Theory & History

AP Music Theory and Ear Training

Instructor: Tiffany Lee, Taka Shimojima
Recommended for: completion of RCM Harmony 9
Class Time: Saturdays, 12:00-1:45pm
Semester Fee:
  • $1238
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. 

RCM Harmony 10 (online)

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:
  • $1195
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)

Beginner Theory

Instructor: Janna Berg
Class Time: Fridays, 5:45-6:45pm
Semester Fee:
  • $475
Class Description: For students with little to no theory experience in order to prepare to enroll in RCM Grade 5 theory in the future. This class will take place in the Piano Lab where every student will have their own Clavinova. No prior piano experience is required.

RCM Theory 6 (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm (September intake) Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:
  • $650
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)  

RCM History 10 (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Fridays, 4:00-5:30pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:
  • $995
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)

RCM Harmony 9 (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays July 2nd - December 12th, 5:45-645pm (July intake) Mondays, 6:15-715pm (September intake) Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm (January intake) Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:
  • $1195
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)

RCM Theory 8 (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm (September intake) Mondays 5:00-6:00pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:
  • $600
  • $650
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)

RCM Theory 7 (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm (September intake) Wednesdays, 5:15-6:16pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:
  • $600
  • $650
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)  

RCM Theory 5 (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm (September intake) Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 (January intake)
Semester Fee:
  • $625
  • $650
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)

RCM History 9 (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Fridays, 4:00-5:30pm
Semester Fee:
  • $995
Class Description: September-December 2024. Online History 9 exam is required. 15 classes, 1 private lesson for ESSAYS, 2 practice exams.