As music lessons at Forte are in a private one on one format, parents don’t often get the chance to fully understand what takes place in a private music lesson and the overall structure. The purpose of this blog post is to help provide a glimpse into what occurs in private music lessons and the Read more about What do students learn in private music lessons at Forte?[…]
Jaye Watts (pronouns: they/them) is the newest member to the Forte School of Music team of teachers. Jaye is from Victoria, BC and has been classically trained in piano and theory through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Jaye teaches piano, songwriting, guitar, and recording and production. Jaye’s musical training: Jaye is classically trained through the Read more about Meet Jaye[…]
Music lessons only come around once a week, which means that the majority of learning time is spent at home. We capitalize on the weekly lesson time with regular home practice. Learning any musical instrument, including piano and singing that we teach here at Forte, takes both intellectual understanding and muscle memory. The understanding we Read more about Music Lessons and Home Practice[…]
As the weather is changing and cooling with the start of fall and we spend more time indoors with other people, the occurrence of cold and flu bugs begins to increase. The first illnesses of the season have started hitting children in schools including some of our students at the studio. The goal is always Read more about Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Sickness And Music Lessons[…]
Take advantage of Forte’s summer music lesson package: 5 lessons for only $100 with no registration fee! This great summer deal starts at the beginning of July and runs through August 31. Our summer lesson package is ideal for current students wanting to maintain their progress throughout the summer, or new students wishing to try out a Read more about Summer Music Lesson Package[…]
About one year ago, the three of us (Vicky, Stephanie, and Christina) sat around a table with a pot of tea and brainstormed what our ideal music studio would look like. After lots of brainstorming sessions (and many pots of tea), the foundation finally emerged for what is now Forte School of Music in the Read more about 5 Things That Make Our Music Studio Stand Out[…]
Christina Hoffman is one of our fabulous music teachers at Forte School of Music. Christina teaches singing, piano, and music theory. Her musical training: Christina began her musical studies when her and her family moved to the Cowichan Valley at the age of 11. She was constantly found singing anywhere and everywhere she went, so her family decided Read more about Meet Christina[…]
Stephanie James is one of our fabulous music teachers at Forte School of Music. Stephanie teaches singing, piano, and music theory. Her musical training: Stephanie grew up in the Cowichan Valley and began piano lessons at the age of 4, followed by singing lessons at the age of 6. As a child, Stephanie’s parents were surprised when she Read more about Meet Stephanie[…]
Vicky Gamble is one of our fabulous music teachers at Forte School of Music. Vicky teaches singing, piano, and the vocal ensembles. Her musical training: Vicky grew up in the Cowichan Valley and began her musical studies in both singing and piano at the age of 8. There was never any doubt that Vicky was Read more about Meet Vicky[…]
Registration is now OPEN for September start up of music lessons at Forte School of Music! We are pleased to teach to all levels and ages for both singing and piano lessons downtown Duncan in our brand new music school. We will also be accepting registrations for our group theory classes that will be beginning this Read more about Singing and Piano Lessons Downtown Duncan[…]