Squamish Academy of Music

09/09/2026

Check out some stellar singing this weekend in Squamish, featuring SAM alumni Lyndon Ladeur-Jhuty!

This Saturday at 7.30 pm is Opera for Good: From the Sea to the Sky!
Come join for an amazing beginner-friendly, accessible opera concert featuring nature-themed songs and excerpts. Proceeds will support Nature Squamish and St. John the Divine. With the support of and Squamish Arts

Tickets: tinyurl.com/mwt4uhta

09/08/2026

There’s so much more to singing than simply learning to sing the right notes. 🎶

At SAM, we want our singers to understand their voices, think like musicians, and develop the technical skills to express what they want to say through music.

That means learning healthy, sustainable vocal technique alongside musicianship, ear training, pitch, music reading and an understanding of how different styles call for different choices. 👌

Nothing excites us more than hearing a singer make an intentional choice about the sound they want to create and then having the technical skills and control to actually make it happen.

Whether a student is working toward an exam or festival, preparing for a musical theatre performance, singing with an ensemble, or simply becoming a more confident singer, we meet them where they are and help them grow from there.

And these clips are just a little glimpse of the wonderful singers who make our voice program so special. ❤️

🍂 Fall registration is now open.

If singing is something your child loves or something they’d love to explore we’d love to help them find their voice.

Visit our website to learn more about fall group voice classes and private lessons.

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09/06/2026

As we continue to reflect on summer at SAM, we’re reminded of all the incredible week-long camps we shared together. 🤩

📸 This slideshow highlights moments from our Broadway or Bust week-long camp, where students built their skills, confidence, and stage presence while bringing music to life!

From beginning musical journeys at Music Explorers Camp, to finding your voice and exploring movement through Song & Dance Camp, to gaining skills and confidence at Broadway or Bust, every camp creates opportunities to learn, grow, and find your place in the SAM community. 🎶

Ready to continue your musical journey this fall? Limited spots remain in our year-long group classes.

✨ Don’t miss your chance to join us! Head to our website to explore our programs and find the right fit for you.

09/05/2026

🎸 More than learning songs. We’re building musicians.

At SAM, guitar is about developing the skills, understanding, and confidence to make music for life. Students build strong technical foundations from rhythm and fretboard fluency to tone and articulation while developing their musical vocabulary, creativity, and their own unique musical voice and style.

Our guitar program explores a wide range of styles, including classical & RCM-aligned study, jazz, folk fingerpicking, and contemporary sing-and-strum approaches. Whether your goal is to play for yourself, perform, or make music with others, we help students become versatile, confident musicians.

And because music is meant to be shared, performance and collaboration are an important part of the journey from relaxed studio recitals to community events and opportunities to play with others. 🎶

📣Registration is now open, but spots are limited!
Limited spots remain in our guitar group classes
A few spots are still available for private guitar & ukulele lessons

Ready to get playing? Register now to secure your spot! 🎶

09/03/2026

🎸 Meet Madeleine! 🎶

Madeleine first joined Squamish Academy of Music at age 9, starting in group singing classes where her love of voice quickly emerged. As her confidence grew, SAM supported her in expanding her musical expression through guitar, giving her the tools to accompany herself while singing. 🎶

She began guitar lessons with a student teacher who shared her love of singing and strumming, building that connection between voice and instrument from the very beginning. As her musicianship developed, Madeleine also explored electric bass, eventually bringing her skills into band camps and ensemble experiences where rhythm, collaboration, and musical connection took centre stage.

Through SAM’s progression from group learning to individualized instruction, Madeleine continued developing her guitar technique, rhythm skills, and ability to sing while playing, eventually exploring more advanced musicianship, including rhythm and lead guitar.

Today, Madeleine has come full circle as a student teacher at SAM, sharing her experience and passion with young guitar and ukulele students. She also performs regularly with local bands and ensembles and has been featured at Amped in the Park and the Business Excellence Awards, where she performed a full solo, self accompanied set. ✨

Madeleine has limited availability for new guitar and ukulele students this September. If your child is ready to learn an instrument, build confidence, and discover the joy of making music, this is a great time to get started! 🤩

📩 Reach out to SAM to reserve one of her remaining spots.

09/03/2026

At SAM, we believe singing is about so much more than hitting the right notes or making a bigger sound. It’s about developing a healthy, sustainable voice and learning how to use it with confidence, artistry, and expression. 🎶

Our singers build strong vocal technique and musicianship while exploring a wide range of styles, from classical and musical theatre to contemporary music. Along the way, they develop skills in ear training, sight reading, pitch, phrasing, articulation, resonance, and musical interpretation.

Most importantly, technique is always in service of expression. Students learn to make intentional choices with tone, colour, text, and phrasing so they can communicate meaningfully with their listeners.

Every voice and every musical journey is unique. Whether the goal is an exam, festival, performance, musical theatre, ensemble singing, or simply becoming a more confident singer, we meet students where they are and help them discover and develop their own sound. ✨

Join us for Voice Group Classes or Private Voice Lessons this fall and take your singing to the next level.

📩 Get in touch with SAM to learn more and reserve your spot!

08/22/2026

Another year of SAM’s summer Broadway Or Bust intensive complete! 🎬

Swipe through to see some stunning photos of our show taken by Robert Keir.

This year’s show, Beauty And The Beast, was full of talented, skilled, and dedicated kids whose work clearly payed off in our final performances. It was truly beautiful show. 🥀

Yearlong BOB is full for September but there are many other opportunities to work with our BOB team around SAM. Ask us about our group singing classes or private voice lessons. 🎤

08/02/2026

🎵 Song & Dance Camp
August 10–14
In partnership with Squamish Dance Centre Squamish Dance Centre

There’s still time to sing and dance with us this summer!

If your child loves to move, sing, and perform, this collaborative camp brings together the best of both worlds.
Students explore favourite musical theatre repertoire while developing vocal technique, expressive movement, and performance skills. Led by instructors from Squamish Academy of Music and Squamish Dance Centre, the week culminates in a fun showcase celebrating everything they’ve learned.
Whether your child is brand new to performing or already has experience on stage, they’ll be challenged, encouraged, and inspired in a positive, collaborative environment.

07/25/2026

What and incredible opening night of Beauty and the Beast! 🥀

Enjoy a time lapse of last nights show 🎭

There are still just a few tickets left for tonight. 🎟️

As we reflect on this year’s production of Beauty and the Beast, we’re reminded that this story is about so much more than appearances. At its heart, it is a coming-of-age story about discovering who we are when we look beyond expectations, fears, and first impressions.

Belle dreams of a life larger than the one others imagine for her. She refuses to let the world define her by what is familiar or expected. The Beast, too, must discover that his past mistakes do not have to determine his future. Through courage, humility, and compassion, they each grow into the people they are capable of becoming. ⭐️

As we watch our young performers bring this story to life, we see those same journeys unfolding on our stage. Every rehearsal has been an opportunity to build confidence, develop resilience, take creative risks, and discover new strengths.

Theatre asks us to step into someone else’s shoes, to listen deeply, to collaborate, and to support one another. In doing so, we often learn just as much about ourselves as we do about the characters we portray.
Like Belle and the Beast, they each have the opportunity to grow, to change, and to write their own story with kindness, courage, and authenticity.💛

05/26/2026

Fall Group Class Registration for school aged students opens tomorrow at noon!

Group classes at the Squamish Academy of Music offer a welcoming and engaging way for musicians to begin or expand their musical journey. These classes are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, develop foundational skills, and nurture confidence within a supportive group setting.

Students learn through fun, interactive lessons that balance musicianship, creativity, and collaboration, so that they can feel successful early on and stay motivated to keep learning. With opportunities to perform, high-quality instruction, and a strong sense of community, our group classes help students explore music in a kind and joyful environment, while also laying the groundwork for long-term growth.