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You can be refunded your $55.00 registration and concert fee before September 1st/fall semester or January 30th/ winter semester. Registration fee is not refundable after September 1st (Fall semester) or January 30th (Winter semester). |
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Group lessons are generally for a full Sept-June School year. Only Music Wonderland is offered per semester option. For our winter semester, you can register for Feb-Jun. Please check with admin before registration for clarity. |
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Yes, however, 4 classes’ notice is required for withdrawal of all Musica Academy Programs. Withdrawal forms must be filled out and submitted before December 1st for the “36-lesson” class, or March 1st for January registration. Past these dates, we cannot issue any refunds. Students will not be eligible for refunds for withdrawals of 10-lesson classes. |
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Yes, we offer a free 15-20 mins interview for private lessons and free demo classes for our group courses. |
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Due to the nature of group classes, there are no makeup lessons available. However, homework assignments or other arrangements can be given if there is enough notice period. If the teacher cancels classes, he/she will arrange for make-up dates. |
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Our coaching programs provide practice sessions that will help the students catch up to the class. Our coaches are advanced students that can provide guidance but charge at a lower rate than regular teachers. Most students that took advantage of the coaching program have more confidence and assurance in class. |
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Yes, you can order certain models of keyboards and digital pianos through our school. Please ask the administration for details. |
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Yamaha Grade Exams are internationally recognized examination systems. Please go to Yamaha Exams for more info.
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Lessons depend on the courses. Group lessons range from $20-26 per 45 minutes. Private lessons range from $31-$36 per half hour, $46-52 per 45 minutes, and $62-$72 per 60 minutes. Prices also differ if registered with Student, Regular, and Senior Instructors. |
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You will be charged the 1st of every month if you choose the monthly plan, or the 1st of September if you choose the one-time payment plan. |
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The monthly payment plan (MPP) fee is an annual $40.00, and it is required only if the payment is paid monthly through a credit card. |
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No, we do not accept per-class payments. You will have to commit to either an annual or monthly payment method. |
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The registration and concert fee of $55 is charged annually, and it includes all the administrative fees, and many opportunities for concerts and events throughout the year. |
Musica Fest is an annual event where Musica Academy students of all ages and abilities are able to perform for a chance to win scholarships and prizes. This event provides a great oppourtunity for students to receieve comprehensive feedback from seasoned professionals, as well as offering a chance for students to learn more about the art of performance. To participate, performers can submit up to two video recordings of their pieces to be assessed by adjudicators.
Performers can be entered into one or more the following classes
| Class | Category |
| A | 8 and Under |
| B | 9-11 |
| C | 12-14 |
| D | 15+ |
| E | Popular Music/Ensemble |
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| A-D | $35 |
| E | $45 (per Group) |
| More than one class | $30 |
Meet our Musica Fest Adjudicators
Video Submission Rules pg. 1 & Pg. 2
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Yamaha Music Education specializes in group lessons for beginners. Group lessons teach basic music knowledge in the most positive learning environment through the Listen, Sing, Play, Read, and Create method. Yamaha group lessons encourage improvisation and creativity. Most importantly, group lessons are lots of fun as they experience peer encouragement and motivation. |
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Group lessons are generally 45 minutes. |
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Yes, all private lessons as well as group courses require having an instrument at home for ages 4 and up. A minimum keyboard, a full-size digital piano, or acoustic pianos are great options at home. You do not need to bring your keyboard to class. Guitar, Ukulele and Violin lessons require students to bring their own instruments to every class. |
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Yes, the first 2 years of group lessons are parented. One parent has to attend the class with the student, so the parent can provide support at home during practice. |
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As the students at younger ages might not remember all the information they learned in class, parents will be able to help their children practice at home if they attend the class as they will be aware of all the information that was provided in the class. Parental support is important at home. This could also be a bonding time for parents and children. |
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Group lessons are best for beginners ages 3-7 for ear development. The benefit of capitalizing on that key timeframe is to build musical skills, especially in regard to listening, with a group of friends.
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Yamaha provides group lessons and teaches through the Listen, Sing, Play, Read, Create method as well as the certificate is recognized in 40 different countries. Yamaha teaches the improvisation and composing aspects right from the early stages of group lessons. |
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We offer lessons for Guitar, Ukulele, Voice, and Violin. We also offer classes in Music Theory and Music History. Contact us for more information about our free interview or demo class. |
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We do offer adult private lessons in guitar, piano, ukulele, voice, and violin. |
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Our Music Wonderland classes are for students aged 3 years old-4 years old. Book a free demo class to try it out. |
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We suggest students be around age 7 and up to start private lessons. If younger than that, they could start in the group lessons to learn the basics, before transferring to private lessons. In private lessons, students should be able to read and play well and have full concentration during lessons. |
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If the student has previous experience, an interview can be set up so the instructor can evaluate his/ her music skills and move to the next level or can proceed to private lessons. |
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It is best that you attend with the younger child, but be sure to communicate the homework requirement for the older child’s class. |
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Private lessons are specialized and tailored toward the student’s progress. It can be tailored to the songs they want to learn as well. |
The Yamaha Grade Examination System was started in 1967 for the purpose of enabling everyone who is learning music to improve their musical skills in a well-planned manner while verifying their overall ability.
Yamaha Grade Examinations help teachers and music learners to confirm their musical abilities and encourage them to acquire all-around musical abilities so that they can enjoy creating and performing music.
The Grade Examination System broadly targets two groups: students and teachers. Student Grades are used as an objective assessment of the progress being made in learning music, while the teacher Grades certify the performance ability as well as overall musical knowledge needed to provide music instruction.
The Yamaha Grade Examination System offers Performance Grades for Piano, Electone, Classical Guitar, Violin, Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Bass, Flute, Saxophone, Pop Piano/Keyboard, Vocal and Fundamentals Grade.
They are classified into 3 categories: Student Grades (13 - 6), Teacher Grades (5 - 3) and Performer Grades (2, 1)
We also provide Fundamental Skills Survey for Junior Music Course students. The system is designed to examine performance abilities and general music knowledge, both of which are necessary for enjoying music, teaching music fundamentals and playing professionally.
More than 10 million people have taken these proficiency examinations over the past 50 years, and this system is widely accepted as the standard for assessing musical abilities.
The Yamaha Grade Examination System is also used in more than 30 countries/regions at present.
For more information about Yamaha Grade Exams, visit https://www.yamaha-mf.or.jp/english/grade/
Be sure to check in with your child's teacher to discuss whether Yamaha Grade Exams are right for them and what music is needed to be prepared from the syllabus. After confirming what level they should strive for, contact our studio at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign up or for more information.
You can also register for our Yamaha Grade Exams through our online Google Form HERE.
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Studio 102,
200 Country Hills Landing NW,
Calgary, AB T3K 5P3
Tel: 403.681.3117