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FORTE Academy of Music

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Fall Newsletter

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION SPECIAL

	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

	WELCOME!

Forte Academy of Music: Teaching philosophy
Note on FORTE lessons
Note on FORTE Mission
2007/2008 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!

FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVES (Back to top)

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 know 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. Therefore, 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 greatest 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.

PROGRAM GUIDE - WE TEACH:


►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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	FORTE Academy's Piano Department: Twelve enthusiastic, dedicated instructors on staff, and growing. Pictured are Forte Academy's Music Director Irina Semenova Thain and instructors Gabie and Gloria Ong (formerly our students!).

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

Early Beginner (ages 4 & up)

Young Beginner (ages 6 & up)

Intermediate Beginner (all ages)

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