Vancouver Harmony Road Music School

Vancouver Harmony Road Music School offers Harmony Road music courses, Young Musician Course (YM), Keyboard Prep (KP), Keyboard Musician (KM), Advanced (Adv), and Adult classes. The curriculum uses keyboard instruments and percussion instruments, and the classes are group lessons. The Adult class includes sight reading, theory, ear training, and improvisation.

Programs

• Harmony Road music courses — Children as young as 3 years old; children ages three to eighteen; beginning ages 3 to 11; beginning ages 6 and 7; beginning ages 8 through 11; adult (12 years – adult) · 18 weeks per semester; 50 minutes per week
• Young Musician Course (YM) — Beginning ages 6 years and 7 years · 18 weeks per semester; 50 minutes per week
• Keyboard Prep (KP) — Beginning ages 8 years through 11 years · 18 weeks per semester; 50 minutes per week
• Keyboard Musician (KM) — Graduates of HR, YM, and KP programs · 18 weeks per semester; 50 minutes per week · Parent participation optional.
• Advanced (Adv) — Graduates of KM program · 18 weeks per semester; 50 minutes per week · Emphasis on music theory.
• Adult — 12 years – adult · 18 weeks per semester; 50 minutes per week · Sight reading, theory, ear training, improvisation.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Fall 2026 piano classes are listed as open house registration classes Tuesday Aug. 31, 2026 through Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. Observed vacation: Labor Day Sept. 7, 2026. First classes are Mon. Sept. 14, Tues. Sept. 8, Wed. Sept. 9, Thurs. Sept. 10, and Fri. Sept. 11. Times listed include 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:10 PM, 5:10 PM, and 6:00 PM.

About the provider

Vancouver Harmony Road Music School was established in 1988 and has offered a comprehensive music program since then. All classes are taught by Robert Bolton, who has over 35 years of experience. His education is listed as Yamaha International Education Division, Portland State University, and University of Oregon.

New students are being accepted for the current semester. Contact us to register for classes. Classes fill up early. Parental involvement is required at younger ages and encouraged at all levels. Parent participation recommended for Young Musician; optional for Keyboard Prep and Keyboard Musician. Open house registration classes are Tuesday Aug. 31, 2026 through Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

What families say

“His way of teaching music is ideal for children. He guides them carefully, step by step, at a pace appropriate to their ages and unique skills.” — Dr. Linda Beale

“As a grandmother, I felt it was good for children to have a foundation in music and piano. I appreciated how he made music come alive. He made music fun and was good at encouraging each student.” — Carrie Winter

Last updated September 3, 2026.