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In a group learning environment, students experience enhanced growth and development. To ensure effective collaboration, they must learn when to take the lead and when to provide support. A crucial aspect of ensemble learning is improving students’ ability to actively listen, not just to themselves but also to their peers in the studio. Students actively contribute to the well-being of the entire group, recognizing that their personal achievements are intertwined with the overall success of the class.
Esom School’s Group Lessons
The Importance of Group Learning Today
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Group learning encourages a collaborative environment where students can work together towards a shared goal. Through coordination, compromise, and negotiation, they develop crucial teamwork skills that are applicable not only in music but also in various aspects of life and future careers.
- Peer Learning: Within a group, students have the opportunity to learn from each other’s strengths and provide support in areas of weakness. This peer-to-peer interaction enhances understanding and enriches the overall learning experience.
- Diverse Perspectives: Group learning brings together students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. This diversity fosters rich discussions and unique problem-solving approaches in music, which in turn enhances creativity and broadens the scope of learning.
- Performance Confidence: Performing in front of an audience can be intimidating in music education. However, group learning offers opportunities for ensemble playing, choirs, or bands, which can be less daunting compared to solo performances. This environment helps students build confidence and develop stage presence.
- Social Skills: In addition to educational benefits, group learning provides a social platform for students. They can forge friendships, develop empathy, and enhance their communication skills.
- Motivation and Engagement: Group activities often captivate and engage students more effectively, leading to increased motivation. Furthermore, the shared sense of accomplishment when a group task is successfully completed further fuels motivation and nurtures a love for learning music.
- Critical Listening and Feedback Skills:
- Learning Efficiency: Groups can tackle complex tasks and learn more efficiently compared to individuals working alone. By dividing tasks and leveraging each other’s knowledge and skills, groups can expedite the learning process.
In a group setting, students actively listen to each other’s performances, which enhances their critical listening skills. They also learn to provide and receive constructive criticism, promoting a growth mindset.
Piano/Keyboard Group Lessons
Learning piano in a group setting offers students the chance to develop friendships and become ‘piano buddies.’ This allows them to practice together, perform duets, and engage in friendly competition. Individual piano students, on the other hand, do not have these opportunities available to them.
Key Details
| Course Duration | 9 Months (3 Terms) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group set | 4 to 8 students | ||
| Duration Per Term | 3 Months | ||
| Lesson Frequency | Once a Week | ||
| Free Guided Practice | Once a week | ||
| Personal Practice | Mon – Sat | ||
| Available Intakes | Feb and Aug | ||
Piano/Keyboard Fees Structure
| Group Tuition (Per Term) | UGX 264,000 (Term of Payment: Full payment) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Registration Fee | UGX 20,000 | Practice Theory Book | UGX 20,000 | Development Fee | UGX 20,000 per term | Library Fee | UGX 20,000 per year | ID Card Fee | UGX 20,000 | Assignment Book | UGX 5,000 per term |
| ADDITIONAL CHARGES | National Exam | UGX 100,000 | |
| Term of Payment: Full Payment or First installment – 60% of Tuition | |||
| Payment Modes: Bank, Mobile Money, Cash | |||
Guitar Group Lessons
Groups offer a unique opportunity to learn and perform ensemble compositions alongside other musicians. In these sessions, each guitarist takes on a specific role in the song, such as handling chords, bass lines, riffs, and lead melodies. Essentially, it’s a fantastic and educational jam session where you can play your favorite songs. This method of learning is incredibly enjoyable.
In addition to teaching all the standard skills and techniques covered in our regular lessons, Group Lessons have proven to accelerate students’ development of essential “Band Skills.” These skills include:
- Playing without accompaniment or a backing track
- Managing timing and rhythm
- Understanding song structures and different sections
- Observing and responding to fellow musicians
- Recovering from mistakes effectively
By participating in Group Lessons, students gain not only the necessary musical abilities but also the invaluable experience of playing together with others.
Key Details
| Course Duration | 9 Months (3 Terms) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group set | 4 to 8 students | ||
| Duration Per Term | 3 Months | ||
| Lesson Frequency | Once a Week | ||
| Free Guided Practice | Once a week | ||
| Personal Practice | Mon – Sat | ||
| Available Intakes | Feb and Aug | ||
Guitar Fees Structure
| Group Tuition (Per Term) | UGX 264,000 (Term of Payment: Full payment) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Registration Fee | UGX 20,000 | Practice Theory Book | UGX 20,000 | Development Fee | UGX 20,000 per term | Library Fee | UGX 20,000 per year | ID Card Fee | UGX 20,000 | Assignment Book | UGX 5,000 per term |
| ADDITIONAL CHARGES | National Exam | UGX 100,000 | |
| Term of Payment: Full Payment or First installment – 60% of Tuition | |||
| Payment Modes: Bank, Mobile Money, Cash | |||
Voice Training/Singing Group Lessons
If you or your children have a passion for singing, we invite you to join our Group Voice Class at Esom School of Music. Enhance your vocal skills and boost your self-confidence while learning alongside your friends in a weekly group class.
In our group voice lessons, you will explore various concepts including tone, pitch, rhythm, solfege, basic note reading, diction, harmony, breath control, ear training, and performance. Our diverse curriculum encompasses Broadway, religious, folk, and musical theater music, exposing you to a wide range of genres.
As you sing in a group setting, our experienced instructors will guide you on harmonization and blending techniques with your fellow singers. We are committed to providing personalized coaching and individual attention to each student, ensuring they reach their full potential.
Each week, we dedicate one hour to mastering fundamental singing techniques and their application to the songs we study. Our voice class offers an enjoyable experience where students actively participate, engage in music games, and forge new friendships along the way.
Key Details
| Course Duration | 9 Months (3 Terms) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group set | 4 to 8 students | ||
| Duration Per Term | 3 Months | ||
| Lesson Frequency | Once a Week | ||
| Free Guided Practice | Once a week | ||
| Personal Practice | Mon – Sat | ||
| Available Intakes | Feb and Aug | ||
Voice Training/Singing Fees Structure
| Group Tuition (Per Term) | UGX 264,000 (Term of Payment: Full payment) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Registration Fee | UGX 20,000 | Practice Theory Book | UGX 20,000 | Development Fee | UGX 20,000 per term | Library Fee | UGX 20,000 per year | ID Card Fee | UGX 20,000 | Assignment Book | UGX 5,000 per term |
| ADDITIONAL CHARGES | National Exam | UGX 100,000 | |
| Term of Payment: Full Payment or First installment – 60% of Tuition | |||
| Payment Modes: Bank, Mobile Money, Cash | |||
Audio Production Group Lessons
In our music production program, you’ll gain access to a wide range of skills and build confidence. You’ll learn alongside your peers in a weekly class setting, ensuring a collaborative learning experience.
We have enhanced our group music production sessions to provide you with more time to interact with your lecturers and fellow students. These sessions offer a great opportunity to share your projects and receive valuable feedback on your music. We’re excited about these improvements and hope you’ll find the enhanced group sessions beneficial.
As part of the group learning environment, you’ll receive comprehensive feedback on your course assignments and materials. You’ll explore essential techniques, gain insights into the music industry, receive valuable tips for musical production, and industry-related advice. Moreover, you’ll have the chance to ask any questions you may have during the sessions.
Key Details
| Course Duration | 9 Months (3 Terms) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group set | 4 to 8 students | ||
| Duration Per Term | 3 Months | ||
| Lesson Frequency | Once a Week | ||
| Free Guided Practice | Once a week | ||
| Personal Practice | Mon – Sat | ||
| Available Intakes | Feb and Aug | ||
Audio Production Fees Structure
| Group Tuition (Per Term) | UGX 594,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Registration Fee | UGX 20,000 | ||
| Practice Theory Book | UGX 20,000 | ||
| Development Fee | UGX 20,000 per term | ||
| Library Fee | UGX 20,000 per year | ||
| ID Card Fee | UGX 20,000 | ||
| Assignment Book | UGX 5,000 per term | ||
| ADDITIONAL CHARGES | |||
| National Exam | UGX 100,000 | ||
| Term of Payment: Full Payment or First installment – 60% of Tuition | |||
| Payment Modes: Bank, Mobile Money, Cash | |||
Sound Engineering Group Lessons
Professional performers understand the importance of having a skilled sound engineer on their team. A poorly mixed sound can significantly harm a performance, regardless of the musician’s talent or the genre of music. Sound engineers are highly sought after in the music industry due to their expertise in creating high-quality sound systems and delivering outstanding mixes.
Our group course in sound engineering focuses on the acoustical, musical, and technological aspects of live performances, ensuring that the audience experiences the best possible sound. Throughout the course, you will analyze and compare various live and studio recordings to establish a benchmark for your own mix decisions. We cover instrument sounds, microphones, equalization, and dynamics processing, emphasizing their creative and technical impact on individual sounds. Furthermore, we explore how these tools can provide control over multiple sounds, channels, and tracks simultaneously.
The objective of this group course is to equip students with the necessary skills to create exceptional mixes and apply their knowledge to ensure high standards of sound quality, blending, and authenticity, all while staying within budget. With the right tools, skills, and insights, students at ESOM will become the musicians’ closest and most trusted allies, ready to deliver remarkable sound experiences.
Key Details
| Course Duration | 9 Months (3 Terms) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group set | 4 to 8 students | ||
| Duration Per Term | 3 Months | ||
| Lesson Frequency | Once a Week | ||
| Free Guided Practice (Individual) | Once a week | ||
| Personal Practice | Mon – Sat | ||
| Available Intakes | Feb and Aug | ||
Sound Engineering Fees Structure
| Group Tuition (Per Term) | UGX 594,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Registration Fee | UGX 20,000 | ||
| Development Fee | UGX 20,000 per term | ||
| Library Fee | UGX 20,000 per year | ||
| ID Card Fee | UGX 20,000 | ||
| Assignment Book | UGX 5,000 per term | ||
| ADDITIONAL CHARGES | |||
| National Exam | UGX 100,000 | ||
| Term of Payment: Full Payment or First installment – 60% of Tuition | |||
| Payment Modes: Bank, Mobile Money, Cash | |||
Video Production Group Lessons
During this group course, you will learn the complete process of video production, covering both the artistic and technological aspects. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and possibilities involved in visually capturing the real world through videography.
In this course, students will examine and analyze existing video footage to enhance their knowledge of the essential tools and techniques used in video production. Moreover, they will apply these strategies to create their own personal videos through hands-on experience.
Key Details
| Course Duration | 9 Months (3 Terms) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Group set | 4 to 8 students | ||
| Duration Per Term | 3 Months | ||
| Lesson Frequency | Once a Week | ||
| Free Guided Practice (Individual) | Once a week | ||
| Personal Practice | Mon – Sat | ||
| Available Intakes | Feb and Aug | ||
Video Production Fees Structure
| Group Tuition (Per Term) | UGX 594,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Registration Fee | UGX 20,000 | ||
| Development Fee | UGX 20,000 per term | ||
| Library Fee | UGX 20,000 per year | ||
| ID Card Fee | UGX 20,000 | ||
| Assignment Book | UGX 5,000 per term | ||
| ADDITIONAL CHARGES | |||
| National Exam | UGX 100,000 | ||
| Term of Payment: Full Payment or First installment – 60% of Tuition | |||
| Payment Modes: Bank, Mobile Money, Cash | |||
Group Timetable February 2023
