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Program

At LMJ Music students explore, discover and create their own music through improvisation. 

We enrich traditional music methods with activities that include:

• body percussion
• moving the whole body
• rolling and bouncing balls
• playing percussion instruments
• ipad note reading, theory and ear training
• and...jumping on a Trampoline! (in-studio)

Experiencing and exploring music in the whole body provides a fun and fundamental ability needed in all musicians. 

Students develop an internalized relationship between gross and fine motor skills. 

We use a series of books from Alfred's Basic Piano Library that stresses intervallic reading of notes.  

Students play a variety of styles from folk to classical and pop. 

We focus on Theory and Technique alongside of learning individual pieces, emphasizing the fundamentals of music. 

As students progress, we can prepare them for RCM practical performance and Theory exams. 

Our Piano Program provides opportunities for Students to build on skills from the age of 6 through University Music

preparation and Adulthood.

   Piano lessons in person or online

•  Ages 6 and up
• Lessons are once a week
• Enrollment is September through June in 3 Sessions- Fall Winter Spring
• Weekday evenings Monday-Thursday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Daytime lessons available
• Students must have an instrument at home to practice on
• Options are available for Students wishing to pursue their studies during the summer 
• Handouts are included and students get free entry to perform in our recitals.

Registration

Payment is collected upon registration in order to secure a lesson time.

Parents will be notified of the Session dates prior to the first lesson.  3 Sessions September to June- Fall Winter Spring

There are no make-up lessons for missed lessons. 

• 30 minute private $450/12 weeks
• 60 minute private $70
• 45 minute group (3 or more students) $25/student, ($300/12 weeks)

Registration Fee: $75/Family-waived if registered by August 1st

To sign up contact lisa@lmjmusic.com Please include age of student, previous experience, if you want private

or group and preferred lesson days and times.

L.M.J. Registration Form

   Teacher  Lisa M. Jones

 Location Scarborough and Norland, Coboconk, Kinmount, Kirkfield, Minden

There are no lessons on Labour Day Monday, Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 31st Halloween, Winter Break,

Family Day Monday, Spring/March Break, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day Monday.

Students have the opportunity to participate in sharing music and performing for each other in our Recitals.

Purchasing a Keyboard?

If you are planning on purchasing a keyboard there are a few things to consider:

• Does the keyboard have at least 61 keys?
• Are the keys full size?
• Are the keys Touch Sensitive? This means that when you change the weight of the attack on the keys the volume level changes).
• Does the keyboard have a music stand attached to hold up music and books?
• Does the keyboard have a plug in for a Sustain Pedal?
• Does the keyboard come with a proper stand that can be adjusted for height?
• Is a proper bench seat included? (Not a chair with a back on it!)

Own an Acoustic Piano?

How long has it been since it has been tuned?  An Acoustic piano must be tuned at least once a year!  

Why do we suggest starting piano lessons at the age of 6 or older?

In order to begin piano lessons the child must know something about reading, recognizing numbers 1 through 5,

know Alphabet letters A through G, know something about taking direction,

and must be able to sit still for about 10-15 minutes while focusing.

Students can develop basic musicianship skills such as beat keeping, clapping rhythms,

understanding musical elements such as pitch high and low, tempo fast and slow,

form AB and gross motor skills in our Orff Music for Children classes.