All across Canada, musicians owe a huge debt of gratitude to the army of Sisters of St. Joseph who saw music instruction as vital to our cerebral development. They provided solid music instruction wherever there was a void. We've all heard stories of these nuns from the '40s and '50's, both good and not so good memories of early music lessons.
Nonetheless, from these beginnings we have evolved to a culture that recognizes the intrinsic value of an early, musical education. The Avila Music School was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1967. They sent in their very best teachers with the much beloved and respected, Sr. Immaculata, as its principal.
Nonetheless, from these beginnings we have evolved to a culture that recognizes the intrinsic value of an early, musical education. The Avila Music School was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1967. They sent in their very best teachers with the much beloved and respected, Sr. Immaculata, as its principal.
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Exceptionally talented, professional instructors with solid grounding in technique and performance instruction in piano, violin, voice, harp, theory, and history. Professionally maintained pianos in each studio with reasonable fees and flexible schedules (all lessons are individual, one on one). Easy access to all resources and student recitals and a warm welcoming environment for all ages and levels.
In depth lessons are offered, which include learning about the instrument, and being trained in proper positioning, bowing and extensive aural work. Additionally, note reading and ear training are included in weekly lessons. The rates are competively priced for stimulating violin lessons that are only found at Avila.
Bel Canto - 'Bel canto' is the Italian vocal technique and style of the 18th and early 19th centuries, with emphasis on beauty of sound, thus the term which literally means 'beautiful singing'. More specifically, it is the method of singing a line of music with great 'legato' or smoothness. It is a highly artistic technique and the only proper one for Italian opera and Mozart.
In accordance with all music schools, prices for lessons vary according to the instrument taught, as well as the education and experience of the teacher. Students at Avila are expected to pay a once-yearly registration fee of $35. Lesson times may be 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Each teacher sets and collects his or her own fees.
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