Vancouver Academy of Music

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

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

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Adult Learning Program

Where Lifelong Learning is Celebrated

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2023/24 VAMSO Concerts

Orpheum Series: VAM's Four Mainstage Concerts

VAMSO's annual lineup at the Orpheum features Stravinsky’s Firebird, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.

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2023/24 Concerto Competitions

VAMFP | VAMJS | VAMIS Application Deadline: September 25

VAM's highly anticipated Concerto Competition offers the invaluable opportunity for up to three exceptional soloists to perform a movement of a selected concerto, accompanied by the symphony orchestra they're registered with at VAM.