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The Regular Lessons

 Regular Lessons might be the right fit for you if: 

  • You are looking for something consistent

  • You are a kid, teen, or adult looking to develop music skills, challenge your brain and body, and add some joy to your life (all ages welcome, but note that lessons are 50 minutes) 

  • You’re ready to commit to long term growth and learning

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Terms and Payment 

Lessons are organized by term: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-March), Spring (April-June) and Summer (July-August). 

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The upcoming Winter Term is $680 (three monthly payments of $226.60) and includes: 

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  • Ten 50-minute one-on-one sessions with Deirdre (in-person or online) 

  • Make up credits for missed lessons (must be used within term) 

  • Access to the DKmusic Resource Library (accompaniment tracks, warm ups, sheet music, diction resources, and more!) 

  • Option to record your lesson 

  • A masterclass or recital per term

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Not ready to sign up for a full term? Check out The Drop In Lessons 

10 lessons too many for the winter? Contact me to set up a personalized package!

Regular Lessons could include: 

Voice Lessons

  • Vocal technique, including strategies for both warming up and working out your voice to meet your goals

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  • Style flexibility - from classical to pop, using belt, twang, bel canto, and other methods

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  • Repertoire that you want to sing, including choral scores, improvisation, or even your own songs​

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  • Preparation for RCM exams, music festivals, and auditions

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  • Lessons that are driven by your goals to help you develop your unique sound and musicianship

Piano Lessons

  • From beginner to intermediate (ex. grade 8 RCM), specializing in introduction to chording/popular styles

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  • Style flexibility - from classical to pop, using lead sheet, improvisation, and other methods

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  • Repertoire that you want to play (even your own songs!)​

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  • Preparation for RCM exams, music festivals, and auditions

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  • Lessons that are driven by your goals to help you develop your musicianship

Conducting Lessons

  • For conductors at all stages, from beginner to advanced

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  • Learn the basics of gesture or deep dive into specific repertoire 

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  • Specialization in choral conducting (though orchestral/band repertoire welcome)

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  • Score study, physical warm ups and exercises, aural skill development 

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  • Audition preparation

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  • Lessons that are driven by your goals to help you develop your musicianship

Theory Lessons

  • Based on the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum

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  • Implementation-based learning using your primary instrument and repertoire, as well as sight reading and aural skills â€‹â€‹

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  • Preparation for RCM exams or auditions

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  • Lessons that are driven by your goals to help you develop your musicianship

DKmusic is based on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. It is an honour and privilege to learn and share music on this land. 

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