The Academy of Music offers music lessons in:

Piano, Preschool Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin,

Fiddle, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, and Bass.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

WHAT DO YOU LEARN IN YOUR MUSIC LESSONS?

That question is often asked by prospective students. Our teachers make it a priority to get to know you on a personal level and to become familiar with your personal musical needs and goals.

We do not treat every student the same in terms of what and how we teach.

A seven year old having their first guitar lesson will have very different needs than a fifty seven year old taking up piano for the 2nd time after having had lessons as a child.

The main reason to choose the Academy as your music lesson provider, is that we are sensitive to the fact that every student is an individual.

If you enroll here for lessons, we will work with you to make a plan that will fit your needs and musical preferences. At the first lesson your teacher will ask you about your favorite type of music, and set goals to help accomplish whatever musical aspirations you have for yourself or your child.

WHAT STYLES OF MUSIC DO YOU TEACH?

We teach all styles from rock, pop, jazz, country, blues and classical

ARE YOUR INSTRUCTORS QUALIFIED?

Yes. All of our teachers are university or RCM equivalent in their instrument of specialization or have over 10 years of professional teaching and performance experience. Our teachers are experienced professionals and are chosen not only for their qualifications, but for their love of teaching and their ability to relate to the students. Our faculty have spent years developing their skills on their instruments or vocal training and studied with many master teachers.

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Preschool Piano

My First Piano Adventure            Click here for more info on this program

This preschool piano program is a fun, group class for children ages 4 and 5 designed to teach the basics of piano. All classes are limited to 4 students per class and are 1/2 hour once per week.

The classes cover:
•Elementary note recognition
•Rhythm
•Dynamics
•Melody
•Intervals

The course aims to teach the children a new concept every week and is designed to keep the student active and engaged for the entire lesson.

PIano Lessons      Click here for more Info on this program

Our schools offer piano lessons for students of all ages and abilities from beginners to advanced students.  We offer every style of piano lessons from classical to jazz and pop.  We have students who want to play just for fun and students who excel with the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum.  We start  private piano lessons from age 6 onwards.  Before age 6 we recommend our group preschool piano program. Private piano lesson lengths are 30 minutes, or 1 hour for the more serious student.  Parents are more than welcome to sit in on their child’s lessons.  For our advanced piano students we can help prepare them for university entrance or to work towards their certification with the Royal Conservatory of Music.
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Voice Lessos

We have many students who take voice or singing lessons at our schools.  Our voice lessons are all private on-one-one instruction.  Students sing all kinds of music from their favorite artists to classical arias.  Our voice teachers are university or RCM trained.  Our teachers all have performance backgrounds as well.   Just a sample of what a student will learn in singing lessons includes how to breathe properly, how to increase their range, proper pitch, how to project, and stage presence.  Our schools offer 4 optional performance opportunities each year with our Christmas recital, Bandfest, Funfest, and Summer recital.  Many of our students also perform at local events.

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Guitar Lessons        Click here for more info on this program

Our private guitar lessons include acoustic, electric and bass guitar.  We have an excellent guitar teaching staff and teach guitar lessons in everything from rock to jazz, classical to pop. Many of our teachers actively perform in bands.  Our guitar teachers have a vast knowledge of the proper theory and technique no matter if a student is interested in metal or in classical.  Guitar lessons at our schools are enhanced by the opportunity of learning how to jam with other musicians in a rock band setting or how to perform solo in one of our recitals.  No matter what type of guitar lessons you are interested in, we have the teachers to help you. Typically a student would be 8 before starting guitar lessons, due to their hand size, but some younger students start with a junior sized guitar.

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Violin Lessons

Our private violin lessons start as young as age 5. We offer the Royal Conservatory and Suzuki violin program. We also offer Celtic fiddle lessons.  We have students of all ages from adults to children.  For younger children we highly encourage a parent to sit in for the last five or ten minutes of the lesson to help the student at home with things such as posture and hand positioning.  We supplement our private violin lessons with fun ensembles or fiddling groups that play in our recitals.   Our violin teachers are university, RCM, or Suzuki trained on their instrument and many perform regularly with local orchestras or bands.

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Celtic Fiddle Lessons

Our Celtic fiddle lessons are mainly Scottish, Irish, and Cape Breton style. Our students learn much of the popular fiddle repetoire that is also played by fiddlers like Natalie MacMaster and Ashley MacIsaac. Celtic fiddle students are encouraged to play with the Oakville Celtic Fiddle Club. There are many opportunities to perform both as a solo fiddler as well as fiddle groups and duets.

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Flute Lessons

Our private flute lessons generally start at age 7 and older..  We have both male and female flute instructors and as with all our instruments, the teachers have university or RCM training.  Our flute lessons are offered in 30 minute or 1 hour lengths. Our flute students perform in our Christmas and Summer recitals with many also performing in local music events   We offer a wide range of styles and many students choose to do their Royal Conservatory of Music flute exams.

Drum Lessons

We offer a wide variety of drum lessons or percussion lessons.  Most of our students learn on a drum kit.  We have both male and female students and typically do not start drum lessons before age 8 as students need to be able to reach both the pedal and the high hat.  We do have some younger students but suggest they come in for a trial drum lesson to see if they are big enough to get started.  Drum lessons are taught on a drum kit in our studios but students are able to get started practicing at home on practice pads before purchasing or renting a drum kit.  Our drums lessons stress proper technique and note reading so students become good drummers quickly.

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Saxophone & Clarinet Lessons   (Oakville location only)

Our private saxophone and clarinet lessons start from age 8 onwards.  Earlier than age 8, a student typically does not have the lung capacity and strength to handle these instruments.  Our saxophone and clarinet instructors are proficient on both instruments so a student can start with clarinet lessons if they wish and switch to saxophone lessons without having to change instructors.  Our saxophone and clarinet instructors actively perform in all types of bands and ensembles and as soloists.  Saxophone lessons and clarinet lessons are offered in 30 minute and 1 hour lengths

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