LESSONS
Lessons and Programs
Pinnacle Music School offers one on one lessons in Piano, Guitar, Violin, Drums, Cello, Flute, Bass, Trumpet, Mandolin, Ukulele, Vocal, Music Theory and more as well as special group programs such as our Rock Band Ensemble classes, Music for Young Children programs, as well as other group courses throughout the school year.
Lessons Available Today
At Pinnacle Music School students benefit from a well rounded curriculum. Attention is given to developing strong technique coupled with learning a variety of musical styles such as classical, jazz, contemporary, rock and pop. Ear training and sight reading are also important areas of study that are covered.
Students are encouraged in their artistic expression by being provided with performance opportunities through recitals, festivals and RCM examinations. As a result, students grow in their musicianship as they enjoy their accomplishments.
Programs at Pinnacle
Rock Band
If you want to play in a band, our Rock Band Ensemble program is for you. One of the most popular electives after private lesson studies, Pinnacle Music School’s Rock Band Ensemble program provides an invaluable way to develop the musical skills necessary to play and perform with others
Early Childhood Music Education
Pinnacle Music School now offers our brand new Early Childhood Music Education (ECME) programs for young children such as Baby and Me, Little Music Makers and Music Making with Families. For ages 0-5 years old
Group Classes
Pinnacle Music School offers more than just one on one lessons, we offer other group programs throughout the year in instruments such as Cello and Ukulele, along with special workshops in Voice, Music Theory and more. When announced these programs will be displayed below under our upcoming events and classes
Upcoming Events and Classes
Pinnacle Music School offers specialty Group Classes throughout the year as well as Special Events. When an event is announced that requires tickets to be sold, our tickets will be onsale through the link below by our partners in music at Eventbrite and The Empire Theatre. Interested in one of our Specialty Group Classes? Please Email Us here
Our Teachers
Pinnacle Music School is one of the largest music schools in eastern Ontario and the largest in the Quinte area. Our teachers are dedicated, qualified music teachers whose goal is to instill a love of music in each student as well as promote musical excellence in whatever instrument they choose to pursue
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AMBER WALTON-AMAR
Cello
AMBER WALTON-AMAR
Cello
CLAUDIA SCOTT
Piano, Theory
CLAUDIA SCOTT
Piano, Theory
DEREK MORRIS
Violin, Trumpet, Mandolin
DEREK MORRIS
Violin, Trumpet, Mandolin
DUNCAN COOPER
Piano
DUNCAN COOPER
Piano
ED CONLEY
Drums, Guitar, Bass
ED CONLEY
Drums, Guitar, Bass
JANICE FAST
Piano, Theory
JANICE FAST
Piano, Theory
JOE KENNEDY
Guitar, Ukulele, Bass
JOE KENNEDY
Guitar, Ukulele, Bass
MARLENE SAMPAIO
Piano, Theory, E.C.M.E
MARLENE SAMPAIO
Piano, Theory, E.C.M.E
PATRICIA ROSS
Piano, Theory
PATRICIA ROSS
Piano, Theory
SOPHIE BJERKE
Vocal, Piano
SOPHIE BJERKE
Vocal, Piano
VERONIQUE KWAKKERNAAT
Flute
VERONIQUE KWAKKERNAAT
Flute
Frequently Asked Questions
Lessons at Pinnacle Music School are available in 30 Minute, 45 Minute and 1 Hour long lessons.
The fee for the entire teaching season is $1050.00 for 30 minute lessons, $1,575.00 for 45 minute lessons and $2,100.00 for 1 hour lessons
You may make one Payment at the start of the teaching season, 2 Payments (September/January), 4 Payments (September, November, January, and March), or Monthly Payments due on the 1st of each month.
Students wishing to purchase individual lessons without signing up for the teaching season may do so, as schedules allow, at a rate of $29 / half hour lesson.
Please Call or Email Us for Lesson Availability
Absolutely, we do.
We are located at 360 Pinnacle Street in Belleville, ON. You can see our building in the back corner of the Empire Theatre parking lot or from Pinnacle Street.
Yes we do! Available at the School.
Please refer to our other programs official pages for more specific information on each one.
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LESSONS FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
♫ Teaching season runs from Tuesday, September 5th through Monday, June 24th, 2024
♫ Lessons do NOT run during Christmas break nor March break
♫ Lessons DO run on PA Days, as well as Monday, February 19th (Family Day) and Monday, April 1st (Easter Monday) Lessons DO NOT run on Thanksgiving Monday or Victoria Day
♫ Students are allowed up to 37 lessons, at their regularly scheduled time, during the teaching season
♫ There are NO make-up lessons, Lessons may be rescheduled with proper notice to teacher and are subject to spots available
♫ The fee for the entire teaching season is $1050.00 for 30 minute lessons, $1,575.00 for 45 minute lessons and $2,100.00 for 1 hour lessons
♫ In the event a student chooses to discontinue mid-season, the school asks for the next month’s payment to give time to the teacher to fill in the vacant spot in the schedule
♫ Students may sign-up for lessons after our September 5th, 2023 start date, if space is available, at a pro-rated payment schedule
♫ Students wishing to purchase individual lessons without signing up for the teaching season may do so, as schedules allow, at a rate of $29.00 / half-hour lesson
EFT payments can be emailed to: payments@theempiretheatre.com
*Please be sure to include your Name and Student Information along with EFT
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