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Private Lessons
THE VSOSoM MENTORSHIP INSTITUTE
The VSO SoM Mentorship Institute is designed for aspiring young musicians who aim to make music their passion and profession. There are two programs, one for high-school age students and one for students who have completed high school.
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Young Artist Program
This customized program leverages the unique benefits of our close collaboration with the VSO to advance and deepen young emerging talent.
Weekly 60 or 90min private lesson Ensemble participation Theory group classes or one-to-one tuition Audition preparation Exclusive mentorship institute member performance opportunities VSO & Guest Artist coaching Participation in masterclasses with guest artists & faculty Participation in the Future of Excellence Concerto Competition Participation in a VSOSoM Festival (if applicable)
Performance Prep Program
New this year is a ‘residency’ for a maximum of 10 gap year students who show a high level of musical talent, and require preparation to progress to higher education in music performance. This one-of-a-kind Performance Prep Program is designed to offer a broad range of opportunities for emerging young musicians. Please contact the registration team for information on becoming a VSOSoM Mentorship Institute member. Funding may be available to help with program costs. • Private lessons • Coaching by VSO Musicians • Masterclasses by VSO Guest Artists • Marketing & Communications skill development • Public Relations training • Financial Literacy training • Audition preparation • Performance opportunities • Other specialized opportunities
Scheduled at the regular weekly timeslot of your choice Full year activity (Sep – Jun).
New students can begin at any time in the school year and enroll a term at a time. Recommended for: People of all ages and stages wanting to begin an instrument or strengthen existing skills Instructors: Please visit our website to view faculty bios and pictures Fee: $80 per 60min lesson / $60 per 45min lesson / $40 per 30min lesson
The VSO School of Music faculty numbers over 100 of the best artists and educators in Canada, including many members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Private lessons are available in all orchestral and jazz instruments, traditional world music instruments, piano, guitar and voice. Contact our registration team to find current availability, and allow them to match you with the best instructor for your or your child’s needs and aspirations.
Students taking a full year of private lessons are offered free tickets to specially-selected VSO concerts!
PATHWAY TRANSITIONAL LESSONS
Recommended for: Children age 5–7yrs, looking for a smooth transition from general group music classes to private instrumental instruction Fee for year: $1,890 (includes 20min private lesson, 20min musicianship tutorial & 30min small group each week)
Pathways is a unique way of beginning piano, violin, guitar, recorder or zheng with the use of both individual and small group instruction, complemented with a fun and interactive introduction to music theory. Taught by highly qualified Early Childhood music instructors, each bringing their own methodological focus to their teaching, and supported by an assistant. Children attend Pathway lessons for one school year, and then “graduate” to individual private lessons.
Pathway PIANO
Pathway VIOLIN
Pathway GUITAR
Pathway RECORDER Pathway ZHENG
Tuesdays Saturdays Fridays Saturdays Thursdays Fridays Mondays Saturdays Tuesdays 3:30–5:30pm 9–11am 3:30–5:30pm 11am–5:30pm 3:30–5:30pm 3:30–5:30pm 5:30–7:30pm 2–4pm 3:30–5:30pm Marie Calvert
Estelle Copery
Yvanna Mycyk
Stanton Jack
Marea Chernoff
SUZUKI STRINGS PROGRAM
Recommended for: Children age 5–12yrs, who have completed a Suzuki Prep class Fee for year: $1,690–$3,130 (includes 30–60min private lessons & 45min group class each week)
The Suzuki method is based on the concept that children learn to play musical instruments as naturally as they learn to speak, focusing on listening, repetition and memorization. Suzuki students take part in a private lesson and group class each week, supported by parents in the classroom and at home.
Violin Group I (bk.1–2)
Saturdays
Violin Group II (bk.2–3)
Tuesdays 2–2:45pm
5–5:45pm Ruth Huang
Rebecca Rittich-Crampton
