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CMC Notes Newsletter – August 2026 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. Student Safety Reminder 3. Musical Preludes 4. RCM Exams 5. Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases Important Upcoming Dates Monday, September 7th: No lessons scheduled – Labour Day!   Tuesday, September 8th: First day of fall lessons – WELCOME BACK!   Saturday, September 19th: First day of Musical Preludes classes (Intro for 3-4 year olds and Junior for 4-6 year olds)   Click HERE for our private lesson 2026-2027 CMC School Year Calendar! Click HERE for our 2026-2027 Musical Preludes Schedule! Click HERE for our Student Handbook! Did You Know? Student Safety at CMC Here at CMC student safety is of utmost importance to us.  Each CMC studio door has a window There are cameras in each studio  Our teachers and administrators are all required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check  Our teachers and administrators are all required to agree to and abide by our CMC Professional Standards of Conduct  Please read our ‘Check-In Policy’ and our ‘Check-Out Safety Policy’ on page 5 of our Student Handbook  Emergency exits are listed on each floor of the building. Please see Appendix A in our Student Handbook for building’s emergency exits.  If you have any issues, please reach out as soon as possible.    Musical Preludes WHAT IS MUSICAL PRELUDES?   Musical Preludes is a course designed to introduce your young child to the wonderful world of music, where they learn basic musical concepts and explore various instruments such as the violin, cello, clarinet, piano and more! Musical Preludes classes are drop-off classes, with the teacher and students only. The course has a parent observation day where parents or caregivers come to class to observe what the children have been learning. We limit the number of students to a max of 8 children per class. The ultimate goal is for our students to experience the joy of music.   CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2026-2027:   Both Musical Preludes classes (Intro & Junior) have 2 terms with 15 classes each: Sept to Jan, and Feb to June.   MP Junior (3-4 year olds): Saturdays 9:00-9:45am MP Intro (3-4 year olds): Saturdays 10:00-10:45am MP Junior (4-6 year olds): Saturdays 11:00-11:45am COST: $435 per term ($825 total if you register for the 2 terms at the same time – a savings of $45! Email cmc@cmccanada.com to take advantage of this offer, as online registration will not apply the discount) Find out more! RCM Exams DID YOU KNOW…   If you earn a Level 7 RCM Certificate (Level 7 practical exam in your instrument + Level 7 Theory) – it counts as a Grade 11 high school credit!   If you earn a Level 8 RCM Certificate (Level 8 practical exam in your instrument + Level 8 Theory) – it counts as a Grade 12 high school credit!   Curious to know more about the RCM exam process? Contact Lusiana at LL@cmccanada.com to arrange a time to chat with her about it! Learn more about RCM exams! Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases! Brenton From CMC teacher Brenton:   I’ll be on pit orchestra / outdoor orchestra duties from August 6th to 8th at the Osisko en lumière Westwood Festival in Rouyn-Noranda, QC featuring French folk icon Richard Desjardin, Alessia Cara, Marie-Mai, and a whole host of other artists. https://www.osiskoenlumierewestwood.com/   Bridget CMC teacher Bridget has earned a spot in the prestigious National Youth Orchestra of Canada!   Congratulations, Bridget!   https://discoverweyburn.com/articles/local-violinist-earns-spot-in-national-youth-orchestra-of-canada     Enjoy!!! Facebook Instagram ©2026 Music Lessons Toronto, In-Person at our school or online Lessons Toronto, Music School Toronto, ON, Canada | 314 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON M6R 2M7, CA All Posts Blog Posts CMC Notes Newsletters CMC Notes Newsletter – July 2026 2026-07-01/ CMC Notes Newsletter – July 2026 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. CMC Spring Recitals – Congrats! 3…. 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CMC Notes Newsletter – July 2026 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. CMC Spring Recitals – Congrats! 3. Summer Camp Registration 4. Summer Lessons 5. Musical Preludes 6. Lost & Found 7. Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases 8. Featured Student Important Upcoming Dates June 30th – August 29th: Summer lessons! CMC will be open on Tues, Wed, Thurs, & Sat.   Tuesday, July 1st: HAPPY CANADA DAY!!! CMC is closed for the holiday.   Monday, July 13th: Music & Art Creations Summer Camp WEEK 1 begins! July 13-17   Monday, July 20th: Music & Art Creations Summer Camp WEEK 2 begins! July 20-24   Click HERE for our private lessons 2025-2026 CMC School Year Calendar! Click HERE for our Musical Preludes 2025-2026 Calendar! CMC Spring Recitals – Congrats! CONGRATULATIONS to all our students who performed in the Spring 2026 recitals in June!!!   You all did amazingly and we can’t wait to hear you again in December! Summer Camp Registration SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!   Music & Art Creations Summer Camp:   A magical fun-filled week for 4-7 year olds with music, art, movement, drumming and instruments exploration!   Monday to Friday from 9am to noon, $325/week.   Week 1: July 13-17, 2026Week 2: July 20-24, 2026 Please click HERE for more information or to register – space is limited to only 8 students per week! Summer Lessons! SIGN-UP FOR SUMMER LESSONS IS NOW OPEN!   We highly recommend continuing lessons during July & August, even if it’s just a few, so that our students don’t lose what they’ve worked hard for this past year!   Please complete our summer lessons form that has been emailed to you – if you didn’t receive one, please email the office at cmc@cmccanada.com.   NOTE: For summer, time slots are on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your summer lesson day & time now! Musical Preludes WHAT IS MUSICAL PRELUDES?   Musical Preludes is a course designed to introduce your young child to the wonderful world of music, where they learn basic musical concepts and explore various instruments such as the violin, cello, clarinet, piano and more!   Musical Preludes classes are drop-off classes, with the teacher and students only. The course has a parent observation day where parents or caregivers come to class to observe what the children have been learning. We limit the number of students to a max of 8 children per class.   The ultimate goal is for our students to experience the joy of music.   Registration is now OPEN for 2026-2027!   TERM ONE with 15 classes total: September 19, 2026 – January 23, 2027   TERM TWO with 15 classes total: February 6 – June 12, 2027 Class options for 2026-2027:   MP Junior 4-6 yr olds: Saturdays 9:00 – 9:45am MP Intro 3-4 yr olds: Saturdays 10:00 – 10:45am MP Junior 4-6 yr olds: Saturdays 11:00 -11:45am   COST: $435 per term $825 total for 2 terms if you register for both at the same time – a savings of $45!   Email cmc@cmccanada.com to take advantage of this offer, as online registration will not apply the discount. Find out more! Lost & Found If any of these items are yours, please email cmc@cmccanada.com!   We will be donating any items that are not claimed by the end of July. Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases! Emmett From Emmett:   Hello! Emmett Hodgins and Jacob Soucy will be playing a double bill jazz fusion/alt pop show at the Burdock Music Hall July 24th at 8:30 pm. 2 six piece bands and a whole lot of dancing. Hope to see you there!   https://www.showpass.com/jacob-soucy-x-emmett-hodgins-the-coast-group/   Enjoy!!! Featured Student! Holden (Violin) 1. How old were you when you first started music? I was 14 when I first started taking lessons   2. Why did you choose the instrument you currently play? In middle school we had music class once a week and we played violin, and I really enjoyed it. I found myself always waiting for the next class and always wanting to do more with the violin, so I got my own and starting practicing with some actual lessons. I love the songs and sounds you can play on the violin. I think the violin can be one of the most beautiful instruments if played well, and that’s what I want to achieve.   3. What do you like most about your music teacher? Micheal is a very kind teacher and person, he is patient, but most importantly he teaches in a way that’s very understandable, and I’ve learned so much about violin and music as a whole from him so I’m very grateful 4. Do you have a favourite piece to play? I very much enjoy the piece “Minuet No.3” by C. Petzold.   5. If you could play any other instrument, what would it be? I think the piano would be a fun new instrument to try out, however I also think that something more brass like the trumpet could be fun to try.   6. What do you like to do in your spare time? In my spare time I enjoy doing many things, I like drawing, baking and cooking, going for walks or runs, and playing games with my friends (both sports and online).   7. Who are some of your musical inspirations? Toby Fox is a very good composer for his two games Deltarune & Undertale and I very much enjoy listening to and playing some of his songs.  8. What do you like most about CMC? It’s a very welcoming place, every week when I walk in I feel happy to be there, from when I’m greeted at the front door to all the posters and the colourful design of the whole place. 9. Anything else you want to add? I am happy to be taking lessons at the CMC and plan to continue taking lessons for a long time. If you are interested in being featured in our CMC Notes, please email us at cmc@cmccanada.com!

CMC Notes Newsletter – June 2026 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. Fall Re-Registration 3. Summer Lessons 4. Summer Camp Registration 5. Musical Preludes Registration 6. Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases 7. Featured Student Important Upcoming Dates Sunday, June 7th: CMC in-person recitals at Roncesvalles United Church Saturday, June 13th: Last day of Musical Preludes! Parents / caregivers are invited to this last class of the term! Sunday, June 14th: CMC online recital on zoom and in-person recitals at Roncesvalles United Church Saturday, June 27th: Last day of lessons for the school year! Tuesday, June 30th: First day of summer lessons!   Click HERE for our private lessons 2025-2026 CMC School Year Calendar! Click HERE for our Musical Preludes 2025-2026 Calendar! CMC Spring Recitals Please mark your calendars for now for the spring recital dates below (June 7th and 14th).   SCHEDULE:   SUNDAY, JUNE 7 IN-PERSON at Roncesvalles United Church: 12:30pm: cello recital (students of all cello teachers) 2pm: violin/viola recital (students of all violin & viola teachers – choose from 2pm or 3pm) 3pm: violin/viola recital (students of all violin & viola teachers – choose from 2pm or 3pm) 4pm: voice/winds recital (students of all voice & wind teachers) 5pm: adult recital (all instruments & voice for students 18+) 6pm: guitar/ukulele/bass/drums recital (students of all guitar/ukulele/bass/drum teachers)   SUNDAY, JUNE 14 ONLINE via Zoom: 10am: all instruments & voice for any teacher   IN-PERSON at Roncesvalles United Church: 1pm: piano recital (students of Josh & Riley) 2pm: piano recital (students of Cheng-Feng, Chris & Erik) 3pm: piano recital (students of Neal, Michele & Aimi) 4pm: piano recital (students of Luan, Mark & Emma) 5pm: piano recital (students of Hiro & James) 6pm: piano recital (students of Louise & Emmett) Summer Lessons SIGN-UP FOR SUMMER LESSONS IS NOW OPEN!   We highly recommend continuing lessons during July & August, even if it’s just a few, so that our students don’t lose what they’ve worked hard for this past year! Please complete our summer lessons form that has been emailed to you – if you didn’t receive one, please email the office at cmc@cmccanada.com.   NOTE: For summer, time slots are on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your summer lesson day & time now! Summer Camp Registration SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!   Music & Art Creations Summer Camp:   A magical fun-filled week for 4-7 year olds with music, art, movement, drumming and instruments exploration!   Monday to Friday from 9am to noon, $325/week.   Week 1: July 13-17, 2026Week 2: July 20-24, 2026 Please click HERE for more information or to register – space is limited to only 8 students per week! Musical Preludes WHAT IS MUSICAL PRELUDES?   Musical Preludes is a course designed to introduce your young child to the wonderful world of music, where they learn basic musical concepts and explore various instruments such as the violin, cello, clarinet, piano and more!   Musical Preludes classes are drop-off classes, with the teacher and students only. The course has a parent observation day where parents or caregivers come to class to observe what the children have been learning. We limit the number of students to a max of 8 children per class.   The ultimate goal is for our students to experience the joy of music.   Registration is now OPEN for 2026-2027!   TERM ONE with 15 classes total: September 19, 2026 – January 23, 2027   TERM TWO with 15 classes total: February 6 – June 12, 2027 Class options for 2026-2027:   MP Junior 4-6 yr olds: Saturdays 9:00 – 9:45am MP Intro 3-4 yr olds: Saturdays 10:00 – 10:45am MP Junior 4-6 yr olds: Saturdays 11:00 -11:45am   COST: $435 per term $825 total for 2 terms if you register for both at the same time – a savings of $45!   Email cmc@cmccanada.com to take advantage of this offer, as online registration will not apply the discount. Find out more! Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases! Max Max will be playing drums for an artist named Paitra on June 10th at The Cameron House as a part of NXNE.   Click HERE for tickets.    Brandon The Brokes are playing the FIFA Fan Festival Toronto at Fort York and the Bentway on Thursday June 18th! This is an all ages event with Match Broadcasts, Live Entertainment, food and drink vendors and more.   Find tickets and full schedules HERE.   Enjoy! Featured Student! Maya (Piano) 1. How old were you when you first started music? Age 6   2. Why did you choose the instrument you currently play? I chose the piano because my mom played it when she was younger, and I had fun playing on a keyboard one year at Christmas.   3. What do you like most about your music teacher? I like that Josh is funny, easy going, and that he wears different coloured socks.   4. Do you have a favourite piece to play? I like playing All of Me, by John Legend.   5. If you could play any other instrument, what would it be? I would also like to play the xylophone!   6. What do you like to do in your spare time? In my spare time, I like to do gymnastics, track and field, and play basketball.   7. Who are some of your musical inspirations? I really like Sia, Tracy Chapman (Fast Car), and Jann Arden (Good Mother).   8. What do you like most about CMC? I like that I can hear lots of different music when I go in, but that I also have to be quiet. If you are interested in being featured in our CMC Notes, please email us at cmc@cmccanada.com! Facebook Instagram ©2026 Music Lessons Toronto, In-Person at our school or online Lessons Toronto, Music School Toronto, ON, Canada | 314 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON M6R 2M7, CA All Posts Blog Posts CMC Notes Newsletters CMC Notes Newsletter – June 2026 2026-06-01/ CMC Notes

CMC Notes Newsletter – May 2026 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. Fall Re-Registration 3. CMC Spring Recitals 4. Summer Camp Registration 5. Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases 6. Students Upcoming Gigs & Releases 7. Featured Student 8. Featured Teacher   Important Upcoming Dates Friday, May 1st: Spring Recital sign-up starts – look out for an email with the link to sign up!   Friday, May 15th: Deadline to sign up to perform at our Spring Recital!   Saturday, May 16th: Lessons are still ON but there are no Musical Preludes classes this day!   Monday, May 18th: CMC is closed for Victoria Day – no lessons!   Click HERE for our private lessons 2025-2026 CMC School Year Calendar! Click HERE for our Musical Preludes 2025-2026 Calendar! Fall Re-Registration! Every spring, students are invited to reserve their lesson day & time for the fall by re-registering.   Re-Registration forms were due April 15th! Please email the office at cmc@cmccanada.com if you didn’t receive an email in April. Spots are now being opened to new students or students requiring a change in their schedule, so please ensure you contact us ASAP if you still need to fill out your Re-Registration form.   IF you do not plan on continuing lessons this fall, please let us know by emailing our office at cmc@cmccanada.com, thank you so much! CMC Spring Recitals Please mark your calendars for now for the spring recital dates below (June 7th and 14th); our recital sign-up form will be emailed to you on May 1st, so please sign up then if you’re interested!   NOTE: Recital participation is completely optional, but we encourage our students to take advantage of this opportunity to perform for an audience in a supportive environment, to develop a musical goal to work towards and achieve, and to show your loved ones what you’ve learned so far!   SCHEDULE:   SUNDAY, JUNE 7 IN-PERSON at Roncesvalles United Church: 12:30pm: cello recital (students of all cello teachers) 2pm: violin/viola recital (students of all violin & viola teachers – choose from 2pm or 3pm) 3pm: violin/viola recital (students of all violin & viola teachers – choose from 2pm or 3pm) 4pm: voice/winds recital (students of all voice & wind teachers) 5pm: adult recital (all instruments & voice for students 18+) 6pm: guitar/ukulele/bass/drums recital (students of all guitar/ukulele/bass/drum teachers)   SUNDAY, JUNE 14 ONLINE via Zoom: 10am: all instruments & voice for any teacher   IN-PERSON at Roncesvalles United Church: 1pm: piano recital (students of Josh & Riley) 2pm: piano recital (students of Cheng-Feng, Chris & Erik) 3pm: piano recital (students of Neal, Michele & Aimi) 4pm: piano recital (students of Luan, Mark & Emma) 5pm: piano recital (students of Hiro & James) 6pm: piano recital (students of Louise & Emmett)     Our recital sign-up form will be emailed to you on May 1st – the online sign-up form must be completed by May 15th in order to sign up. Summer Camp Registration SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!   Music & Art Creations Summer Camp:   A magical fun-filled week for 4-7 year olds with music, art, movement, drumming and instruments exploration! Monday to Friday from 9am to noon, $325/week.   Week 1: July 13-17, 2026Week 2: July 20-24, 2026Week 3: August 10-14, 2026   Please click HERE for more information or to register – space is limited to only 8 students per week! Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases! Alex Alex has five upcoming gigs:    Labyrinth Ensemble @ the Aga Khan Museum – May 9th, 8pmInner Scripts @ Pamenar – May 10th, 8pmGarden of Forking Paths VIII: Triio @ Allan Gardens – May 16th, 7pmDan Pitt Trio @ Sellers and Newel – May 17th, 8pmPicastro, Jordaan Mason, Lives Like Skyscrapers @ Annette Studios – May 22nd, 7pm   Emmett From Emmett:   Hello! The Emmett Hodgins trio is back at the Rex Hotel and jazz bar on May 27th from 5-7pm PWYC. Gonna be new original material debuted at this show with a killing band.   Louise From Louise:   Women living in England at the turn of the 17th century were expected to play instruments and sing to improve their marriage prospects, but to be composers and professional musicians was an avenue unavailable to them. Despite this, and through lute songs and music for keyboard and viola da gamba by Bull, Byrd, Coprario, Campion, and Hume, in Queens of Hearts we catch a glimpse of the heights of domestic music through the life of young Princess Elizabeth Stuart.   On the continent in Italy, convents provided vibrant musical communities where women could both perform and compose music, as heard in the works of Claudia Francesca Rusca. And following singer-lutenist-composers Francesca Caccini and Maddalena Casulana and keyboardist Lucia Coppi, we explore how they navigated Renaissance Italy as professional musicians and composers.  Tickets: https://bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/1047  Enjoy! Students Upcoming Gigs & Releases! Zevon & Carmel Ketchabaw Longtime CMC students Zevon & Carmel Ketchabaw are releasing their first Album with their band LEGO MONEY and you are invited!BONDED BY BROTHERHOOD AND BASEBALL — LEGO MONEY IS A DYNAMIC DRUM AND GUITAR DUO THRILLING AUDIENCES ACROSS ONTARIO WITH A POTENT MIX OF STADIUM ROCK ANTHEMS AND CATCHY ORIGINALS, ECHOING THE SOUNDS OF ROCK LEGENDS WITH A FRESH, YOUTHFUL VIBE.Tickets and Info Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/lego-money  Enjoy! Featured Student! Ellis (Piano) 1. How old were you when you first started music? 8 years old.   2. Why did you choose the instrument you currently play? “because if you learn the piano it’s easier to learn other instruments and it’s fun”.   3. What do you like most about your music teacher? He very talented and he allows me to joke around from time to time.   4. Do you have a favourite piece to play? Scarf Dance by Maria Giuliani   5. If you could play any other instrument, what would it be? Guitar   6. What do you like to do in your spare time? Paint Miniatures and build Lego.   7. Who are some of your musical inspirations? 80s

CMC Notes Newsletter – April 2026 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. CMC Spring Recitals 3. Summer Camp Registration 4. Summer Lessons 5. Fall Re-Registration 6. Dear Lara Canadian Premiere 7. Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases 8. Lost and Found 9. Featured Student Important Upcoming Dates Friday, April 3rd: CMC is closed for Good Friday – no lessons today!   Saturday, April 4th: Lessons are still ON today, but NO Musical Preludes classes!   Monday, April 6th: Lessons are still ON today!   Friday, April 17th: Fall Re-Registration forms will be emailed out to complete before our May 1st deadline!   Friday, May 1st: Deadline for Re-Registration forms for the fall: reserve your fall lesson day & time by re-registering by May 1st! (forms will be sent on April 17th)   Click HERE for our private lessons 2025-2026 CMC School Year Calendar! Click HERE for our Musical Preludes 2025-2026 Calendar! CMC Spring Recitals Please mark your calendars for now for the spring recital dates below (June 7th and 14th); our recital sign-up form will be emailed to you on May 1st, so please sign up then if you’re interested!   NOTE: Recital participation is completely optional, but we encourage our students to take advantage of this opportunity to perform for an audience in a supportive environment, to develop a musical goal to work towards and achieve, and to show your loved ones what you’ve learned so far!   SCHEDULE:   SUNDAY, JUNE 7 IN-PERSON at Roncesvalles United Church: 12:30pm: cello recital (students of all cello teachers) 2pm: violin/viola recital (students of all violin & viola teachers – choose from 2pm or 3pm) 3pm: violin/viola recital (students of all violin & viola teachers – choose from 2pm or 3pm) 4pm: voice/winds recital (students of all voice & wind teachers) 5pm: adult recital (all instruments & voice for students 18+) 6pm: guitar/ukulele/bass/drums recital (students of all guitar/ukulele/bass/drum teachers)   SUNDAY, JUNE 14 ONLINE via Zoom: 10am: all instruments & voice for any teacher   IN-PERSON at Roncesvalles United Church: 1pm: piano recital (students of Josh & Riley) 2pm: piano recital (students of Cheng-Feng, Chris & Erik) 3pm: piano recital (students of Neal, Michele & Aimi) 4pm: piano recital (students of Luan, Mark & Emma) 5pm: piano recital (students of Hiro & James) 6pm: piano recital (students of Louise & Emmett)     Our recital sign-up form will be emailed to you on May 1st – the online sign-up form must be completed by May 15th in order to sign up. Summer Camp Registration SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!   Music & Art Creations Summer Camp:   A magical fun-filled week for 4-7 year olds with music, art, movement, drumming and instruments exploration! Monday to Friday from 9am to noon, $325/week.   Week 1: July 13-17, 2026Week 2: July 20-24, 2026Week 3: August 10-14, 2026   Please click HERE for more information or to register – space is limited to only 8 students per week! Summer Lessons! SIGN-UP FOR SUMMER LESSONS IS NOW OPEN!   We highly recommend continuing lessons during July & August, even if it’s just a few, so that our students don’t lose what they’ve worked hard for this past year!   Please complete our summer lessons form that will be emailed to you soon – if you don’t receive one in April, please email the office at cmc@cmccanada.com!   NOTE: For summer, time slots are on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your summer lesson day & time now! Fall Re-Registration! Every spring, students are invited to reserve their lesson day & time for the fall by re-registering.   A Re-Registration form will be emailed out to you in the coming weeks, and you will have until the May 1st DEADLINE to complete it.   Please email the office at cmc@cmccanada.com if you don’t receive a re-registration email in April.   Spots will be opened to new students or students requiring a change in their schedule after the re-registration deadline, so please ensure you reserve your spot by May 1st by completing the Re-Registration form!   IF you do not plan on continuing lessons this fall, please let us know by emailing our office at cmc@cmccanada.com, thank you so much! Dear Lara Canadian Premiere Lara St. John’s documentary, Dear Lara, will premiere in Canada on Monday, April 20 at 7pm at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto.   Lara St. John breaks the silence on abuse in classical music, exposing systemic failures and demanding change in this fearless documentary. The film features various women, one of them being CMC’s Executive Founding Director, Lusiana Lukman, whose relevant article was recently published in the Toronto Star.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dear-lara-the-canadian-premiere-tickets-1985879410776 Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases! Alex Alex has three upcoming gigs:    April 1 – Axiomatic Heresy @ The Rex, 5:30-7:30pmApril 6 – Live recording with Partick Smith and Dan Pitt @ Dina’s, 8:30-10:30pmApril 23 – Garden of Forking Paths VII: Triio + Kayla Milmine Solo @ Gerrard Art Space, 8:15-10pm   Emmett The Emmett Hodgins Trio is playing the Sellers and Newel bookstore on April 4th from 8-10pm.   The Emmett Hodgins Trio is a modern jazz trio based in Toronto. Inspired by pushing the boundaries of modern jazz trio and using influences from the BC Coast, Emmett uses his multifaceted musical upbringing in his writing for the group. Having met in college, Emmett Hodgins, Chris Parnis and Aaron Blewett have been developing the unique sound that they now represent as they have evolved as musicians. They recently released their first full album in collaboration with Lit Soc Records titled “Bibliosmia”.   Tickets are 20$, doors will be at 7 and be sure to try and reserve your spots as the venue is small and sells out quickly! You can reserve tickets by emailing Sellers@sellersandnewel.com or by calling 647-778-6345.   -Emmett Hodgins on Piano-Aaron Blewett on Drums-Chris Parnis on Bass   Enjoy! Lost & Found If any of these items are yours, please email cmc@cmccanada.com! Featured Student! Spencer (Piano) 1. How old were you when

CMC Notes Newsletter – March 2026 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. CMC Spring Recitals 3. Lusiana’s Toronto Star Article 4. Summer Camp Registration 5. Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases 6. Featured Student 7. Featured Teacher Important Upcoming Dates Tuesday, March 3rd: Deadline for registration for the May/June 2026 Session of RCM Exams   March 16th – 22nd: March Break! CMC is closed. No lessons or classes all week. Enjoy your time off!   Monday, March 23rd: Lessons and classes resume as usual   Click HERE for our private lessons 2025-2026 CMC School Year Calendar! Click HERE for our Musical Preludes 2025-2026 Calendar! CMC Spring Recitals Please mark your calendars for now for the spring recital dates below (June 7th and 14th); our recital sign-up form will be emailed to you on May 1st, so please sign up then if you’re interested!   NOTE: Recital participation is completely optional, but we encourage our students to take advantage of this opportunity to perform for an audience in a supportive environment, to develop a musical goal to work towards and achieve, and to show your loved ones what you’ve learned so far!   SCHEDULE:   SUNDAY, JUNE 7 IN-PERSON at Roncesvalles United Church: 12:30pm: cello recital (students of all cello teachers) 2pm: violin/viola recital (students of all violin & viola teachers – choose from 2pm or 3pm) 3pm: violin/viola recital (students of all violin & viola teachers – choose from 2pm or 3pm) 4pm: voice/winds recital (students of all voice & wind teachers) 5pm: adult recital (all instruments & voice for students 18+) 6pm: guitar/ukulele/bass/drums recital (students of all guitar/ukulele/bass/drum teachers)   SUNDAY, JUNE 14 ONLINE via Zoom: 10am: all instruments & voice for any teacher   IN-PERSON at Roncesvalles United Church: 1pm: piano recital (students of Josh & Riley) 2pm: piano recital (students of Cheng-Feng, Chris & Erik) 3pm: piano recital (students of Neal, Michele & Aimi) 4pm: piano recital (students of Luan, Mark & Emma) 5pm: piano recital (students of Hiro & James) 6pm: piano recital (students of Louise & Emmett)     Our recital sign-up form will be emailed to you on May 1st – the online sign-up form must be completed by May 15th in order to sign up. Lusiana’s Toronto Star Article CMC’s Executive Founding Director, Lusiana Lukman, has written an article for the Toronto Star exposing the dark history of abuse at the RCM and her own experiences as a student there.    Trigger warning: this article contains explicit descriptions of sexual abuse   Click HERE to read the article on CMC’s website. Summer Camp Registration SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!   Music & Art Creations Summer Camp:   A magical fun-filled week for 4-7 year olds with music, art, movement, drumming and instruments exploration! Monday to Friday from 9am to noon, $325/week.   Week 1: July 13-17, 2026Week 2: July 20-24, 2026Week 3: August 10-14, 2026   Please click HERE for more information or to register – space is limited to only 8 students per week! Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases! Alex Alex has three upcoming gigs:    March 2 – With Patrick Smith and Dan Pitt @ Dina’s Tavern (8:30-10:30pm)March 5 – With Picastro and Merival @ Dina’s Tavern (8:30-10:30pm)March 31 – Garden of Forking Paths VI: Triio + Nick Fraser’s Special Topics @ the Tranzac (9:30-11:30pm)  Brenton From Brenton:  I will be touring with cellist Stéphane Tétreault and l’Orchestre symphonique régional Abitibi-Témiscamingue during March Break. https://stephanetetreault.com/  Louise Louise has an upcoming performance: PLAYLIST for LOUIS   Friday, March 20, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m.   The French Baroque at its most personal, featuring chamber music first composed for the royal family in the palace of Versailles. Our program will feature works for one to three parts written by Jacques Hotteterre, members of the Philidor family, and other musicians working at the court of Louis XIV. Whatever your opinion of the Sun King’s administration of his realm, the music that accompanied his more personal activities is some of the most beautiful of the era, and a true delight to play.   Join Alison Melville, recorder & traverso; Jin Cho, traverso; Jonathan Stuchbery, theorbo; Louise Hung, harpsichord; and Felix Deak, bass viol, as they explore this wonderful soundworld and distinctive music of the early 18th-century.   Tickets: https://bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/1045   Neal Neal is performing with West Silver Band, March 28th at 2pm https://northdaleconcertband.ca/concert/concert-with-weston-silver-band/   Enjoy! Featured Student! Max Natsume-Shapiro (Guitar) 1. How old were you when you first started music lessons? 3 years old   2. Why did you choose the instrument you currently play? I thought that guitars were the heart of the band and wanted to be the leader of all bands   3. What do you like most about your music teacher? I like how he is able to speak to me in Japanese   4. Do you have a favourite piece to play? No but i do like to play master of puppets   5. If you could play any other instrument, what would it be? It would be drums   6. What do you like to do in your spare time? I play baseball and curling   7. Who are some of your musical inspirations? My father   8. What do you like most about CMC? That I can learn my instrument in a great environment. If you are interested in being featured in our CMC Notes, please email us at cmc@cmccanada.com! Featured Teacher! Kenin McKay (Violin) 1. How old were you when you first started music? Three and a half   2. Why did you want to make music your career? I started teaching violin and playing in ensembles as a teenager, and when I went to university for music and started playing gigs it just kind of naturally expanded from there.   3. Which groups are you currently playing with, if any? None at the moment; It’s been a tough decision but I’ve decided to take a bit of a break from performing this year in order to find a better balance between work and family

CMC Notes Newsletter – February 2026 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. Summer Camp Registration & Discount! 3. Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases 4. Featured Students 5. Featured Teacher Important Upcoming Dates Saturday, February 14th: Lessons are still ON as scheduled, but NO Musical Preludes classes today!   Monday, February 16th: CMC is closed for Family Day!   Tuesday, March 3rd: Deadline for registration for the May/June 2026 Session of RCM Exams   Click HERE for our private lessons 2025-2026 CMC School Year Calendar! Click HERE for our Musical Preludes 2025-2026 Calendar! Summer Camp Registration & Discount SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!   Music & Art Creations Summer Camp:   A magical fun-filled week for 4-7 year olds with music, art, movement, drumming and instruments exploration!   Monday to Friday from 9am to noon, $325/week.   SAVE $30 by registering before February 14th and pay only $295!   Week 1: July 13-17, 2026Week 2: July 20-24, 2026Week 3: August 10-14, 2026   Please click HERE for more information or to register – space is limited to only 8 students per week! Teachers Upcoming Gigs & Releases! Alex Alex has an upcoming gig:    Garden of Forking Paths V: Triio + High Alpine Hut Network @ BSMT 254, Feb. 20th, 7-9:30pm   Emmett From Emmett:  I will be playing a weekly solo jazz piano residency at the jazz bistro in downtown Toronto, every Wednesday in February 5-7pm. It is PWYC, and all ages welcome!  Here is the location of the jazz bistro – 251 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T8   Enjoy! Facebook Instagram Featured Students! Clarabel and Myrna Toliver (Voice) 1. How old were you when you first started music? Clarabel: 11Myrna: 8   2. Why did you choose the instrument you currently play? Clarabel: Singing makes me feel happy.Myrna: My sister chose it and I like music and I like singing.   3. What do you like most about your music teacher? Clarabel: She’s really nice and gives us good tips on our singing.Myrna: That she’s nice and gives us helpful tips and she’s kind and funny.   4. Do you have a favourite piece to play? Clarabel: I really like singing Idol by YoasobiMyrna: I like singing Idol, both the English and Japanese versions, by Yoasobi. 5. If you could play any other instrument, what would it be? Clarabel: Piano because I really like the sound, especially minor chords.Myrna: Piano because a lot of songs you can play on piano and we have a keyboard at home.   6. What do you like to do in your spare time? Clarabel: I like art and will probably be an artist when I grow up. Myrna: Drawing and reading and playing games with my sister.   7. Who are some of your musical inspirations? Clarabel: Ariana Grande because she inspired me to sing more, and ILLIT got me singing more J-pop and K-pop. Myrna: Ava Max would definitely be one and my sister, Clarabel.   8. What do you like most about CMC? Clarabel: I really love the recitals! And the space where we sing is so bright and colourful.Myrna: The space is light and has plants. I like how Clarabel and I get to do classes together. And I really like our music teacher.   9. Anything else you want to add? Myrna: I like the recitals and I like the pictures in the newsletters. If you are interested in being featured in our CMC Notes, please email us at cmc@cmccanada.com! Featured Teacher! Aimi Howden (Piano, Theory) 1. How old were you when you first started music? I was three years old. I begged my parents for piano lessons, and was so persistent that they gave in! I began in group classes and my mother sat in and participated alongside me- an experience I still have delightful memories of to this day.   2. Why did you want to make music your career? Music, specifically piano, has been my passion since I began lessons and it has brought me immense joy throughout my life. When considering what I wanted to spend my days doing, there really was no doubt- I wanted to play the piano and share my love of music with others! When I explored other career options, none of them sparked the same excitement or sense of purpose. Every day I feel so lucky that I have a career in music and can make a living doing what I love.   3. Which groups are you currently playing with, if any? Most recently, I have performed with the Victoria Symphony as part of their “Carnival of Our Animals” concert and educational performances. I am also part of a piano duo with my close friend and colleague, Jany Lu. In addition, I continue my journey as a solo pianist and look forward to recitals planned for 2026! 4. What do you enjoy most about teaching? What I enjoy most about teaching is watching every student grow and progress- and getting to know each of them as individuals along the way. Seeing their musical curiosity, their personalities and their confidence develop is incredibly rewarding and I love that teaching allows me to share music while forming meaningful relationships with every student. Every day is full of surprises and getting to see how each student enjoys music in their own way is so special.   5. Some students have challenges with consistent practicing. What advice would you give them? Consistency is key! Short, focused practice sessions daily are more effective than long occasional ones. Also making sure that students connect with their pieces is so important. I also find that understanding why we practice certain things- like technique, sight reading, and ear training- makes it much easier to stay motivated. Setting goals, celebrating progress, and having a practice area that you feel happy and comfortable in can turn practicing into less of a chore and into something positive and exciting!   6. What do you like to do in your spare

CMC Notes Newsletter – January 2026 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. CMC Winter Recitals 3. Parkdale Community Food Bank Donations 4. Give the Gift of Music! Important Upcoming Dates Thursday, January 1st: HAPPY NEW YEAR!Monday, January 5th: First day back of private lessons after the winter breakSaturday, January 10th: First day back of Musical Preludes classes after the winter break   Click HERE for our private lessons 2025-2026 CMC School Year Calendar! Click HERE for our Musical Preludes 2025-2026 Calendar! CMC Winter Recitals – Congrats!   CONGRATULATIONS to all of our students who performed at our CMC winter recitals!   Our next recitals will be on June 7th and 14th 2026! Parkdale Community Food Bank Donations During the month of December, CMC collected food and essential items to donate to the Parkdale Community Food Bank. Thank you so much to our CMC community for all the food and hygiene items collected for the Parkdale Community Food Bank! They were much appreciated!   https://www.pcfb.ca/donate Give the Gift of Music! Give the gift of music this New Year by sending your loved ones a CMC egift card!    A CMC egift card can go towards music books or music lessons and makes a great birthday or holiday gift!    Click below to purchase a CMC egift card! PURCHASE NOW! Facebook Instagram ©2026 Music Lessons Toronto, In-Person at our school or online Lessons Toronto, Music School Toronto, ON, Canada | 314 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON M6R 2M7, CA All Posts Blog Posts CMC Notes Newsletters CMC Notes Newsletter – December 2025 2025-12-01/ CMC Notes Newsletter – December 2025 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. CMC Winter Recitals 3. Parkdale Community… Read More CMC Notes Newsletter – November 2025 2025-11-01/ CMC Notes Newsletter – November 2025 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. Winter Recitals: Info 3. Winter Recitals:… Read More CMC Notes Newsletter – October 2025 2025-10-01/ CMC Notes Newsletter – October 2025 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. Polish Festival Photos! 3. Winter Recitals:… Read More CMC Notes Newsletter – September 2025 2025-09-01/ CMC Notes Newsletter – September 2025 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. Musical Preludes 3. Suzuki Cello Group… Read More CMC Notes Newsletter – August 2025 2025-08-01/ CMC Notes Newsletter – August 2025 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. Summer Camp 3. Musical Preludes 4…. Read More CMC Notes Newsletter – July 2025 2025-07-01/ CMC Notes Newsletter – July 2025 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. CMC Spring Recitals – Congrats! 3…. Read More CMC Notes Newsletter – June 2025 2025-06-01/ CMC Notes Newsletter – June 2025 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. CMC Spring Recitals 3. Summer Lessons… Read More CMC Notes Newsletter – May 2025 2025-05-01/ CMC Notes Newsletter – May 2025 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. Fall Re-Registration 3. CMC Spring Recitals… Read More CMC Notes Newsletter – April 2025 2025-04-01/ CMC Notes Newsletter – April 2025 In this issue 1. Important Upcoming Dates 2. CMC Spring Recitals 3. Summer Camp… Read More Load More End of Content. View All Posts