We are pleased to announce that the prestigious Steinway Select Dio Piano School in West Vancouver, Canada, is now an official certified examination centre of the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). Our centre offers a warm and supportive environment, dedicated to providing genuine care and professionalism to applicants, their respected teachers, and parents.
It is a friendly and welcoming space where every student feels encouraged and valued throughout their examination experience. Equipped with world-class Steinway pianos and designed to meet the highest standards of quality and excellence, Dio Piano School creates an inspiring atmosphere for every stage of musical development. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to nurturing talent and creating meaningful opportunities for students in British Columbia and beyond. We look forward to welcoming all the talented applicants in the upcoming RCM exam season in January. With pride,
At Dio Piano School, we specialize in guiding students through the distinguished Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) piano exams, one of the most respected and comprehensive music education systems in Canada.
Whether you’re beginning with the RCM Preparatory levels or aiming for advanced certification, the RCM piano exams offer a clear, structured pathway for musical growth.
Our teaching programme aligns directly with the official RCM piano syllabus: from RCM Preparatory piano lessons and beginner piano lessons to intermediate and advanced RCM piano lessons, leading all the way to diploma programs such as the RCM Associate Diploma (ARCT).
We place emphasis on key syllabus components such as repertoire choices spanning Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary styles. Technical work including scales, chords and arpeggios, musicianship tasks like ear training and sight-reading; and integrated theory instruction. We ensure each student learns not just to play pieces, but to understand the logic and creativity behind the music.
Living on the North Shore offers a unique advantage: our school is conveniently accessible to students in West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and surrounding areas, making consistent weekly lessons and exam preparations highly manageable. Many local families choose us precisely because we combine the RCM syllabus structure with a community feel and convenient location. The RCM certification is widely recognised in British Columbia, and North Shore schools including ours support students looking to earn fine-arts credits in secondary school through RCM Levels 6–8.
To help our students succeed in RCM piano exams, we recommend several core materials: the official “Piano Syllabus 2022 Edition” is essential for understanding level requirements.
Complementary publications like the Celebration Series for repertoire and etudes, and scale/technical-test books such as the “Red Scale Book” and “Brown Scale Book” strengthen preparation. Lessons at Dio Piano School follow a roadmap: setting piece selections early, practising technical work weekly, scheduling RCM mock exams, and building confidence for the official RCM practical and RCM music theory exams.
If you’re looking for proper RCM piano training that follows the RCM piano syllabus inside and out, offers experienced piano teachers, and supports students through every RCM exam level, Dio Piano School would be happy to meet with you. Contact us to book an assessment lesson, learn about RCM exam dates, and plan your student’s path through RCM piano lessons.
