Student Resources
This list of resources has been compiled to help students and parents to make the most out of their lessons and to broaden their musical experiences. Please contact me for suggestions to be added to this list or to let me know about broken links or changes. Click on one of the links below to jump to a section:
Practice Charts Music Games Online Sheet Music Local Music Stores Cdn Music Stores Online Performance Opportunities RCM Exam Resources
Student Practice charts
Fun music games
- Music Theory – Handy Interval Training Tool (covers all intervals – choose both directions)
- Music Theory – Piano Chord Ear Training Tool (covers many types of chords)
- Music Theory – Note Trainer (click settings to enable different clefs, grand staff)
Online sheet music
- International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP) – includes many public domain pieces
- Free Scores – includes public domain pieces, sort by style and instrument
- Musicnotes.com – paid site – check for different arrangements for appropriate levels
- SheetMusicDirect via Long & McQuade – paid site – different arrangements available
Local music stores
Check out some of these local stores in Ottawa for sheet music, instruments, accessories
- Long & McQuade Kanata – sheet music, instruments and accessories – instrument rentals
- Long & McQuade Ottawa (Hunt Club) – sheet music, instruments and accessories – instrument rentals
- Steve’s Music – downtown Ottawa – instruments and accessories, some sheet music
- Fleet Pro Sound & Lighting – Bells Corners – instruments and accessories, some sheet music
- Granata Music – Merivale Road
- The Leading Note – (closed) – lots of sheet music, especially hard to find classical editions
- SpaceMan Music – Gladstone Ave – new and used instruments
Canadian music stores (online)
- Tom Lee Music – great selection of instruments & good prices
- Long & McQuade – national site
- MusicTime.ca – good selection of books available
- Chapters / Indigo – some music books available – search by name
Performance Opportunities
Please get in touch if you’d like to suggest performance opportunities to add to this list – including local events, volunteer positions, talent competitions and more! Students and parents, please consult with your teacher before entering or registering for any music competitions or festivals.
- Ottawa Kiwanis Music Festival – local & national music festival with adjudicated performances and competitions
- Ottawa West Junior Music Club – regular performance opportunities with other local music students
RCM exam tips & resources
- VIDEO: Inside the Exam Room – what to expect at your RCM Exam (up to grade 4 piano)
- Popular Selection List for RCM exams – 2022 edition – don’t forget to check out the Music Library for Pop Selections available for each grade
- Piano Syllabus, 2022 edition
- More about RCM exams – check your results online, see exam fees, special needs requests, exam center locations and more at the RCM Examinations website