Mini Musicians I and II: Preschoolers (ages 4-6) beginning their musical journey in a group setting without the commitment of daily at-home practice. No instrument required.

Tiny Fingers Takeoff: Preschoolers (ages 4-6) beginning their musical journey in a group setting. An instrument is needed at home and daily practice is needed to make the most progress.

Discovery Piano: Group lessons for beginners (ages 7+) OR those who have already completed two years of Mini Musicians and/or two years of Tiny Fingers Takeoff. Lessons are multi-level and students work more independently progressing at their own pace.

Conservatory Piano: For students who have mastered method piano and are ready to or already have transitioned into a conservatory program (i.e. Royal Conservatory of Music). Students take weekly group lessons as well as complete pre-recorded online theory classes to deepen their understanding of the foundations of music. Students participating in formal piano exams will have the option of private piano lessons.

32 piano lessons (September-June)

2 studio recitals (December + June)

3 workshops (September-June)

1 summer project (July + August)

Assistance preparing for festivals and conservatory exams (registration fees are the responsibility of the student)

Students are generally less distracted and make more progress without a parent present. Because of the group setting of the lessons and physical distancing precautions during the pandemic, parents are asked not to stay for any group classes.

The studio follows the Rocky View School Division’s and the Calgary Catholic School Board’s calendars for Christmas, Easter and spring breaks.

Please note that for Studio Memberships, there are more than 32 weeks from September through June. Excess lessons that fall within this period may be cancelled at the studio’s discretion to accommodate illness, continuing education, festivals, vacation, or use as a mental health day.

Because the studio is run at full capacity, there isn’t room in the schedule for make-up lessons. With appropriate cancellation notice, students with a studio membership may request a Practice Video (recorded and emailed within 24 hours following the cancelled lesson time) in place of their lesson at the studio. Cancelled lessons are considered forfeited lessons and there will be no refund. Students should not come to their lesson if they are ill.

The cost for books (i.e. method books, RCM Level 1-10 books, theory workbooks) are included in your tuition. For repertoire sourced outside the main curriculum, the cost is the responsibility of the student.

An acoustic piano is the best instrument to play on. However, a digital piano with full-sized (approx. 1 inch) weighted keys with the full keyboard (88 keys) and a pedal is also sufficient. A smaller keyboard is okay for the first year, but an upgrade is needed for the second year.

The amount of daily practice expected depends largely on the level and age of the student and how fast they want to progress. A reasonable guideline is a period equal to the lesson length OR, for younger students, three times their age (5 years old = 15 minutes per day). This can be broken down into multiple practice sessions each day. As with anything requiring practice, the more you do it, the better you get. Students who practice 7 days each week will see the most growth every year.

Registration and tuition fees vary depending on the lesson format you sign-up for and your weekly lesson length. Standard fees are as follows:

Mini Musicians I and II Group: $70/month (September-June)

Tiny Finger Take-off Group: $100/month (year round)

Discovery Piano Group: $100/month (year round)

Conservatory Piano Group: $120/month (year round)

Conservatory Piano Private (40 min): $140/month (year round)

Conservatory Piano Private (55 min): $180/month (year round)

Adult Piano Private (40 min): $125/month (year round)

For Studio Memberships, the costs associated with all of the classes, workshops and projects held throughout the academic year and over the summer are pro-rated over one calendar year. (This helps to lower the monthly tuition from September through June.)

In order to hold a lesson time for the following academic year, summer tuition is required for each student whether or not they complete the summer project during the months of July and August. Cancellation of the Studio Membership will require students to re-register should they wish to continue lessons in the future. Their lesson time may no longer be available and a new registration fee would apply.

Registration fees equal to one month’s tuition and are due at the time of enrollment.

All other tuition fees are invoiced on the 1st of each month and one month in advance of the lessons they are paying for. Payments are due the same month of the invoice date.

Invoices that are past due will have a $20 late payment fee per student added to it and lessons will be suspended until payment is made. Outstanding invoices more than 14 days overdue will result in the termination of lessons.

The studio accepts payment via e-transfer.