Programs That Do More Than Educate
Artist House Studio is a private music studio founded in 2001 to provide a caring, creative, and inspiring learning environment catering to budding musicians of all ages. We consider the specific needs, goals, and aptitudes of our students in order to create a lesson plan that is appropriate and stimulating. We design lessons that provide each student with the opportunities to grow in a creative and enjoyable way. We offer a customized schedule for each student which is essential for developing musical growth and versatility. Performing is encouraged and recitals are given regularly allowing students to share the joy and love they have for music.
private
lessons
We offer in-person music instruction conducted in a safe professional music studio. Private lessons include piano, classical & acoustic guitar, ukulele, theory, ear training, and musicianship. Students will learn a wide variety of music from classical, pop, rock, blues, and jazz depending on their preference. By incorporating their favourite pieces and songs in their lessons we keep students engaged and wanting to continue their education.
We will follow all respective COVID-19 pandemic protocols and ask our students and parents to kindly do the same.
ONLINE
lessons
Our online, one-on-one music programs allow students to take music lessons remotely using Zoom.
Artist House Studio instructors are able to provide more in-depth instruction utilizing multiple camera angles, teaching the students proper techniques and musicianship to achieve a smooth progression of skills from elementary to advanced levels.
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GROUP
lessons
We offer group lessons online as well as in-person socially-distanced classes.
Guitar group lessons cover all the basics needed to start playing by learning note reading, chording, picking, and other techniques. Students will be exposed to different genres as they progress through the course. It provides them the opportunity to perform as a group in events or private functions showcasing their favourite pieces.
RCM EXAM
PREPARATION
Artist House Studio also provides preparation for The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) practical and theory examinations implementing the curriculum of The Royal Conservatory syllabus. All students who have taken the RCM exams have successfully passed the rigorous standards of the Conservatory with honours and first class honours.
RCM examinations are conducted four times each year. The RCM is one of the most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment and performance training. The curriculum of the RCM is made available and accessible to students across North America.
To get more info about RCM Exams click here.
eAR
TRAINING
Ear training is the process of connecting music theory (notes, intervals, chords, scales, melodies, etc.) with the sounds we hear in music. All musicians, beginners and professionals alike, benefit from ear training by being able to recognize notes, keys, and chords in pieces or songs as well as being able to anticipate notes they are about to play. This helps to improve skills with rhythm, chord progression and cadences, singing, intonation, and instrument tuning, to name a few.
sight
reading
Sight reading is an important component of musical education as it teaches the student how to read the notes, melodies, chords, etc. as notated on sheet music. In essence, sight reading can be compared to reading another language! Fluency in sight reading creates a stronger foundation of rhythm and pitch in musicians and builds confidence in musicians as it better prepares them for auditions and exams.
FILIPINO INSTRUMENTS
We offer group Rondalla lessons in addition to in-person one-on-one individual classes for students who are eager to learn traditional Filipino instruments.
Rondalla ensemble lessons include the fundamentals of bandurria, octavina, laud, acoustic and bass guitar playing, and theory.
Instructors teach traditional music and Filipino classics incorporating western and contemporary music to develop a unique type of Asian music style.