COURSES OFFERED
PIANO LESSONS
Progressive private piano lessons following the syllabus of the Royal Conservatory of Music. This includes repertoire, studies, technical requirements, ear-training and sight-reading, in preparation for the examinations of the RCM Certificate Program.
30-minute lessons are intended for very young children;
45-minute lessons are ideal for most beginner students;
60-minute lessons are recommended for intermediate and advanced students.
Fees:
30 minutes: $35.00
45 minutes: $45.00
60 minutes: $60.00
MUSIC THEORY
Theory
Preparatory - Level 4
Levels 5 - 8
Harmony and Counterpoint
Levels 9 - ARCT
Music History
Levels 9 - ARCT
Analysis
ARCT
Specialized Instruction
Various
Progressive theory lessons following the syllabus of the Royal Conservatory of Music. For more detailed course information please consult the online theory syllabus.
Starting at the Grade 5 level, students may register for the co-requisite theory examinations of the RCM Certificate Program.
For Levels 9, 10, and ARCT, piano students must take a separate class to cover the required theory co-requisites.
Private theory lesson fees:
60 minutes: $60.00
The fee includes correction of assigned homework and practice examination papers.
Siblings living at the same address may share a theory class, but a supplemental correction fee will apply:
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Theory (Levels 5-8): $20
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Level 9 Harmony: $20
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Level 10 Harmony: $25
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Level ARCT Harmony or Analysis: $30
Preparatory and Elementary theory instruction is offered as a component of the piano lessons.
Intermediate theory instruction offered either as a component of the piano lesson or as a separate course.
Progressive study of the Harmony and Counterpoint co-requisites of the RCM Certificate Program.
Progressive study of Music History co-requisites of the RCM Certificate Program.
Advanced study of musical analysis at the ARCT level of the RCM Certificate Program.
Preparation for CEGEP music program theory entrance examinations and placement tests. Ear-training courses.