Saturday, August 7, 2010
1-4pm

Tour our facilities, meet instructors, and even participate in a Free Preview Lesson! This is the best time to come in and learn more about the Yamaha method.

Free Preview Lesson Schedule
1pm: Music Wonderland (3 year-olds)
2pm: Junior Music Course (4-5 year-olds)
3pm: Young Musicians Course (6-8 year-olds)

Please call ahead to reserve your spot in a Free Preview Lesson. Spots are limited. RSVP 519.668.7672

Students interested in our other programs (guitar, violin, voice) are welcome to drop in at any time for more information on registration & tuition fees.

Our regular school year is now on summer break.

Private lessons are available for piano & guitar over summer. Call us at 519.668.7672 to book a 15-minute registration appointment & tour of our facilities.

Several video vignettes were broadcast throughout the show to ease the transition between performances.

Congratulations to everyone for a super awesome show!

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This summer, Yamaha Superstar campers also showed off their patriotism:

Congratulations!

The piece, which was inspired by disco/dance music, will feature Vanessa on grand piano, accompanied by her instructor, Mr. Andrew, on Electone. Yamaha Course Supervisor Mr. Tom Duffin, has helped as a consultant on the piece.

This year’s audience will include special guests from the Yamaha Music Foundation in Japan.

“I have learned that composition can be very fun… I’m excited but also very nervous,” she admits.

Vanessa began her studies at Yamaha Music School in the Junior Music Course. She has since won numerous awards for her solo and ensemble performances, and even received a medal for her achievements in the RCM Grade 6 exam, which she completed this past spring.

When it comes to home practice, Vanessa says, “I practice about 1 to 2 hours every day, except for a few lazy days!”

The showcase will feature original compositions by Yamaha students, all under the age of 16 years old, and will take place on November 8 at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond, BC.

All Yamaha students are welcome to submit their compositions to the Junior Original Concert. Talk to our administrative staff for more information!

Find out how what we do at Yamaha extends far beyond simple “piano lessons”!

“Music for Life” documentary produced by advanced filmmaking students at Fanshawe College.

Karin has been sharing her love of music with students for 5 years as a private voice instructor and group class teacher. In fact, many of her students have received top marks in RCM exams and festivals, with several students successfully auditioning for undergraduate programs across Canada.

With companies such as Raymond Playhouse Theatre, Lethbridge Musical Theatre, University of Lethbridge Opera, and Alberta College, Karin has performed across the Alberta, the western United States, and Mexico as a solo performer and collaborator in various productions in Opera, Musical theatre, and chamber performances.

Karin received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Lethbridge under Patrice Jegou and has also trained with Kim Mattice Wanat. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Voice in Performance and Literature at UWO.

Karin will help us launch Tunes for Twos this year, in addition to teaching Music Wonderland and JMC group classes, and voice lessons. We are very excited to welcome Ms. Karin to our school!

Miss Ali returned from England to serve as head counsellor for yet another year. She was joined by Mr. Andrew, Mr. Jordan, Miss Naomi and volunteer counsellors Tim and Kiyoaki.

One of the highlights of this year’s camp was the production of an original film entitled “The Three Piggy Brothers”. Campers debuted their film at a special premiere attended by an appreciative audience of friends and family. We even had popcorn!

Earlier on in the first week, campers made marionettes and improvised skits with them.

Check back soon for more photos and video, including footage of our outdoor concert and a special tribute to Michael Jackson!