Camas Piano Studio

Camas Piano Studio January 2026 Fee Schedule*

30 minutes - Beginner lessons - $36 per lesson
45 minutes - Intermediate lessons / Elementary RCM exam preparation - $54 per lesson
​60 minutes - Advanced lessons / Intermediate RCM exam prep (Level 5 and up) - ​$72 per lesson

* Note that these rates are the same as in 2025

Method of Payment

Camas Studio requires payment in advance, on the 1st day of every lesson month (January to June inclusive).

Payment may be made by e-transfer (preferred method), cash, or post-dated cheques.

If paying by cheque, all 6 cheques (dated the first of each month, January to June) must be received in the first week of classes. Cheques are made out to your teacher's name.

Please contact the music studio for any questions about fees and payment schedule.

Tuition Policy - updated January 2026

Tuition is divided into equal payments from January 5, 2026 until June 26, 2026.

Tuition pays for each student’s weekly lessons, group studio events and rentals such as recitals, studio maintenance, and administrative time.

Tuition for the more flexible summer term will be paid separately upon registration for July/ August lessons.

Monthly Tuition

Monthly tuition varies depending on the day of the week you book your lesson.

Monday - 21 lessons (No lessons on Family Day, Easter Monday, Victoria Day)

30 minutes: $126

45 minutes: $189

60 minutes: $252

Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday - 24 lessons

30 minutes: $144

45 minutes: $216

60 minutes: $288

Friday - 23 lessons (No lesson on Easter Friday)

30 minutes: $138

45 minutes: $207

60 minutes: $276

Service Charges: Overdue accounts will be charged a $10 administration fee per month. NSF Cheques will be charged a $45 service fee. If a student’s tuition becomes more than two weeks overdue, lessons may be discontinued and the student’s lesson time may be given to another student.

The first lessons of the 2025-26 academic year will be on Monday September 2nd.
The last day of this academic year will be on Friday June 26th.

2025
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September 2: Lessons begin
September 9: RCM Exam Registration Opens (Winter Session)

September 30: Lessons are optional (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
October 13: No scheduled lessons (Thanksgiving Day)
November 4: RCM Exam Registration Deadline (Winter Session)

November 11: Lessons are optional (Remembrance Day)

December 4: Student Recital (Church of Truth, 7pm)
December 12 & 13: RCM Theory Examinations (Winter Session)
December 21 to January 4, 2026: No scheduled lessons (winter break)

2026

January 13: RCM Exam Registration Opens (Spring Session)
January 19 to 31: RCM Practical Examinations (Winter Session)
February 16: No scheduled lessons (Family Day)
March 3: RCM Exam Registration Deadline (Spring Session)
March 16 to 21: No scheduled lessons (March Break)
April 3: No scheduled lessons (Easter holiday)
April 6: No scheduled lessons (Easter holiday)
May 8 & 9: RCM Theory Examinations (Spring Session)
May 18: No scheduled lessons (Victoria Day)
TBD: Student Recital (Church of Truth, 7pm)
June 1 to 20: RCM Practical Examinations (Spring Session)
June 29: Last day of 2025-26 lessons

Summer Term

July - August Flexible summer lessons (scheduled with teacher)

The RCM is nationally-recognized and well-established as a music learning system. It offers Canadian standards for measuring student progress through a system of graded music examinations.

Camas studio follows the RCM syllabus and has successfully prepared over 70 students for RCM exams. While not required for music learning, exams can help build confidence and meet long-term goals, allowing students to develop a sense of accomplishment, focus, and increased musicality.

We prepare students for the following practical piano examinations:

Piano

Elementary: Prep A- B, Levels 1-4

Intermediate: Levels 5-8

Advanced: Level 9 and 10

Designations: Anna holds Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Piano Specialist designations through the RCM.

More information can be found on the RCM website here.
Registration deadlines / exam dates can be found here.

Anna teaches private theory lessons, as well as some semi-private and group lessons, to prepare students for RCM theory exams. She is recognized as an Elementary and Intermediate Theory Specialist.

The RCM offers 3 exam sessions per year. Most exams require a minimum of 4 months preparation, depending on the theory level as well as the age of student. Please consult with your teacher as to how we meet assist you in meeting your personal goals.

2025-26 RCM Theory courses:

Theory Levels 5, 6, 7, 8

Harmony Level 9

Harmony & Counterpoint Level 10

We offer composition mentorship and lessons for those who feel drawn to creating.

It is never to late to explore the world of music composition. Anna has taught composition workshops in Toronto and Victoria, adjudicated young composers in festivals, and is a Juno-nominated classical composer actively engaged in the new music community. She has mentored and taught student composers at the graduate and undergraduate level and given numerous private lessons.

Possible topics of exploration include:

• improvising / composing at the piano

• writing short solos, duets & trios

• arranging and/or transcribing existing music

• lessons in instrumentation & orchestration

• using Sibelius notation software

• other ideas!

Composition lessons include:

• written exercises and practical activities with ongoing feedback

• exploration and close look at passages from repertoire of the classical concert tradition (contemporary as well as traditional)

• guided listening

• exploration of music expression— melody writing, form, texture, orchestration, and so forth

• various notation styles

We love helping students learn about music and develop a comfortable relationship with the piano

Lessons include:

• learning scales, chords & arpeggios

• playing repertoire from classical, popular, notated jazz and contemporary classical traditions

• developing a variety of practice techniques

• exploring creativity, eg. chording & lead sheets

• practical theory & aural skills

Consistent practice is strongly encouraged in order to ensure steady and lasting progress!

Students are welcome to perform for friends and family at yearly recitals which we host at the Church of Truth, 111 Superior Street, in James Bay.

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We specialize in Adult Lessons!

Playing the piano can be a very rewarding journey for adult pianists. Older students bring emotional insight and a capacity for reflection to their playing.

In adult music lessons, we focus on:

• establishing confidence, ease and comfort at the piano

• working on right hand/ left hand independence and integration

• feeling rhythm in the body

• quickly recognizing notes and patterns

• creating beautiful tone

Adult students are encouraged to bring in music they are eager to play and learn!