Joy’s Class
Professional RCM Assessment Session
A Structured Evaluation Including:
โข Level assessment
โข Practice strategy guidance
โข Personalized RCM exam plan
25+ Years Teaching Experience
*Limited Spots Available for New Students
About RCM
Personalized evaluations for students preparing for RCM Piano or Theory exams.
Step 1 โ Assessment Lesson Full RCM-style evaluation of technique, repertoire & musicianship Step 2 โ Exam Pathway Plan Level placement โข Repertoire plan โข Weekly practice strategy โข Timeline Step 3 โ Exam Preparation Exam-focused lessons โข Technique training โข Mock exams โข Performance coaching
โ Beginners starting RCM exams โ Students transferring studios โ Returning students โ Level advancement / certification candidates Our complimentary assessment is not a trial lesson. We carefully evaluate each studentโs technique, reading, theory readiness, and musical development to recommend the proper RCM level and exam pathway.
About Us
Joy is a certified RCM Specialist in both Practical Piano and Theory. Students receive structured, level-based training aligned with the official RCM curriculum, designed for long-term success.
Joy is a dedicated piano educator with over 25 years of teaching and performance experience, known for her structured approach and strong sense of responsibility in guiding each studentโs musical development. She holds a Bachelorโs degree in Piano Performance (Honours) and a Masterโs degree in Piano Pedagogy, and has further developed her musical perspective through extensive study and performance experience across Europe, including Germany, Austria, Spain, and the Netherlands.
As an RCM Certified Teacher, Joy provides a carefully structured program that integrates both Practical Piano and Theory, helping students build a solid technical foundation while developing musical understanding and expressive playing. Her teaching is highly individualized, with close attention given to each studentโs progress. From daily practice habits to performance preparation, she is committed to guiding students with consistency and accountability, ensuring steady and meaningful improvement.
Over the years, her students have consistently achieved strong results in RCM examinations, competitions, and performance settings, reflecting both their hard work and the effectiveness of a structured learning system.
Joy is committed not only to teaching piano, but to guiding each student to grow into a confident and well-rounded musician.
What Makes Joyful Piano Different
A well-rounded musical education goes beyond playing โ it builds true understanding.
Unlike many programs, Joyful Piano integrates both Practical Piano and Music Theory into one cohesive learning journey.
Students follow a structured system designed to support exams, performance, and long-term musical growth.
Our Students
Students are listed by first name only to protect privacy.
Individual exam scores are not publicly displayed.
We are so proud to celebrate the wonderful achievements of our Calgary Joyful Piano students in the 2026 competitions.
Their dedication, consistent practice, and love for music truly shone through on stage. Each performance represented not only the final result, but also the growth, patience, and hard work behind the scenes.
ย 1st Place1. Jisu Kim (Outstanding ) _ย Own Choice
2. Elsie Chung _ Classic
ย 2nd Place1. Seoah Song (Outstanding) _ย Late Modern
2 . Eileen Park _ย Own Choice
3. Ian Leung _ย Own Choice
4. Kavin Meyyappan_ย Own Choice
5. Leo Park _ย Own Choice
6. Alice Kim _ย Own Choice
ย Special Recognition
1. Jihu Kim _ย Own Choice
2. Moses Lam _ย Own Choice
3. Benedict Lam _ย Own Choice
4. Julian Park _ย Own Choice
5. Dion Han _ย Own Choice
6. Rehyun Song _ย Own Choice
7. Lewis Lee _ย Own Choice
With excellent adjudicator comments
We are incredibly proud of every student who participated. Thank you to all parents for your continued support, encouragement, and trust.
We look forward to seeing our students continue to grow, perform with confidence, and achieve even more in the future.
Calgary Joyful Piano
RCM-focused piano lessons ยท Competition preparation ยท Musical growth with confidence
We are so proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in the 2025 competitions.
Their dedication, countless hours of practice, and passion for music have truly shone through.
ย 1st Place
Cynny Lee (15 years, Modern Period)ย
ย 2nd Place
Arceliia Tam (16 years, Baroque Period)
Jihu Kim (!0 years, Solo)
Jisu Kim (8 years, Solo)
ย Special Recognition
Eugene (16 years, Modern Period)ย โย 83 (Achieve)ย with excellent adjudicator comments
A big thank-you to all parents for their continued support and encouragement.
We look forward to seeing our students grow and achieve even more in the future!
Alice โ Level 3
Ana โ Level 1
Ansel โ Level 1
Chris โ Level 4
Daniel โ Level 1
Daseul โ Level 6 (Theory)
Eileen โ Level 1
Elliot โ Level 6
Ellis โ Level 8 (Theory)
Elsie โ Level 1
Eugene โ Level 8
Evelyn โ Level 3
Jacqueline โ Level 3
Jihu โ Level 6
Jisu โ Level 3
Julian โ Level 1
Kavin โ Level 1
Kelsey โ Level 3
Leo โ Level 2
Logan โ Level 1
Mina โ Level 8 (Theory)
Moses โ Level 2
Rhea โ Level 6 (Theory)
Rhea โ Level 8 (Theory)
Seoah โ Level 6 (Theory)
Seoah โ Level 8
Seoah โ Level 8 (Theory)
Siyeong โ Level 1
Solomon โ Level 6
Solomon โ Level 8 (Theory)
Taeyoon โ Level 6 (Theory)
Yurika โ Level 1
Alaia โ Level 2
Chris โ Level 1
Chris โ Level 3
Cynny โ Level 8
Deana โ Level 3
Elliot โ Level 2
Esther โ Level 2
Eugene โ Level 2
Evelyn โ Level 1
Haim โ Level 3
Haim โ Level 5
Haim โ Level 5 (Theory)
Hamin โ Level 5 (Theory)
Hanelle โ Level 5
Hanelle โ Level 5 (Theory)
Jeana โ Level 2
Jeana โ Level 5 (Theory)
Jihu โ Level 5
Jihu โ Level 5 (Theory)
Jisu โ Level 1
Jacqueline โ Level 1
Kelsey โ Level 1
Kijoo โ Level 3
Mina โ Level 3
Mina โ Level 5
Mina โ Level 5 (Theory)
Seonjae โ Level 1
Solomon โ Level 3
Solomon โ Level 6 (Theory)
Yuju โ Level 3
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Cynny โ Level 5
Eugene โ Level 2
Haim โ Level 1
Hanelle โ Level 2
Jihu โ Level 1
Jihu โ Level 3
Schacah โ Level 1
Yuju โ Level 1
We Care
The Calgary Joyful Piano Policy (September 2025 to June 2026) provides a clear overview of tuition fees, lesson schedules, whatโs included, make-up lesson guidelines, and withdrawal procedures โ all designed to support a structured and fair piano learning experience.
Lesson Schedule & Tuitionย โ September 2025 to June 2026
Fromย September 2025 to June 2026, we will provideย 36 lessons over 10 months.
Lesson Time for RCM Students
RCM Levels 1โ3:ย Minimum 45-minute lesson
RCM Level 4 and above:ย 60-minute lesson required
The tuition fee remains the same each month:ย
30-minute lessons:ย $126/month
45-minute lessons:ย $180/month
60-minute lessons:ย $234/month or $270/month (depending on level and program)
This fee includes:
36 private lessons
All required lesson materialsย
Make-up Policy:
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Schedule:
Lessons begin onย Monday, September 8, 2025ย and end onย Monday, June 29, 2026.
The program consists ofย 36 weeksย of instruction.
All breaks and holidays will follow theย Calgary Board of Education (CBE) school calendar.
Competition Preparation
Additional fee applies for students preparing for competitions.
RCM Exam Day
Withdrawal from lessons:
Joy’s Class
A Structured Evaluation Including:
โข Level assessment
โข Practice strategy guidance
โข Personalized RCM exam plan
I look forward to connecting with you and sharing the joy of piano music!
Sherwood NW, Calgary
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
403-478-0502
We accepts trial lesson requests throughout the year.
Try our trial lesson today!