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"The Conservatory provided my teachers with a format that they followed to give me a solid grounding in classical music. From a base like this one can go anywhere."

Paul Shaffer,

Music Director CBS Orchestra

We teach RCM Program.

PROGRAM GUIDE - WE TEACH:


	Age group:	Course Description

Piano - Introductory: Early beginner	age 4 and up.	Kids naturally love music! This course is carefully crafted to nourish that natural inclination. It introduces youngsters to the beauty and fun of music and piano without a pressure or serious practice expectations. This introductory course is taught in private or small-group lesson-format. Taught by an enthusiastic teachers this course becomes a fun interaction and exchange of thoughts while developing basics with focus on interest and appreciation for music and further study.








►Piano - RCM - Introductory - Gr.10	►Violin (& strings) RCM Program	►Guitar - Blues & Jazz

►Piano - Modern & Combination	►Violin ( strings) Suzuki Program	►Bass - Guitar

►Adult Piano Courses	►Guitar - RCM Program, All levels	►Percussions & Drums

►Vocal Courses - Classical & Modern	►Guitar - Acoustic & Electric	►Theory, harmony & more

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	*Time limited offer. Please contact us for full details.

	Join Forte Academy's Ongoing Programs:

	Our friendly, dedicated, skilled instructors just love to teach! Chose from:

	Private and semi-private instructions in Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Violin/Viola. ..we have it all!

	Forte Academy's new home @ 2359 Royal Windsor Drive is easily accessible, offers a convenient parking and features spacious, bright and neat teaching studios, comfortable waiting area and supportive and inspiring teaching environment.

	Visit us or Call: 905 - 855-1030

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Forte Academy of Music: Teaching philosophy
Note on FORTE lessons
Note on FORTE Mission
2008/2009 Program Offerings
Program Guide
Course Duration & Program Structure
Academy Holidays
Missed Lessons & Make-up Policies

NOTE by Boris & Vesna Hrovat

At FORTE Academy of Music we love teaching and enjoy seeing our students' musical progress. As concerned parents and business people, however, we focus the very best of our ability not only on musical, but those numerous non-musical benefits of study of music. We strongly believe that musical instrument training is one of the most powerful educational tools out there that develops numerous skills for SUCCESS in LIFE!

MUSIC lessons: Training for Life!

	Coincidence...or...?

	When asked about his famous Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein -a scientist seriously trained in music replied: "It occurred to me by intuition, and the music was the driving force behind that intuition. My discovery was a result of musical perception..."

(The images above are showing the scientist, Albert Einstein, making music...)

Recently, USA Today wrote: "Musical training can be a big help in getting to the top of business and politics, according to most congressmen and Chief Executive Officers of Fortune 500 companies. Ninety three percent of more than 1,000 CEO's and congressmen interviewed during this survey said playing a musical instrument as a child helped them develop "character and leadership skills."

On the more practical note, we like German and Japanese cars, don't we. What makes them good? GM has an answer:

"After our studies are completed we learned that The Japanese and Germans hire musically trained engineers. They consider the study of music important for their engineers. Playing a musical instrument involves discipline, creativity and conceptualization. These attributes, added to engineering talent, help produce results that are not only functional but also more harmonious in every way. We are definitely taking a closer look at the CV's of our future engineers!
...Music reaches across cultures and needs no translation." Shirley Young, Ph.D. VP, General Motors

The study of music – piano training in particular- produces significant non-musical benefits – intellectual, academic, behavioral, social and - health benefits. Does it all come at once? No - These positive attributes come not all at once, but over the years of consistent study in a supportive environment. Contrary to that which is taught to our children in the half-hour TV show , the most worthwhile accomplishments in life take months, years of concentrated effort. Effort that pays-off. Mounted scientific evidence is repeatedly confirming an array of intangible benefits only the study of piano offers:

It requires and improves perseverance, self-discipline, concentration, problem-solving, attention, aesthetic perception; teaches patience, the laws of particles, learning strategies; builds creativity, poise, self-confidence, self-esteem, coordination and self-efficacy.

	We deeply believe that one of the best things ever that happened to us is - our friendship with the piano: With the piano since our childhood... we went through a professional career (Boris is an early-retired dental surgeon, Vesna a food-scientist) we could not and did not leave piano.

At our FORTE Academy of Music today we actively teach and perform but more importantly have a chance to share our passion, have fun, make new friends, and feel proud seeing our students improve their skills, enjoy their studies. It goes without saying: Excellence in Music - Excellence in Academics - Excellence in LIFE!

Please, encourage your children to persevere: They may not know that now, but the study of music is one of the best, life-long, cherished gifts we can possibly give to our children -

The Study of Piano Enriches Lives!

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Our Students' Musical Education is - Our Top Priority . In that respect, here are the...

Fundamental Objectives of the Forte Academy of Music

To conduct, perform and promote EXCELLENCE in musical education
As a professional music educator and Faculty Member of the Forte Academy of Music, to develop human potential in a supportive, enjoyable environment through high quality, comprehensive musical education.
To exhibit integrity and professionalism, and to support students as they grow in
their discipline
In demeanor, philosophy and approach to contribute to the well-being of
the Forte Academy of Music and to the community as a whole.

Note on FORTE Mission:

"Musical training is more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul..." Plato

We are firm believers in music's life-enhancing qualities. At Forte Academy of Music we are on the mission of sharing the multiple benefits of music education with our students, their families and consequently the community through our FORTE Program. We combine the customized, private lesson format in a friendly, fun, supportive atmosphere with frequent live-performance opportunities and concert-series.

Our goal is first and foremost to develop, maintain and flourish an interest, love and appreciation for music in an inviting, fun, supportive teaching environment. Our comprehensive, progressive, enjoyable program blends necessary basics, best of traditional training with contemporary music in the private-lesson format

We believe that a solid classical musical training is needed and a powerful foundation for further development of any particular style of "modern music" such as jazz, pop, etc. It is no coincidence that the world's most successful modern music artists are initially classically trained (i.e. Elton John, David Foster, Oscar Peterson...to name a few).

In making a decision about the teaching format, we have not opted for the profitable group classes. Instead we have chosen PRIVATE LESSONS. Only by taking PRIVATE LESSONS, will a student receive the individual attention and customized lesson plan tailored to the personal rate of progress.

Forte Academy of Music instructors make a dynamic team of dedicated, fun, friendly, caring professionals, highly motivated and COMMITTED TO DELIVER AN EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC EDUCATION.

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PIANO STUDY - PROGRESSIVE FUN (TM) - Introductory & PRE-Conservatory Courses:

Early Beginner (ages 4 & up)

Young Beginner (ages 6 & up)

Intermediate Beginner (all ages)

Advanced Beginner (all ages)

Adult Piano Course (It's NEVER To Late!)

Piano/Vocal Course - Learn on how to play & accompany yourself. Effective and Attractive Course!



	FORTE Academy's Approach is to train in an inspiring, motivating, comfortable environment and promote the interest, appreciation for and EXCELLENCE in MUSIC ...and EXCELLENCE in LIFE.

OUR SPECIALTY -Royal Conservatory of Music Curriculum:

Grade 1 to Grade 10 RCM

Among our Faculty Members are Piano Professionals specialized in coaching students/RCM exam candidates at ADVANCED levels of piano study - Grade 7 to Grade 10 RCM as well as ARCT exam candidates!

PIANO, DIGITAL PIANO & KEYBOARD COURSES FOR PLEASURE:

"Learn How to Play a Keyboard" (beginner to intermediate)

"More about Keyboard" (MIDI applications, sequencing & more)

"Accelerated Adult Piano Curriculum"

"MICROJAZZ" - Basics of Jazz (Pre-requisite: RCM piano Grade 3)

Jazz & Improvisation (Pre-requisite: RCM piano grade 5 & up & desire to improvise!)

Forte Academy of Music & RCM Examinations: ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC EXAMINATIONS -

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE

At the Forte Academy of Music we are SPECIALIZED in assisting students at ALL levels of RCM curriculum to prepare for RCM exams. And, in constant effort to offer more, we will support, by all means, students that show any interest in additional, contemporary study; Modern Jazz & Improvisation, MIDI technology etc.

By completing the entire RCM curriculum, students are transformed into mature music professionals, ready to further master their music education, or pursue music CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

CLASSICAL TRAINING MEANS - POPULAR TUNES ARE FORBIDDEN? NO WAY AT THE Forte Academy of Music & ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC CURRICULUM!!!

We are very pleased to announce the introduction of a Popular Selection List for EXAMINATION PURPOSES, as well as for fun! The popular selection list is a compilation of non-classical pieces carefully selected to suit each grade level. RCM examination candidates in grades 3 to 9 will have the option of substituting a piece chosen from the Popular Selection List with one study in these grades.

Each Popular Selection List piece addresses the musical and/or technical aspects of playing the piano relevant to the level and similar to a study while providing the fun of performing current melodies. Ranging from movie themes to pop tunes, and ragtime to jazz standards, these pieces are also suitable for a performance - in recitals, for friends and for family.

What a fun way of supporting the most valuable classical piano study; by providing the opportunity to play carefully arranged and challenging popular piano pieces.

Forte Academy: Note on School Year

The New 2008/2009 School-Year classes start on September 02, 2008 , it ends on June 27, 2009. The program is 43 weeks in duration and consists of: 40 private lessons, two weeks December holiday and one week March break. Make-up weeks are the first two weeks in July, 2009

For administration purposes, and in order to offer different payment options, we have split the school year into TWO SEMESTERS (TERMS):

The first two weeks in July, 2009 are reserved for make-up classes. During that period, allowable missed lessons will be made up.

In providing PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS student's attendance is very important both for the student and the school. In order to provide great teaching environment for our students, families and teachers we have set up the necessary guidelines and refined our policies according to your needs, expectations and suggestions. Here are details on...

Lessons- times & duration

Lessons are arranged at a time convenient for both student and teacher. We teach Monday to Friday, 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Lessons are minimum 30 minutes long. We also offer 45 or 60 minutes long lessons.

Note: A 30-minute private lesson is an adequate choice for a young student at the beginner level and (5-7 years old). Typically, we recommend 45-min long lessons that, in our experience, produce better results. For all students enrolled in The Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum, a 45-minute long lesson is much recommended.

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MISSED LESSONS & MAKE-UP POLICIES;

Missed lessons are non-refundable. However, instructors will attempt to assist students that have missed a lesson by providing homework, or whatever is necessary and/or possible. Telephone contact is the most common means for making such arrangements, and students are expected to initiate the communication.
Every student of the Forte Academy of Music is entitled to 1 (one) make-up lesson per semester; total of 2 (two) per school year, provided that there is as much notice as possible - absolute minimum of 24 hours. These allowable missed lessons with a prior notification will be made-up during the two make-up weeks in July of 2005. The following is a list of allowable missed lessons to be made up:

Private lessons missed due to statutory holidays
Private lessons cancelled due to instructor's illness or extraordinary circumstances
Private lessons missed due to student's illness, family, personal or any other reasons etc, provided that there is as much notice as possible, absolute minimum of 24 hours
Private lessons cancelled due to school closures as a result of severe weather conditions or any other extraordinary circumstances
Private lessons missed due to recitals

NOTE: Administration and/or instructors will make every effort possible to notify students on time in case of instructor's illness or school closure due to any extraordinary circumstances.

Private lessons missed due to student's severe or prolonged illness: Lessons missed due to student's severe or prolonged illness will be made up during the re-scheduling weeks OR earlier, at the discretion of the instructor.

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ABOUT FORTE RECITALS:

Forte Academy of Music holds end-of-the-year, Annual Recital. All students are invited: Recital, a public performance opportunity builds not only better musicianship but many important, applicable life skills.

FORTE Recitals are fun and completely non-competitive opportunity to share talent & knowledge while building the self-confidence, self-esteem and discipline.

Our Recitals are held at an attractive Recital Facility, on the professional-quality, specially prepared instrument(s) and include additional, inspiring "surprise guest-artist" performances. Forte Recitals (always covered by media!) have become popular community and family events, and real CELEBRATION of Learning that promote and celebrate the EFFORT and ACHIEVEMENT of Our Students, Families and Forte Academy of Music.

In addition, Academy is proud to present its best music making by selected students and instructors: "FORTE Showcase" takes place in December, with the upcoming Showcase Event scheduled for Saturday December 06, 2008!

Upcoming FORTE Events:

Forte Winter Showcase - Saturday, December 06 2008 @ 5 pm. Location: 1700 Mazo Crescent, Christ Church - Main Hall, Clarkson, Mississauga

Forte Summer Recitals - Sunday, June 07, 2009 @ 2.30 pm. Location: 1700 Mazo Crescent, Christ Church - Main Hall, Clarkson, Mississauga

FORTE Scholarship Opportunities

By assisting deserving students, we aim to add additional motivation towards artistic development in the community. Family Hrovat and the Forte Academy of Music are pleased to be able to assist exceptionally hard-working, gifted and creative students of our School by providing the following annual Scholarships & Awards:

Forte Academy of Music Scholarship: This scholarship is presented to the student that demonstrates exceptional progress in RCM curriculum throughout the school year. Please contact us for full details.

In partnership with SUZUKI MUSIC International, our principal piano supplier, we are proud to offer FORTE – SUZUKI Scholarship opportunity: Two FORTE Academy of Music students will be awarded annually - please contact us for full details.

Tuition Fees:

For full details on fees, payment options and current NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION SPECIAL please visit us at 2359 Royal Windsor Drive, call 905-855-1030 or e-mail:

forteacademy@pianoteam.com

Here we offer you the following info:

At Clarkson Piano Centre & Forte Academy of Music, we make every effort possible to offer the highest possible quality music instruction, product and/or service at the LOWEST POSSIBLE cost. Our modest approach towards business/facility expenses allows us to offer the finest in musical education at an affordable cost. We understand the demands and challenges families face today.

By offering our Scholarships & Awards, affordable payment options and discounts, free-of-charge student Recitals, free-of-charge FORTE Community Concerts and more we do all we can to make quality education in music affordable.

For full details on fees, payment options and special promotions please visit us at 1739 Lakeshore Rd. W., call 905-855-1030 or e-mail:

forteacademy@pianoteam.com

Payment options:

Tuition fees are due on or before the first lesson of the Semester, and please select one of the following payment options:

Option 1 - Pre-pay & SAVE: By pre-paying tuition for one school year, you are getting our lowest rate: We are pleased to pass on to you the reduced banking and admin fees in processing and administering the multiple payments - Thank You! (Please inquire 905-855-1030).
Option 2: Split-payment: Tuition fee for School Year 2005/2006 can be paid in two installments (i.e. cheques - one dated September 1st, 2005 second dated February 1st, 2006). SAVE $25 over our Monthly Payment Option tuition fee!
Option 3: Monthly Payment Option. We also offer "Monthly Payment Option" with monthly post-dated cheques, or pre-authorized credit card withdrawals - please visit us for full details!

FORTE Academy of Music accepts cash, direct payment, post-dated cheques (for our affordable Monthly Payment Option, VISA, MasterCard and American Express (also may be used for MPO - please contact Academy to get a separate form for a pre-authorized withdrawal from your credit card).

Multiple family DISCOUNT:
Families with two or more children enrolled are entitled to the following discount(s):

First child/student enrolled receives a reduction on a tuition fee (please contact us for full details)
All other children/students from the same family enrolled also receive a reduction on a tuition fee (please contact us for full details), offering the substantial savings.
All students of the Forte Academy of Music are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount toward any purchase at the Clarkson Music Centre (i.e. books, metronomes, music stands, gift items). This 10% discount also applies to the purchase of any NEW, or used UPRIGHT or GRAND PIANO, DIGITAL PIANO, KEYBOARD, or any other INSTRUMENT

TEACHING METHOD BOOKS, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Students are required to have necessary method books, dictation books, manuscript papers, or any other printed material recommended by the instructor. Most books are available through the Clarkson Piano Centre & Forte Academy of Music and all students are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount towards the method book(s) and /or materials purchases.

Note: Reproduction of copyrighted materials is illegal, punishable by law, and, therefore forbidden to be used at our school.

OPTIONAL STUDIES

We also offer instructions in violin, viola, cello, guitar, bass guitar, vocal, theory, harmony, history & rudiments. ADULT LESSONS PROGRAM available with experienced teacher .
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First day of study (School Year 2008/2009): Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Academy holidays:

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Break

March Break

Good Friday

Easter Monday

Victoria Day - Monday, May 23 2009

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MAKE-UP WEEKS:

Typically, the first two weeks in July of every year are reserved for make-up lessons of allowable missed classes. Please refer to MISSED LESSONS AND MAKE-UP POLICIES SECTION of this guide.

SUMMER SCHOOL:

Summer School starts in July, on the first Tuesday after Canada Day. Private lessons are available throughout the
summer (i.e. for students preparing for August/September theory or practical examination sessions, upon request).

Progress reports:

We like to keep in touch with our student's and their parents. Parents are very important partner and the parents' support is very important for the learning process; we gladly remain available for any questions, and suggestions. Teachers and parents are encouraged to frequently communicate, of course teacher's availability permitted.

During the course of study, following every lesson, each student receives a written feedback along with homework and tips on how-to practice.

In addition, at the request of a parent, at the end of every semester as a part of the last lesson, we offer the opportunity to meet with parent and discuss the student's progress. This direct parent(s)-student-teacher meeting provides both the student and the parents with an overview of their progress throughout the semester, while giving the student a sense of accomplishment and responsibility.

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THE INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC & THE ONTARIO EDUCATION ACT

Lessons during school hours: "A child is excused from attendance at school if he/she is absent from school for the purpose of receiving instructions in music and the period of absence does not exceed one half-day in any week".
(Ontario education Act, 1980, volume 2, page 802)

SECONDARY SCHOOL MUSIC CREDITS

Highly acclaimed, national, coast-to-coast, system of evaluations RCM Examinations are accepted as credits towards the secondary school graduation diplomas in many jurisdictions. Theory and practical examination grades can be used as a credit towards an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma. The grade 8 Practical Exam and the Grade 2 Rudiments Exam are the equivalent of one non-O.A.C. credit. The grade 9 Practical Exam and the Grade 3 Harmony Exam are equivalent to one O.A.C. credit.
We advise that students and parents confirm this with their school guidance counselor.

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Note to our students and parents:

We are committed to providing the highest possible quality of lessons to all our students. If, however, the student is not able to practice on a daily basis using an adequate instrument, we are not responsible for the results. All days, times and teachers are subject to change. The Forte Academy of Music reserves the right to cancel or combine classes due to insufficient enrollment or extraordinary circumstances.

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