds. When playing the piano, you need to read the notes written on the sheet music, accurately distinguish between the pitch, dynamics, and tone of the sound, and move your fingers to produce the sound. Similarly, when speaking English, you need to accurately hear what the other person is saying and express it in your own words, paying attention to phonetic symbols and intonation. Through these activities, you can develop the ability to identify and reproduce sounds.

Rhythm and timing

Learning the piano and speaking English have something in common: a sense of rhythm and timing. When playing the piano, you need to accurately understand and play the rhythm and tempo written in the music score. Similarly, when speaking English, you need to be aware of the rhythm, intonation, and pauses of words and sentences as you speak. Through these activities, you can develop a sense of rhythm and timing.

Memory and concentration

Learning piano and speaking English have something in common: memory and concentration. Playing the piano requires you to memorize the music and stay focused while playing. Similarly, speaking English requires you to memorize vocabulary and grammar and stay focused while speaking. Through these activities, memory and concentration are developed.

Self-expression and communication

Learning the piano and speaking English have something in common: self-expression and communication. When playing the piano, you need to express your emotions and images through sound and convey them to the audience. Similarly, when speaking English, you need to express your thoughts and opinions in words and communicate with others. Through these activities, you can develop your ability to express yourself and communicate.

Our School Initiatives

Our school offers a unique curriculum that aims to improve these common skills simultaneously through piano and English conversation lessons. For example, we offer piano lessons using English songs, piano accompaniment to English stories, and music games in English, so that students can learn piano and English conversation while having fun.

Summary

In summary, there are many commonalities between learning piano and English conversation, such as identifying and reproducing sounds, sense of rhythm and timing, memory and concentration, self-expression and communication, etc. Our school offers a unique curriculum that is conscious of these commonalities and aims to bring out the best in students.