Locomotion Music provides 1-hour lessons, once a week for all genres, for students 5 years old and up, at any level. Lessons may be divided between two family members in the same home. Additional time and days may be added.

Locomotion Music lessons take place in the privacy of your own home in a common area of the home that is convenient for the family. Parents or guardians are able to view the child’s lesson and build a personalized relationship with their teacher. Children under the age of 16 should have a parent/guardian present in the home for the duration of the lesson.

We recommend that each student have their own instrument in order to practice in between lessons. If you do not already own an instrument, Locomotion Music can recommend a short-term rental.

Depending on the instrument you are learning, you may need to purchase materials such as books to support your learning. On your first lesson, your teacher will explain which materials will be needed, the associated cost and where the materials can be purchased.

Locomotion Music students commit to one month of lessons at a time. Your scheduled day and time will continue month to month unchanged until a student requests to cease lessons. Scheduling changes can be made upon request. Locomotion Music does not provide free lessons.

Locomotion Music does not charge registration fees, travel fees to come to your home or taxes, other than fees that may be incurred for late payments or cancelled lessons. See cancellations below. 

Locomotion Music is proud to support the communities where we live and work. We partner with local schools, community centres, nursing homes and other community groups to offer music therapy and education classes. Speak to us about your program/group’s needs.

Locomotion Music provides lessons for groups both in home and in the community with schools, community centres, nursing homes and other organizations. Band prep is also available upon request. Speak to us about your needs.

Many of our teachers have professional and/or academic expertise working with specialized groups and individuals. We have several music therapy teachers that are able to provide specialized and customized therapy for children and adults, both individually and for groups. Speak to us directly to discuss your needs.  

All Locomotion Music teachers are carefully screened for competence, level of training, relevant experience and personality. All prospective teachers must complete an interview, audition, reference check and Vulnerable Sector Screening / Police Check through their police department. Teachers may not begin to teach for Locomotion Music without delivering the original completed document to us. Students are carefully placed with teachers that match their level, instrument, location and availability.

Our teachers have diverse teaching experience. They are able to prepare students for the RCM exam, high school and university entry programs, band prep, etc. We have teachers specializing in music production in the home, music therapy and education both with individuals and groups. 

All current students of the music teacher are contractually students of Locomotion Music. If a music teacher leaves or is dismissed from Locomotion Music, the music teacher and/or student, cannot in good faith and contractually work together for a minimum of 12 month afterwards. All efforts will be made by the Locomotion Music team to place students with a new comparable teacher. 

Each student will receive a monthly invoice to pay for their lessons one month ahead of time. All tuition fees are paid directly to Locomotion Music (and not the teacher) via e-transfer or credit card. Depending on the circumstance, alternative payment methods and frequency may be arranged with Locomotion Music.

Locomotion Music gift cards are a popular way to give the gift of music for a birthday, Christmas or special occasion. Since students commit to one month of lessons at a time, gift cards for a minimum of 4 lessons (one month) are available for purchase.

Cancellations (more than 24 hours):
If a student or teacher cancels a lesson with more than 24-hour notice for any reason, the music teacher will attempt to make up the lesson at a mutually convenient time by month’s end at no extra charge to the student. If the lesson cannot be made up at a mutually agreeable time before month’s end, the tuition will be credited to the next month.

Cancellations (less than 24 hours):
In the event that for any reason a student or teacher cancels a lesson with less than 24-hour notice, the lesson will be considered a lost lesson. The lesson may be made up at the discretion and availability of the teacher within 30 days. In the case of any emergency, Locomotion Music and the teacher will provide special consideration.