Formerly known as the Muenster Academy of Music, Jonathon Toni has relocated the academy to Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
The Rio Rancho Academy of Music is a local conservatory offering a conservatoire curriculum in piano and voice, as well as group classes in music theory, class voice, and musical theater (launching in the fall of 2024).
Students of RRAM get an enriching study in music theory, ear training, sight reading, technique, music history, music appreciation, musicianship, artistry, and conducting.
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Q&A's
1. What ages does your music academy accept?
Anyone from 3 years old and older.
2. Is there a level of study requirement?
No, we accept students at any level of study ranging from primer to advance.
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3. Do you offer complete methods/curriculums for piano students?
Yes. The piano curriculums offered include:
- John Thompson's Adult Course for Piano
- John Thompson Modern Day Course for the Piano
- Alfred's Adult Basic Piano Course
- Alfred's Basic Piano Course
- Michael Aaron
- Bastien Piano Basics
- Music for Little Mozart's
- A Dozen A Day
- The Russian School of Piano Playing
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4. What curriculum is offered for voice students?
Voices students have a thorough study in accordance to the Italian School of Singing with great
emphasis in the Bel Canto technique.
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5. Are specialty curriculums offered?
Yes. The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) curriculums are offered.
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6. What are the rates and are there discounts?
- $30 for 30 minutes
- $45 for 60 minutes
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Discounts are $5 off on 1 hour lessons and a family discount of up to $15.
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7. What holiday's do students take off?
Lessons will not take place on/during:
- Spring Break: From second week to third week of March
- Paschal Triduum & Easter Break: Wednesday of Holy Week through the 2nd Sunday after Easter.
- Thanksgiving Break: Monday before to Sunday after Thanksgiving.
- Christmas Break: From Wednesday before Christmas through the 2nd Monday after New Year's Day.
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8. Do you offer professional music services?
Yes, I'm available as a substitute professional performer, professional entertainer, collaborative pianist, and substitute Catholic church organist. My rate for this service is $150.00 per appointment.
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Lesson payments can be made monthly or weekly:
- monthly payments are due by the 7th day of the month.
- weekly payments are due at the of the scheduled lesson.
- payments can be made via check, cash, or electronically through Zelle.
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Hours of Operation
Monday: 5:30pm-8pm
Tuesday: 1pm-7pm
Thursday: 1pm-7pm
Friday: 1pm-7pm
Saturday: 5:30pm-8pm
Sunday: 2pm-6pm
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Homeschool students and retiree's are able to have their lessons in the morning on days mentioned above.