With cold and flu season upon us, there are many questions being asked about when it is okay to come into the studio and when should you opt for an online lesson instead. We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions, to help clear up any confusion. If you still find your Read more about Should I Stay, or Should I Go?[…]
We are growing again at Forte! We are excited to welcome Laura Easton and Rhonda Vertefeuille as the newest team members at Forte School of Music. Laura will be teaching piano to all ages and levels, and Rhonda will be teaching singing and beginner piano. Here is a little bit more about our newest teachers. Read more about Meet Laura and Rhonda[…]
We are excited to announce a few fun musical workshops taking place at the studio throughout the month of April for students to spring into music! With the two-week studio closure for spring break in March, this gives students the opportunity to set some new musical goals when they return to lessons and have something Read more about Spring into Music | Spring Workshops at Forte[…]
At Forte we provide the optionality to switching to online lessons when we are feeling under the weather. This helps us to avoid missing a lesson when a student has a case of the sniffles, but still feels up to doing their music lesson. We have compiled a quick and easy resource for our students Read more about 5 Tips for a Great Online Lesson[…]
We are excited to welcome Angelica López-Arzate as the newest team member at Forte School of Music. Angelica teaches piano, theory and composition at Forte. Angelica’s musical training: Angelica graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Master of Music in Piano Performance, where she also studied music pedagogy, composition, and theory. She has performed Read more about Meet Angelica[…]
Summer is a great time to begin music lessons for the first time, or to continue building on skills developed throughout the school year. We will be offering summer lessons for piano, singing and music theory this summer. Did you know that we offer lessons to students of all ages and levels? This means young Read more about Summer Lessons at Forte[…]
We are excited to welcome Brenna Bazinet as the newest team member at Forte School of Music. Brenna teaches singing and piano at Forte. Brenna’s musical training: Brenna grew up in the Cowichan Valley, and began singing at the age of 6! Brenna grew up singing in local choirs and participating annually in the local Read more about Meet Brenna[…]
Covid-19 Safety Plan In compliance with WorkSafeBC we have come up with Covid-19 safety plan to ensure the safety and wellness of our students and teachers. Should Covid-19 cases worsen within the community, we reserve the right to suspend in-person lessons and provide online learning. Safety of our community, students and teachers is our number Read more about Covid-19 Safety Plan[…]
Make music with us this summer by enrolling in summer music lessons, online theory group classes or one of our online sing-along options! With summer holiday plans looking a little different this year, we wanted to create as many opportunities for students to keep their creative juices flowing over the summer months. We have many Read more about Summer Lessons at Forte[…]
It is with sadness we announce the departure of one of Forte’s creators and teachers, Stephanie Robinson, as she carries on to the next chapter of her life. As of July 1, 2020 Stephanie, will no longer be teaching music with us at Forte as she pursues a new career path and the growth of Read more about Farewell Stephanie[…]