Piano - Guitar - Flute - Saxophone - Clarinet - Bass - Drums - Voice -
Trombone - Violin/fiddle - Theory
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Private lessons are offered on all popular instruments and voice. We have found that private one-on-one instruction allows students to progress at their own pace and gain the best understanding of musical techniques. Students can start private lessons as young as 5 years old and can start private lessons any time of the year or month so there's no need to wait to get started. A variety of styles are taught such as pop, jazz, rock and classical. Contact the school office in your location to see which times and days are available. Instruments offered include: piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, flute, saxophone, clarinet, and violin. Click here to read more on each particular instrument.
If students wish they may take optional exams offered by the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). The Royal Conservatory is a national testing board that is based in Toronto. The RCM allows students to test for certain grades in an instrument or voice. For example a student could prepare to take a grade 2 piano exam. To do this the student would purchase the grade 2 music books and learn the required material. Exams are held 3 times per year at various locations around Burlington, Hamilton and Niagara. Most of our students choose to learn their instrument recreationally and do not take exams. If a student does wish to take an exam our school can fully prepare them for any level of testing. We have helped hundreds of student complete exams successfully.
This group will prepare students for their Royal Conservatory of Music theory exams. The preparatory curriculum will be covered Sept-Dec with the RCM exam in mid December. The grade 1 curriculum will be covered Jan-May with the RCM exam in mid May. RCM exams must be booked through the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto.
Students are given an opportunity to perform in over 10 recitals held over the course of the year. All of our music recitals have free admission, so the whole family and friends can attend to enjoy the performances. Our tradition at the school is to celebrate a job well done at the end of each recital with a reception where the audience and the performers can enjoy refreshments and snacks, making the experience even more memorable and enjoyable.
Kindermusik
The Kindermusik program is a fun, group class for children ages newborn to 7 years, designed to teach the basics of music. All classes are limited to 8-12 students per class and are 30-60 minutes once per week. The classes cover:
Movement and music
Learning to sing and listen
Making music with percussion instruments
Recognition of orchestral instruments
Rhythm
Melody
Elementary note recognition
Preschool Dance and Music Class Combination
If your child loves to sing & dance then this is the class for them! Enjoy lots of personal attention in our small classes with only 8 students per class. Your children will greatly benefit by having a specialist in preschool dance for the dance part of the class and a specialist in preschool music teach the music part. The class will be 1 hour long with ½ hour of dance and ½ hour of music.
In the music part of the class students will:
• Enjoy lots of singing to teach many musical concepts
• Learn about rhythm with games and percussion instruments
• Learn about the instruments in the orchestra
• Learn basic note and music notation recognition
In the dance part of the class students will:
• Learn basic dance steps
• Work on creative movement
• Work on sequencing
• Learn a dance routine and be part of the year end dance recital
Group Keyboard, Piano and Guitar Classes
The Group Piano, Keyboard and Guitar lessons are designed for children 6-9. This class is for the student who learns better in a group setting, being inspired by their peers. The classes are 45 minutes, once a week. The classes involve note reading, recital preparation, basic theory and ear training. There are 2 levels to this program and many students go on to private lessons after completion of the 1st or second level.
Private Music lessons – St. Catharines
$20 per 30 minute lesson
$30 per 45 minute lesson
$40 per 60 minute lesson
Private Music lessons – Burlington
$27 - $30 per 30 minute lesson
$40.50 - $45 per 45 minute lesson
$54 - $60 per 60 minute lesson
Piano/Keyboard/Guitar Group lessons – St. Catharines
45 minute lesson each week - $59 per month
Piano/Keyboard/Guitar Group lessons – Burlington
45 minute lesson each week - $79 per month
Musical Theatre – St. Catharines – Audition requirement
60 minute rehearsal each week - $59 per month
Musical Theatre - Burlington – Audition requirement
60 minute rehearsal each week - $79 per month
Kindermusik – St Catharines
At home materials are included in the fees
| Our Time |
30min class |
16 weeks |
$210 + HST |
per child |
$9.00/class |
| Our Time |
45min class |
16 weeks |
$220 + HST |
per child |
$10.00/class |
| Village |
45min class |
8 weeks |
$136 + HST |
per child |
$12.00/class |
| Imagine That! |
45min class |
16 weeks |
$254 + HST |
per child |
$11.50/class |
| Family Time |
45min class |
16 weeks |
$358 + HST |
up to 3 children |
$18.00/class |
| Young Child |
60min class |
16 weeks |
$277 + HST |
per child |
$12.00/class |
| ABC |
30min class |
4 weeks |
$50/mth + HST |
per child |
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Kindermusik – Burlington/Ancaster
At home materials are included in the fees
| Our Time |
30min class |
16 weeks |
$276 + HST |
per child |
$13.50/class |
| Our Time |
45min class |
16 weeks |
$300 + HST |
per child |
$15.00/class |
| Village |
45min class |
8 weeks |
$160 + HST |
per child |
$15.00/class |
| Imagine That! |
45min class |
16 weeks |
$310 + HST |
per child |
$15.00/class |
| Family Time |
45min class |
16 weeks |
$394 + HST |
up to 3 children |
$20.25/class |
| Young Child |
60min class |
16 weeks |
$349 + HST |
per child |
$16.50/class |
| ABC |
30min class |
4 weeks |
$60/mth + HST |
per child |
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Kindermusik – Oakville
At home materials are included in the fees
| Our Time |
30min class |
16 weeks |
$305 + HST |
per child |
$15.00/class |
| Our Time |
45min class |
16 weeks |
$325 + HST |
per child |
$16.50/class |
| Village |
45min class |
8 weeks |
$176 + HST |
per child |
$17.00/class |
| Imagine That! |
45min class |
16 weeks |
$345 + HST |
per child |
$17.00/class |
| Family Time |
45min class |
16 weeks |
$422 + HST |
up to 3 children |
$22.00/class |
| Young Child |
60min class |
16 weeks |
$365 + HST |
per child |
$17.50/class |
| ABC |
30min class |
4 weeks |
$82/mth + HST |
per child |
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Reasons which make us
the best choice for you
Focus On Teaching
All our teachers do is teach. The front desk staff takes care of the rest, scheduling, telephone calls, etc. This leaves the teachers free to specialize in one thing - providing the highest quality of music instruction.
University & College Trained
Teachers
Our instructors are highly qualified and many have extensive performance experience. Most importantly, our instructors strive to relate their teaching to each individual student's learning style.
All Ages - Beginners to
Advanced
Our current students range from 3 years old to many students in their 60's and 70's. We take care to teach what you want to learn so music is rewarding for students of all ages and levels.
Private Lessons & Group Music Lessons
Different students require different teaching approaches. Some students progress best with the peer interaction and class motivation of a group session. Other students prefer the focused concentration of an individual one on one lesson. Once a student is more advanced it will be necessary to take private lessons to master the advanced techniques of an instrument or voice with individual attention. Make sure that your student has the option to select the learning style that is best suited for them.
Regular Concerts and Recitals
Recitals and concerts are held at least twice a year. These provide students with performance experience and build confidence. Participation in music festivals, competitions and workshops is also available.
Exam & Audition Preparation
We offer full training in repertoire, studies, technique, ear training and sight reading to prepare classical students for Royal Conservatory exams and university auditions.
Theory Classes
Classes are taught in preparation for exams in all levels of Royal
Conservatory theory, history, harmony, counterpoint, and analysis.
Kindermusik Program
From birth, children are exposed to the basics of music in a fun supportive group environment. This program builds a solid foundation for later success in private lessons.
Musical Theatre
Our musical theatre program teaches stage dance and includes a voice component. This program is unique in that in addition to providing a top quality dance instructor to teach the choreography, our musical theatre classes also have one of our voice teachers from our music school come in every week to cover the vocal component.
Adult Lesson Card - We understand that a weekly commitment to a lesson time is not always practical for adult students. Adult lessons are available for all instruments. The Adult Card gives you ten 30-minute lessons that can be scheduled at your convenience with your teacher.
At what age is a child ready for private instrument instruction?
For children, starting
at the right age is a key element to the success of their lessons. Some
people will tell you "the sooner the better" but this attitude can actually
backfire and be a negative. If a child is put into lessons too soon they may
feel overwhelmed and frustrated and want to stop lessons. The last thing you
want to do is turn a child off music just because they had one unpleasant
experience which could have been prevented. Sometimes if the child waits a
year or two to start private lessons their progress can be much faster. For
children ages newborn to seven a great option is to enrol in a group music
program that has age specific classes with appropriate activities for each
level of development, such as Kindermusik.
There are also group keyboard and guitar lessons
for children who are not quite ready for one-on-one instruction.
A child who enjoys going to the piano and indicates a strong interest in playing the piano (or any other instrument) may still not be ready for private lessons. In addition to interest, a child must be ready to accept the rules, guidelines and suggestions of the teacher. Will the child still be interested and not frustrated when the teacher asks the child to play a certain way, or hold his hand in a certain position? Additional considerations include fine motor control as well as the maturity and attention span necessary for daily, individual practice. Will the child happily focus for 30 minutes on a series of directed tasks? A child with a strong foundation in movement, vocal development, and listening is more likely to be successful and remain motivated than a child without. Consideration needs to be given to the importance of skill building and motivation over a long period of time rather than how early ones starts. Most importantly that the child enjoys their musical experience!
Benefits of Ensembles
Ensembles are a great way for children and adults to learn music. Taking group classes along with private lessons can facilitate learning at an advanced speed. Group classes are also a good choice for students who have never taken music before. Classes are fun for children and adults, and allow for the students to interact socially. Group classes are great for developing social skills, and make learning music fun by being able to share music making with their peers. Additionally, playing in a group setting aids in combating those performance butterflies normally present when playing a solo. The ensemble programme consists of various performance levels and styles. Each group meets weekly for a 45-60 minute coaching session with an instructor.
Check out the variety of ensembles being offered at the Performance School of Music - Burlington, Ancaster or St-. Catharines for children and adults. Please -contact the office if you would like further information 905-319-8025 (Burlington), 905-525-1919 (Ancaster) and 1-866-611-3012 (St Catharines).
Group Keyboard Lessons (Ages 6-9):
Keyboard lessons designed for children who benefit from learning in a group atmosphere. Weekly 45 minute lessons in keyboard and theory basics are fun and captivating for young minds.
Group Guitar Lessons (Ages 7-9):
This 45 minute weekly class will teach the basics of guitar and music theory for children who learn better in a group environment. Guitar rentals are available.
Adult Guitar Group
Beginner guitar lessons in a group atmosphere for adults. The basics of note reading, chording and ensemble playing will be taught.
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