How many times have you found yourself searching on google for- ‘keyboard classes near me’ or ‘vocal music classes near me’? Normally you must’ve done so for you children with the intention of developing their skills but what about you? Why do the ‘Online music classes’, need to be restricted to your children only? Adults should feel free enough to take up new courses online or for themselves too! They’re not only for the younger generation.

New on the block

It’s never too late to learn new skills, musically or otherwise. Lucky for us, FSM Buddy an online initiative by Furtados School of Music is the perfect fuss-free platform to explore your talent. For example, through the course Moments of Music and Magic 

• Toddlers learn to express themselves better and it is a proven fact, that children who were a part of music classes develop motor skills like social skills and language at a better rate than others. 

• It aims to help creativity flow amongst and for the children, through playing instruments, singing, storytelling, and role play. 

• A harmonious and safe environment is created for children which enables them to express emotions freely and create experiences that will be treasured by both children and parents. 

• The biggest outcome of all is that it increases the bond between parent and child whilst finding ways to reduce tantrums thrown by the latter.

This course is taught by Angela Mee Lee who has taught in schools all over the world for a period of over 20 years, in countries like Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and India. She has worked for different organizations in all the aforementioned countries and is also a teacher at the American School of Bombay. Her expertise lies in expanding the children’s as well as the teacher’s knowledge through music. Also, last but certainly not least a trial is available at only Rs. 1!

Ages 3-5

We at FSM Buddy have great courses to teach the child to express themselves better through learning how to sing like an absolute rockstar which will teach the child to understand the different styles, emotions and methods of starting out musically. The child will also learn to build confidence to perform on stage; modulate the voice; accordingly, the versatility that is required to be a singer as well as improve the voice range.

If your child figures out that being a rockstar is not what he/she is looking to be but still wants to explore musically, FSM also offers a keyboard beginner course! They begin by understanding the basics of staff notation plus basic scales and the manner in which it will be applied on the instrument with a 2 handed accompaniment.

Ages 5-12

Children at this age start developing self-control, they also learn to express themselves in a more comprehending manner and a creative approach towards learning new skills helps them the most.

a) Learning a new language is a versatile skill to have, so why wait until later in life to do so? Starting young certainly has its perks and will make it easier to master a foreign language. At FSM Buddy we offer the choice of learning French which will enable your child to have a basic conservation as well as learn the foundation of the language in the form of colors, numbers, greetings and shopping terminology which will help him/her get by without any problems.      

b) Have some time between meals and looking to utilize it to grow your brainpower? Why not help your child learn how to solve the Rubik’s Cube? It is a great activity not only for you but also for the grandparents of the family. No one is ever too old or young for trying to solve one. Also, whilst watching the adults of the family, your child is bound to wish to try it for himself/her and what influence that is

Ages 13-19

Developing communication skills is of utmost importance to make sure people understand what you have to say without any misleads or misunderstandings. Not only will this online course help teenagers cement good relations, it will also help them create new ones and be good conversationalists and FSM will enable that through creative methods and thinking.

Through pictorial depictions, activities and worksheets, progress will be recorded in the main four facets which are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. To listen to what others have to say is just as important as what you have to say and teens/children will learn that through debates and other creative ways of expression.

Courses ranging from personality development; how to lead an eco-conscious lifestyle to develop communication skills, FSM Buddy offers something to everybody disregarding the age category.

Whilst your child is busy doing his speech & drama classes; drawing & craft classes; learning new life skills as well as perfecting his language and practicing for his trinity exam, you can have some fun with the family team bonding musical event with Funjam. Or why not do the same with your team at work? What an amazing fuss-free idea for a bonding session with different people in your life! No matter what your age is, which is simply a number of no consequences when it comes to learning something new, FSM Buddy has you covered!