École De Musique De Verdun

What École De Musique De Verdun does

École de Musique De Verdun is a private music school founded in 1940 by Miss Marie-Jeanne Fortier in the Verdun borough of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It operates as a community-rooted educational institution providing music instruction to over 400 students across more than 12 instruments, supported by a faculty of 45+ teachers and 11 administrative staff. The school is led by Director Yolande Gaudreau and Assistant Director Céline Brodeur.

The school's core offerings include private instrument lessons in formats of 30, 45, and 60 minutes, group classes, and a structured music theory curriculum aligned with the École LUMI program of the Université de Montréal. Supplementary services include instrument rental (e.g., violin at $20/month), annual recitals ($15), and formal examinations ($60). The school delivers lessons primarily on-site at its Verdun campus and through an on-site partnership with Villa Sainte-Marcelline school, extending its reach into a private secondary institution's student population.

The business model is tuition-driven, with revenue generated from per-lesson fees, registration fees ($35 individual / $60 family), instrument rental, recital and exam fees, and music score sales. There is no digital platform, no online learning infrastructure, and no technology-mediated delivery; the entire model is built on traditional in-person instruction. The school has been continuously operating for over 80 years, evidencing institutional durability within its local market but no discernible expansion beyond the Greater Montreal area.

Name

École De Musique De Verdun

Legal name

École de Musique de Verdun

Website

https://emv.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

École de Musique De Verdun is a private music school in Verdun, Quebec, founded in 1940, serving 400+ students with private and group instruction across 12 instruments, music theory, recitals, and exams, supported by 45+ teachers and a partnership with Villa Sainte-Marcelline.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Education Services

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Music Lessons (Instrumental) (EDAMANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE), Early Childhood Music Education (Ages 0–7) (EDAMANAD), Music Theory, Ear Training & Musicianship (EDAMANAF), Private Voice Lessons (Vocal) (EDAMANAB)

Keywords

• Private music lessons
• Music education services
• Group music classes
• Instrument instruction
• Music theory and ear training

Headquarters

HQ city

Verdun

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Music Lessons: Tuition fees for private instrument lessons paid per academic year with options for full payment, two installments, or nine monthly installments. Fall semester (16 weeks) + Winter semester (20 weeks) = 36 weeks per year.
2. Group Classes: Tuition fees for group classes including music initiation (ages 3-6) and arts and crafts. Fall semester (15 weeks) + Winter semester (20 weeks) = 35 weeks per year.
3. Registration Fees: Non-refundable registration fees: $35 per individual or $60 per family, payable at time of registration.
4. Instrument Rental: Violin rental at $20 per month plus GST and PST for students who need to borrow instruments.
5. Recitals and Exams: Recital fees of $15 per student per solo recital; exam fees of $60 for school examinations; accompaniment fees of $20 per rehearsal and $10 per exam/concert.
6. Music Scores: School orders and supplies music scores and books, invoiced to student accounts with 10% discount on items over $20.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

École de Musique de Verdun is a community music school offering private instrument lessons (piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, guitar, ukulele, harp, and singing) for children and adults, supplemented by music theory and ear training courses. The school also runs group classes including music initiation for ages 3-6 and arts and crafts for ages 6-12, administers annual examinations (including external École LUMI exams), and hosts three recitals per year. Instruction is delivered in-person at its Verdun location and at partner school Villa Sainte-Marcelline.

Product overview

École de Musique de Verdun is a music education institution offering a unified portfolio of private lessons and group classes. The core offering comprises private instrument lessons (piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, guitar, ukulele, harp, and singing) for children and adults, supplemented by mandatory music theory and ear training courses for children. Group offerings include initiation to music classes for ages 3-6 and arts and crafts for ages 6-12. The school also provides examination programs (internal and École LUMI de l'Université de Montréal), three annual recitals, and a specialized program at Villa Sainte-Marcelline. All instruction is delivered by over 45 certified teachers to more than 400 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Lessons for Children Weekly private instrument lessons (30, 45, or 60 minutes) for children aged 4 and up, supplemented by music theory and ear training courses included in tuition. Children ages 3-6 receive initiation to music classes instead of theory courses. 36 lessons per year (Fall 16 weeks + Winter 20 weeks).
• Private Lessons for Adults Flexible private instrument lessons for adult students studying for pleasure or personal development. Adult lessons do not include music theory courses, but all required musical concepts are covered during instrument lessons. 36 lessons per year.
• Initiation to Music Class Group class for children ages 3-6 designed to awaken musical abilities. Children develop rhythm sense, singing, and explore music through small percussion instruments and xylophone. 40-minute classes on Saturdays, 35 weeks per year.
• Arts and Crafts Classes Group class for children ages 6-12 where they learn about different visual artists in a playful environment, using mediums such as clay, paint, pastels, and sharpies. Classes are given on Friday evenings.
• Music Theory and Ear Training Small group courses (30-45 minutes) accompanying instrument lessons, included in private lesson tuition (except for adults). Covers written exercises, solfège, and musical dictation aligned with École LUMI de l'Université de Montréal curriculum.
• Examinations Annual examinations for all students. Beginner level students take school exams while advanced students may take external exams through École LUMI de l'Université de Montréal. Successful completion awards a diploma with trophies and medals at the June recital.
• Recitals and Concerts Three recital opportunities throughout the year (December, April, and June). December and April events feature solo performances; the June concert is more elaborate with duets, trios, and ensemble numbers, including diploma and certificate awards ceremony.
• Villa Sainte-Marcelline Program Music lessons integrated into Villa Sainte-Marcelline's extracurricular activities. Offers kindergarten (34 lessons of 45/60 min), elementary (34 lessons of 45/60/75/90 min with theory), and secondary levels (with optional Music Option replacing Arts courses).
• Violin Rental Violin rental at $20 per month plus GST and PST for students who need to borrow instruments for their private lessons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students prepared for post-secondary studies in music
• +2 more outcomes

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Villa Sainte-MarcellinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉcole de Musique de Verdun provides music lessons as part of extracurricular activities at Villa Sainte-Marcelline school. Teachers are on-site and instrument lessons and music theory are integrated into students' school schedules. The partnership serves kindergarten, elementary, and secondary grade students, with secondary students able to choose Option Musique to replace their Arts courses.
• École LUMI de l'Université de MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school aligns its curriculum with École LUMI de l'Université de Montréal. Advanced students may take external examinations administered by École LUMI. The school's lesson and exercise books are prepared to meet École LUMI's learning objectives. External exam fees are charged to student accounts.

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Customer concentration

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