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From beginners to professionals,
practical and high-quality French music training
that directly benefits everyone’s musical activities,
now more accessible
At MonLasol, we offer high-quality music education that brings out the potential in music, aiming to enhance your musical abilities.
The term ‘Solfège’ is French
France has a strong tradition of music theory education, with detailed curricula tailored to various skill levels. This education is practical, designed to develop musical expression and is always geared towards actual music activities.
For example, ear training, which is part of Solfège and common in Japan as well, includes a wider variety of scales in France, not limited to major and minor scales, fostering a broader sense of pitch. The instruments used for ear training include not just the commonly used piano, but also other instruments helping students sharpen their pitch and develop sensitivity to different timbres. Additionally, it is common to practice ear training with actual pieces from orchestras. In harmony exercises, students learn not only whether the harmonies are theoretically correct but also how to arrange and connect sounds to express music effectively.
In France, a new name was given to modern Solfège education: Formation musicale. However, the term “Solfège” is still widely used in practice in France. Since the term is also more familiar in Japan, MonLasol will continue to use “Solfège” consistently.
Features of MonLasol lessons:
At MonLasol, each student can steadily acquire skills at their own pace
Advantages unique to correspondence lessons:
Flexible scheduling and locations
Work on assignments at your own pace
Concentrate without
worrying about others
Lessons focused on output and practical exercises
MonLasol Lessons:
- Comprehension is assessed based on submitted work. Review assignments tailored to the individual are created.
- You can freely ask questions about the corrected assignments. This creates a system that makes it easier to retain knowledge.
Typical Lessons:
- Progress quickly through the next units according to a set curriculum.
- Due to time constraints, it can be difficult to revisit previous assignments to ask questions.
- At MonLasol, we first thoroughly listen to you and create a study plan that suits your learning objectives and level.
- Lessons are held three times a month, with assignments sent every 10 days for you to work on.
- Submitted assignments are returned with detailed explanations within about three days.
For more details on MonLasol’s lesson content and methods, please refer to the ‘Lessons’ section.
Recommended for those who:
Have a Busy Schedule:
Want to learn music but struggle to find the time
Prefer Privacy:
Wish to take lessons without the worry of being seen by others
Value Flexibility:
Want to learn from anywhere, without location restrictions
Are Beginners:
Seek specialized knowledge from the very beginning of their musical journey
Are Interested in
Music Theory:
Want to deepen their understanding of the principles behind music
Are Advanced Learners:
Have graduated from a music university or are active professionals looking to revisit their studies
Want to Enhance Skills:
Aim to improve their instrument playing or vocal abilities
Participate in Ensembles:
Are members of a choir, band, wind ensemble, or orchestra
Wish to Compose:
Want to learn techniques for composition and arrangement
Seek Perfect Pitch:
Aim to develop perfect pitch for better musical accuracy
Want to Transcribe Music:
Wish to be able to transcribe music by ear
Are Interested in Harmony:
Want to learn how to harmonize effectively
Desire to Create
Sheet Music:
Wish to turn their musical ideas into written compositions
Want a Deeper Understanding of Music:
Seek a comprehensive exploration of music concepts
Experience French Music Education:
Wish to learn through a French music education framework
If any of the above applies to you, please feel free to contact us.
Instructor Profile
Ayane
Graduated from the École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot
Diplômée de l’École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot
– Skipped grades to graduate with the highest honors in specialized solfège and obtained a diploma.
– Graduated from the harmony department, earning a diploma
– Graduated from the counterpoint department, earning a diploma
– Graduated from the fugue department, earning a diploma
– Graduated from the orchestration department, earning a diploma
Diplômée de Solfège, d’Harmonie Supérieure, de Contrepoint, de Fugue, d’Orchestration
Studied specialized solfège under Catherine MAFFEI; harmony under Roselyne MASSET-LECOCQ; counterpoint and fugue under Aiko KINOSHITA and Stéphane DELPLACE; and orchestration under Anthony GIRARD.
Arranged for the piano textbook “Everything You Need to Know to Become a Nursery School, Kindergarten, or Elementary School Teacher in One Book!” (edited by Maiko Takagi, published by Kawai Music Publishing).
Instructor Profile
Ayane
Graduated from the École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot
Diplômée de l’École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot
– Skipped grades to graduate with the highest honors in specialized solfège and obtained a diploma.
– Graduated from the harmony department, earning a diploma
– Graduated from the counterpoint department, earning a diploma
– Graduated from the fugue department, earning a diploma
– Graduated from the orchestration department, earning a diploma
Diplômée de Solfège, d’Harmonie Supérieure, de Contrepoint, de Fugue, d’Orchestration
Studied specialized solfège under Catherine MAFFEI; harmony under Roselyne MASSET-LECOCQ; counterpoint and fugue under Aiko KINOSHITA and Stéphane DELPLACE; and orchestration under Anthony GIRARD.
Arranged for the piano textbook “Everything You Need to Know to Become a Nursery School, Kindergarten, or Elementary School Teacher in One Book!” (edited by Maiko Takagi, published by Kawai Music Publishing).