Academy of Music

Merry Christmas

So apparently Santa Claus IS still coming to town this year :)

Anna Hay performing her recital piece "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"

Jesse Hay performing Polovetsian Dance

Farah Kheder performing her recital piece Fur Elise

Cody Franklin performing his recital piece. Well done Cody!

Davin Aguilar performing Private Eye Groove on guitar for his year end recital piece. Well done Davin!

Here’s a wonderful article on one of our instructors Anna Blackmore.

Carlos (aka Calvin) Baltazar performing "My Sombrero"

Katrina Giesbrecht performing "Jazz Cafe" for our year end home recital!

Online Music Lessons - The Safest Way to Learn! We're now offering your first online music lesson ! Contact us for details

Our new blog is up, where you can read about online music lessons, and how they are the safest way to learn! Staying home isn't always fun, but we make it easier than ever to start learning, or even continue your musical education. Visit the blog section of our website to read all about it! https://www.academymusic.ca/blog/

Where do our musical tastes come from? You can find out on our blog! https://www.academymusic.ca/blog/

We've narrowed down our Top 10 Love Songs on the blog. Visit our website and read all about it! https://www.academymusic.ca/blog/

What is the best age to start music lessons? Visit the blog on our website to find out! https://www.academymusic.ca/blog/

Where are your favourite places to see live music in Winnipeg? We made a top 10 list of our own, which you can read all about on our blog! https://www.academymusic.ca/where-to-see-live-music-in-win/

Curious about the benefits of in-home and online music lessons? We've got a blog for that! Head over to the link below and read all about it! https://www.academymusic.ca/blog/

We've got a new blog up on our website about our big Grey Cup win! Read all about it here: https://www.academymusic.ca/blog/

Should you be looking for an exciting woodwind to play, one that takes not only manual dexterity and breath control but craftsmanship, look no further than the oboe! Oboes were introduced around the mid-17th century, right in the middle of the Baroque era. They were derived from another instrument, known as the shawm, which bore some similarities to the oboe. At its origin, the oboe had three keys and was made of boxwood; today’s oboes are more complex in their construc...tion, typically featuring forty-five keys made of metal and a body made out of grenadilla, a type of wood. The end of the oboe is known as the bell, owing to its shape, while the body is conical. At the tip of the oboe where the player blows is a double reed. And now you know! See more

Piano Clearance Sale tomorrow from 1:00 - 3:00!

The French horn, today more commonly referred to as simply the horn, is an instrument that has gone through many changes over the years. The sounds the most common variant, the double horn, can make, span over four octaves, from deep, rich and warm lows to vibrant and bright highs. The instrument has been used for centuries in orchestral compositions, and can be employed as a solo instrument or in groups, like brass quintets. ... We love the expressive tones this instrument can create, and we can’t wait to help aspiring hornists learn to play! See more

In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row,... That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. #rememberance #rememberanceday #poppy #lestweforget #valour #winnipeg #manitoba

Flutes are one of the most diverse and historically significant categories of instruments you can find. Some of the first carvings known to man are flutes! In their most basic form, flutes are simply open tubes which are blown into; over time, players learn to focus the air-direction and force of their blowing in order to produce different sounds. ... All flutes are variations on this simple concept, but the variety found within the category flute is truly exceptional! See more

The electric bass, sometimes known as the bass guitar, or simply the bass, has been the bass instrument of choice for rhythm sections in popular music for the last few decades. Tuned in a manner similar to its predecessor, the double bass, the electric bass most often has four strings tuned one octave lower than the guitar’s bottom four strings (E-A-D-G). We can’t imagine what popular music would sound like without the bass, so we have exciting plans to help you reach your bass playing potential!

You can learn drums at home with our amazing program; don’t worry, with electric drums or special pads, it’s easy to mute the drums enough that you won’t draw any glares from the neighbors. Learning at home makes people feel more comfortable, and draws out the best music from them, so we strongly endorse this practice! Book your first lesson today. . . .... . . . #winnipegbusiness #winnipegmusic #manitobamusic #musiclessons #winnipeg #manitoba #musician #singer #teacher #classes #student #studentlife #school #wpgnow #wpg #ywg #gowpg #piano #guitar #sing #violin #ukulele #drums #keyboard #clarinet #cello #bass #flute #oboe #saxophone See more

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? . . . .... . #thanksgiving #canadianthanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #family #friends #turkey #givethanks #thankyou #winnipeg #manitoba #musiclessons See more

At The Academy of Music, we teach The Suzuki Violin method, which isn’t just a method; it’s a philosophy of music and the mind. Shinichi Suzuki, a master violinist, developed the technique after living in Germany, where he noted how easily children picked up German when immersed in the culture. He theorized that because music is a language, the best way to teach a child musicality was by immersing them in it, training their ears to recognize the beauty of fine music. . . . .... . . . #winnipegbusiness #winnipegmusic #manitobamusic #musiclessons #winnipeg #manitoba #musician #singer #teacher #classes #student #studentlife #school #wpgnow #wpg #ywg #gowpg #piano #guitar #sing #violin #ukulele #drums #keyboard #clarinet #cello #bass #flute #oboe #saxophone See more

We offer in-home and online guitar lessons! Whether it’s our Basic Guitar Course or Royal Conservatory Classical Guitar Program, there’s something for all ages and skill levels at The Academy of Music! . . . .... . . . . . #winnipegbusiness #winnipegmusic #manitobamusic #musiclessons #winnipeg #manitoba #musician #singer #teacher #classes #student #studentlife #school #wpgnow #wpg #ywg #gowpg #piano #guitar #sing #violin #ukulele #drums #keyboard #clarinet #cello #bass #flute #oboe #saxophone See more

Sing in the comfort of your own home! Our voice lessons will not only make you a better singer, but will boost your confidence in the process! . . . .... . . . . #sing #singer #singing #voice #thevoice #song #vocals #vocalist #musiclessons #winnipeg #manitoba #musician #teacher #classes #student #studentlife #school #wpgnow #wpg #ywg #gowpg See more

The Academy of Music offers both in-home and online piano lessons. We have lessons for children and adults, because you should learn music at any and all ages! #piano #pianist #keyboard #keys #pianolessons #pianolover #pianomusic #pianoplayer #pianoteacher #classicalpiano #musiclessons #winnipeg #manitoba #musician #teacher #classes #student #studentlife #school #wpgnow #wpg #ywg #gowpg

The Academy of Music is celebrating its 30th year! We owe our success to our wonderful students and our excellent teachers! . . . .... . #celebrate #business #thankyou #musiclessons #winnipegmusiclessons #winnipeg #manitoba #musician #singer #teacher #classes #student #studentlife #school #wpgnow #wpg #ywg #gowpg #piano #guitar #sing #violin #ukulele #drums #keyboard #clarinet #cello #bass #flute #saxophone See more

Here’s a nice photo of 3 great 21st Century composers!

The Academy of Music is now taking students for the 2019-2020 season! Register today and take your learning to the next level. Enjoy lessons in the comfort of your own home, or online via Skype or FaceTime! Visit www.academymusic.ca . ... #musiclessons #winnipeg #manitoba #musician #singer #teacher #classess #student #studentlife #school #wpgnow #wpg #ywg #gowpg #piano #guitar #sing #violin #ukulele #drums #keyboard #clarinet #cello #bass #flute #oboe #saxophone #trombone #trumpet #tuba See more

We had a very successful 29th Year end recital at CMU today. Four recitals this year which is a first and they were all full with over a hundred performances! A big thank you to Juanita Unruh our office manager and Doug Mymryk our sales manager, all of our outstanding teachers, and my wife Donna and daughter Taliah for helping all day!

Had fun celebrating Bach's 333 Birthday with today's Google Doodle #GoogleDoodle

Here's a few photos of our Christmas Concert at CMU this year.

Yes!! . . . #pianoteacher #teachpianotoday #pianoteacherlife #piano #pianolessons #pianoteaching #pianoquote

Children’s Art Tax Credit As you may know, the 2016 federal budget has eliminated the Children’s Arts Credit for 2017 and subsequent taxation years. The provincial government however offers a Children’s Arts and Cultural Activity Tax Credit that provides parents of children under 16 with a non-refundable benefit of up to $500 of eligible expenses per child may be claimed for participation in eligible non-fitness activities including music lessons. Please keep your receipts given to you by your instructor as they will be sufficient to claim this credit. For more information please visit the Government of Manitoba tax information link below. https://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/personal/pcredits.html