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Newsletter
November 2025
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Dear parents & students,
 
Congratulations to everyone who has successfully completed our 21 day practice challenge! We hope you keep this new habit of daily practice going forward as it is invaluable for progress!

 WINTER CONCERTS
November is all about preparing for winter concerts! Group classes will be preparing for their in-class winter concerts taking place during regular class time December 16th-22nd. This is the last week before our winter break. We can accommodate up to 3 guests per student in the class.
Individual students will be preparing for their winter recital on December 14th. The deadline to sign up for this winter recital is November 10th. 
 
NEW: GROUP THEORY LESSONS
We are looking to start offering group theory lessons! These will allow both group and individual students develop their theory knowledge outside of their regular lesson time. See the blurb below to learn more, and fill the Google Form if interested!
 
Scroll to learn more!  
-88Keys Team
 
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IMPORTANT DATES:
 
November 2
Daylight Savings Ends. Clocks go back at 2 am.
 
November 10
Deadline to sign up for individual student's
winter recital
 
November 11th
Remembrance Day
 
 
 
 
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Individual Student's Winter Recital

Individual students are invited to perform at their winter recital taking place:  

 

Sunday, December 14th, sometime between 4:00pm and 8:00pm 

(exact timing to be determined based on # of students registered to play) 

at Infiniti Strings (violin shop) located at 351 Ferrier St #1, Markham, ON L3R 5Z2

Price: $35 / performing student

The deadline to sign up for this winter recital is November 10th! To register, please email us at info@88keys.ca or fill out the registration form linked below. Please make sure to indicate names of ALL participating students in your family. Thank you!

NEW: Group Music Theory Classes
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We are excited to announce that we will now be offering group theory classes! 

 

For Yamaha group & Pianoforte individual students, these classes will help develop music theory knowledge outside of the regular lesson/class time. It also gets students used to converting the solfege notes (Do-Mi-So) they know, to their standard letter names (A through G). For students who may switch to the RCM curriculum in the future, this will make the switch easier as RCM uses standard notation as well.

 

For our RCM students, these classes present the opportunity to focus on theory concepts separate from their regular playing lesson time. Please note, while the group class covers the relevant level's theory concepts, these classes are not specific to RCM theory exam preparation. If you are looking to take RCM theory exams in the near future, please let us know! An exam-specific theory group class may be opened if there is demand! Otherwise, private RCM theory lessons are always an option too :-) 

 

Click here to read about the instructor, Ms. Laura! 

 

Courses are separated by level:

 

Beginner class for JMC4, YMC3, Pianoforte 5-6, RCM 3-4 

18 weeks of 1 hour classes (18hrs total) | Price: $342

 

Intermediate class for JAC1-2, Pianoforte 7-8, RCM 5-6 

18 weeks of 1 hour classes (18hrs total) | Price: $342

 

Advanced class for JAC3-4, Pianoforte 9-10, RCM 7-8 

18 weeks of 1.5 hour classes (27hrs total) | Price: $504

 

Classes will take place on Sunday afternoons and/or Thursday evenings depending on demand expressed in the form. Interested? Fill the Google Form below!

Guitar and Piano Lessons: Meet Mr. Mahdi
 
Mr. Mahdi
Classical Guitar & Piano Teacher
Available Mondays and Thursdays 4-8pm 

 

Mahdi Vojdani is a conductor, composer, guitar and piano performer,  and music educator with a deep passion for inspiring the next generation of musicians. With over 15 years of teaching experience including at the university level, and with several composing awards and instrumental albums, he brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every lesson!

 

Interested? Email us to book a trial lesson!

 

🎻Violin and Cello Lessons with Mr. Kristian🎻

🎻Violin and cello lessons at 88Keys!🎻

Though typically a challenging instrument to begin, the violin is beautifully rewarding to the dedicated student. Under Mr. Kristian's instruction, students will learn to play in either RCM or Suzuki or a mix of both curriculums depending on age, experience, and interest. Beyond learning proper playing technique, performance, and expression, students also develop their standing posture and discipline for musical practice.

 

Interested? Email us to book a trial lesson!

Get to know Mr. Kristian in the intro video below!

Kindermusik for Babies & Toddlers
Runs every Wednesday morning for approx 45 minutes:
Cuddle & Bounce and Wiggle & Grow
(0-18m) and (18m-36m)
 
Email us to reserve your spot!
Referral & Review Rewards Program:
Earn points to apply towards tuition, exams, and books!
See how points are applied as credits on your profile below:
 
Rewards Program:
*1 referral per group class family enrolled = 100 points = $50 credit on your file
1 review per calendar year, per platform = 50 points = $25 credit
Video review: answer 3 questions in a short video about your experience with the Yamaha group classes at our school = 50 points for each student who appears in a video review, and 50 points for one parent (points not awarded beyond first parent's review).
 
Has a friend already enrolled on your recommendation? Email us at info@88keys.ca!
*successful referrals are those where the student is still enrolled at the end of the semester.
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