When you take lessons at Joyful Sounds, you’ll be provided with a customized dictation book to assist with practice at home, a branded bag to carry your items back and forth to lessons, and lots of treats along the way.

Books can be ordered through the front desk by either the teacher or the parent! Instruments are the family’s responsibility. An Account on My Music Staff is provided by the studio: it’s where you can find your lesson notes, contact your teacher, and even book make-up lessons! Sign in through the portal on this page.

If you have any questions about how to find an instrument, click here.

Click here to Meet your teacher!

• Not well enough to attend your lesson in person? No problem! We can provide a virtual lesson at your lesson time! Please give our studio notice 2 hours prior to the start of your lesson time so that we are prepared to make the shift.
• Unable to do virtual with us? No problem! We have several make-up days scheduled throughout the year at specific times – End of November for Fall make-ups, start of April for Winter make-ups, end of June for Spring make-ups. Log in to your student portal on this page and select one of the open make-up slots on your calendar.
• Other make-up slots also become available throughout the calendar year when students are away or sick. Stay active in MyMusicStaff to access these opportunities.

Our Teachers are able to lead students to prepare for Royal Conservatory Exams on several instruments, including piano, voice, violin and more. These exams are a recognized standard and give lessons a more formal purpose. Exams can be “written” at every playing level, and students showing keen interest in pursuing music are encouraged to begin the process of exams. RCM Exam Prep students must take 45-minute Maestro Lessons (Grade 2-6) or 60-minute Crescendo Lessons (Grade 7-10). Students will also be required to complete required theory/history work over the school year as guided by your teacher. This may involve an online course portion depending on level.

Check out the requirement details here

Kiwanis

The Halifax Kiwanis Music Festival is an historical event that Joyful Sounds Music Studio students have been involved with for many years. Piano, Voice, Musical Theatre, Songwriting, Winds and Brass are just some of the classes we have enrolled students to compete in. It is a rigorous opportunity that involves dedicated practice throughout the year, with the competition happening in March and April. Students with strong practice routines at home will be invited to participate in Kiwanis classes. Want to know more? Ask your teacher!

At Joyful Sounds Music Studio, we pride ourselves in making music learning fun. We also want our students to strive for working hard with strong practice routines at home. 

Every February, we have our annual Musical Olympics competition. Students aim to achieve high practice minutes, work on bonus challenges, and have the opportunity to win big prizes from DQ blizzards to Chromebooks! 

It’s a magical fun month and you can see more about previous competitions here. The month ends with a celebration of our Ultimate Musical Olympians – those reaching the highest level of practice throughout the month.

Every student deserves the opportunity to share their passion for music by performing at our annual events. In the Fall, we celebrate with our Holiday Song-a-Thon – a smaller in-house performance opportunity with a festive feel.

Our Spring Year-End Recitals tend to be more formal at a larger venue with our students performing in front of a larger crowd. We always aim to have our students feel comfortable and confident in their presentations.

For our Adult Students, we host in-studio “Adult Nights”, where we encourage adult students to perform, but also recognize that it’s more about connecting and sharing in the music making experience. These nights are always a highlight for our adult students.

We also hold our Annual Gala Awards event. This is where we celebrate students who have reached high levels of achievement throughout the year, and recognize some special award recipients. It’s a special event with lots of applause!

• A $40 non-refundable fee per student will apply when registering for private lessons. This is directed back to the students with customized dictation books, bags, copying, recital bookings, and treats along the way. This is an annual fee that will be charged at the time of booking your lesson(s). Students taking multiple lessons will only be charged one registration fee. 

  • 30-minute Presto Lesson: for new students, beginner students, or those looking for a lighter lesson option. Perfect for having fun and making great music! $30.55 per lesson. Total number of lessons September to June is calculated and divided into equal monthly payments. $110/month
  • 45-minute Maestro Lesson: ideal for students ready to take their musical learning to the next level. More expectation on the student in terms of continued practice, theoretical and technical requirements. Students must have at least 2 years of prior lesson experience. Students wishing to pursue RCM examinations or Kiwanis Music Festival must register in this tier. $44.72 per lesson. Total number of lessons September to June is calculated and divided into equal monthly payments. $161/month
  • 60-minute Crescendo Lesson: ideal for students who have reached a higher level of musical artistry, and may be planning on pursuing music post secondary should consider this level when registering for lessons. This is also suitable for students who enjoy the longer lesson time with their teacher.
    Note: Students working on RCM Examinations at Grade 7 and above MUST register for this tier in order to complete all required elements during lessons.
    $58.89 per lesson. Total number of lessons September to June is calculated and divided into equal monthly payments. $212/month

  Discounts:

  Due to the nature of private lessons being individual time with the instructor, discounts are not available for private lessons.

  There are discounts offered in our Group and Kindermusik classes. Please visit those pages to learn about discount offerings for multiple groups and siblings discounts.