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RCM Harmony 10 (online)

Fall: classes starting in September Spring: classes starting in January/February Summer: classes starting in June In-person RCM written exam required. Includes simplified notes package. First class: January 5th, 2026. (prerequisite: completion of RCM Harmony 9)

RCM Accelerated Grade 5 Theory (online)

Master your theory skills with our Accelerated Summer courses, designed to fulfill all requirements for your RCM theory level. Online RCM exams for Theory 5-7 are optional, but they are highly recommended for students aiming to obtain the RCM comprehensive exam certificate. Classes are 1 hour in length for 12 weeks + 2 practice exams.

RCM Smart Start: 3 years old

In this class, children learn foundational musical skills such as tempo, meter, pitch, and volume together through educational, movement-based games and multi arts activities. By age 3, children are beginning to develop their singing voices, and as such, singing a wide range of songs is a vital component of the Smart Start curriculum. By age… Read more »

RCM Smart Start: 2 years old

Set your child on the right path by engaging them in music and movement based play. This class focuses on developing gross motor function in toddlers by encouraging them to move their bodies in time to sounds and music. At age 2, children are beginning to develop more complex cognitive skills that will aid them… Read more »

RCM Smart Start: 12-24 months

The active, music-based activities in this class help support your child’s cognitive, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development, while facilitating parent-child bonding. Coordination, body control, and spatial awareness skills are accrued through games built around walking, dancing, and age-appropriate percussion instruments such as shakers, drums, and bells. As infants grow into toddlers, their musical abilities… Read more »

RCM Smart Start: 0-12 months

Children are naturally curious about music from a very early age, and the positive atmosphere of this class helps foster lifelong connections with music, builds strong parent-child emotional bonds, and provides a weekly forum for social interaction. The goal of this course is to expose you and your child to the basic concepts of music… Read more »

RCM Accelerated ARCT History (in person)

This fast-paced five-week ARCT History course is intended for dedicated students completing the ARCT History requirement, with concentrated study of the Romantic and Modern periods. Advanced in-person lectures are reinforced by structured assignments, including pre-recorded content, analytical writing, and online assessments. This course will prepare students for the online ARCT History exam. Summer 2026 Schedule:… Read more »

RCM Accelerated Grade 10 History (in person)

An intensive five-week course focusing on the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Classical, and Romantic periods with an emphasis on the historical development of musical genres. In-person instruction is supported by asynchronous video content, regular online quizzes, and writing tasks that strengthen analytical and exam-oriented thinking. This course will prepare students for the online History 10 exam…. Read more »

RCM Accelerated Grade 9 History (in person)

This accelerated course is designed for motivated students who wish to complete their Level 9 RCM History requirement through engaging live instruction supported by supplementary online resources. Students will explore key representative works and composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. In addition to regular in-person classes, students will reinforce their learning through… Read more »