location
VANCOUVER
in Mount Pleasant
Housed in a vibrant 16,000-square-foot space generously provided and annually supported by the Wolverton Family Foundation, this location serves as a creative hub for over 880 students each year. Offering more than 46,000 hours of programming annually, the Vancouver school provides a wide range of music classes, mentorship opportunities, and a welcoming community that empowers students to explore, create, and thrive.
Where it all Began
A Day in the Life of a SoM Vancouver Student
Life at SoM is vibrant, engaging, and tailored to your interests. Each week, students spend one to two hours in relaxed, student-driven classes led by professional musicians. It’s a space to explore your creativity, work collaboratively, and grow as a musician—all while enjoying our snack program, safe spaces, and mentorship opportunities.
Click here to watch a day in the life video on our YouTube channel
classes
VANCOUVER
All students, at all campuses, begin with our foundational Musical Discovery program.
Pick your favourite instrument and learn through discovery! Choose a focus instrument like guitar, piano, percussion, marimba, ukulele or band and songwriting and play with people who share your passion. Guided by SoM’s musical mentors, build friendships and musical skills through these student-centered group classes. Build foundational skills and musical knowledge here, in order to join other classes or play your own music independently.
Core Musical Discovery Program
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Young Music Makers (YMM)
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Sing, move, dance, and explore simple instruments together in a friendly, safe and creative space! This is a fun-filled and engaging program designed for little music makers aged three months to five years old. Our youngest musicians learn together with a parent / caregiver, and the preschoolers work toward independent music-making.
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Percussion
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Explore international beats, rhythms and songs in this high-energy percussion program! We’re talking about fun-filled lessons and jam sessions in ensembles including Latin percussion, Samba Afro drumming, Marimba bands, and much more.
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Electronic Music
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Deep dive into the dynamic world of electronic music making and production, led by experienced teachers with an intense passion for the craft. Create your own music and learn to recreate your favourite songs and sounds on computers. Perfect for beginners and budding producers alike, this program covers everything from basic beat-making techniques to advanced music production principles.
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Group Singing
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Calling all songbirds! Learn basic music theory and how to harmonize, blend and emote as you explore your own voice within a group. You’ll learn many pieces from different genres, and you’ll have many chances to perform throughout the year.
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Musical Theatre
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Acting, singing, movement, performing—learn it all! Learn to perform scenes and music with a focus on acting, singing, and coordination.
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Musical Discovery with Support
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All the fun of the core Musical Discovery program, with increased staff supports available for students who learn best with them. Build confidence and explore singing, movement and musical instruments in a safe space with trained support through the Canucks Autism Network. Participants will need a recommendation from the SoM program team or Canucks Autism Network for this program. No formal diagnosis is needed.
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Senior Focus Choices
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Dive into traditional and applied music theory and get expert help preparing for auditions. These specialized private or group classes are perfect for you if you’re pursuing music education after high school or applying to post-secondary music schools. The only real requirement? A curiosity about how music works.
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Senior Ensembles
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Write, arrange and perform original and cover songs in a band. Focus on genres you choose like Jazz, Latin, Rock or Pop. Requirements: Some SoM experience and confidence in playing an instrument independently.
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HIVE Drop In
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Hive drop-in Friday afternoons, for SoM youth ages 15 to 24 years, provides unstructured mentor support, rehearsal time and opportunities to work on projects like recording your own music. HIVE time is yours – SoM is here to support your growth as an emerging artist in whatever ways we can.
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Alumni
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SoM continues to support our existing students after high school with specific alumni classes for ages 18 to 24 on Friday afternoons. Alumni can choose classes such as electronic music, band, ensemble band, group, choir or turntablism. Alumni are also invited to join our concurrent HIVE drop-in program.
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55+ Uke Classes
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For the young-at-heart over-55 crowd, these fun community-based classes are perfect for beginners and more advanced ukulele players! Learn how to strum, pick and finger pick in a range of genres and styles, with tunes and techniques tailored to your interests. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from SoM for these classes.
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Private Lessons
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Private lessons are awarded to students who have shown good attendance in their group classes and who may benefit from additional support. The need for support can vary from students needing extra coaching in order to keep up with their group classes to students who are ready for a more intensive and personalized experience in addition to their group class. Private lessons are indispensable for those individuals aspiring to enter music at a post-secondary level, who wish to pursue a career in music or who are working on special projects.
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Turntablism
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Find true expression in the art of manipulating vinyl records to make new music. Learn body tricks and beat juggling, plus how to mix, scratch and use the loop machine. You’ll also get to explore the basic drum kit, electronic drums, freestyling, beatboxing, dance and art grounded in hip-hop culture.
camps
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Spring Break Camp
Spring Break Camp provides an immersive musical experience for current students in grades 6 through 12. Through engaging classes, workshops and performances, participants can explore their musical interests, develop their skills and connect with fellow music enthusiasts. The camp aims to offer participants the opportunity to deepen their passion for music or explore new instruments in a supportive and creative environment. Complete with a lunch and snack program and the opportunity to perform at the end of the week, this camp is eagerly anticipated by our students each year.
Summer Camp - New Student Orientation
Students recently accepted to the last stage of the admission process to SoM must attend the Summer Camp: New Student Orientation in July. This fun-filled week of musical exploration and creativity provides the opportunity for Teaching Artists to assess strengths and identify opportunities for support, and also determines the completion of the acceptance process. It also introduces new students to SoM and allows them to see if our approach to musical learning is the right fit for them.
