Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM required courses
Class Time: June 2nd - December 9th, 2025, 4:30-5:30pm
Annual Fee:Class Description: With the use of simplified class materials and thorough in-class examples, learn about chordal and structural analysis for short pieces. The in-person RCM exam is mandatory and must be completed in order to obtain your practical RCM certificate.
Successful completion of RCM Theory 8 Exam and a minimum age of 12 years old (at the time of registration) is required. Contact for Evaluation Test to be admitted into appropriate level.
Classes are 1.5 hour in length for 25 weeks + 1 private lesson and 3 practice exams.
Instructor: Daniel Marshall
Recommended for: for those who have completed the RCM Theory 8 exam and Basic Harmony course
Class Time: Saturdays, 10:15-11:30am
Semester Fee:Class Description: Prepare for the RCM Harmony 9 exam under the guidance of an RCM examiner with this course that explores chord function, melody writing, chorale settings, analysis, and more. This is a full-year class that will culminate with the May in-person exam.
Completion of a pre-requisite basic harmony course required prior to September start. Access to a tuition-free, online course will be provided that students can complete on their own time (about 10-15 hours).
Instructor: Tiffany Lee, Taka Shimojima
Recommended for: completion of RCM Harmony 9
Class Time: Saturdays, 12:00-1:45pm
Semester Fee:Class Description: AP Music Theory is an advanced course for high school students focused on the fundamentals of music notation, harmony, melody, rhythm, and form. Students will develop skills in sight-singing, dictation, composition, and analysis. The course prepares students for the AP Music Theory exam, potentially earning advanced credit or placement in many Canadian and American post-secondary programs.
Students must register separately for the AP Exam.
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM examinations
Class Time: Fridays, 6:00-7:00pm (September intake) Thursday 5:30-6:30pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September 2024-May 2025 or January-July 2025. In-person written exam is required. 27 classes, 3+ practice exams. Includes simplified notes package.
(prerequisite: completion of RCM Harmony 9)
Instructor: Janna Berg
Class Time: Fridays, 5:45-6:45pm
Semester Fee:Class Description: A 32-week course from September - May.
For students with little to no theory experience whose main instrument is not the piano, as well as for piano students who would benefit from a more relaxed paced Level 5 theory class. The class is designed to help students successfully prepare for the RCM Level 5 in-person theory exam, which contains substantial piano-related content. This course includes a keyboarding element and will take place in the Piano Lab where every student will have their own Clavinova.
No prior piano experience is required.
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September-December 2024 or January-May 2025. An online Theory 6 Exam is recommended. 15 classes, 2 practice exams. $45 textbook (for theory 6-8) to be purchased directly from instructor.
(prerequisite: completion of RCM Theory 5)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Fridays, 4:00-5:30pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: January-May 2025. Online History 10 Exam is required. 15 classes, 1 private lesson for ESSAYS, 2 practice exams. Tuition includes simplified notes package.
(recommended: completion of RCM History 9)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm (January intake) Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September 2024-May 2025 or January-July 2025. In-person RCM written exam required. 27 classes, 3+ practice exams. Includes simplified notes package.
(prerequisite: completion of RCM Theory 8)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Mondays 5:00-6:00pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September-December 2024 or January-May 2025. An in-person or online Theory 8 exam is required. 15 classes, 2 practice exams. $45 textbook (for theory 6-8) to be purchased directly from instructor.
(prerequisite: completion of RCM Theory 7)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:16pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September-December 2024 or January-May 2025. An in-person or online Theory 7 exam is required. 15 classes, 2 practice exams. $45 textbook (for theory 6-8) to be purchased directly from instructor.
(prerequisite: completion of RCM Theory 7)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September-December 2024 or January-May 2025. This is an introductory Theory class best suited for students aged 10+ yrs. old. The RCM exam is optional if the RCM Theory 5 certificate is not needed. 15 classes, 2 practice exams, tuition includes digital textbook.
(assessment exam required before registration)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Description: September-December 2024. Online History 9 exam is required. 15 classes, 1 private lesson for ESSAYS, 2 practice exams.
Instructor: Daniel Marshall
Recommended for: Ages 9-12 (no theory experience required)
Class Time: Saturdays, 2:00-3:00pm
Semester Fee:Class Description: Jumpstart your knowledge in music theory! Students will work towards their RCM theory requirements with weekly classes and two mock exams, led by RCM's Vancouver West Exam Centre Representative. This year-long course will culminate in the RCM Level 6 written exam in May. No previous theory experience is required.
Instructor: Daniel Marshall
Recommended for: Ages 10-13 who have completed the RCM Theory 6 written exam or equivalent
Class Time: Saturdays, 3:15-4:15pm
Semester Fee:Class Description: In this continuation of music theory studies, students will attend weekly classes and two mock exams let by RCM's Vancouver West Exam Centre Representative. This year-long course will culminate in the RCM Level 8 written exam in May.
Instructor: Taka Shimojima
Recommended for: Adults who have completed Adult Theory & Ear Training, or those with basic knowledge
Class Time: Saturdays, 2:30-3:15pm (September intake) Saturdays, 2:30-3:15pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: Designed for adults with continued interested in developing a strong foundation of musicianship, Adult Theory & Ear Training further introducing students to the fundamental skills of music theory, ear training, and appreciation.
This class runs for 16 weeks. There is a September and January intake for this class.
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM required courses
Class Time: June 2nd - December 9th, 2025, 5:30-6:30pm
Annual Fee:Class Description: With the use of simplified class materials and thorough in-class examples, learn about chordal and structural analysis for short pieces. The in-person RCM exam is mandatory and must be completed in order to obtain your practical RCM certificate.
Successful completion of RCM Theory 8 Exam and a minimum age of 12 years old (at the time of registration) is required. Contact for Evaluation Test to be admitted into appropriate level.
Classes are 1.5 hour in length for 25 weeks + 1 private lesson and 3 practice exams.
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM examinations
Class Time: Sundays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Annual Fee:Class Description: September 2024-May 2025. In-person exam is required. 25 classes, 3 practice exams. Includes Simplified notes package.
Class Description: VAM's private, semi-private, and small group classes in RCM Theory provide an excellent means of enhancing essential musicianship skills that greatly spur progress for instrumental training. VAM shares a close institutional relationship with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) that includes our official designation as Vancouver West exam centre.
This is an online subject, offered through live videoconferencing. Private, semi-private, and small group options available; click below to begin the registration process.
Class Description: VAM's private, semi-private, and small group classes in RCM History provide an excellent means of enhancing essential musicianship skills that greatly spur progress for instrumental training. VAM shares a close institutional relationship with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) that includes our official designation as Vancouver West exam centre.
This is an online subject, offered through live videoconferencing. Private, semi-private, and small group options available; click below to begin the registration process.
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