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Music Lessons.
Founded in 2018, Northwest Music Academy is the joint project of Luke Neilson and Leila Noonan. Since then the team has expanded to include two more excellent teachers. Click here to read more about our teachers.
Schedule and Duration:
All of the following music lessons are set weekly or bi-weekly lessons, and can be 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes in duration.
In Your Home or Ours:
We offer all of our lessons in our home studio in NW Calgary.
We are also happy to provide in-home lesson service for all of our subjects. There is a $15 Mobile Convenience Add-On for each in-home lesson.
Rates:
Our hourly rates are shown below.
If you would like 30-minute or 45-minute lessons, these prices will be pro-rated.
Online Theory Courses
See below
Piano Lessons
Contemporary/Jazz | Classical | Beginners | RCM Exam Prep
Our students learn how to read, interpret, and perform piano pieces, whether at the beginner or advanced level. Each lesson consists of theory and technical training, repertoire, and music-related games. Students can expect to receive practice instructions every week and quarterly assessments of their progress (available upon request).
Rates:
Studio Lessons: $71.00 per hour
In-Home Lessons: $71.00 per hour
Lessons with Student-Instructor: $48 per hour
Mobile Convenience Add-on: $15.00 for NW Calgary
Instructors:
Leila Noonan
Luke Neilson
Eli Noonan
Luca Trinca - Student Instructor
Guitar Lessons
Contemporary | Classical | Beginners | RCM Exam Prep
Our students learn how to chord, solo, improvise, and collaborate with instrumentalists. Each lesson consists of theory, technique, repertoire, and music-themed exercises and games. Students can expect to receive detailed, written practice instructions every week in addition to quarterly assessments of their progress (available upon request).
Rates:
Studio Lessons: $71.00 per hour
In-Home Lessons: $71.00 per hour
Mobile Convenience Add-on: $15.00 for NW Calgary
Instructors:
Luke Neilson
Eli Noonan
Voice Lessons
Contemporary | Classical | Beginners | RCM Exam Prep
Our students learn how to use their voice in a natural and healthy way. Each lesson will consist of warm-ups, songs of the student's and the teacher's choices, theoretical training, and ear training. Students can expect to receive detailed, written practice instructions every week in addition to quarterly assessments of their progress (available upon request).
Rates:
Studio Lessons: $71.00 per hour
In-Home Lessons: $71.00 per hour
Mobile Convenience Add-on: $15.00 for NW Calgary
Instructors:
Leila Noonan
Theory and History Lessons
Contemporary | Classical | RCM Exam Prep
Our students learn how to analyze and interpret complex musical pieces. They also discover the historical and philosophical contexts in which such pieces were composed and performed. We offer preparation for the technical aspects (sight-reading, ear-training, etcetera) of RCM examinations.
Rates:
Studio Lessons: $71.00 per hour
In-Home Lessons: $71.00 per hour
Mobile Convenience Add-on: $15.00 for NW Calgary
Instructors:
Leila Noonan
Luke Neilson
Eli Noonan
Looking for a practical and thoughtful gift this holiday season? Our Giftable Lesson Packages are perfect for music enthusiasts of all levels. By purchasing one of our packages, your giftee can choose the number of lessons they want to take and enjoy flexible scheduling options, too. Give the gift of music and watch them shine!
Details:
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Lessons can be purchased in groups of 4, 6, or 8 lessons to be used between December 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. These lessons can be scheduled on any days that are convenient for both the student and their teacher!
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The lessons in each package are transferrable to other students. So, if you know you can't use all of the lessons by June 30th, you can give them to a sibling or a friend.
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Lesson Packages are a low-risk way for new students to try out lessons without committing to the whole school year.
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Since Lesson Packages are so flexible, they make excellent gifts!
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Rates for packs are the same as for regular lessons. They differ depending on duration, teacher, and whether in-home or in-studio. Please fill out the package request for a quote!
Feel free to call us at 403.483.3885 or email info@nwmusicacademy.com if you have any questions about the lesson packages!
Giftable Lesson Packages
Available December 2023
Since the Royal Conservatory of Music changed the level at which theory co-requisites begin, we often see music students scrambling to get their theory exams done in time.
Our solution to this problem is our
Online Theory Courses:
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With only a few hours of in-class work each day, students can work through the material of an RCM level in one week.
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Each class will be held synchronously via Zoom and will include lecture, time in breakout rooms, material checking, and Q&As.
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The class dates for each level will be announced as they are filled. Dates will be decided based on student and teacher availability.
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The cost for a theory course for levels 1-4 is $250 not including materials.
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The cost for a theory course for levels 5-9 is $300 not including materials.
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If a student should need substantial additional one-on-one time, it can be provided at additional cost.
Feel free to call us at 403.483.3885 or email info@nwmusicacademy.com if you have any questions about the online theory courses!
Online Theory Courses
Available year-round
Book Your Free Trial Lesson!
To get started with your first lesson, or to get more information, please fill out the form below, and we'll reply with our lesson and teacher availability. If you prefer to chat on the phone, please call
403 483 3885. Or, you can email info@nwmusicacademy.com.