What we offer

Both Irene and Sr. Christine offer one-on-one piano lessons to beginning and
transfer students of a half-hour or hour duration, primarily with preparations for
Royal Conservatory of Music Examinations in mind.

Sr. Christine also offers one-on-one voice lessons, of similar duration, also with
RCM Exams as our goal.

Theory is offered formally, asco-requisites requirements approach with the graded
exams. But it is offered throughout study, as we become familiar with the pieces we
are working with.

Students usually begin at about 7 years of age, though we have taken younger
students, depending on their willingness, abilities and parent support. For children in
particular, the RCM Exams system offers incremented goals to pursue, and third-
party objective critique, with which to gauge the student's progress. Usually, a
minimum of two years of pre-exam study is necessary, for a basic proficiency in the
exam system. For advanced levels, this also offers the opportunity for provincial high
school electives in music.

We also take adult students, beginners or with some experience, with the option of
the RCM Exams.

Throughout the year of study, at least two studio recitals are scheduled. This gives
the students an opportunity to test their skill in a friendly atmosphere of peer
appreciation. Older students can inspire and encourage the newer ones, and in turn,
be encouraged by them. The year-end recital offers an opportunity for a pre-exam
'dry-run', with enough time for final touches in practice times before the exams.

As well, for the really keen students, there is also the opportunity for out-of-studio
performances in the Kiwanis Music Festival, the Ukrainian Music Festival or other
private performances or auditions the students wish to pursue, extra-curricularly. Do
let us know well in advance, so we can help you prepare to your best advantage!