Welcome to the Academy!
The beautiful thing about learning to play music is the joy,
the complete satisfaction it gives you this week and next,
and for all the weeks in the rest of your life.
At the Academy, we love what we do and it shows. We love to make music and teach music but what we love most is seeing how music ignites the imagination and instills a love for learning in our students. We see that in our youngest students just 5 or 6 years old to our seniors in their 70’s and 80’s, and we see it whether they are on piano or violin, guitar or ukulele or any of the other instruments we teach. Are we passionate about what we do? Absolutely.
West Kelowna Academy of Music is a dynamic Music Community providing teaching excellence in a welcoming non-competitive environment where music-making is celebrated, and individual goals are valued. The Academy’s “Music4Life” philosophy empowers students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for music to become a lifelong interest and a satisfying source for well-being.
Academy News
April 2025
Fall Registration 2025
Fall registration for current Academy students opens April 22nd.
Public registration opens May 20th.
To inquire about music lessons, please use our contact form.
2025 Holiday Schedule
Family Day
Friday February 16th to Monday, Feb 19th
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Spring Break
Monday March 18th to Monday April 1st (lessons resume Tue Apr 2nd)
Victoria Day
Friday May 17 to Monday May 20th
Last week of lessons runs June 17th – 21st.​
To inquire about summer lessons, please contact us here.​
Mental Health is just as important as Physical Health
In our busy lives - filled with school, sports, dance, and other activities - our mental health is often overlooked.
Yet, music is incredibly powerful and deeply influential when it comes to mental well-being. The music we listen to and play can shape our mood, mindset, and personal growth, fostering mental resilience, creativity, and overall well-being.
To learn more about lessons,
contact us here.
"If you are considering learning music as an adult, I highly recommend
West Kelowna Academy of Music"
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John Privett
"I highly recommend these 2! They taught my daughter piano for 12 years."
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Amanda Sery
"So happy I connected with these ladies! Mom and I are enjoying
our piano lessons so much!
Who knew us 'older' peeps could make such music!"
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Brigitte Ballantyne​