SharpMinds Music Academy, located within the lush surroundings
of Pinecrest Community Center, offers keyboard music lessons using the internationally-reputed Yamaha Music Education System. Founder and Director, Patricia Englehardt, Ph.D., aims to provide
quality music education to all ages, nurture young minds, and promote a lifelong love and participation in music. Since its beginnings in Tokyo 1954, the Yamaha Music Education System (YMES) has been established in 40 countries and produced over 6 million graduates. YMES now encompasses music programs for students of all age groups ranging from 3 years to adults. The Yamaha Music Foundation of Japan, a nonprofit organization established in 1966, and the Music Education Division of Yamaha Corporation of America develop and distribute education-related materials to the network of authorized Yamaha music schools nationwide. To maintain high music education standards;
• Yamaha programs undergo continuing research and development,
• Yamaha teachers are required to be trained and certified,
• Performing opportunities for students through concerts, music camps,
and festivals,
• Assessments through Yamaha Grade Examinations for achievement
certification for students and teachers
Yamaha’s role in music popularization include musical avenues such as; The Yamaha Junior Original Concert (JOC), Teens Music Festival, Electone Concour, and Music Quest. For more information about Yamaha's international and national music education activities, visit the www.yamaha-mf and www.yamaha.com/usa
