Piano Classes

Why learn the piano in a group setting? A symphony of benefits awaits your child!

Social Interaction

Group lessons encourage teamwork, communication & peer support. Students learn from each other’s experiences, creating a collaborative learning environment.

Friendly Competition

A little competition motivates students to practice and excel. Group lessons inspire them to challenge themselves and reach excellence.

Student Engagement

Group lessons offer interactive activities like ensemble playing, music games, and discussions, boosting engagement and understanding of musical concepts.

It’s Fun!

Simply put, children love to learn with their peers! At Aria Music Studio, there is a sense of belonging and Mrs. Andrea provides a safe environment for students to laugh, learn and be themselves.

MUSIC SKILLS YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN ARE:

• playing piano

• performing in concerts

• playing by memory

• reading music

• playing by ear (amazing aural skills)

• understanding theory

• playing with chords (keyboard harmony)

• improvising and composing

Learning the piano has other terrific life skill benefits for children including the experience of "consistent effort over an extended period of time = results". This is often missing from children’s lives these days with the instant gratification derived from computer games & ipads.

At Aria Music Studio, we foster and provide many opportunities for children to gain confidence and mastery.  Confidence is built one step at a time as their success is shared with others in the regular small class concerts every few weeks. Preparing for Royal Conservatory Exams at higher levels encourages students to gain mastery in their piano skills.

Beginner Piano Classes

Come and visit Mrs. Andrea for a “meet & greet” at the studio. Come and experience a mini-class to discover the joy of music-making!

Sunshine 1 Class (3.5-4.5 years old)

Sunshine 1 encourages students to experience music through a wide-variety of learning styles. Beat and rhythms are explored with diverse rhythm instruments & fun ensemble playing. By the end of the first year, Sunshines are playing in C major and middle C positions and are reading from the staff. Seven bright and fun critters take your child on a musical adventure! Parent participation is required.

Sunbeams 1 Class (5-7 years old)

The program for kindergarteners and first graders provide “big kid” lyrics to songs and games which are used to encourage and reinforce listening skills.  This is a piano program that introduces musical concepts, finger numbers and keyboard geography taught through a multitude of hands-on activities. Parent participation is required.

Moonbeams 1 Class (7-9 years old)

Designed for the older beginner, the Moonbeams program includes keyboard repertoire, songs, and ensembles that are designed to support their growing sense of independence. Students that finish the Moonbeams program are equipped to transition nicely to the Royal Conservatory program (for Classical private study), perform and adapt well to band programs at school, or become highly motivated to continue musical study in other genres such as jazz, blues, rock or world music.  Parent participation is required.

Registration begins March/ April. All programs run from September to June.