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Daly Music Academy Kitchener Waterloo Violin & Piano Lessons
Growing Minds, Having Fun! For the young and young-at-heart, from beginners to advanced. Embrace your passion for music and learn to play the instrument you love!!
Discover the Joy of Music at Daly Music Academy.
Art of Music
Embark on a musical journey with us at Daly Music Academy!
We welcome new students in the Waterloo Region (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge).
Immerse yourself in exceptional and enjoyable private music lessons where we offer over 40 years of expert instruction in:
Violin, Viola, Fiddle, Piano, and Music Theory.
Unveil the world of melodies and harmonies with Daly Music Academy. Your musical adventure starts here!
Vivaldi
$35
weekly
One 30-min lesson per week
Includes:
Home Practice Schedule Sheets, Worksheets, Exercises, Scales, Studies, Pieces, Theory
Fun!
Mozart
$50
weekly
One 45-min lesson per week
Includes:
Home Practice Schedule Sheets, Worksheets, Exercises, Scales, Studies, Pieces, Theory
Music Festival Competition and
Audition preparation
Fun!
Beethoven
$65
weekly
One 60-min lesson per week
Includes:
Home Practice Schedule Sheets, Worksheets, Exercises, Scales, Studies, Pieces, Theory
Music Festival Competition, Exam and Audition preparation
Fun!
Paganini
$120
Weekly
Two 60-min lessons per week
Includes:
Home Practice Schedule Sheets, Worksheets: Exercises, Scales, Studies, Pieces, Theory
Music Festival Competition, Exam and Audition preparation
Fun!
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Performing duo met as teens at the Royal Conservatory
Angela Cox-Daly and Ross Daly are professional musicians, and have been perfo
Ross & Angela Daly: Our Story:
Ross Daly and Angela Cox-Daly are professional teachers and performing musicians, both with over 40 years of experience, who share their passion for music while making learning fun! Together, they co-founded Daly Music Academy in 1987. They were also itinerant string teachers for the Scarborough and Etobicoke Boards of Education from 1987-1988. Over the years, they have been teachers at various music camps and adjudicators at several music festival competitions.
"We both love teaching and being an integral part of our students' musical growth. We inspire our students to reach their highest potential by offering quality private lessons, recital performance opportunities, master classes, audition preparation, music festival participation (e.g. Kiwanis, Rotary) and Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) examination preparation.
Music is enriching and FUN!"
Violin, Piano
Angela has over 40 years of teaching experience and is passionate to share her expertise and gift of music with students of all ages!
Angela was on scholarship on both violin and piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) in the Course for Gifted Students for seven years and was a recipient of over one hundred awards and scholarships in both piano and violin prior to graduating from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Music in Performance degree (MusBacPerf) in 1987.
Angela was a member of the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra (KWSO) for 32 years, performing as Second Associate Concertmaster until 2003. After a playing related injury and almost two years off, Angela gratefully returned as a section first violinist. She is an active chamber music performer in Canada and the United States and has appeared as soloist with various chamber and symphony orchestras including the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, Kitchener Waterloo Community Orchestra, Scarborough Philharmonic and the North York Symphony, and the Keene Chamber Orchestra (Keene, NH, USA)
Angela enjoys a versatile career including conducting the KWS Youth Strings, teaching violin and piano privately and at schools, coaching string ensembles, adjudicating numerous music festivals & competitions in Ontario, and instructing and performing at summer music festivals. She was on faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON) as a violin instructor, 1990, 1991.
Angela and Ross have three children who have been members of all levels of the wonderful Kitchener-Waterloo Youth Orchestra programme.
Violin, Viola, Fiddle, Piano, Theory & Music Arranging
Ross graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Music in Performance degree (MusBacPerf) in 1987. He has been a professional musician for 35 years and has performed around the globe including Canada (coast-to-coast), USA, Mexico, the Dominican Republic & Abu Dhabi. His main instruments are violin and viola (acoustic & electric), and piano/keyboard. He is also noted as a music arranger, composer, conductor and music festival adjudicator. Ross performs many styles of music – including classical, rock, pop, blues, jazz, Celtic, Latin, Oktoberfest, new age, original, seasonal, etc. – in several different ensembles, bands and tribute stage shows.
Ross was the conductor and program director of the Mannheim Youth Strings; has conducted rehearsals and sectional sessions with the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Youth Strings; and currently directs and conducts the Classical Rock Orchestra Camp.
Ross is also the President of Daly Live Music & Entertainment (DLME).
Growing Minds, Having Fun! For the young and young-at-heart, from beginners to advanced. Embrace your passion for music and learn to play the instrument you love!
Extras:
Additional Lessons, Arrangements of music for special occasions (religious services, family events, favourite pieces/songs, etc.), Masterclasses, Class Recitals, Showcases, Ensemble Coaching, Performance Opportunities, Accompanists.
Payment:
No registration fees!
We accept: Cash, Cheque, e-transfers
Payment schedule: Weekly or Monthly (at the beginning of the month)
Cancellation:
We require at least 24 – 48 hours notice for cancellation, (excluding a sudden illness or family urgent situation).
Less than 24hrs notice and the lesson will be charged for unless due to sudden illness or family emergency.
Missed lessons can be rescheduled for another day/time in the same week.
Referral Program:
For every one of your referrals that registers with us you will earn a $30 credit towards your lessons!
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“Ross and Angela are flexible in their teaching curriculum and adjust their lessons to my son’s personal interests and needs. This keeps him motivated and challenged. I’m astounded at the progress my son has made on the violin in such a short time. This is in no small part due to the quality of instruction and careful attention that he is receiving from the Daly’s.”
Learning as an adult is fun!
“Ross & Angela are both excellent music teachers! As an adult student, sometimes it’s hard to find times to practice with a busy schedule but Ross is always so patient, kind and encouraging, so is Angela! I would highly recommend the Daly Music Academy to anyone!”
Playing for grandma on christmas day!
“Angela Daly has been the most encouraging, enthusiastic and dedicated music teacher we have ever had. I genuinely feel that she cares about my son’s learning and that she is truly invested in him having a fantastic music experience with the violin. I truly can say that no other teacher (there have been 4 others) has motivated him as deeply as Angela has. I am so grateful that the Daly’s are a part of my son’s development both musically and as a person. The Daly’s are wonderful to work with and I highly recommend them.”
Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and friend"
“Dear Angela, I can’t thank you enough for all of your encouragement and support in my musical endeavours. Everything you have taught me will live forever in my playing! Your strength and heart have inspired me in all aspects of my life. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and friend.”
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