Your son or daughter is about to embark on an exciting journey. Learning to play an instrument is fun, exciting and can lead to a life long involvement in music that will enrich their life. There are many advantages your child acquires when they play an instrument.

Did you know this journey could also make them smarter and more successful? Studies have shown a direct correlation in higher academic achievement and the study of music. In fact, CEOs from Fortune 500 companies prefer to hire employees with a background in the arts because those employees tend to be better problem solvers, show more concentration and the ability to stick with a job through to completion. That’s a great skill set to acquire!

The Yamaha Advantage will provide your child with the kind of help necessary to learn and stay involved with music. We’ve created this web site to be a companion to The Yamaha Advantage Band Method, the method your child’s teacher is using. Your child will be able to find helpful tips to help them learn their instrument easier and faster. They will also be able to download music to play free of charge. Additionally, we have created a forum that allows teachers, students and parents from various schools to to interact and help one another to get the most out of the Yamaha Advantage Method and web site. Feel free to visit anytime to see what is going on. You can also post any concerns to the parent area if you wish. Visit the forum.

Your Band Director will tell your child when to register and create an account. Your school should be using The Yamaha Advantage Band Method for your child to create an account. IMPORTANT! You must provide permission for your child to create an account. View the student registration instructions. Go to the student area with your child, follow the on-screen instructions and create an account.