Welcome to the Vancouver Academy of Music

For fifty years, VAM has set the highest standard for music education while providing for Vancouver a facility that serves as a central hub of musical activity. Discover our personalized approach to music instruction and learn how we can facilitate your pursuit of creative excellence.

 
 
 
 
Where Music Begins

Where Music Begins

Minutes away from downtown in a traffic-calmed location, VAM is housed in a spacious facility with teaching studios, large classrooms, a library, two performance halls, and the inspiring scenic backdrop of Vanier Park.

 

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Private Lessons

A Personalized Approach to Learning

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Ensembles & Group Classes

Join a Community

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New String Ensembles

Auditions for the 2025/26 programs are now open

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2024/25 VAMSO Concerts

Orpheum Series: VAM's Four Mainstage Concerts

VAMSO's annual lineup at the Orpheum features Rachmaninoff 'Paganini Variations', Music of John Williams, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, and Holst's The Planets

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RCM Smart Start Summer 2025

Early Music Education Application Open!

In partnership with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)

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Summer Programs

Registration Now Open!

Programs and classes for all ages at VAM this summer!

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