BIKKURIM MUSIC STUDIOS

We are dedicated to providing high-quality music education to students of all ages and abilities.

Bikkurim Music Studios is a music studio located in the heart of downtown Ottawa.

We offer music lessons in piano, singing, violin, cello, music theory: sight-reading and ear training, guitar, trumpet, trombone, flute and clarinet. Drums & percussion will be added soon. Our lessons are tailored to meet the needs of every student.

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Develop your skills to become a proficient musician

Join us at Bikkurim Music Studios to begin your journey at becoming a proficient musician. We are very invested in our students and apply the best techniques and methods into equipping our students with the necessary skills into becoming well-rounded music. We employ the fundamental subjects such as music theory, ear training & sight-reading skills, music history, etudes and international standard repertoires using the RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) syllabus in the tutoring of our students. Our methods are not limited to classical music but we explore other genres like popular, musical theatre, world, folk, and other sub genres like CCMs and Gospels.

To enrol, click on the enrolment tab in the menu. We very much look forward to working with you!

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Competent & Patient Teachers

Students who often stop learning a musical instrument at younger ages often do so because of the unpleasant experiences that they have had with their teachers. Therefore, at Bikkurim studios we are very articular about finding the teachers who are not just great instructors, but those who are patient and enjoy the process of teaching. Our method is line with the RCM music syllabus.

Attentive to details

Nothing drives us more passionate as teachers as when we see the best achievement by our students. We pride ourselves in instilling in them the best of our knowledge, and we only achieve that by going above and beyond and delving into the details that will help them develop into the refined musicians that we want them to be.

Music Theory Lessons

We offer different levels (RCM preparatory-level 10) of music theory to individuals and groups who are looking to learn the theory of music and to sight-read. So, if you are a singer or instrumentalist who plays music by ear and would like to improve your theory or sight-reading skills, this class is for you.
Whichever you decide, group or individual lesson, be sure that we will provide you with the best possible instructions to understanding the theory of music, and in due time, you yourself will be able to sightread any musical score.

  • Pencil, Eraser, Music manuscripts (book or pack of sheet). You'll need a ring binder if you are opting for the latter;

  • RCM Celebrate Theory workbook (Different levels). It's compulsory to have this, especially for children below 15;

  • Theory of Beginners by Barbara Wharram. This can be purchased by adults and young teens alongside the Celebrate Theory; or Elementary Rudiments of Music by Barbara Wharram, ed. by Kathleen Wood. 

    Optional: One of the last two books can be bought in addition with the Celebrate Theory.

Getting Ready For an Exam

But...why take an exam?

At Bikkurim Music Studios, we follow the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto (RCM) Syllabus as our means of instruction and we have made it necessary for students to undergo music exams for the sake of their musical development assessment but also asa means evaluate their performance delivery and confidence. Exams are a major focus of private music lessons not only in Canada but in musical institutions across the world and we try to encourage our students to register for them. A mentioned earlier, music exams can be a great performance opportunity and chance to receive feedback from  different piano teachers.. They also help to focus solely on standard repertoires that are played at the most music schools and conservatories across the country. Students are tested in four streams of music appreciation: technical requirements, études, theory, history, ear-training & sight-reading, and repertoire all significantly contributing to the holistic evaluation of a student's comprehension of the levels. If a student understands fully these streams, then they are on their way to becoming a well-rounded musician. Thanks to the RCM for these exams and their syllabus, teaching the subjects has been made relatively easier for teacher to organise their lessons.