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FAQ and Info
What makes teaching piano in a digital lab different from individual lessons?
- It is cheaper!
- It is more fun!
- There is less pressure!
- You can play with back tracks!
What type of pupil benefits by this method?
- The inquisitive learner;
- The learner who loves a challenge;
- Pupils who already take lessons on another instrument, but who need the theoretical background the piano provides;
- Gifted pupils from poorer backgrounds who can apply for scholarships, as D-Piano lab is a NPO.
At what age should pupils attend this course?
- The ideal age would be grade 3 (9 year olds), but any age group - even adults - will benefit
Why the motto “it’s not about the music”?
- Although piano is taught in the course, the benefit of the sense of achievement, the increase in concentration and self-confidence exceeds the mere obvious outcomes.
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Office bearers: Ms A de Vos* (co-ordinator), mr D Newman, ms C Windvogel, ms V Boraine, ms WG van Noie and mr J Kastoor.
*Alet de Vos has recently retired as master teacher after more than 20 years of working in Arts and Culture for the WCED. Most of this time was spent at Stellenbosch High as head of the Arts & Culture and Music departments. During that time she initiated the Goblins Community Music Project which became the pilot project for the D-piano Lab. Currently she is facilitating in the ACE- and B Ed courses for the University of Stellenbosch while teaching in the D-Piano Lab.
