Category: News

Globe and Mail article

Here’s another interesting article that further validates the link between music and cognitive development: He recently reported the results of a study in which children aged 4 to 6 learned about music – the basics of rhythm, pitch and melody – in a computer-based cognitive training program that involved games and cartoon characters. After 20… Read more »

From the Students: My summer at Suzuki Camp

Aaron Kwok is a student in the Suzuki Violin program here at VAM. This past summer, he got the chance to attend the Japan-Seattle Suzuki Institute and wanted to tell us about his experience. Read his story below! “This summer, I went to the 24th Japan-Seattle Suzuki Institute International Summer Camp, which was held at… Read more »

Vancouver Observer Article

                            See the rest of the slide show here: Faces of Vision: Vision Vancouver Westin Bayshore Gala slide show.

RCM Ear Training Workshops

Here at VAM, we understand that the ear training portion of the exam can be the toughest part for most exam takers. We want our students to succeed, and that’s why we have developed special Ear Training workshops to help those exam takers who struggle with ear training and playback. Led by Voice instructor and… Read more »

Notice of 2014 Annual General Meeting

The Vancouver Academy of Music Society’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 7:00 pm. Everybody is welcome to attend. All members of the society – including donors and families who have paid their registration fee – are entitled to vote. What does this mean? If you’re a member, you are… Read more »

VAM featured in VanCho Sun Korean Press

VAM’s Soundfest is featured in Korean newspaper, VanCho Sun, as seen here: For the full article, please visit: VanCho Sun VAM Soundfest.