Studio Pricing + Policies
Pricing, Policies, Examinations and Recital Information
~~~ COVID-19 UPDATE: Lessons are held only online. See Music Lessons (1st page) for more details. ~~~
For musically inclined children and adults in the town of Oakville, Klaudia’s Music Studio, established in 2002, continues to be the premier school of music with offering one of the best in quality, professional music lessons in Oakville. The studio adopts a philosophy that music education should be a positive, creative experience, along with steady progress and lots of fun for its students!
The studio cooperates with selected teachers in offering private one-on-one lessons in piano, violin and all the other instruments you will find on this website under “Music Lessons” page. Klaudia’s Music Studio offers group instrumental and theory classes, as well as lessons for very young children. Page “String Orchestra Lessons” is dedicated to our very own string orchestra called MagicK that comprises of our students and also of students who do not take lessons with us. These are mostly adults who wish to extend their music interests. They have played at young age, haven’t played since and now they are ready to give it a try. MagicK Orchestra has its own concerts throughout the school year. Because of uniqueness of our string program, often, students who take private lessons from other music schools or private teachers are coming in to register for orchestra only. Besides classical music training we expand to popular music training and we hold Rock Band that forms with students of similar age and ability. Our guitar and drums combination classes are highly popular among teenage boys and girls. Not only do they have fun trying new possibilities, but the skill they get from being in a supervised environment is invaluable. From recital to recital you will see remarkable results. Classical guitar classes are an addition we are proud to offer, too.
Teachers of Klaudia’s studio, trained in music education, are skillful at adapting their teaching approach to suit the individual student’s learning style. Children and adults alike follow their personal goal of achievement. Bi-annual recitals and above mentioned orchestra concerts are the highlight of the studio offerings.
Klaudia Thibault is an experienced violin and viola teacher in Oakville, who regularly prepares students for the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) examinations, festivals and music competitions. She teaches all levels of RCM violin and viola, leads a unique summer violin summer camp and also conducts orchestra classes. Klaudia discovered over the years of playing and teaching how the posture affects the performance and abilities. Klaudia’s strong emphasis on correct posture and optimal set up makes her one of a kind, dedicated and determined teacher.
Klaudia Thibault, nee Mirossayova, studied in Slovakia with Rozalia Varcholova, Anita Mirossayova and in Canada with Amalia Canzoneri and Metro Kozak. Klaudia successfully completed 10 years of violin study in Slovakia (1984-1994: equivalent to Royal Conservatory ARCT) at the Jan Pöschl School of Music in Presov. Then, she graduated from the University of Prešov (Prešovska Univerzita), Slovakia, in 2001. She holds a Master’s Degree in Musical Education and Social Studies. In the latter part of 2001, Klaudia moved to Canada where she sought to become active and has since become established in the music community. She continues her education at strings workshops in USA and Canada regularly. Her strongest pursuit is perfecting student posture to achieve improved performance.
The daughter of a violin teacher Anita and an engineer Stanislav, Klaudia has been an enthusiastic violin player since five years of age, performing as a soloist and a youth classical music orchestra concertmaster since 1987. The youth orchestra “Orchester Jana Poschla in Presov” performed in Eastern and Western Europe, and obtained high marks at national Slovak competitions and international competitions each year. Most memorable was the competition in Neerpelt, Belgium where the orchestra received the golden medal. Klaudia’s mom Anita Mirossayova acted as a conductor of this highly successful student string orchestra.
In 1993, Klaudia joined the Slovak Folk Ensemble ”Sarisancek” and then “Šarišan”, a national music and dance group, traveling and performing on violin for the next six years in nine countries around the world: in Europe (France, Italy, Czech Republic, Ukraine), South America (Brazil) and North America (USA), Africa (Tunisia) and Asia (Malaysia, South Korea). Klaudia was a founder of music section of children folk group “Rozmarija” in Presov. She successfully lead the group of young musicians to become confident in their performance and traveled with them to Finland, Sweden and many other countries in Europe.
While studying at university, Klaudia won a university violin competition in her first year of study. After this, she was the concertmaster of the University Chamber Orchestra “Camerata Academica” for the next four years. In her graduation year 2001, Klaudia compiled and produced a one-hour orchestral educational program for children about the role of different musical instruments in orchestra; in addition to spoken word, she also conducted this 50-member youth university orchestra which performed her program at the Performing Arts Centre (PKO) in Presov, Slovakia to a 600-member audience. At that time, she also conducted a children’s string orchestra of classical music at the Jan Pöschl School of Music in Presov, Slovakia.
Between 2002 – 2013, Klaudia played with the Oakville Symphony Orchestra and it was the first year she was awarded the Oakville Symphony’s Young Artist Award thanks to Ian Morrison who suggested Klaudia take up this opportunity. Klaudia was given a $1500 scholarship for which she was eternally grateful. She met a lot of new friends and fellow musicians during her years with the Oakville Symphony. Klaudia has performed on violin with the Oakville Messiah Orchestra, Dundas Valley Orchestra, Oakville Chamber Orchestra, community orchestras and internal school orchestra at Klaudia’s Music Studio called MagicK. In June 2005, she became a member of the String Quartet. She performs regularly at weddings and occasions throughout the year.
Klaudia was a member of the Oakville Symphony Orchestra’s Community Outreach Committee from 2005 – 2012. This committee introduced very successful series of mini-concerts and a full-orchestra concert for young people. Klaudia donated a quality student violin for seven consecutive years to the Poster Contest of the Oakville Symphony Orchestra as a main prize and the violin was presented to the winner at the full-orchestra concert each year. Each year, the Studio students perform at Retirement Home Residences in the community.
Klaudia started to teach violin at the Jan Pöschl School of Music in Presov, Slovakia in 1997, and has been teaching continuously ever since. In 2002, she established Klaudia’s Music Studio in Oakville. Klaudia educates young students (3 years of age and up), beginners and advanced students of all ages and also offers lessons to adults. She has been successful in preparing students of all ages and levels of experience for Royal Conservatory of Music exams, and Burlington, Hamilton and Toronto music festivals.
Klaudia presents recitals bi-annually in winter and summer, giving parents the opportunity to enjoy their child’s musical progress and allowing students to perform in public thereby building stage-performance skills and confidence. She also organizes teachers concerts each year, designed to inspire. Since forming of String Orchestra MagicK at her school in 2006, she has been an artistic director and co-conductor. She takes immense pride in all its achievements at concerts, competitions and festivals.
Susan has an extensive background in teaching piano since 1995. She has completed her Royal Conservatory of Music Piano Level 9 and has taught private and group lessons for many years. She has detailed knowledge of Royal Conservatory piano program in all piano levels.
She has also trained many new teachers and has experience teaching children with special needs. Her approach is both genuine and results oriented while making learning fun for the children. She teaches group piano classes and one-on-one private piano classes. Susan has seen many children through their exams, competitions and concerts and earned great respect from her colleagues, parents and students. She looks forward teaching piano to children of all ages.
Alexis Brett teaches the violin, viola, theory and she conducts our orchestra classes. She is very successful at preparing students for all levels of Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Violin Exams. Alexis is very personable and works well with young children, tees and adults alike. Her easy, friendly and non-threatening approach earned her a great reputation at our Studio.
Alexis holds a Bachelor of Music degree from McGill University, where she studied with Brett Molzan and Chantal Rémillard. She also has a Master of Music degree from the Royal Academy of Music in London, England, where she studied with Simon Standage. She is a sought-after freelance performer, and has performed with ensembles throughout Europe and Canada.
As a teacher, Alexis has several years experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels. She believes in helping students work to the best of their abilities, but also that learning the violins should be first and foremost a fun experience, and that parental involvement is key. Alexis tailors her lesson approach to meet the individual needs of each student.
Alexis teaches all 10 RCM levels of violin, viola and has an extended knowledge of music theory. She can help students of all string instruments with their theory co-requisites for the Royal Conservatory Exams, including music harmony and history to ensure a well-rounded musical education.
Andrew Brophy teaches guitar, drums, composition and beginner piano lessons. He is a professional teacher who knows how to inspire his students. Andrew has a dedicated, personable and friendly character. His skills and thorough musical background provide him with tools to give the best lessons. His students really like to come to his lessons.
Andrew completed a three year applied music program at Mohawk College where he studied classical guitar under Johnathan Earp. He has had over twenty years experience in writing and performing in rock, hard rock and heavy metal bands as a guitarist, drummer and vocalist. He also was part of a classical guitar ensemble for a number of years.
Andrew has ten years experience teaching students of all ages. His relaxed approach inspires student’s to explore music, develop their playing skills and have fun. His lessons focus on all aspects of music, specifically rhythm, technique and music literacy. Andrew has developed a unique approach to technical efficiency, as well as encouraging each student’s personal creativity. He has collected a large repertoire in guitar music ranging from popular, easy listening, to all genres and era’s of rock, hard rock, and metal music, as well as classical guitar music.
Violinist Linda Choi was born in Toronto and started playing the violin at age 5. At the age of 10 she was accepted as a scholarship student at the Young Artists Program Academy at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. There she studied with Victor Danchenko, and Atis Bankas. She graduated from McGill University in Violin Performance and went on to do her graduate studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Linda plays with orchestras all over Ontario, was a Mentor for the National Academy Orchestra (Brott Music Festival) and is currently a Mentor for the Young Artists program with the Oakville Symphony.
With a passion for teaching, Linda has over 20 years of experience in private and group settings with students of all ages. She strongly believes that all children have the potential to develop musical ability and love for music, given a nurturing and positive learning environment.
Deborah received her B.Sc. from McMaster University. After further study, she received both her B. Mus. and M.A. in music criticism from McMaster University, and an M.A. in music theory from Western University. She received her Doctorate from York University in music perception.
Deborah has enjoyed an active career as both Organist and Choral Director. She is the Music Director at Maple Grove United Church in Oakville. Currently she is a piano and theory teacher, as well as our string orchestra accompanist at Klaudia’s Music Studio. Deborah is a theory and history examiner for the Royal Conservatory of Music. She is passionate about music and music education. Learning music theory and history add depth to the enjoyment of practicing, performing, teaching, and listening to music.
In her spare time, Deborah enjoys cycling, swimming, and running cross country with her dogs.
Dr. Deborah teaches all levels of Royal Conservatory of Music theory examinations. Including advanced history, harmony and couterpoint. She teaches piano to beginner students, with a goal to participate in concerts and exams, or enjoy the music of playing and improvisation on piano for pure enjoyment and fun.
Hon. Sp. Music Ed., Hon. B. Mus. Perf.
Janko graduated from the class of Andre Nevarra, himself a student of venerable Pablo Casals. Janko also studied with Stanislav Apolin, a student of Mstislav Rostropovich, as well as Vaclav Czerny, principal cellist at Czech Philharmony. In summary, he received his education in teaching and performance at the universities of Belgrade, Prague and Skopje.
His first opportunity came as a young cellist with the Children Symphony Orchestra of Radio Belgrade. Since then, he has worked extensively with orchestras in Yugoslavia, Germany, Czechoslovakia and Canada, which made him travel and perform in Europe, Africa and North America. Janko performed numerous recitals as a soloist, was a principal cellist with opera and chamber chamber orchestras and performed on these three continents as their member.
Janko has extensive teaching experience with students from all age groups and levels of performance. His students won gold and silver medals on Kiwanis, Hamilton and Burlington festivals.
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“Teaching students to play an instrument means teaching them to like and understand music from the very first step. An individual approach is a must, since every student is unique. They are expected to make errors during a lesson. The teacher’s task is to make sure they don’t make them on stage. The teacher and parents require mutual support. This is a winning combination. Remember that while playing at home is fun, practicing at home is progress.”
J.M.
Dr. Ruth Guechtal is a guitar teacher, composer and performer whose goal is to educate students of all ages by creating a positive learning environment while challenging and respecting students’ individual aesthetic.
Her main focus in private instrumental instruction and ensemble coaching is on music notation, harmony and counterpoint, all of which she believes are essential to properly learning any style of music. She is comfortable teaching all styles of music with a specialization in rock, pop, classical and heavy metal guitar. Her teaching experience spans 14 years of private and studio guitar instruction as well as in-class teaching assistant-ships in music theory, composition and history.
Having completed a college diploma and university degree in classical guitar performance, she obtained her doctorate in composition at the University of Alberta.
Lepeshkina Natalia was born in Moscow, Russia. She graduated from the Moscow State Conservatory named Peter Tchaikovsky. Her teaches were famous musicians as Jacob Milshtein, Boris Berman, Alexey Skavronskiy, Nina Emelianova, Boris Zemlianskiy.
Her experience as a performer and teacher is more 40 years. Natalia worked as professor in Moscow State Pedagogic Institute by Ippolitov-Ivanov and occasionally in Moscow State Conservatory.
She had concerts as a soloist and accompanist in different countries: Russia, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Norway, Iceland, USA, Canada.
10 years ago, Natalia arrived in Toronto. She continues to teach at the Klaudia”s Music Studio. Her students are winners of many Music Festivals in Great Toronto, such as North York, Davenport, Hamilton, Ukraine and e.g.
Natalia plays recitals at the different stages of the Greater Toronto Area.
She is also an organist in Bonar – Parkdale Presbyterian Church.
Heather is a Hamilton-born musician who recently returned to the area after studying at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo and the University of Victoria, where she obtained master’s degrees in English and music composition, respectively. She has been playing piano for over twenty years – as the story goes, when she was six she started talking about taking piano lessons and, when her parents finally got tired of hearing about it, they gave in and signed her up at a music studio. Of course, she’s never looked back!
At UVic, Heather completed her master’s degree in music composition under the supervision of Christopher Butterfield and John Celona, and took every opportunity to take part in collaborative performances, including working extensively with two graduate-level vocal performance majors as an accompanist. During her undergrad at WLU, she studied composition with Dr. Peter Hatch and Linda Catlin Smith, studied piano with Leslie De’Ath, and took courses in piano pedagogy and vocal and instrumental accompanying. In fact, Heather has extensive experience as an accompanist, and while primarily a pianist, she also has experience performing on fortepiano, celeste, and organ.
Heather is currently the Director of Music at Carlisle United Church where she plans and leads choir rehearsals and provides music for Sunday and special services. She has previously taught piano in both studio and private settings, and has fulfilled the role of Teaching Assistant for university courses in musical skills, theory, and history as well as poetry in English. She also enjoys and has experience in working with children and youth, whether in a musical setting, in a community group, or in a local library as a literacy worker. Heather is happy to be able to share her passion for music and her love of teaching with students at Klaudia’s Music Studio, and she believes that making learning fun is a major part of what will foster a love of music in children, encourage the progression of their musical studies, and instil good learning habits that are transferrable into other areas of education.
Home of origin: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Age started playing: 8
Languages spoken: Uzbek, Russian, English
Favorite composer: Schumann
Current instrument: 1955 Gaetano Gadda cello
Favorite American food: Steak
Fun Fact: Enjoys cooking authentic Uzbek dishes and horse back riding (even though he broke his hand riding)
Awards/Competitions: Naftzger, Sigma Alfa Iota, KC Musical Club, Uzbekistan National Competition, participant in ‘Carlos Prieto’ Mexico, ‘Dr. Luis Sigall’ Chile and ‘Queen Elisabeth’ in Belgium
Mansur Kadirov was born in 1989 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan into musical family. He began singing at the age of four, and later began cello studies at the age of eight under Novikova Margarita Konstanstinovna at the Reingold M. Glier Music School. By the age of ten, he was regularly featured on radio and television in Tashkent. He was also often invited to perform at government functions. In 2003, Kadirov won his first cello competition, at a competition for young performers in Tashkent.
In 2005, he was invited to perform with the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan, where he performed the Boccherini and Shostakovich cello concertos. Since then, he has joined this orchestra on many occasions, performing the Shostakovich Cello Concerto four more times, the Lalo Cello Concerto, and the Schumann Cello Concerto. In 2006, Kadirov began studying under the tutelage of Jahangir Ibragimov, where he continued his studies until 2010. In 2007, he was invited to join the Soloists of Uzbekistan Chamber Orchestra, who he continued to perform with until he left Uzbekistan in 2010.
In 2009, Kadirov was invited to perform the Dvorak Cello Concerto with the GUNMA Junior Orchestra in Japan. He also was featured on the Takasaki Radio in Tokyo, performing Uzbek national pieces. In the same year, Kadirov won the Uzbekistan National Music Competition, and was accepted into the Muhtor Ashrafiy National Uzbekistan Conservatory, studying under both Mancirev Atham Husainovich and Jahangir Ibragimov.
In 2010, Kadirov was accepted into Park University’s International Center for Music on full scholarship; he has since performed at both the Folly Theater and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. In 2012, he performed in Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. In 2013, he was featured on Kansas City Public Radio, performing Paganini’s Moses Variations. In the same year, he won the Sigma Alpha Iota scholarship auditions in Kansas City. Kadirov was also invited by David Ramael to perform in recitals throughout New York City, where he performed in Queens College and Southampton. In 2014, he joined renowned violinist Shmuel Ashkenasi in performing the Schubert String Trio in Bb Major. Later that year, Mansur Kadirov was the grand prize winner of the Naftzger Young Artist Auditions in Wichita, Kansas.
In 2015, Kadirov was invited to perform the Schumann Cello Concert with the Kinnor Philharmonic at the International Center for Music. The same year he received scholarships from winning auditions held by the Kansas City Music Club and Sigma Alpha Iota.
He has actively participated at a number of prestigious international competitions, including the Carlos Prieto in Mexico in 2016, Dr. Luis Sigall in Chile in 2016, and the First Queen Elisabeth International Cello competition in Belgium in 2017.
Kadirov recently graduated his masters in cello degree at Park University’s International Center for Music with Tchaikovsky Silver Medalist Daniel Veis. Currently, Kadirov has started his studies at Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory while pursuing Artist Diploma from both Hans Jorgen Jensen and Andres Diaz.
“My teaching philosophy is all about making beautiful music. I teach the cello instrument for not only to learn how to play the instrument itself but in order to make a complete musician. I will seek for music lovers and talented young musicians and I would like to help to find their language in music and give them the most necessary abilities to learn the instrument quick and enjoy making beautiful music always!”
Equally adept on upright bass and the bass guitar, Ross MacIntyre was been a fixture on the Canadian music scene for over 20 years. He studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Jazz Studies program where he studied with Ray Brown, Dave Young, and Don Thompson. Ross has played all over the world with artists such as Matt Dusk, Emilie Claire Barlow, Suzanne Somers, Heather Bambrick, Elizabeth Shepherd, Kellylee Evans, Jesse Cook, Jim Cuddy, Geoffrey Keezer, and Guido Basso – just to name just a few. He is featured on hundreds of recordings, including 12 JUNO award nominated albums, and winning the 2013 Jazz Vocal Album of the Year, “Seule ce Soir”. He has played in the pit orchestra for musicals including Phantom of the Opera (Mirvish), The Lion King (Mirvish), Stricly Ballroom (Mirvish), Jukebox Hero (Mirvish), Urinetown (Canstage), Bend It Like Beckham (Starvox), and many other. He is currently the resident bassist at the Shaw Festival.
Ross is very excited to be a part of the educational faculty at KMS, and to introduce students young and old to the joys of playing the double bass. From beginner to professional, he is excited to work with students towards their goals whether it’s orchestra or school auditions, performance pieces, or just for the love of music!
Ecuadorian violinist with international experience in performing and teaching, now teaching at Klaudia’s Music Studio in Oakville.
From 8 to 18 years old, Lorgia studied violin in her hometown, Guayaquil, where she participated as a member of the city’s Symphony and Chamber Orchestras.
At the age of 20 she was accepted into the Odessa National Conservatory of Music in Ukraine where she studied with Professor Mikhail Turchinsky. She continued her studies for master degree in Performance and inPedagogy at the Zurich School of Music in Switzerland with Professor Alexander Sitkovetsky.
As a soloist she has participated multiple times with the chamber Orchestra in Guayaquil and in Colombia with the project of the Colombo-Swiss Orchestra in Bogota. In Switzerland Lorgia played in the first violins with the Kammerphilarmonie Graubunden.
Lorgia has more than 5 years of experience teaching violin and viola to children, youth and adults. In the lessons, she cultivates an environment that stimulates creativity, self-confidence and knowledge of the instrument and music theory.
She is a very passionate about improving people’s lives through music. She makes it her mission to encourage each one of her students to reach their maximal potential through curiosity and interest in the instrument, providing an interactive music learning experience, now including all aspects of Royal Conservatory of Music Syllabus into her teaching.
Her goal as a teacher is to convey to her students a sense of appreciation for music, while at the same time teaching the instrument technique, improvisation, composing and playing for an audience.
Positions are currently available for:
Must be professionally trained in classical music, preferably with university degree and familiar with the current Royal Conservatory of Music Syllabus. Also skillful at adapting the teaching approach to suit the individual student’s learning style and personalities.
Please EMAIL US for more information.
~~~ COVID-19 UPDATE: We provide instrument tuning services through one on one appointments. ~~~
Klaudia’s Music Studio partners up with top notch technicians for piano tuning and violin, viola and cello repairs. Find out about the services they offer by clicking on their image. To inquire about booking an instrument service or repair please contact us using the button below.
Mr. Paul Mitchinson is a frequent piano accompanist for instrumentalists in the Oakville area. Educated at Queen’s University and Harvard, he has written widely on musical subjects for publications around the world, including the Washington Post and the London Review of Books. He has also written and performed an introduction to Vivaldi for the Oakville Symphony’s Young People’s Concerts.
Recently, his passion for the piano has led him to studies at the acclaimed Randy Potter School of Piano Technology. In addition to servicing pianos for Klaudia’s Music Studio, he is available for
in-home piano tunings at special rate of $99 (enrolled families). Regular price: $120.
Paul is also a certified installer of the renowned Dampp-Chaser Piano Life Saver humidity control system. He is offering a free re-tuning after each installation.
Klaudia specializes in small repairs for string instruments. Her years of experience in violin, viola and cello setups gives her advantage in creating the best possible set up of your instrument. She is meticulous in her attention to detail and consistently dedicated to the best customer service. Her services include strings changes, instrument clean up, bridge adjustments, pegs maintenance, bow maintenance and more. For large scale repairs Klaudia will be happy to refer you to reputable places in the area and provide you with answers to your instrument repair.
Beginner Level – Level 4
Level 5 – Level 8 + senior instructors
Level 9, 10 and ARCT lessons
ONE-TIME REGISTRATION FEE
LATE FEE
DOUBLE BASS LESSONS
THEORY LESSONS
SEMI-PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS OF TWO (PENDING AVAILABILITY)
SMALL GROUP CLASS OF THREE (PENDING AVAILABILITY)
GROUP PIANO LESSONS OF MAXIMUM 6 STUDENTS (PENDING AVAILABILITY)
ORCHESTRA FEE
RECITAL PARTICIPATION FEE
CAMP FEE
INSTRUMENT RENTAL FEES
RENT TO OWN PROGRAM
Half (1/2) of the amount spent on renting the instrument goes towards later purchase (only for some instruments, exceptions apply). Payment plan for buy out is also available.
Withdrawal from lessons 2 weeks notice.
SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING AND MISSED LESSONS POLICY FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE:
After initial trial lesson you will be given exact time spot. From then on, lessons are scheduled on weekly basis. Lessons are billed and due monthly, on the first day of each month. One-time fees are billed at the time of booking. Registration fee is charged only after the initial trial lesson, once you confirm your interest. There are NO lessons (no charge for lessons) during Statutory Holidays. No make-up lessons policy: If you are unable to attend the scheduled lesson invite a friend or a family member to take a lesson in your place. Notify us prior to lesson about who will be attending. No credits can be issued for any missed lessons. Also, there will be no alternate time allocated, only regular scheduled time.
SUMMER LESSONS SCHEDULING AND MISSED LESSONS POLICY FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST:
In the summer months of July and August we have flexibility to accommodate as many or as few lessons as you choose. Lessons are scheduled ahead of time, on specific weeks and days. After detailed consultation with the teacher’s availability you can choose your weeks and length of your lessons. You may consider more frequent or longer lessons on the weeks you can make it, to gain time for missing some weeks you cannot come in. Billing will follow accordingly, based on pre-booked lessons. Lessons are paid for in advance. During summer months we ask for minimum 2-weeks cancellation notice, or the lesson is considered missed and paid for. No make up lesson will be allowed for the missed lesson without 2-week notice. We limit the make up lessons to 2 in the summer.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Labour Day: Sunday & Monday closed
Thanksgiving: Sunday & Monday closed
Winter Break: Two full weeks closed
Family Day: Sunday & Monday closed
March Break: Lessons on the 1st weekend then closed Monday to Sunday
Easter: Friday to Monday closed
Victoria Day: Sunday & Monday closed
ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC PREPARATION FOR STRING PLAYERS:
Piano accompaniment at the exam is mandatory. We provide all the preparation and accompaniment at the exam. One original copy of music must be provided for the accompanist and one for the adjudicator. Also technique book is required at exam, one original copy for you and one for the adjudicator. We have spare books you can borrow for this purpose free of charge.
PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT FEE AT REHEARSAL
STRINGS ADDITIONAL RECITAL FEES
FEE FOR THE EXAM PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT AT THE ACTUAL EXAM DAY
RCM Current Syllabi for All Instruments
Oakville Symphony Youth Orchestra
National Youth Orchestra Canada
Hal Leonard Online Music Store
Royal Conservatory Online Book Store
Notes, Place for Music Address
Paul Mitchinson Piano Tuning and Services
Thomson Laurie – Piano Technician
Kiwanis Music Festival in Toronto
Oakville Chamber Orchestra Concerto
Oakville Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Award and Scholarship
International Violin Competitions
From happy customers:
“My children enjoy coming to their piano lessons every week. It is not a hurtle, not a struggle, this is what they want. What more can a parent ask for?”
“Such passion at this place.”
“My daughter took piano lessons with the same teacher for many many years, since she was about 7. When it came to the time to leave for university, she was in tears! So sad to leave! She will miss her teacher dearly and promised to keep in touch. This place cares about its students, cares about their struggles, worries, moods, concerns, successful moments, concerts, exams and everything in between. Thank you for being a part of our family. It means so much to us. Thank you!”
“Recitals are small and adorable. We like it that way. We can enjoy our son’s performance without that pressure from a huge audience. Instead, we are in a spacious acoustically sound hall, our son is playing on a grand piano in a small concert and we take that precious moment in. Each recital after recital this studio makes us feel love for music.”
“Orchestra is such a huge part of why I joined the music lessons. What an opportunity! As an adult cello learner I was anxious even to join music lessons altogether, not to mention orchestra. I soon learned that this is simply the best thing for me right now. I play masterpieces and I have to admit, not perfectly, but with such passion! If you are thinking of joining, do not hesitate for another moment!”
“Another music school told me that taking cello lessons at my age (I am retired) was quote “fruitless”. Wow. What an ignorance. So I joined Klaudia’s Music Studio. Klaudia explained the potential we all have for taking in new knowledge at pretty much any age. She would not even limit it to 99! And now I am so glad I listened. It is rewarding. Small steps toward achieving a small goal. Encouragement I get from my cello teacher every week is just so kind and gentle. I never thought I could do it and here I am, going on 9th year of lessons!”
“I joined violin lessons at the age of 40 and I never looked back. It will be 15 years this year since I started my new music journey. After taking piano as a kid I wanted to try something new and challenging. Violin seemed like a good idea, so I persisted. Then I bought myself a really good violin in Toronto. That made it real! Some years back I joined the Klaudia’s orchestra and I continued to perform at all solo recitals … every December and every June, year after year. The best part is that two years ago I joined a string quartet that consists of same minded adults like me, we are 2 violins, 1 viola and 1 cello. We did a competition and placed first! It was a good feeling. And we meet weekly, sometimes more that once a week because we became good friends. Music connected our hearts and truly believe it made us all better people.”
From summer music camp:
“My daughter loves your camp so much she made me arrive at least 20 minutes in advance every day, so she doesn’t miss a thing. After last year’s camp, she joined it again this year – twice, and she enjoys it tremendously. Thank you. I think we will sign up for violin lessons this coming up season.”
R.B., Oakville
“Guitar and drum presentation was one of the best features of this camp. Besides all other instruments, my son started to love guitar and cello. He was so excited to come back every day for the camp! Thank you for this opportunity. We would not be able to decide what instrument is right for him if it wasn’t for your camp.”
N.O., Oakville
“More parents should know about your camp and Junior program. I would sit through it for hours if I could. You make it interesting and it is amazing how much you cover!”
Grandmother, L.A., Oakville
” … thanking you for the wonderful summer violin camp you provided. Our son started the camp very interested in the violin and completed the program being able to play 4 songs. He also enjoyed learning about the history of the violin and how it works. We now look forward to continuing with lessons in the fall.”
A.&D. M., Oakville
“Klaudia quickly developed a very strong rapport with our children.
Through her dedication to music education Klaudia conveys her knowledge
and love of music to her students. Our kids’ experience has been fun,
educational and their appreciation of music will surely last a lifetime.”
J. & S. McC. , Burlington
1469 Nottinghill Gate,
Oakville, ON L6M 1X7
(between 3rd Line & Dorval Drive,
South of Upper Middle Road)
1525 Litchfield Road,
Oakville, ON L6H 5P4
(Access from White Oaks Blvd
& Litchfield ONLY,
not from Upper Middle)
1469 Nottinghill Gate,
Oakville, ON L6M 1X7
1525 Litchfield Road,
Oakville, ON L6H 5P4