Laurier Academy of Music and Arts

Laurier Academy of Music and Arts

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Providing quality arts instruction in Waterloo Region for 45 years! All ages and abilities. Group classes are also available! ALL ages welcome.

Beckett School at Laurier offers one-on-one music lessons taught by qualified instructors in the KW area. We offer lessons in piano, voice, theory, guitar, strings, drums, winds, brass, and early music education. Our instructors are currently teaching virtually for the safety of our students. We have two convenient locations in 190 Lester Street and 68 Biehn Drive in Kitchener!

08/24/2026

Watch what our beginning band students have accomplished! If your child has always wanted to learn an instrument or join a band, now is the perfect time to start. Join the Junior Hawks Beginning Band this September to learn alongside other young musicians in a fun, supportive ensemble. Everyone welcome, no experience required.

Ages: 8-13
Dates: September 23 to December 9, 2026
Rehearsal times: Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Music, 75 University Ave. W, Waterloo
Tuition: $250 ($225 for students registered with LAMA)
Performance date: December 12, 3 p.m.

Interested? Visit wlu.ca/LAMA or email Becky at [email protected] for more info.

08/22/2026

The moment you've been waiting for after watching that excellent blooper reel (drum roll please🥁🥁) - Introducing the NextGen Intermediate Band! Designed for students with at least two years of study on their instrument, band members will refine their technique, expand their musical vocabulary, and engage with more complex repertoire in a supportive and inspiring ensemble environment.

Ages: 8-13
Audition date: September 16 at 6:15 p.m.
Dates: September 23 to December 9, 2026
Rehearsal times: Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Location: Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music, 75 University Ave. W, Waterloo
Performance date: December 12, 3 p.m.
Tuition: $250 ($225 for students registered with LAMA)

We'd love to have you join us! Visit https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/laurier-academy-of-music-and-arts/nextgen-youth.html -Band or email Becky at [email protected] for more info.

Photos from Laurier Academy of Music and Arts's post 08/18/2026

Did you know we offer several Chinese instrument and language music programs? Our Fall 2026 sessions are now open for registration!

Our Bilingual (Mandarin and English) Early Childhood Music Class introduces children ages 0-4 to Chinese folk music and English-language song, taught by experienced music educator, Li Zhang.

The InterGen Chinese Instrument Ensemble brings together generations of musicians on traditional Chinese instruments to play fil music, traditional Chinese works, and pop arrangements. Led by Li Zhang and co-facilites by Kelsey Cai.

Our Guzheng Group Class is open to all ages and skill levels, in both English and Mandarin. Experience the beauty of traditional Chinese music through the guzheng! Taught by experienced guzheng musician, Jiani Li.

👉Interested? Swipe through to see all the details.
❓For more information, visit www.wlu.ca/LAMA
📩Email Becky at [email protected] to find the program that is right for you!

Photos from Laurier Academy of Music and Arts's post 08/16/2026

Fall 2026 group classes at LAMA for children and teens are now open for registration!

SUP'R Students introduces children ages 7-10 to singing, ukelele, piano, and recorder. Learn the fundamentals of music through these instruments! Group lessons are taught by experienced music teachers Jennifer Stacey, Larry Moser, and Judith Bean..

Foundations of Singing for Kids teaches children ages 8-12 important singing and listening skills through fun musical activities and songs! Taught by music instructor Hayden Kerry.

Ukelele for Beginners is based in Orff and Kodaly methods, children ages 7-9 learn basic ukelele and music skill from Early Childhood Music specialist, Jennifer Stacey.

Our newest program this fall is our Chamber Ensembles for Strings! Intermediate and advanced string players (violin, viola, and cello) will be placed in small ensembles and receive weekly coaching from experienced violinst and teacher, Kenneth Kwan.

👉Interested? Swipe through to see all the details.
❓For more information, visit https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/laurier-academy-of-music-and-arts/group-programs-and-camps/children-and-teens.html
📩Email Becky at [email protected] to help find the program that is right for you!

Photos from Laurier Academy of Music and Arts's post 08/14/2026

Fall 2026 Early Childhood Music Classes are now open for registration!

Music with Your Child is a weekly group class for children ages 3, 4, and 5-6 and caregivers, based in Orff/Kodaly methods. Full of singing, movement, and instruments.

The Chinese-English Bilingual Music Class introduces children ages 0-4 and their caregivers to Chinese folk music and English-language songs while learning the fundamentals of music through singing, movement, and instruments.

Intergenerational Jamboree is in partnership with a local long-term care home, we join the residents in singing, playing, and moving to nursery rhymes, lullabies, and favourite songs.

Interested? Swipe through to see all the details.

For more information, visit https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/laurier-academy-of-music-and-arts/group-programs-and-camps/early-childhood-music.html.

Email Becky at [email protected] to help find the program that is right for you!

08/14/2026

We take our work seriously. Ourselves? Not so much. Decided to do things a little differently this year and share our blooper reel BEFORE our promo video because who doesn't love a little Friday Flubbery. Stay tuned for our "more serious" video next week! Happy Friday!

08/12/2026

Introducing the LAMA Advancing Artist Track!

Hear from LAMA director, Rebekah Jordan-Miller, as she shares how this exciting new program supports advanced musicians through individualized mentorship, focused artistic development, and professional-level coaching from our exceptional faculty.

Whether you're preparing for auditions, performances, post-secondary studies, or professional opportunities, the Advancing Artist Track is designed to help you take the next step. With specialized streams in Classical, Commercial, and Chinese Instruments, artists receive expert guidance tailored to their unique goals.

Learn more: https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/laurier-academy-of-music-and-arts/advancing-artist-track.html

07/24/2026

What a fantastic week at LAMA Summer Camps!
From Music Mania, Music Explorers, Artshine, and Music & Drama, our campers spent the week creating, performing, exploring, and making memories with friends. Special thanks to our awesome art instructor, Kris, from Artshine-Arts4all
If this looks like fun, there's still time to join us this summer!
🌿 Creating Harmony with Nature (Ages 4–6) | July 27–31
🎸 Sound Lab Band (Ages 11–16) | August 10–14
We'd love to see you there! Visit our website for details and registration or email [email protected]

07/17/2026

Our campers had an amazing week at "Exploring Nature through Art" this week, with a focus on natural art materials and mandalas! Thanks to all who joined us for the final presentation today. If this looks like fun to you, we still have space in the "Creating Harmony with Nature" camp with the same wonderful instructor, Laura Burke - July 27-31, ages 4-6. Join the fun!

Info and registration: https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/laurier-academy-of-music-and-arts/news/2026/summer-camps-2026.htm or email [email protected]

07/10/2026

Our campers had a great time this week at camp - Alice in Wonderland Tea party, singing, piano, crafts, bubbles, lots of outdoor play, and more! If this looks like fun, we still have space in our upcoming camps for ages 4-6, 7-10, and 11-16 - "Artshine: Imagine and Create", "Music Mania", "Music Explorers", "Creating Harmony with Nature", and "The Sound Lab Band". Contact [email protected].

Info and registration: https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/laurier-academy-of-music-and-arts/news/2026/summer-camps-2026.html or email [email protected]

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