Registration for 2025/2026 is now closed.
Registration for classes starting in December 2025 and January 2026 will open in October.
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Theory classes provide an important supplement to piano lessons and help students learn to understand their music and the words musicains use to describe them.
Theory at RR Academy is offered in both in-person and online settings.
We offer private, semi-private, and group theory classes.
All theory courses feature live instruction and are taught in accordance with the syllabus requirements of the Royal Conservatory of Music.
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Group Theory:
RR Academy offers various group theory classes that run year-round and meet weekly.
All students receive individual attention while benefiting from supportive collaboration with their classmates. Homework is assigned weekly and marked regularly in class.
All group classes meet online via Zoom.
2025-2026 Group Theory Schedule:
To register, please email to music@rracademy.ca
| Group Class | Description | Date | Time | Course Date |
| Early learners (full) | For students RCM piano Level 3 or lower | TBD | ||
| Theory 5 (full) | Beginner theory | Sundays | 9:00am – 9:55am | September 7, 2025 – June 15, 2026 |
| Theory 6/7 (full) | Intermediate theory | Saturday | 4:00pm – 4:55pm | September 6, 2025 – June 14, 2026 |
| Theory 8 (3 spots remaining) | Advanced theory | Sundays | 11:00am – 11:55am | September 7, 2025 – June 15, 2026 |
| Theory 5-8 Fast Track (full) (Requires entry exam) | An intensive course for students wishing to complete all theory requiremetns in one year | Sunday | 10:00am – 10:55am | September 7, 2025 – June 15, 2026 |
| Harmony 9 (2 spots remaining) | Congruent with the RCM Level 9 Harmony requirements | Saturday | 2:30pm – 3:55pm | September 6, 2025 – June 14, 2026 |
| History 9 (full) | Congruent with the RCM Level 9 History requirements | TBD | ||
| Harmony 10 (full) (Requires entry exam) | Congruent with the RCM Level 10 Harmony requirements | TBD |
No class on November 8 (2025), December 27 (2025), December 28 (2025)
Group class tuition is due September 1st, 2025. Classes are non-refundable. The rate for group classes is $40/hour per student. For class costs and available payment plans, please contact music@rracademy.ca
Semi-Private Theory:
Semi-private classes are offered year-round and require a minimum of two people. Scheduling is arranged according to the convenience of both parties.
Time Commitment:
All classes meet weekly, unless otherwise specified in the syllabus. Private, semi-private, and group lasses last anywhere from 55min to 1hr 55min in length, depending on the level. All classes Level 9 and above are 1hr and 25 min in length minimum.
On average, students can expect anywhere between 30min and 3 hours of homework a week, depending on the course chosen.
Age Requirements:
Although there is no minimum age for theory lessons, it is recommended that students begin their theory studies alongside their instrumental studies.
Until the age of 6, elementary theory concepts will usually be covered briefly within piano lessons. It is recommended that all students registered in RCM Level 2 piano and beyond take theory lessons. Students studying theory continuously alongside their instrumentla studies generally move quicker through both their piano studies and the RCM curriculum overall.
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Please note that registration will CLOSE on Monday, September 1st.
Late registration will be permitted until Sunday, September 14th, but is subject to a $20 fee.
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