Denise Killick Music Studio

Don’t give up!

My students can relate….

Of course it will... 😄

Introduce your family to orchestral music at the Orpheum! Sun, Nov 2 at 2pm at the Orpheum

Funny.....thanks to NPR Classical for sharing.....♫

✨ SEPTEMBER OPEN HOUSES! ✨

Are you curious about our programs? Join us for a free Open House this September! You’ll learn a new fiddle tune, meet our instructors, and experience the vibrant community that makes The Celtic Ensemble so special.

✨Community Open House – Tuesday, September 9 ✨
📍 Silver Harbour Centre, North Vancouver
🎻Folkestra (all ages & instruments, adults welcome!) → 7–9pm

✨Youth Open House – Wednesday, September 17 ✨
📍 Highlands United Church, North Vancouver
🎻Fiddlesticks (ages 5–12) → 5–6pm
For young musicians who can already play a simple scale and hold their instrument with confidence
🎻Strings & Things (ages 8+, 1+ year experience) → 6–7:15pm
🎻Bowline Fiddlers (auditioned ensemble) → 6–7:30pm

🎻Join Bowline Fiddlers NOW! 🎻Would you like to be in a performance ensemble that plays funky folk tunes?! Bowline Fiddlers is calling all committed young musicians (age 12+) who play the violin, viola, cello, flute/whistle, piano, guitar, mandolin, accordion and who love exploring new genres, fiddle tunes, and performance styles! We want YOU to join our performance ensemble this season! 🎶Auditions are in North Vancouver August 11 & 25! ✨More info can be found on our website or in our bio!📍 Location: Highlands United Church, North Vancouver🗓 Rehearsal time: Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM🎵Ensemble members are required to have weekly private lessons

MIT Says Music — Not Coding — Might Be the Key to Raising Smarter Kids 🎻🧠

Debating whether to enroll your child in **piano lessons or coding camp**? New MIT research might surprise you.

The study found that **learning to code** mainly activates **general-purpose brain areas** tied to logic and problem-solving — useful, yes, but limited.

**Music**, on the other hand, lights up the brain in more profound ways. Playing an instrument from a young age strengthens brain **regions tied to language, memory, and executive function** — and here’s the kicker: those benefits **last a lifetime**, even if the child stops playing later on.

While coding builds skills for today’s jobs, **music may shape a more flexible, resilient, and intelligent brain** for life.

🎹 Bottom line? **Music isn’t just an art — it’s brain food.**

Folk Music Programs — The Celtic Ensemble North Shore Celtic EnsembleOur auditioned flagship ensemble for advanced young musicians who are ready to perform at a semi-professional level. 2x weekly 2-hour rehearsals2 overnight retreats~15 performances (theatres, folk festivals, community events)Participation in the West Coast Youth Fiddle Su...