Hello Everybody! This is an important update regarding Kasia and Katie. Kasia has decided to leave the ABC team. The departure is fully amicable, and based on family-first considerations that we support wholeheartedly. Katie, who has been filling in for Kasia, has been offered a full-time opportunity for 2021 which, given the uncertainty 2020 has brought, is a no-brainer for [...]
Hello Everybody! Parents and students often tell us about the neighbours they’ve gotten to know through our school and classes. We love facilitating these introductions to the people and organizations in our community, but it’s harder to do when we don’t get to see you in person; we thought we’d give it a try virtually. With no further ado…. Meet [...]
Ellis Ellis should practice 4-5 times per week at 10 - 15 mins per session Lesson book Review Mozart's Five NamesThe JugglerTraffic Jam 2nds Chantal Chantal should practice 4-5 times per week at 20 - 30 mins per session Technique Review C+, G+, F+ and A- scales and triads Repertoire Minuet in F - practice hands together up to the [...]
Hello Everybody, Please see below for what is and is not happening this weekend! SATURDAY YES – Music Lessons NO – Music Together/Rhythm Kids SUNDAY YES – Music Lessons NO – Music Together/Rhythm Kids, Rock Band MONDAY NO – Music Together If you have any questions whatsoever, please call the office – 416-651-7529. We will be on lighter hours this [...]
Ellis Ellis should practice 4-5 times per week at 10 - 15 mins per session Lesson book The Haunted Mouse/Classic Dance - practice between legato (smoothly) and staccato (short and detached) playing, with written dynamic (softness/loudness)First line of piece using Treble 'A' - hold the tied 'E' note when left hand comes in A Dozen a Day New weekly assigned [...]
Hello Students and Families, Things have moved quickly on the public health front over the last 4 days. I would like to begin the official position statement about our approach to this by saying we will be calm, kind, well-informed, and clean. Your personal and family well-being is always our priority. Toronto has experienced Corona viruses twice before in recent [...]
Vivienne Vivienne should practice 4-5 times per week for 20-30 mins per session. Betty Ragtime Do not start your practice with section A nor play through the whole piece repeatedly. Practice section B, 2 bars at a time, with correct notes, rhythm, and fluency like how we worked on in class Lesson book C, G, D and F major scale [...]
Vivienne Vivienne should practice 4-5 times per week for 20-30 mins per session. Betty Ragtime Focus and spend more time on practicing this piece, especially section B Lesson book C, G, D and F major scale in contrary motion, chromatic scale starting on any key (1 octave)A, and D natural/harmonic/melodic minor scalesA harmonic minor in contrary motion Ellis Ellis should [...]
This winter we will be having some continuing apprentices, as well as some new apprentices joining some classes. They will be: Giulianna Misasi (Oakwood, Sundays at 10:00) Zoe Fong (Oakwood, Sundays at 11:00) Emma Rowlandson-O'Hara (College, Mondays at 11:00, bio coming soon, see Teachers page) About Apprenticing At ABC we apprentice teachers after they do their teacher training, which is [...]
Please note that there have been updates to our policies and procedures. They follow below, for your immediate review: ******************** Withdrawal and Refunds: Withdrawal may be done in person, or by phone when a real person is reached. Voicemails are not accepted for withdrawals. Withdrawal must be done at the school office, with a person by phone, and not with [...]