Ear training – interval cheat sheet generator
Hello everyone, it’s that time of year when ear training finally takes a front seat at the exam prep list, since we’ve been procrastinating developing this skill in favor …
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True patience – the right attitude when practicing
I just received this very true and helpful quote in my email and felt compelled to share! “What true patience is, is knowing that you want it and knowing …
Potted Potter – thumbs up!
Oh my gosh, my kids laughed right out of their seats! Check it out; playing in Calgary until Feb 18. Check it out at www.artscommons.ca/potter
Royal Conservatory Exam Registration Dates & Deadlines
FYI students, for the May – June 2019 exam session, registration began January 15, 2019 and ends March 9, 2019. The exam dates for theory are May10 & 11, …
RCM Certificates = High School Credits
Hello! Yes, Royal Conservatory of Music certificates for grade 6, 7 and 8 count for high school credits (5 per year) of grades 10, 11, and 12 respectively. The …
Reference for ear training – intervals – using songs to help identify intervals
Identifying Intervals with Song References Hello RCM students, please check this site for assistance with interval training, if you’d like to use a song reference. The problem these days …
Haunted Hallowe’en Spooky Music Playlist
Greetings fellow revellers, The Walt Disney 1929 Skeleton Dance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOGhAV-84iI This must have been really spooky for new film goers! My all time favorite Hallowe’en Movie – a Danny Elfman …
Potted Potter – Back by Magical Demand
Normalizing the arts as a part of your children’s lives is really important. We western North Americans are pretty deprived in this department, whereas in the big US cities …
How the diaphragm works – video
Hi–I get some funny questions from students about diaphragmatic breathing etc. Many classical singers find this is a good branch to get stuck on: “I’m not on the breath, …
Royal Conservatory Exams 2018-2019 sessions
Preparing for your Royal Conservatory of Music Exams – Logistics for 2018-2019 sessions Greetings earlybirds, who are already wondering about registration for RCM exams for the winter session. Yes, …