LESSONS

Lessons and Programs

Pinnacle Music School offers one on one lessons in Piano, Guitar, Violin, Drums, Cello, Flute, Bass, Trumpet, Mandolin, Ukulele, Voice, Music Theory and more as well as special group programs such as our Rock Band Ensemble classes, Our Youth Choir Program as well as other group courses throughout the school year.

Programs at Pinnacle

Rock Band

If you want to play in a band, our Rock Band Ensemble program is for you. One of the most popular electives after private lesson studies, Pinnacle Music School’s Rock Band Ensemble program provides an invaluable way to develop the musical skills necessary to play and perform with others

Youth Choir

Pinnacle Music School is very proud to announce the commencement of our very own Pinnacle Youth Choir. The choir will be an opportunity for those who enjoy singing to come together and learn vocal technique and theory while creating beautiful harmonies as a group.

MYC

We are proud to offer Music for Young Children Programs (For Ages 2-5 yrs) such as MYC Sunrise, an exciting and innovative music program containing a variety of age appropriate music and movement activities designed to introduce young children to the wonderful world of music.

Group Classes

Pinnacle Music School offers more than just one on one lessons, we offer other group programs throughout the year, along with special workshops in Voice, Music Theory and more. When announced these programs will be displayed on our homepage under our upcoming events and classes.

Our Teachers

Pinnacle Music School is one of the largest music schools in eastern Ontario and the largest in the Quinte area. Our teachers are dedicated, qualified music teachers whose goal is to instill a love of music in each student as well as promote musical excellence in whatever instrument they choose to pursue

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AMBER WALTON-AMAR

Cello

AMBER WALTON-AMAR

Cello

CLAUDIA SCOTT

Piano

CLAUDIA SCOTT

Piano

ED CONLEY

Drums, Guitar, Bass

ED CONLEY

Drums, Guitar, Bass

JANICE FAST

Piano, Theory

JANICE FAST

Piano, Theory

JETTENE RICHARDS

Music For Young Children

JETTENE RICHARDS

Music For Young Children

MATTHEW RAY

Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin

MATTHEW RAY

Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin

MARLENE SAMPAIO

Piano, Theory

MARLENE SAMPAIO

Piano, Theory

SHERIN RIZK

Voice, Flute, Piano, Trumpet

SHERIN RIZK

Voice, Flute, Piano, Trumpet

SOPHIE BJERKE

Voice, Piano

SOPHIE BJERKE

Voice, Piano

SPENCER BARRIAGE

Piano, Theory

SPENCER BARRIAGE

Piano, Theory

VERONIQUE KWAKKERNAAT

Flute

VERONIQUE KWAKKERNAAT

Flute

VI WOO

Violin, Piano

VI WOO

Violin, Piano

Frequently Asked Questions

Lessons at Pinnacle Music School are available in 30 Minute, 45 Minute and 1 Hour long lessons.

Our lessons are affordable monthly at $120 for 30 minute lessons, $177.50 for 45 minute lessons, and $235 for 60 minute lessons.

You may make one Payment at the start of the teaching season, or Monthly Payments due on the 1st of each month. 

Students wishing to purchase individual lessons without signing up for the teaching season may do so, as schedules allow, at a rate of $32.00 / half hour lesson.

Absolutely, we do.

We are located at 360 Pinnacle Street in Belleville, ON. You can see our building in the back corner of the Empire Theatre parking lot or from Pinnacle Street.

Please refer to our other programs official pages for more specific information on each one. 

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ROCK BAND

YOUTH CHOIR

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LESSONS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

♫ Teaching season runs from Wednesday, September 2nd through Saturday, June 26th, 2027
♫ Lessons do NOT run during Christmas break nor March break
♫ Lessons DO run on PA Days, as well as Family Day and Easter Monday
♫ Lessons DO NOT run on Thanksgiving Monday or Victoria Day
♫ Students are allowed up to 37 lessons, at their regularly scheduled time, during the teaching season
♫ Rates may differ for students registered for Monday lessons. Please check with your teacher for more information
♫ Our Fees are based on a 37 week year and are paid in full at the beginning of September or by monthly installments
♫ There are NO make-up lessons
♫ In the event a student chooses to discontinue mid-season, the school asks for the next month’s payment to give time to the teacher to fill in the vacant spot in the schedule
♫ Students may sign-up for lessons after our September 8th, 2026 start date, if space is available, at a pro-rated payment schedule
♫ Students wishing to purchase individual lessons without signing up for the teaching season may do so, as schedules allow, at a rate of $32.00 / half-hour lesson

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