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Why Music Performances are Important

Last month, we hosted our 65th annual Canadian Music League Music Competition, where 5,000 participants performed over 3 days. We encourage all OCOM students to participate in this prestigious competition because we believe music performances are extremely important for a well-rounded music education. Performances Provide a Goal When children are learning music, it’s helpful to…

Music Theory is Required to Make You a Better Musician

When considering music lessons for your child, always ensure that the curriculum includes music theory. It’s important that children are not just learning chords, but also have a solid foundation in how music works, its language, notation, patterns and structure. Having a strong base in the theoretical aspects will allow students to learn music faster,…

65th Annual Canadian Music League Music Competition

This weekend, we are proud to host the largest, privately held music competition in North America. For three days, from July 19th through the 21st, we will welcome over 3,500 students to the Hilton Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga to showcase their talents and compete for awards during our 65th Annual Canadian Music League Music Competition….

Music Helps Students Excel in Academics

After providing lessons to students for over 80 years, we’ve seen first-hand the positive impact music has on children. When the Journal of Educational Psychology came out with a new Canadian study that found a correlation between music and academic excellence, we weren’t surprised.1 This comprehensive study was conducted in British Columbia and used educational…

Best Music Program in Ontario

There are a number of music programs in Ontario, but few have the history and success of the Ontario Conservatory of Music. Our program speaks for itself with a low drop-out rate and thousands of satisfied students who have gone on to have successful careers both in and out of the music industry. What Sets…

Music Lessons Steeped in History

The Ontario Conservatory of Music began as the South Sea College of Music in 1936. Less than 10 years later, after exponential growth, we changed our name to the Ontario Conservatory of Music and expanded throughout the province to over 100 locations. Throughout our history, we have always focused on providing a thorough music education…