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The Music Academy For Everyone!

At South Island Studio, our purpose is to nurture well-being through connection, creativity and self-expression. We welcome you into a space where you are cared for and respected for the journey that you are on. Bring us your hopes, questions and musical goals. We’ll come alongside and help you to realize them.

About South Island Studio

Come Jam With Us! Our experienced music teachers are dedicated to mentoring new and advancing musicians. We offer group lessons as well as private lessons in Voice, Drums, Keyboard/Piano and Bass/Guitar.

Upcoming Events

Enrolling NEW Students for 2024-25 School Year

Jul 6 - Sep 30, 2024

Music Lesson Registration is open for new 2024-25 school year students.

We have private lessons on Piano, Voice, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar and Flute.

Group classes for kids aged 6 months to 10 years in our Baby Beats, Toddler Tunes, Wee Musicians, Amazing Musical Playground, Studio Keys and Studio Singers. 

RockShop Band Camp for kids 10-16

Adult RockShop Band

Fireside Jam

Songwriting Workshops

  

Summer Family Music Classes

10:15am Aug 15, 2024 until 11:00am Sep 13, 2024

Summer Family Music class for families with siblings or anyone who wants to have some musical fun outdoors! This program runs on Thursday mornings in July and August.

This class will be an active musical experience that is engaging for children ages 6 months to 5 years. We will sing a variety of songs, play musical games and explore instrument activities that are fun and adaptable for babies, toddlers and young children.

All you need is a picnic blanket, sunscreen, and clothes you can move and groove in! We'll provide the instruments, fun, and bubbles!

Please let us know if you have any questions or would like us to send you our registration form for any of our programs!

Summer Family Music Class Schedule and Fees
THURSDAYS 10:15-11:00 in July and August
*Cost: 4-Class Punch Card - $50 ($12.50/class/child)
**Age: 6 months - 5 years
Location: Redfern Park

**This is a parented class; accompanying grownups, please be prepared to participate!

Summer Family Music Classes

10:15am Aug 22, 2024 until 11:00am Sep 20, 2024

Summer Family Music class for families with siblings or anyone who wants to have some musical fun outdoors! This program runs on Thursday mornings in July and August.

This class will be an active musical experience that is engaging for children ages 6 months to 5 years. We will sing a variety of songs, play musical games and explore instrument activities that are fun and adaptable for babies, toddlers and young children.

All you need is a picnic blanket, sunscreen, and clothes you can move and groove in! We'll provide the instruments, fun, and bubbles!

Please let us know if you have any questions or would like us to send you our registration form for any of our programs!

Summer Family Music Class Schedule and Fees
THURSDAYS 10:15-11:00 in July and August
*Cost: 4-Class Punch Card - $50 ($12.50/class/child)
**Age: 6 months - 5 years
Location: Redfern Park

**This is a parented class; accompanying grownups, please be prepared to participate!

Summer Family Music Classes

10:15am Aug 29, 2024 until 11:00am Sep 27, 2024

Summer Family Music class for families with siblings or anyone who wants to have some musical fun outdoors! This program runs on Thursday mornings in July and August.

This class will be an active musical experience that is engaging for children ages 6 months to 5 years. We will sing a variety of songs, play musical games and explore instrument activities that are fun and adaptable for babies, toddlers and young children.

All you need is a picnic blanket, sunscreen, and clothes you can move and groove in! We'll provide the instruments, fun, and bubbles!

Please let us know if you have any questions or would like us to send you our registration form for any of our programs!

Summer Family Music Class Schedule and Fees
THURSDAYS 10:15-11:00 in July and August
*Cost: 4-Class Punch Card - $50 ($12.50/class/child)
**Age: 6 months - 5 years
Location: Redfern Park

**This is a parented class; accompanying grownups, please be prepared to participate!

What's New

Our Heart Mind Body Curriculum

Integrating cognitive, kinesthetic, and emotional awareness within music learning, our Heart Mind Body curriculum levels up music learning for the 21st century. Music is a powerful medium for humans to establish a bond and connection to themselves, community, tradition, and their stories. This neighbourhood music school in Victoria BC is at the forefront of a new approach to teaching and learning music.

Read More about Our Heart Mind Body Curriculum

Our Services

Drum Lessons

Drum Lessons

We use Groove Essentials - a skill-building system that starts with the basics, then moves to new styles, helping students build new skills quickly.

Voice Lessons

Voice Lessons

At South Island Studio, we believe everyone can sing. Singers of all ages, we'll guide you to sing in a way that is healthy and authentically you.

Keyboard/Piano

Keyboard/Piano

Using techniques and lesson plans developed by the Royal Conservatory of Music, we blend traditional rudiments with modern practicality.

Bass/Guitar

Guitar/Ukulele/Bass

We use contemporary music to teach the skills required to plays guitar and bass guitar chords, melodies, lead solos and accompaniment.

Group Lessons

Group Programs

At South Island Studio, we offer some great band camps and workshops throughout the year. Register early as classes fill up quickly!

Musical Therapy

Private Lessons

These music lessons are individually tailored for children or adults and take place once a week for a 30 or 60 minute block.

Learn More About Us

At South Island Studio, we tailor our lessons to you and your learning style. Together, we'll play songs, practice the foundational skills, share our experiences, challenge limits, and we'll have a blast doing it!

Testimonials

Thank you so much for the RockShop Band Camp! You and Christian did an amazing job. Our son learned so much and has been composing madly at home ever since. We really appreciated knowing that he was in a fun and supportive place. It was also fantastic for him to be exposed to playing in a group while having to accompany singers -- different skills than solo lessons. Which we should also thank you for -- his individual piano lessons with Xheni are terrific! She is so talented, kind and encouraging. Her enthusiasm has given him confidence and joy in his playing. Thank you!

Allison & Joe

Hey Lonny!

I don't know if you know, but our son Vaughn got a bass for graduating high school last year, and he moved to London UK in October to join a trio. They toured Europe opening for Les Claypool this spring and right now are touring with him on a short tour in the U.S. Over the next few days they are playing NY, NJ, etc etc - check it out - Hotthedd.

We can't thank you enough for the music lessons. Leo still plays piano and guitar, and sings every day - he is currently into Frank Sinatra. Before that it was "I Blame Coco".

Cheers man, and a million thanks.

Tobin Stokes

Thank you for another amazing year working with Alex. Your kind, thoughtful, and creative teaching is amazing.

Joanne, David and Alex

Thank you for teaching me how to play Any Way You Want It, Tighten Up, American Pie and more!

James

In the past few months of taking lessons with Eryn, I have already seen my voice transform. Beyond being friendly and fun, she is extremely perceptive and has a really natural musicality. So, she has the ability to hone in on what’s going on, help me bring me to new understandings, and spark my inspiration.

G.G. – adult singing student

I was looking to find the confidence to sing around a campfire but I found so much more than that.

I found a true teacher with a heart of gold and the patience of a saint.

Kim was able to bring out something in me that I knew was inside but never had the courage to express.

If you have ever thought there might be a little voice in you that dreamed to be more, Kim will help you find it.