Ryan "La Chanson D'Orphee"

• Yamaha ESCN Course Step 8.
• This video was taken on 7 Dec 2017.
• What do you think of Ryan's performance? Please post your comment below. 

Yamaha Course Calendar 2018

Our year 2018 Yamaha Course Calendar is ready for download:

1) Point and hold the image below.

2) Select "Save Image" from the drop down menu.

3) That's all and you're done.

Mini Terrarium

My the other half was given this by her friend some six weeks ago, knowing she has got no patience and not a green fingers herself, this mini terrarium became my project.

First thing first, wash the pebble thoroughly or otherwise the water may turn milky, add water till almost reaching the top end of the pebble, scatter the seeds loosely, top up water every other day and place this terrarium in a brightly lit area with filter sunlight and the rest is patience and perseverance.

Sound like learning to play the Electone isn't it?

Electone Students Performance "June 2017"

Please come join us and let my students entertain you with their awesome performances 🎹🎵🎵

• Date: 17 June 2017
• Time: 1:30 pm (Latest update on 13 June: This event has been rescheduled to 12:00 pm)
• Venue: Yahama Music School @ Plaza Singapura Level 6
• Admission: Free

Below are some videos taken during lesson:

Yu Fei "What are Words"

• This video was taken on 26 May 2017.
• Yamaha Portable Keyboard Course, Level 2.
• Good job, Yu Fei! Keep it up 👍

Reader Enquiry 03

Reader C:
Hello Dennis, do you know if there is way to modify the registrations for data bought off yamahamusicdata.jp?

Teacher Dennis

Yes, it can be done, but please note that the song data you purchased is a Protected Data, this is to prevent accidental erasure and for copyright protection.

If u want to edit the protected song, first copy it within one thumb drive and on the same folder as the original song, then edit the copy, this copy is called the protected edit song. Please make sure that the original and the protected edit song exists in the same folder.

The original song has a single key icon next to it and the protected edit song has an icon of double key.

Karine "Stars are Shining"

• JEC Step 1.
• Good control of the articulation and expression, well done!

Reader Enquiry 02

Reader T: 

Hi Dennis, I refer to your guide in buying Stagea data. 

May I know what do you mean by
"Ensure your 1st batch of downloaded data is moved away into your 1st USB before downloading to the 2nd thumb drive"

Thank you.

Teacher Dennis: 

It is because you can download the data twice, this is to avoid the 1st batch being replaced. The 1st batch goes to the 1st thumb drive and the 2nd batch goes to the 2nd thumb drive. Hope this help.

Reader Enquiry 01

Reader C:
I stumbled upon your electone blog and boy! Was happy to find it. I picked up electone when I was young, stopped but still have my el90 with me. I'm now in my 40s! I will still occasionally play it. Kinda sad to see its popularity declining.
I realised now that the latest model has no floppy disk drive! Was wondering if you know whether there's alternative to modify/install USB instead of buying a new model, in order to play the new books.

Teacher Dennis: 

The short answer to your question is no, there's no way to install a USB drive to the EL model.

We're living in this destructive era, if you look at the telecommunication sector, from fix line, 2G, 3G, 4G and soon to be 5G, Yamaha Electone is not being spared either, the Floppy Disk is a dinasour now, Yamaha has to move along to adapt, henceforth the new model "Stagea".

Please feel free to "Test Drive" the new ELS 02 series at any Yamaha showrooms if possible , you're going to love it.

Reader C:

So sad to hear. Jus recheck my model it's el700 oops. And I was also told they don't accept trade-in any more..Sob sob sob u think any resale value? ;)

Btw Dennis do you teach outside of Yamaha? and besides electone, do you teach piano?

Teacher Dennis: 

Yes! it's very sad and I feel for you, I threw away mine many years back.

Regarding the trade in, it is going to be difficult and may be impossible now, please try to contact the Yamaha's dealer  Mr Anthony Soh at 6312xxxx for assistant, need to cross your fingers, LOL.

I'm currently teaching at Yamaha Plaza Sing and Sengkang branch, Electone only. Please call the respective branch for my available time slots if you're interested.

Buying The Registration Data Latest Update 2017

GREAT NEWS! So so happy ;-)

Just a short update. Recently, one of my student managed to buy the Stagea Registration Data online successfully. You can pay for your purchases using any Singapore issued credit card.

Here you go and this is the URL https://yamahamusicdata.jp/

Ethan "Take Off"

• After many months of struggling, practice and perseverance, Ethan finally did it and there you go, enjoy his music and TAKE OFF with him.
• Generally well played, but lacking in expression control and more practice needed to get the music gel together. Oh yes, foot work needs attention too.

Must watch this CNY 2017

My students and I would like to wish everyone who visit here a happy and prosperous Rooster Year 2017.

Jaswant "Distinction"

                

Keep up the GOOD work, Jaswant!