FORTE Music

FORTE Coffeehouse | Music is looking for a part-time teacher who can teach both Voice and Piano from our studio at 1517 Gateway Road in North Kildonan. If you work 20+ hours, you can also opt in for benefits! If you think you would be a good fit based on the information below, we would love to hear from you!

REQUIREMENTS:

Individuals who are reliable, patient, energetic, and enjoy working with children, adults and seniors. Able to work independently with little or no supervision. Able to adapt lessons to each student’s unique needs, abilities, and interests. Able to teach technique and repertoire in a fun, engaging manner. Have strong organizational and time management skills. Maintain a professional, friendly and safe environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach both in-person and online lessons at our studio ranging from 30 minutes to 60 minutes. Integrate techniques in each lesson. Build a strong relationship with the students, encourage them through constructive feedback, and assist them in reaching their goals. Give feedback to parents. Ensure the room is ready and the equipment is clean.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Teachers who share our excitement for fun, professional music teaching. High level of musical competence and proficiency. Ability to teach different skill levels and a variety of musical styles. Experience teaching music lessons, working with children and adolescents, or related experience is preferred, but not required. If you are experienced in other instruments as well, we are happy to add these to your teaching schedule as well!

Curious about our pricing? We offer very reasonably-priced music lessons in a variety of instruments! Prices are outlined with a few discount options below.

Pricing for Weekly Lessons

$92.50 30 minutes/month
$138.75 45 minutes/month
$138.75 30 minutes 2-in-1/month
$185.00 60 minutes/month
$185.00 45 minutes 2-in-1/month

Family Discount: 2+ students from the same family: $1.00 off per student per lesson

Multi-Class Discount: 2+ lessons taken by a student: $1.00 off per lesson

Register for lessons for the 2022-2023 year by clicking the link in our description!

Questions? Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (204) 661-1264!

Forte Music knows how important music theory is for learning the fundamentals of music, which is the only way students are able to truly excel at playing a musical instrument. Music theory is very important for those who want to read and play music. This is why we always incorporate music theory in our lessons!

Learning to read music is a lot like learning a new language, to the point where a fluent person can “hear” a musical “conversation” when reading a piece of sheet music! Composers use theory in their written music to communicate with and guide musicians as to how they want their music played.

Another plus is that understanding the ingredients that go into producing a piece of music allows students to have more freedom and control over what they can create musically!

Register for lessons by clicking the link in our description!

Questions? Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (204) 661-1264!

Curious about the Forte Music team? Keep your eyes out for posts featuring all of our amazing teachers!

Aaron teaches guitar, bass guitar, and ukulele at Forte Music! With over sixteen years of performance experience playing the bass guitar while composing music and six years of private bass instruction, Aaron has developed a strong passion for music and for passing along musical wisdom.

Aaron is currently active with his band, Dizzy Mystics, who were awarded as 2020’s “Metal / Hard Music Artist of the year” through the Western Canadian Music Awards. Aside from gathering a buzz in the Winnipeg music scene, that buzz has carried them through multiple Canadian tours, including 3 showcase slots at 2019’s Canadian Music Week in Toronto.

Spreading music to the world is Aaron’s greatest passion and it is his absolute pleasure to progress the world through music. We love having him as a part of our team!

The piano is the most popular instrument for lessons at Forte Music, and there are many reasons why so many people are drawn to this instrument!

1. It’s an orchestra and band all in one – melody, rhythm and chords all with just 2 hands!

2. The piano has both an incredible dynamic and melodic range! The volume of the piano can go from very quiet or very loud without amplification so you can emote and carry a tune easily. Also, pianos cover all 88 notes of the musical scale which offers an incredible, unparalleled range.

3. The piano teaches both treble and bass clef! Most instruments are confined to one clef, but the piano utilizes the two most popular ones. This means that you receive a deeper understanding of musical ranges through these clefs and music theory will already be easier.

4. Piano lessons help make learning other instruments easier!

Register for lessons by clicking the link in our description!

Questions? Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (204) 661-1264!

Still not convinced as to why music lessons are an incredibly valuable experience? Here’s another reason you should consider signing yourself or your child up for lessons:

It teaches discipline and patience! Learning an instrument is all about delayed gratification. Think of an instrument like the violin; before you can make a sound, you need to learn how to properly hold the violin and bow. Music lessons teach the student how to work towards long-term goals that can take months or even years to reach. Group lessons also improve patience as students must wait their turn to play individually, while in turn also teaches them to respectfully listen to their peers playing while being still, quiet, and attentive for designated periods of time. Even practicing at home requires a very focused kind of attention!

Whenever the saxophone gets brought up, people always seem to say, “I’d love to learn the sax!” And we can’t blame them! Apart from the obvious admiration that you will receive from your friends for your excellent choice of instrument, here are a few reasons for you to start playing the saxophone:

1. There’s a saxophone for everybody! Saxophones come in 9 different types (though the most popular are Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone saxes) and each of these saxes are a different size. So whether you are short or tall, or prefer melody or baseline, they’ve got you covered!

2. It is a very social instrument - you can play in a blues band, a wind ensemble, a big band group, a jazz quartet, or a symphony orchestra, or all of the above!

3. Saxophones are fairly easy to play - it is a newer instrument when compared to others in an orchestra and has a fi*****ng system that is relatively easy to understand. The sax is also one of the easier of the woodwind instruments when it comes to producing the correct tone.

Register for lessons for the upcoming 2022-2023 year by clicking the link in our description!

Questions? Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (204) 661-1264!

Curious about the Forte Music team? Keep your eyes out the next few weeks for posts featuring all of our amazing teachers!

Alasdair teaches the piano and trumpet at Forte Music! He started playing the piano when he was just five years old and now any years later, his love for music has done nothing but multiply throughout his life. Since his days learning the musical alphabet, he has completed his RCM grade 9 piano with first class honours along with fulfilling the Advanced Rudiments Theory component. Alasdair has also been heavily involved in many of the groups his graduating high school (River East Collegiate) had to offer playing both piano, trumpet, and singing. So when you need to find someone to play at a wedding, you know who to call!

We are so lucky to have Alasdair as a part of our team!

Our goal at Forte Music is to make lessons fun and exciting for our students, while still providing a structured learning approach to help achieve tangible results and help our students discover their musical dreams!

We specialize in music instruction with lessons customized to meet the individual needs of each student - from beginning to advanced. We offer music lessons both in-person and online which makes it possible to study wherever you live with some of the most phenomenal music teachers!

Forte Music provides students of all ages (kids to adults!) a friendly place to expand their education, have fun, and bring joy into their lives through music!

Register for lessons for the upcoming 2022-2023 year by clicking the link in our description!

Questions? Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (204) 661-1264!

On the fence about adding music lessons to the ongoing list of activities in your or your child’s schedules? We will highlight benefits that come with enrolling for music lessons, even if being the next Mozart is not the goal.

It improves academic skill! Music and math are highly intertwined. Understanding beats, rhythms, and scales aids their understanding with division, fractions, and patterns. Memorizing songs strengthens their short-term and long-term memory. Music can even teach basic physics as instruments created waveforms through harmonic and sympathetic vibrations. Who would have thought music could help your child do better in academic classes?

Owner Shannon learned to play piano as a child, but she wouldn’t call herself a musician. Her musical education wasn’t bad; it was just... standard.

At Forte, we go way beyond standard music curriculums, because we don’t just want to teach our students to “play” music. We want to teach our students to love music, understand music, perform music, and create music of styles both in solo and group settings.

This is the musical education Shannon wished she’d had and it’s the musical education she wants her children to have. And now they can. Forte Music can help you or your child on their way to becoming fully a true musician.

Looking for summer activities to keep you learning and entertained? It’s not too late to sign up for our summer music lessons and camps from July to August! All ages and skill levels welcome!

Continue your musical studies with your current teacher, learn a new musical genre/instrument, try out a new instrument/teacher, or just have fun creating music! Are you a new student? This is a great time to try out the instrument you have always wanted to learn before committing to a full year of lessons. We are excited to have you join us this summer season at Forte Music!

4-Week Sessions (July or August) - 2 lessons/week for 4 weeks: $185 (can be split into two $92.50 bi-weekly payments)

8-Week Sessions (July and August) - 1 lesson/week for 8 weeks: $185 (can be split into two $92.50 bi-monthly payments)

Click the link in our description to register or to see all the different options we are offering for summer programming!

Did you know that Forte Music was voted Winnipeg’s Top Choice Music School for both 2021 and 2022?

This award would not have been possible without our phenomenal teachers and amazing students. Wanting to join the Forte Music family? We will make your musical journey the best it can be!

Click the link in our description to register for summer music programming or for lessons for the 2022-2023 year!

Questions? Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (204) 661-1264!

Experience a creative environment in our Musical Theatre summer class!

Our expert instructors will focus on singing, characterization, and simple choreographed movement with a performance at the end of class on Friday for their families! Group rehearsals with one-on-one attention from our instructors interspersed with fun theatre activities combine the best aspects of drama and music for pre-teens and early teens who possess a passion for singing and want to explore their performance skills!

Minimum 3 students per class. Registration is limited!

This is just a friendly reminder that this week is the last week of music lessons for the 2021/2022 term. We had an amazing year with our students and saw such incredible progress that was beautifully showcased in our year end recitals. The Forte Music team is so proud of each and every one of our talented students!

We have some incredible summer music camps available, including Musical Theatre, Rock Band, and specific musical instrument intensives! If you are looking for things to keep your children busy throughout July and August, we encourage you to check out all the summer music programs and/or music lessons we are offering by clicking the link in our description!

You may have seen our amazing Creative Performance Teams at either our year end recital or on our stories, but what better way to try this team out but in a summer weeklong intensive?

Creative Performance Team participants will engage in daily group rehearsals with one-on-one attention from our instructors, interspersed with band-related activities such as designing merchandise (t-shirts and posters) to promote their band. Participants will create a band name and our instructors will pick ideal song(s) based on the participants. We will record their song in our Forte Music studio and at the end of the week, we will host a performance for family members!

Prior music knowledge is required for this course. (Minimum of 1 year of music lessons in their instrument). Minimum 3 students per class. Registration is limited!

Forte Coffeehouse | Music is looking for a Part Time Music Therapist!

Our ideal candidate would be a Registered Music Therapist that can offer a combination of individual/group music therapy classes and adapted music lessons, as well as collaboratively planning and implementing occasional client community events.

For more information, please contact Lynlee by email at [email protected] or by phone at (204) 661-1264!

This is the perfect introduction class for anyone interested in playing this incredible instrument!

Students will explore the foundations of the ukulele, learn simple chords and strumming patterns, play basic melodies, and learn to read ukulele tablature. At the end of the week, we will have a mini-performance of songs students learned throughout the class!

Discovering Ukulele is for students ages 7-17. Minimum 3 students per class. Registration is limited!

Click the link in our description to register or to check out all the amazing summer programs we are offering!

We are so impressed with all the amazing performances our students put on this weekend at our recitals! After two long years of no performances, it was such an incredible celebration and we couldn’t be more proud than we are of each and every single student. 🎼🎵

Theory and technical work like scales can be daunting work, but these are all resources that will help you to be a better performer, no matter what your path!

Songwriters had to practice their craft before they wrote the songs we know and love, and having these technical backgrounds allow us to break these rules to create astounding music and performances ourselves!

Looking for summer activities to keep you learning and entertained? We are offering both in-person and virtual summer music lessons from July to August! All ages and skill levels welcome!

Continue your musical studies with your current teacher, learn a new musical genre/instrument, try out a new instrument/teacher, or just have fun creating music! Are you a new student? This is a great time to try out the instrument you have always wanted to learn before committing to a full year of lessons. We are excited to have you join us this summer season at Forte Music!

4-Week Sessions (July or August) - 2 lessons/week for 4 weeks: $185 (can be split into two $92.50 bi-weekly payments)

8-Week Sessions (July and August) - 1 lesson/week for 8 weeks: $185 (can be split into two $92.50 bi-monthly payments)

Click the link in our description to register or to see all the different options we are offering for summer programming!

Now that spring has finally shown it’s face, is there anything truly better than opening all the windows and throwing on your favourite record?

What album do you currently have on repeat? 🎵

Have you always wanted to learn the ukulele? This is the perfect introduction class for anyone interested in playing this incredible instrument!

Students will explore the foundations of the ukulele, learn simple chords and strumming patterns, play basic melodies, and learn to read ukulele tablature. At the end of the week, we will have a mini-performance of songs students learned throughout the class!

Discovering Ukulele is for students ages 7-17. Minimum 3 students per class. Registration is limited!

We are offering both in-person and virtual summer music lessons from July 5th to August 24th!

Continue your musical studies with your current teacher, learn a new musical genre/instrument, try out a new instrument/teacher, or just have fun creating music! Are you a new student? This is a great time to try out the instrument you have always wanted to learn before committing to a full year of lessons.

We are offering two different session options:
1. 4-Week Sessions (July or August) - 2 lessons/week for 4 weeks
2. 8-Week Sessions (July and August) - 1 lesson/week for 8 weeks

Click the link in our description to register or to see all the different music programs we are offering for July and August!

We are so excited to again be offering Summer Music Lessons and Summer Music Camps at Forte Music!

Our music lessons have two different options: 4-week sessions (2 lessons/week) for July or August, or 8-week sessions (1 lesson/week) for July and August. Lessons take place between July 4th to August 25th on Tuesdays in the afternoon/evenings (there is the possibility of Wednesdays as well depending on enrollment). There will be no registration fee for these lessons if you are a continuing student. Lessons will be taught in the Forte Music studio with online options as well if you prefer.

Our Music Camps are happening again this summer! We are offering half-day week-long camps in a variety of topics, such as Rock Band, Creative Performance Team, Musical Theatre, Discovering Guitar, and Discovering Ukulele! Care is available before/after the sessions if needed. Check out all of our music camp options by clicking the link in our description!

Register for summer music experiences and make musical memories that will last a lifetime!

Do you have a young one who loves to sing? Experience a creative environment in our Musical Theatre for Kids summer class!

Our expert instructor will focus on singing, characterization, and simple choreographed movement with a performance at the end of class on Friday for their families! Group rehearsals with one-on-one attention from our instructors interspersed with fun theatre activities combine the best aspects of drama and music for children who possess a passion for singing and want to explore their performance skills!

This amazing camp takes place July 25th - 29th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and is $150/student.

Click the link in our description to find out more. Registration is limited!

Forte Music’s Tip of the Week is to practice some more!

We all know the saying ‘practice makes perfect’, but we know it can be difficult to motivate ourselves to do it, especially when it’s tricky material we are struggling with.

If you are feeling like you’re stuck, don’t stop practicing but change the way you come at it! Figure out what you love about it. Practice and play from a place of curiosity. What’s next? What can I learn? How can I get more creative with this piece? Learn to practice from a growth mindset – I want to continue to learn, grow and hone my musical talent. You will be floored with the growth you see!

The ukulele is a small guitar-like instrument that is great for all ages! Here are a few reasons why the ukulele is an amazing instrument to learn:

1. It’s easy to learn! The soft nylon strings are gentler on your fingertips and the small size reduces wrist tension because notes are easy to reach without stretching. Plus, it only has four strings so chord shapes and scales are easier to learn.

2. It’s affordable! Buying a ukulele won’t strain your wallet like some other pricey instruments do.

3. It’s portable! I mean, how many instruments are as small as the ukulele? You can take it virtually anywhere! Your drummer and tubist friends will be so jealous. 😉

Register for our summer intensive camp or for lessons by clicking the link in our description!

Questions? Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (204) 661-1264!

Our Discovering Guitar summer music camp takes place July 18th - 22nd!

This weeklong intensive program, which is the perfect introduction class for anyone interested in learning this amazing instrument!

Students will explore the foundations of the guitars, learn simple chords and strumming patterns, play basic melodies, and learn to read guitar tablature. At the end of the week, we will have a mini-performance of songs students learned throughout the class!

Discovering Guitar is for students age 7-17. Registration is limited!

Click the link in our description to register or to see all the different options we are offering for July and August!

Forte Music’s Word of the Week: RITARDANDO

You have probably seen this term somewhere in your music score before, often at the end of a section or piece. It is typically marked as ‘ritard’ or ‘rit.’ and it indicates that they want you to slow down (like the musical version of a yellow light!)

Spring can show up anytime and we would be happy campers here at Forte Music! We are dreaming of nights filled with guitar singalongs around a bonfire, beach days with ukuleles, and amazing summer music camps! Our summer music programming is live now so check out http://www.myforte.ca to register or find out more. Hurry now! Spots are limited!

Summer music program registration opens up tomorrow (April 1st) and we are so excited to share all the exciting half day camps we have to offer! With topics like Musical Theatre, Rock Band, Creative Performance Team, Discovering Guitar and Ukulele, we have got you covered this summer for all of your musical needs!



If group music classes aren’t your style, we are also offering both in-person and virtual summer music lessons. Continue your musical studies with your current teacher or try a new one, learn a new musical genre, or try out a new instrument! Are you a new student? This is a great time to try out the instrument you have always wanted before committing to a full year of lessons.



Make new friends, have good times, and create music in a safe and invigorating environment with FORTE Music!

Being a musician is often filled with highs and lows, especially in times like now where performing opportunities are low and it can be hard to stay focused on the end goal.

This is why it is incredibly important that you are your biggest cheerleader in your musical journey! Take time right now to enjoy the process and the evolution of yourself as an artist. We are always our worst critics, so if you’re making yourself proud with the progress you’re seeing, that’s a huge accomplishment!

Looking for an instrument to start your child’s musical journey? Or has it always been your dream to play an instrument but you’re unsure of where to start? We recommend piano!

The piano is a phenomenal gateway to learning a variety of instruments because in lessons you are taught how to read music and the understanding of both treble and bass clefs, it helps hone your hand-eye coordination, and it introduces important concepts of music theory. Plus, it’s easy to sound great right from the very beginning!

To learn more about our music lessons, go to http://www.myforte.ca!

From John Coltrane to Charlie Parker and even in pop culture with Lisa Simpson and “Bleeding Gums” Murphy, the saxophone has always been the epitome of cool.

Apart from the obvious admiration that you will receive from your friends for your excellent choice of instrument, here are a few reasons for you to start playing the saxophone:

1. There’s a saxophone for everybody! Saxophones come in 9 different types (though the most popular are Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone saxes) and each of these saxes are a different size. So whether you are short or tall, or prefer melody or baseline, they’ve got you covered!

2. It is a very social instrument - you can play in a blues band, a wind ensemble, a big band group, a jazz quartet, or a symphony orchestra, or all of the above!

3. Saxophones are fairly easy to play - it is a newer instrument when compared to others in an orchestra and has a fi*****ng system that is relatively easy to understand. The sax is also one of the easier of the woodwind instruments when it comes to producing the correct tone.

Go to http://www.myforte.ca to register! Saxophonist staple shades unfortunately not included. 😎

"Three chords and the truth - that's what a country song is.” - Willie Nelson

If you’ve ever been too intimidated to pick up your instrument and start writing your own piece, we completely understand. One thing that really helped us feel less overwhelmed is the realization that some of the biggest music hits are only a few chords!

We here at Forte Music want you to not only learn how to play your instrument, but also encourage those who want to make music how to create it! Let our teachers guide you to become the best musician you can be.

The safety of our families is the utmost priority of us at Forte Music. This is why all of our teachers are equipped to offer both in-person and online lessons!

Our online, private music lessons provide students of all ages a way to keep learning from the safety of your own home. Weekly online instruction taught by our expert teachers provides a dun and educational activity for every level of player.

Online lessons don’t work for you? Then come to the Forte Music studio for in-person lessons! We provide a safe, socially distanced activity for people who are looking for something to do during this unprecedented time.

Register for lessons today by clicking the link in our description!

If you are already a registered family but want to explore options as far as online lessons go, feel free to email us at [email protected] or phone us at (204) 661-1264.