September 2025
“September is the season’s overture, where every falling leaf joins the music of autumn.” 🍁🎼
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In This Issue
- Message from the Director
- Bring a Friend Week
- Your Group Make Up Lessons
- Student of the Month
- RCM Exams Achievements
- Staying Healthy Together at the Academy
- Musical Ladder Achievements
- New Referral Contest
- Teachers With a Waiting List
- Welcome New and Returning Students
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Message from the Director
As September begins and the back-to-school season is in full swing, I’d like to extend a warm welcome back to all our returning students, and a heartfelt greeting to those joining us for the very first time. This is always an exciting time of year, filled with new goals, new performances, and upcoming recitals to look forward to.
To our new students: we are thrilled to have you with us. You are about to embark on a wonderful musical journey, and our teachers are here to guide you every step of the way into the inspiring world of music.
To our returning students: as you settle back into your routines, pick up your instruments with excitement. Whether you’re continuing to master your current pieces or beginning something brand new, this is your chance to grow even further on your musical path.
To our current students: you are already well on your way toward reaching your goals. Whether you’re polishing a piece, preparing for a recital, or tackling a new challenge, keep your passion and dedication alive, we are here to support you at every step.
And to our parents: thank you for your unwavering support and for giving your children the invaluable gift of music education. Together, we look forward to another year filled with learning, fun, and accomplishment.
Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead, filled with music, joy, and success!
Vadim Koltsov
Director, Mississauga Fine Arts Academy
Mark Your Calendar
Thanksgiving Break- October 11, 12 CLOSED
Bring a Friend Week – October 13th – 19th
Winter Recital – December 13,14 and 20, 21
Double the Fun at MFAA! Bring a Friend for a FREE Lesson 🎵
We’re excited to invite you to Bring a Friend Week, happening from October 13th to 19th, 2025! This is your chance to share your love for music and the wonderful experience at Mississauga Fine Arts Academy with a friend.
How to Participate:
🎵 Bring your friend to your lesson, or pick up an invitation at the front desk.
🎵 Your friend can book one free lesson on any instrument by appointment.
🎵 Both you and your friend will be entered into our BIG Prize Draw, held quarterly!
Earn Rewards:
🎁 $25 Gift Card for every friend who signs up for recurring lessons.
🎁 Your friend will enjoy FREE registration (a $25 value!).
Plus, enjoy free snacks and refreshments throughout Bring a Friend Week! 🥤🍪
Who Can Participate?
You don’t have to be a current student to refer a friend—this opportunity is open to everyone!
How to Get Started:
📞 Call or text us at 905-276-0251
📧 Email us at info@mississaugafineartsacademy.com
📝 Fill out our simple form HERE and mention “Bring a Friend Week” to book a session.
Classes are by appointment only, so reserve your spot soon!
It’s a fantastic way to share the joy of music and introduce someone new to the MFAA community. We can’t wait to meet your friends and make music together! 🎶
See you at Bring a Friend Week!
Make the Most of Your Group Makeup Lessons
At MFAA, we understand that life is busy and sometimes lessons get missed. That’s why we offer one-hour Group Makeup Lessons (GMUs) — a flexible, free, and unlimited way to keep your progress on track.
These classes are more than just a makeup option. They are twice as long as regular lessons and provide unique opportunities to learn from peers, experience new teaching styles, and explore a wide variety of repertoire. Students build performance confidence, sharpen listening skills, and practice essential musicianship skills such as sight-reading and improvisation.
Here’s what makes GMUs special:
- Never expire — book them anytime, as often as you need.
- Longer & more engaging — one hour of learning, double the length of a regular lesson.
- Exposure to new ideas — sometimes taught by other teachers, with new styles and perspectives.
- Learn together — practice, perform, and gain confidence in a supportive group setting.
- Explore more — sit in on classes for other instruments to broaden your musical knowledge.
With small class sizes (3–6 students), GMUs combine the best of private instruction with the added benefits of collaboration and group learning. Use them often, take advantage of the variety, and turn every missed lesson into an opportunity to grow!
Celebrating Our Students’ RCM Exam Success! 🎶✨
From Practice to Performance: RCM Achievements Revealed
At Mississauga Fine Arts Academy, we are proud to celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of our students. Throughout August and September, many of our talented musicians successfully completed their Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams, a true reflection of their commitment to musical excellence.
The RCM program is a prestigious and comprehensive curriculum that develops technical skill, musical expression, and a deep understanding of one’s instrument. Preparing for these exams takes focus, perseverance, and expert instruction, and we are excited to share and recognize the outstanding results achieved by our students this exam season:
🎹 Isabella B – Piano, RCM Level 2 – 90% First Class Honour with Distinction (Teacher Mr. Max)
🎹 Joeri F – Piano, RCM Level 6 – 89% First Class Honour (Teacher: Mr. Robert)
🎹 Angelica H. – Piano, RCM Level 1 – 87% First Class Honour (Teacher: Ms.Carrie)
🎹 Vivian F. – Piano, RCM Level 2 – 86% First Class Honour (Teacher: Mr. Carrie)
🎻 Nithila K. – Violin, RCM Level 3 – 86% First Class Honour (Teacher: Ms. Alejandra)
🎹 Boyi L. – Piano, RCM Level 3 – 83% First Class Honour (Teacher: Ms. Tao)
🎹 Matthew Y. – Piano, RCM Level 3 – 81% First Class Honour (Teacher: Ms. Lesya)
🎹 Alessandro M.- Violin, RCM Level 2 – 78% Honour (Teacher: Ms. Lesya)
These achievements are a testament to our students’ hard work and the consistent encouragement from their teachers and families. RCM exams push students to sharpen their technique, enhance their musical expression, and expand their understanding of music theory -all essential steps in their development as musicians.
Congratulations to all our students! Keep striving for excellence – we can’t wait to see where your musical journey leads next!
Student of The Month
Congratulations to Marta V., our Student of the Month! Marta has been taking vocal lessons at Mississauga Fine Arts Academy since 2023 and studies with Ms. Emily. Her dedication, steady progress, and love for music truly stand out.
Let’s hear what Ms. Emily says about Marta’s progress:
“I am so proud of Marta for all she has accomplished through her vocal lessons with me. She is currently working towards completing her Grade 5 Vocal with the Royal Conservatory, and has been showing strong dedication towards the learning process, while always striving to improve her vocal technique. Keep up the great work, Marta!” – Ms. Emily
We also asked Marta a few questions. Here are her answers.
What instrument(s) do you play? – Piano and vocal
How long have you been taking lessons? – Two years
What is your favourite song to play? – “Jingle Bells”
What is your favourite food? – Sushi
What is your favourite thing you’ve learned in class recently? – Music theory
What is your favourite colour? – Pink
Congratulations, Marta, on this well-deserved recognition! Keep reaching for new musical heights!
Musical Ladder Achievements
Staying Healthy Together at the Academy
As we settle into the new season, we want to take a moment to remind our community of the importance of keeping each other safe and healthy while learning music. Recently, we’ve noticed an increasing number of students attending in-person lessons while feeling unwell. While we’re always excited to see our students, we encourage everyone entering the Academy to practice kindness by self-screening for any cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms before coming to class.
For those with seasonal allergies, a quick note to your teacher goes a long way in making sure everyone feels comfortable during lessons. If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, nausea/vomiting, or congestion, please rest at home and explore one of the many flexible options we have in place to help you continue learning.
Lesson Alternatives When You’re Feeling Unwell
- Group Make-Up Lessons
Students who miss a class can book one of our unlimited group make-up lessons, which never expire. Sessions are available both in-person and online, and the schedule is already posted through the end of December.
- Online Lessons
Can’t make it in? Switch your regular lesson to an online session with your teacher at the same day and time. Just let us know in advance so we can prepare the link for you.
- Sublet Your Lesson Time
If you can’t attend, why not share the gift of music? Parents, siblings, or friends can use your time slot with advance notice to the front desk.
- Pre-Recorded Lessons
With at least 24 hours’ notice, your teacher can create a personalized video lesson tailored to your current progress—perfect for catching up when you’re feeling better.
Keeping Our Community Safe
Our priority is the well-being of students, families, and staff. Masks remain optional and are available for free at the front desk in both adult and child sizes. We also encourage everyone to wash hands before and after lessons. Together, we can create a safe and supportive learning environment where music continues to thrive.
Thank you for doing your part, and we look forward to making music with you at your next lesson!
Welcome New and Returning Students in September!
Eric E
Dean G
Lorianne L
Olena B
Thai Ni
Reeyansh S
Saai R
Lhianna A
Yaswanth P
Giuliano G
Vivia G
Naomi M
Celine McCarthy
Pinze Y
Neve K
Grace I
Michael C
Siu Ham Norris L
Siu Hin Horace L
Sandhya R
Sarvajit R
Alejandro S
Sofia S
Victoria R
Elena S
Alexander S
Bayan W
Bella Z
Alexander K
Elisa C
Esther Acioli M
Isabella D
Lucas T
Bryce T
Sophia K
Julian S
Sophia R
Layla M
Syed Azhar A
Isabelle K
Luca P
Oluwasewa I
Alessandro M
Zilong (Jayden) H
Eric H
Leilani B
Duaeh A
Sakina A
Claire F
Sophia C
Athena D
Marcus D
Matt R
Quinn A
Ayaan W
Elise K
Dhaarini M
Nicole P
Claudine L
Lami O
Kiki O
Abigail Joanna P
Catarina M
Yixuan Z
Alina R
Saskia S
Mia W
Yanah A
Cédric P
Florence P
Jérémie P
Brianna V
Tolu O
Areg G
Alice Mota M
Madian Angel F
Brea L
Aileen C
Is Your Teacher Fully Booked?
Many teachers are very popular and quickly become fully booked. If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day, or time, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we can add you to the waiting list. There are still limited lesson spots available. To inquire about an opening in October, send an e-mail to info@mississaugafineartsacademy.com or call/text us at 905-276-0251.
Here is a partial list of who’s currently full:
Abi A.: All Days SOLD OUT
Enoch L: All Days SOLD OUT
Daniela S: Only ONE spot left
Max M.: All Days SOLD OUT
Mckayla G: Only TWO spots left
Michael G.: Only TWO spots left
Miguel R.: All Days SOLD OUT
Noah C.: All Days SOLD OUT
Zoë S.: Only One spot left
Abi A: All Days SOLD OUT
Enoch L: All Days SOLD OUT
Owen B.: Only ONE spot left
Max M.: All Days SOLD OUT
Michael G.: Only One spot left
Alejandra P: Only TWO spots left
Maryalice D.: Only TWO spots left
Mariya P: Only ONE spot left
Sibiya R.: Only TWO spots left
Vira B.: All Days SOLD OUT
Enoch L: All Days SOLD OUT
Daniela S: Only ONE spot left
Max M: All Days SOLD OUT
Mckayla G: Only TWO spots left
Miguel R.: Only ONE spot left
Noah C.: All Days SOLD OUT
Owen B.: All Days SOLD OUT
Abi A.: All Days SOLD OUT
Alejandra P: Only ONE spot left
Amjad A.: All Days SOLD OUT
Angela W.: All Days SOLD OUT
Ashiya S.: Only TWO spots left
Carrie C: All Days SOLD OUT
Diana M: Only TWO spots left
Enoch L: All Days SOLD OUT
Geoff M.: Only TWO spots left
Ivica B: All Days SOLD OUT
John Carlo (JC) A.: Only TWO spots left
Lesley L: Only TWO spots left
Lesya K.: Only TWO spots left
Mariana C.: Only ONE spot left
Mariya P: Only ONE spot left
Maryalice D.: Only TWO spots left
Max M.: All Days SOLD OUT
Mckayla G: Only TWO spots left
Michael G.: All Days SOLD OUT
Oksana I: Only TWO spots left
Olivia Y.: All Days SOLD OUT
Owen B.: All Days SOLD OUT
Noah C: All Days SOLD OUT
Robert M.: All Days SOLD OUT
Sam L.: All Days SOLD OUT
Stella L.: All Days SOLD OUT
Tao Z.: Only TWO spots left
Terri E.: Only TWO spots left
Vira B.: All Days SOLD OUT
Abi A.: All Days SOLD OUT
André R.: Only ONE spot left
Daniela S: All Days SOLD OUT
Diana M: Only TWO spots left
Emily M: Only TWO spots left
Ivica B: All Days SOLD OUT
Lina B: All Days SOLD OUT
Miguel R.: Only ONE spot left
Noah C.: Only TWO spots left
Sam M.: All Days SOLD OUT
Terri E: Only TWO spots left
Zoë S.: Only ONE spot left
Abi A.: Monday,
Diana M: Thursday, Friday
Glenn M.: Only TWO spots left
John Carlo (JC) A.: Only TWO spots left
Noah C.: All Days SOLD OUT
Angela W.: All Days SOLD OUT
Sibiya R.: Only ONE spot left
Lina B: All Days SOLD OUT
Amjad A.: All Days SOLD OUT
André R.: All Days SOLD OUT
Riley M: ONLY TWO spots left
Zoë S.: All Days SOLD OUT
André R.: All Days SOLD OUT
Zoë S.: All Days SOLD OUT
