In Home Music Lessons

In home lessons are a convenient choice for many families. Whether you are interested in learning piano, guitar, voice or another instrument, our experienced instructors will come to your home and provide personalized instruction tailored to your musical goals.

Our In Home Service Area

We are pleased to service the central SW quadrant of Calgary for in-home lessons as seen on our map. Communities include Marda Loop, Altadore, South Calgary, North Glenmore, Killarney, Richmond, Bankview, Brittania, Elbow Park, Mount Royal, Lincoln Park, Belaire, Elboya, Windsor Park and more.

If your home is just outside of our service area, please let us know as we may be able to accommodate you.

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Weekly Scheduled Lessons

Weekly lessons are offered year-round.

Recommended lesson durations:

  • Ages 12+: 45-60 minutes

  • Beginner - Royal Conservatory of Music level 2: 30 minutes

  • Royal Conservatory of Music levels 2-4: 45 minutes

  • Royal Conservatory of Music levels 5+: 60 minutes

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Preparing Your Space for In-Home Lessons

Designate a quiet space in your home that is free from distractions such as pets, siblings, television, media and noise.

An adult must be present in the household at all times.

For piano and voice lessons, a suitable piano or keyboard must be available. Be sure that instruments are well-maintained and appropriate for lessons. Need a piano tuner? Email us. Read an article about setting up your child for success in piano lessons.

For all other instruments, students are required to have their own instrument. Rental information can be obtained from our administration team.

In-home lessons are not available if the student or anyone in the household is experiencing cold or flu symptoms. An online lesson will be available at the student's regular scheduled lesson day and time provided that the student has given their teacher prior notice.

  • These policies are designed to ensure an optimal home learning environment:

    • An adult must be present in the household at all times.

    • Due to inclement weather, traffic conditions etc., flexibility is needed with scheduling. Exact in home lesson times are not guaranteed.

    • Chinook School of Music organizes in home teaching schedules based on geographical location. Lesson times may be adjusted at any point during the year in order to ensure efficient driving schedules for instructors.

    • In-home lessons are not available if the student or anyone in their household is experiencing cold or flu symptoms. An online lesson will be available at the student's regular scheduled lesson day and time provided that the student has given their teacher prior notice (before noon) on the day of their lesson.

    • Lessons must take place in a quiet space, free from distractions and interruptions by such things as television, video games, siblings, pets etc.

    • Be sure that instruments are well-maintained and appropriate for lessons.

    • Please contact Chinook School of Music before noon on the day of your lesson if you are unavailable for your lesson.

    • Chinook School of Music uses newsletters and e-mail as our primary means of communication. Please ensure that info@chinookschoolofmusic.com (mailto:info@chinookschoolofmusic.com) is in your contact list to receive emails from our institution. At any time, if you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter or promotional publications, you may do so by clicking the unsubscribe button in our emails. Please note that by doing so, you may miss important information regarding your child's music lessons, performances or registration dates.

    • Chinook School of Music, their directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, and representatives are not liable for any damages, injuries, illnesses or claims relating to or arising from participation in music lessons, classes or performances or through entering and leaving the premises or facilities.

    • Should a government mandated closure of Chinook School of Music occur, all in-person lessons will continue online. Students may withdraw from lessons and classes at any time with one month’s written notice.

    Please read our Chinook School of Music Policies for further important information. Chinook School of Music policies are subject to change at any time during the school year. Notice of changes will be provided to students through our newsletters.