Where the best of the best get better
**JUST ANNOUNCED!!**
SEASON 2 AUDITIONS ARE NOW OPEN
See the Audition page to sign up now!!​
What you will need:
- 1 minute EACH of 2 contrasting styles of songs.
- Your instrument and your energy!
That's it!
Someone will contact you with audition details once we receive your audition application!
Good luck everyone!!
OUR MISSION
To give Calgary's youth the stepping stones to build a performance career. Not just a chance to be on stage, but the tools to be GREAT on stage!
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So often, these are the insights that are kept secret. These are the doors that are locked... but we want to give you the keys.
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From learning how to build a marketable setlist and perfect your stage craft to relating to an audience and building shows to remember, these are the things that take a performer from Good to GREAT.
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That's where we come in.
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We take the 12 best students for each level (INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED, ages 13-19) and for TWO MONTHS, light your inner spark to make you the BEST you can be. Then put you on the stage to show what you can do.
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Also, for some relaxed fun, we host an ADULT INTENSIVE group (20+, no audition necessary), because learning and loving music has no age limit!
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If this sounds like you, check out the PROGRAM INFORMATION and click the AUDITION LINK below.
Auditions for this session are end of September.
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We'll see you at The Academy.
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-Lara and Jer.
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OUR STORY
The Bios
LARA TAILLON
Lara Taillon is a Canadian singer, actress, pianist, writer, producer, dancer and teacher who focuses on finding and nurturing a student’s natural talent. Everyone has something unique to give, and she loves to find it, bring it out, and let it be heard.
A professionally trained singer, Lara has performed all her life and has taught voice, piano, dance, and drama through most of the prairies, so she specializes in building a performance. She has toured Canada in many bands, stage plays, and musicals. Lara recently won multiple competitions with her original music and headlined the Nickelback after-party on their recent tour. She is currently the lead singer in the local band SorryNotSorry, as well as her original band, simply “Lara Taillon”.
JEREMY BRIGHAM
Jeremy Brigham is a guitar teacher drum teacher, and piano teacher, who fell in love with rhythm and melody at a young age. He began learning keyboard at the age of three, and after a few years had an interest in drumming. He was active in music at school and won Best Percussionist in junior high. At age 13 he got his first guitar and dedicated his time to perfecting it. He currently plays keyboard for the band Jackson Reed and The Silverbirds, guitar in SorryNotSorry, guitar in The Craig Silver Band and he also plays lead guitar in two metal bands: Still Hollow and Exit Wound. He's won a couple of battle of the bands contests and has been on 3 music tours with his bands. He’s here to teach your kid how to be professional, on and off the stage.
TESTIMONIALS
The History
Mason
* "I could not recommend them more"
* "They have improved my skill as a musician very quickly,"
* "They've given me opportunities to play in front of people"
Lila
* "They are amazing role models and mentors"
* "I have really come out of my shell as a performer, musician and artist."
* "I can't wait to see what they can teach you!"
Christopher
* "I've learned how to set up and play gigs, record music"
* " learned proper technique and theory"
* "They've overall made me a way better bass player"
Genevieve
* "They're both incredible musicians, and they have a very versatile way of teaching"
* "I feel so confident on stage because of Lara's coaching"
* "They are both incredible people and I love them."
Leo
* "In a short time they taught me so much and now i have a blast doing it all "
* "Completely transformed my stage fright "
* "Completely transformed my musical journey"
INTERMEDIATE
INTENSIVE
Saturday: 2:00-9:00
2:00-3:00 - Rhythm Clinic (Drum/Bass*)
3:00-4:00 - Melody Clinic (Guitars/Keys/Bass*)
4:00-5:00 - Vocals
5:00-6:00 - ALL Theory / Stage Craft
6:00-9:00 - GROUP
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Price: $650/month
(5.5 hours of active instruction /
Performances
Approx. $30/hr)
The Details
ADVANCED
INTENSIVE
SUNDAY: Noon-9
Noon-1:30 - Rhythm Clinic (Drum/Bass*)
1:30-3:00 - Melody Clinic (Guitars/Keys/Bass*)
3:00-4:30 - Vocals clinic
4:30-6:00 - ALL theory / Stage Craft
6:00-9:00 - GROUP
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Price: $800/month
(6 hours active instruction / performances
Approximtely $33/hr)
ADULT
INTENSIVE
Saturday:
Noon-2:00
full group rehearsals/jam band
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PROGRAM AND PRICING
Runs November through December
**All times subject to change**
Scholarships available
Price: $250
(2 hrs active instruction /
performances
Approximately $31/hr)
CONTACT US:
Where the best of the best get better
EVENTS
The Gigs
Saskatoon Farm
November 28th 6-7PM
Join us at the Saskatoon Farm's Christmas Market where you'll find all your Christmas shopping needs and all the Christmas spirit you can handle!
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We'll be entertaining you on the main stage in the Grande Greenhouse from 6-7pm.
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Saskatoon Farm
November 29th 10-11am
Join us at the Saskatoon Farm's Christmas Market where you'll find all your Christmas shopping needs and all the Christmas spirit you can handle!
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We'll be entertaining you on the main stage in the Grande Greenhouse from 10-11am.
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Ironwood Stage & Grill
December 4th 8pm-Midnight
WE'RE OPENING FOR THE STEADIES!!!
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The Steadies are on tour debuting there new album the Fifth Dimension and we're opening for them followed by Lara T.
Join us for an amazing night of music, food and dancing.
tickets are $30 at the door.
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Saskatoon Farm
December 5th 6-7pm
Join us at the Saskatoon Farm's Christmas Market where you'll find all your Christmas shopping needs and all the Christmas spirit you can handle!
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We'll be entertaining you on the main stage in the Grande Greenhouse from 6-7pm.
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King Eddy Christmas
December 19th 8:30-11:30pm
Join us for a night where Christmas spirit meets Rock and Roll!
This always promises to be magical night, we will be joined by some special guests as well as The Academy Adult Band. Donations are accepted at the door
The Academy Xmas Party
December 21st 6-8pm at Two House Brewing
ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!!
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Come share in some Christmas merriment and cheer as we celebrate the end of season one in true Academy style at Two House Brewing in Sunalta!
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Complete with music from The Academy and the Adult Band as well as Christmas vendors for any last minute gift ideas. Tickets are $20, email the site for details.
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