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The Story of LLMC

Dorothy (Locy Lee) has been teaching Music and Cantonese playgroups in London since 2017. Most of her pupils have a Cantonese speaking family background, with parents wishing their children to have more exposure to the language and culture.

She was searching for good quality teaching materials for children to learn music in Cantonese and, conversley, to learn Cantonese through music. She found that there are many high quality music education methods and amazing curriculums. However, not many were written in Cantonese, which led her to start creating a bespoke set of teaching materials of her very own. She used her profession as a composer and arranger to write this curriculum, adapting the Kodaly philosophy, where she was trained as a Kodaly educator. She continues to research into the relationship between language and music and is always finding ways to apply this study into both disciplines. 

Not only will your children highten their musical awareness in pitch and Cantonese tone, but they will also widen their Cantonese vocabulary and extended sentence structure through our carefully designed songs. 

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Music & Language

You may have heard of the benefit of singing nursery rhymes to little children will help their speech development. Through songs children will learn how language is constructed and it can assist with the acquisition of language through music. 

What about Cantonese?

Cantonese is a tonal language with precise pitch discrimination, there are also differences between spoken Cantonese and written Chinese. So we have to carefully select proper materials for the aim of language learning purposes.

 

I teach language through musical activities inspired by Kodály philosophy and produce my own teaching materials for both music and language purposes. Through engaging and fun games, children are practising the language effortlessly.

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We listen and speak before we learn to read and write. Music is no different, we listen and sing before we learn to read and play. Building musicianship is important for every little musician to develop their musical sensitivity.

I reference Kodaly teaching methods in my piano lessons and in my LLMC music programme.

Through singing songs and playing rhythmic games, children are absorbing the abstract musical concept unconsciously through their voice and body.

We will then move on to the conscious learning stage, starting to name the notes and the rhythm, learning basic notation and theory.

Musicianship training is a lifelong learning journey not only for little children.

Older children learn how to harmonise a melody and analyse chords. This precious skill is helping us to play music by ear, compose and improvise. The skills of a true musician!  

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Unlike traditional piano lessons that often focus primarily on reading music and following an examination syllabus, LLMC takes a broader approach to developing well-rounded musicians.

 

Alongside learning to read music, children build practical keyboard skills through chords, harmony, music theory, ear training, and improvisation.

 

They learn not only how to play, but also how music works, giving them the confidence to play by ear, accompany songs, and express their own musical ideas.

 

Our goal is to help children become creative, independent musicians who enjoy playing the piano keyboard, making practice more meaningful, engaging, and enjoyable.

LLMC Locy Lee Music Class  

Cantonese Musicianship and Music Bells / Piano Keyboard Programme

廣東話音樂及彩虹鐘/鋼琴鍵盤課程

LLMC is a Cantonese musicianship and piano keyboard programme that helps children become confident, well-rounded young musicians through singing, games, and practical music-making. Children learn and perform original Cantonese songs using handbells and piano keyboard, developing musicianship in a fun and engaging way.

LLMC(Locy Lee Music Class)是一個以廣東話教授的音樂及鋼琴鍵盤課程,著重培飬小朋友音樂感。透過唱歌、遊戲及實踐音樂活動,培養孩子成為自信、全面發展的小音樂家。孩子會利用彩虹鐘及鋼琴鍵盤演奏原創廣東話歌曲,在輕鬆愉快的學習過程中建立紮實的音樂基礎。

Our curriculum is taught in Cantonese and is inspired by the Kodály approach, while incorporating a variety of musical styles including jazz, blues, and pop. Through original Cantonese songs and interactive games, children develop essential musical skills such as pulse, rhythm, pitch, listening, music theory, and early music reading, building a strong musical foundation that supports confident and enjoyable music-making.

課程以廣東話授課,並參考 Kodály 音樂教育理念,同時融入爵士(Jazz)、藍調(Blues)、流行音樂(Pop)等多元音樂風格。透過原創廣東話歌曲及互動遊戲,孩子能自然地培養節拍感、節奏感、音高、聆聽能力、音樂理論及五線譜閱讀等重要音樂技能,為未來的音樂學習奠定穩固基礎,並享受演奏與創作音樂的樂趣。

LLMC is a progressive learning programme. It is recommended for children to join long term to get the most out of the course, as each level takes about 3-5 terms to complete (1-1.5 years). Each term we will be focusing on a different theme which is accompanied by fresh content.

LLMC 採用循序漸進的課程設計,我們建議孩子長期參與,以獲得最佳學習效果。每個級別一般需時約 3–5 個學期(約 1–1.5 年) 完成。每個學期均設有不同的主題,配合全新的歌曲及教材,讓孩子持續保持學習興趣,在充滿樂趣的環境中穩步成長。

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Level 1

Bells or Piano Keyboard

Level 1 for 3-5 years old 

Our youngest beginners attend a 30-minute integrated lesson, where singing Cantonese songs, musicianship, music theory, aural training, and practical music bell or keyboard activities are woven together. Practical playing and musical games are alternated throughout the lesson to keep little ones engaged while building strong musical foundations.

初學者課程為30 分鐘,課堂結合廣東話歌曲、音樂感訓練、音樂理論、聽音訓練,以及彩虹鐘或鋼琴鍵盤演奏活動。

Levels 2 & 3

Piano Keyboard

Level 2 for 5-7 years old 

Level 3 for 6-8 years old 

As children become more independent musicians, each lesson is divided into two complementary parts, and every child takes part in both.

隨著孩子的音樂能力逐漸提升,每節課將分為兩個部分,而每位孩子都會參與兩個環節。

 

Musicianship (Larger Group) 音樂課

  • Singing original Cantonese songs 學唱原創廣東話歌曲

  • Rhythm and pitch development 節奏及音高訓練

  • Music theory 音樂理論

  • Aural (listening) training 聽音訓練

  • Music reading 五線譜閱讀

  • Interactive musical games 互動音樂遊戲

 Piano Keyboard (Small Group of 4–5 Children) 鋼琴鍵盤課

  • Keyboard playing skills and technique 鋼琴鍵盤技巧及彈奏訓練

  • Individual playing opportunities 每位孩子均有個別彈奏機會

  • Performing to classmates and building confidence 向同學演奏,建立自信

  • Listening to and learning from one another 互相欣賞、聆聽及學習

Home Practice

Regular short practice sessions at home are an important part of children's musical development. Weekly practice will help reinforce new skills and allow children to make steady progress.
我們希望每位小朋友能每週抽時間練習,鞏固課堂所學,建立自信,並穩步提升音樂技巧。

New students? Please contact me and I will arrange a free meeting to go through the class and help you to choose the right class. 

​​The registration is taken on a first come first serve basis. Book soon to avoid disappointment!

Siblings at Level 1 are welcome to join the class together, just sign up a single child.

Siblings in Levels 2 & 3 are welcome to attend the same class. They will take turns and share the piano keyboard. 40% off the second child's enrolment. Simply enter the code 'TOGETHER' at checkout.​

Saturdays

LLMC Level 1/2A  - Musicianship  (20 mins) + Keyboard (20 mins)

​8:30-9:10pm BST/GMT | 5:30 pm Sydney (AEST)
 

LLMC Level 1 - Musicianship + Bells or Piano Keyboard (30 mins)

4:45pm BST/GMT | 11:45am EDT/EST | 8:45am PDT/PST

 

LLMC Level 2A  - Piano Keyboard (25 mins) +  Musicianship (25 mins)

5:20-6:10pm BST/GMT | 12:20-1:10pm EDT/EST | 9:20-10:10am PDT/PST

LLMC Level 2B  - Musicianship  (25 mins) + Keyboard (25 mins) (5 mins break in between)

5:45-6:40pm BST/GMT | 12:45-1:40pm EDT/EST | 9:45-10:40am PDT/PST

LLMC Level 3A - Piano Keyboard (25 mins) +  Musicianship (25 mins)

6:50-7:40pm BST/GMT | 1:50-2:40pm EDT/EST | 10:50-11:40am PDT/PST

LLMC Level 3B - Musicianship  (25 mins) + Keyboard (25 mins) (5 mins break in between)

7:15-8:10pm BST/GMT | 2:15-3:10pm EDT/EST | 11:15am-12:10pm PDT/PST

Both A/B classes follow the same curriculum, but Class A progresses at a slower pace than Class B.

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What Parents Say

I can't recommend Locy Lee Music Classes more. Dorothy engages the kids in a fun way even on a Zoom environment. My 4yo was hesitant to speak Cantonese at first but since starting the class he has been using Cantonese a lot more and he has been picking up lots of Cantonese phrases from the songs. Locy's songs are very catchy and we have downloaded her songs from her Youtube channel so that we can play in our music player and for car journeys.

Esther L.

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