WELCOME TO ACCENT GUITAR STUDIO
Vision Statement
To educate, develop and inspire students to achieve their full musical potential and provide them the skills for lifelong enjoyment of music.
This Weeks Quote
“Music is communication, organization and creativity, and if you can get that out of your child early in life, that’s going to open the doors for everything else.”
By Scott Flansburg
Terry Armitage is the owner and offers over 36 years of teaching and mentoring.
He provides students with the opportunity to maximize their musical talent and ability.
The studio provides one on one lessons in : Guitar, Drums and other stringed instruments to students ranging in age from 5 - 85 .
Styles offered are: rock, pop, folk, jazz, classical and metal. Fees & Dates
Each student’s lesson plan is set to their own personal taste and abilities. Everyone receives a journal book where the teacher records what they are working on and they can record their practice time. Materials & Additional Materials
We are affiliated with CGTR (Canadian Guitar Teachers Registry) and students can take guitar and/or theory exams. Materials
The studio sources venues such as charity events, school fairs and holiday events to give students experience in performing.
We do a Christmas concert and a year end recital to showcase students talents and progress. Photo Gallery
Other opportunities students have to participate in are: Band class, Songwriting, Stage presence, recording techniques and equipment- include learning how to record on your own laptop computer.
Terry is also the owner of Canopy Productions
What a good time we had. The Christmas spirit was electrifying. All students joined in the last song of the night.
Monthly Tip
5 Ways to Diversify Your Musical Experience
1. Hit up an Open Mic
2. Play with Those Whose Level of Experience Differs from your Own.
3.Try a Different Instrument
4. Play Music You Aren't Familiar With.
5. Embrace it All!!
This group of students were put together. They played several times throughout the year Calling themselves
The Cantina Band
Take a listen as they performed this rendition of Star Wars.
Dates to note :
Welcome Back everyone:
Please note we will be open all statutory Mondays
Tuesday September 3rd - Studio opens
Monday October 14th - Thanksgiving - open for lessons
Monday November 11th - Remembrance Day - open for lessons
Thursday December 19th - Christmas recital @ Sullivan Hall
Monday December 23rd - January 4th CLOSED for Christmas Break
Monday January 6th - Studio reopens
Monday February 17th - Family Day - open for lessons
Thursday March 19 - Band Night @ Sullivan Hall
Monday March 16th - March 26 - CLOSED for Spring Break
Monday March 30th - Studio reopens
Monday April 13th - Easter - open for lessons
Monday May 18th - Victoria Day - open for lessons
Thursday June 25th - Year End Recital
Studio Closes for the Summer