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Introduction
Whether it is you or your school aged child that is interested in studying violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, flute or classical guitar,  there is a place here at the Centre for String Playing. Ages 3 to Senior Citizen, beginner to advanced. Classes, lessons, ensembles and orchestras are all featured at CSP.  Registration Fee $75.00. 
 Once you have decided on a program; check out the instrument rentals below! 


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Private Lessons
A valuable way to supplement your orchestra, or if you don't have time for a regularly scheduled class, Private lessons are available with times arranged directly between you and the instructor. Private Lessons are $55.00 per hour. 
Book your lesson time.


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Group Classes
Group classes are an excellent way to start. You have the added bonus of  learning from others in the class as well as social support to keep you motivated. Group Classes start from as low at $65.00 per month for an hour class per week (holidays excepted), September to June.
Enquire about class times.



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Orchestras and Ensembles
To round out your musical education don't forget to sign up for an orchestra. All levels are available from the reading orchestra on Saturdays, to the age specific orchestras running the rest of the week. Here is where CSP has you covered: there is always room for more. Orchestras start as low as $65.00.
Which Orchestra is a fit for you?


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Camps and Workshops
Always a success, CSP Day Camp runs for 2 weeks in July. Ages 6 to Teen with at least one years experience playing a string instrument. Chamber Music Workshops, and Theory Workshops also run periodically through the year. 
Call today to enquire about any of these great options.



CSP Rentals
Having special rates for classes and a competitive instrument rental rate for all sizes of violin, viola, cello, and bass, CSP makes learning music an affordable choice for any family (not all instruments available for all ages). No piano, or classical guitar rentals.

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VIOLIN
The violin closely approaches the human voice in an orchestra. It is a very popular choice for beginners for it's versatility in playing styles. Rentals are $20.00 per month including HST
Violin rentals available.

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Viola
A musical instrument of the violin family and is of intermediate size. The only member of the violin family that reads the alto clef and one of the most in demand instruments in an orchestra or chamber group. All sizes are available for rental $25.00 per month including HST
Viola rentals available.

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Cello
Cellos, short for Violoncello has been called the soul of an orchestra. Cellist mainly play in bass clef, but be prepared to learn tenor and even treble clef notes if you want to excel on this instrument. All sizes are available for rental at $50.00 per month including HST.
Cello rentals available.

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Bass
What can we say except that the name Bass says it all. This bass clef instrument with its low         pitched melodic tones is an essential part of any orchestra. Most sizes are available. Rentals are     $65.00 per month.
Bass rentals available.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday  3:30pm - 10:00pm
Saturday  8:45am - 1:00pm
Address
2 - 1603 Main Street W.
Hamilton, ON, L8T 2B8
cpsp@bellnet.ca
905 528 9620