Join Ava Music to learn and perfect the piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, guitar, bass, drum, percussions, and voice.
We offer music and theory lessons for each instrument, starting with the Orff-Schulwerk & Kodaly program for preschoolers to graded syllabus for senior level students up to the ARCT levels.
In many school systems across Canada, achievement in Royal Conservatory of Music Examinations is recognized for credit toward secondary school graduation. Please click here for more information.
Our music and theory instructors are highly educated and dedicated musicians who enjoy working with all ages and abilities of students.
Our program schedules are very flexible, reflecting the needs of individual students. They are divided into Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions. You can take individual or small group lessons for most instruments.
Musical Lessons
Taking music lessons can be an exciting learning tool. Music not only has the power to stimulate the mind, enrich the heart and soothe the soul; it can also help you meet educational objectives. We teach all levels of the Royal Conservatory of Music including: diploma preparation and ARCT level, coaching for concerts, and preparation for prerequisites that universities and colleges require for their music programs, with a strong emphasis on all aspects of techniques, memory work and musicianship.
We offer private and group* lessons for the following instruments:
* If you are interested in group or semi-private classes, we require a minimum of two and maximum of 10 persons to form the class. Please contact Ava Music for group class availability. View the Summer Semester schedule.
Did you know that all children are musical? We offer great, music/dance/art-based classes for kids ages 1 to 7 taught by high quality instructors.
Children will learn all about a different classical composer each session, using the Orff-Schulwerk & Kodaly method to learn and perform music of the masters.
Please note that Cherry Blossom III classes can be taken in a group, private or semi-private setting. No experience is necessary.
Classes are grouped according to age. Parents do not attend the Cherry II & III classes; therefore, this program is suitable for children who feel comfortable attending classes independently.
Although some classes may be currently full, openings are filled on an ongoing basis throughout the year, so please do not hesitate to call us at 604-990-3541.
We have an excellent reputation for our students receiving high marks in all aspects of theory examinations including: Rudiments, Harmony, Counterpoint, Analysis, and History of Music. Though these exams obviously require hard work, don't let it frighten you; our objective is to help you love music through a friendly and amusing approach. So why not give it a try?
Contact us for the upcoming schedule to find more about these exciting classes:
* Basic Rudiments (Preliminary Rudiments)
* Intermediate Rudiments (Grade 1 Rudiments)
* Advanced Rudiments (Grade 2 Rudiments)
* Introductory Harmony
* Basic Harmony (Grade 3 Harmony)
* Intermediate Harmony (Grade 4 Harmony)
* Advanced Harmony (Grade 5 Harmony)
* Counterpoint (Grade 4 Counterpoint)
* Analysis (Grade 5 Analysis)
* History 1: An Overview (Grade 3)
* History 2: Middle Ages to Classical (Grade 4)
* History 3: 19th Century to Present (Grade 5)
* Piano Pedagogy Written
(Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced)
Recitals
Performing in front of audience, another words expressing themselves front of people is very important part of education. We are encouraging all the students to take this opportunity as much as they can.
We provide the opportunity to all of Ava Music students to perform in semi-annual and/or annual recitals.
The repertoires will be chosen according to the student developed musicianship. In discussion with their teachers. The instruction for the piece will be done mainly during the regular lessons program. However, the level of preparedness and the confidence of the student will determine if 2 - 3 additional lessons are necessary before the concert.
Read more infrmation about Ava Music 14th annual concert on June 2009.
Testimonials
Maria S."I have been taking Violin lessons at Ava Music for three years now and I feel that I have improved a lot. The teacher give me helpful, insightful criticism in a non-judgmental way that helps me focus on how a passage should sound, and how to get that sound out, but never gives false praise..."
