PRIVATE MUSIC CLASSES:

Classical piano grades I to X
*Jazz Piano Berklee program
Classical Guitar grades I to VIII
- Blues guitar
- Music Theory and Counterpoint
- Harmony I to IV

* A prerequisite course are must be completed before a student can proceed to the next level in a subject area.

The weekly private lesson time can be used to focus on any area of a student’s musical development: instrumental technique, improvisation, ensemble repertoire, jazz theory, jazz harmony, composition, post-secondary music program auditions, etc.

For more info call 416.840.0723

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RCM Classical Piano

The RCM Certificate Program is a comprehensive and effectively sequenced program of music study and assessment, beginning with the Preparatory level(s), followed by levels 1 to 10, and concluding with the Associate Diploma of The Royal Conservatory of Music (ARCT). A Licenciate Diploma of The Royal Conservatory of Music (LRCM) is available for piano. At each level, a Certificate of Achievement can be earned by successfully completing a Royal Conservatory practical examination.

Structured: The program provides a clear levelled path for well-rounded musical training, and a consistent and meaningful structure for recognizing achievement, and rewarding excellence.

Recognition of Achievement: Student performance is recognized at each level through examinations and regional and national awards. Students can celebrate their accomplishments and track their progress.


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Jazz Piano program

The piano has played a fundamental role in defining jazz as we know it today. Its melodic and harmonic capabilities create endless musical possibilities that continue to evolve over time and are performed in a wide variety of contexts including solo piano, accompanist for a singer or instrument, and ensemble settings. Jazz Piano is designed to teach you timeless techniques that develop your ability to meet the demands of a working pianist in dynamic situations.

  • What Are Tensions and How Do They Function?
  • Applying Tension 9 to Major 7, Minor 7, and Dominant 7 Chords
  • Putting Tensions into Practice
  • Major 6 or Major 7?
  • The Dominant Chord: A Tension-Filled Journey
  • Voicing the Dominant Chord
  • Jazz Practice Techniques
  • Putting Cycle 5 into Motion
  • The A/B Voicings
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