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RCM Accelerated Grade 10 Harmony (online)

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:
  • $1195
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.
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RCM Harmony 9

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:
  • $595
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). 
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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. 
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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)
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Beginner Theory

Instructor: Janna Berg
Class Time: Fridays, 5:45-6:45pm
Semester Fee:
  • $500
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.
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RCM Theory 6 (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: 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)  
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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)
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RCM Harmony 9 (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: 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)
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RCM Theory 8 (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Mondays 5:00-6:00pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:
  • $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)
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RCM Theory 7 (online)

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