Music

Go beyond band class and learn how to play music you care about

This course is designed for students who want to learn music on their own terms. If your school does not offer the style, instrument, or approach you are interested in, this course allows you to earn an Ontario high school music credit by documenting real musical practice.

Students choose the instrument, genre, and learning resources that match their goals. This might include working through a method book, following online courses or tutorials, composing or producing music in a DAW, writing lyrics, or preparing repertoire for performance. All musical styles and approaches are welcome.

Students earn credit by recording their practice, submitting short videos, and reflecting on their progress. The focus is on consistent effort, skill development, and thoughtful goal setting rather than one-time performances.

"It was actually really fun to learn about the influences of the musicians I like. I was surprised at how much it didn't really feel like work."
— Cooper W.

Try the App

We've created a custom app to guide you through the course. You can try out up to three submissions of any of our apps by creating a free account, and you can unlock all of the apps (up until the end of the first unit) by registering. There's no commitment or schedule.

Try out the music app here

Open Materials

We believe that education should be accessible. That's why we've made our curriculum resources freely available to browse without a paywall.

Explore the course content, view assignments, and get a feel for our asynchronous learning model before committing to registration.

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How it Works

Step 1: Free Open Materials

As part of our philosophy, our learning materials are freely available to everyone.

  • Access all course content and exam tasks any time.
  • Try out 3 days of any course completely risk-free.
  • Experience our learning style before you pay a cent.
Free Always open

Step 2: App Access & Registration

Ready to start officially? Your registration fee unlocks all interactive educational applications used to facilitate your chosen course.

  • Try out course apps up to the end of the first unit (approx. 4 weeks).
  • Sequentially complete up to 3 OSSD credits per year.
  • Take as long as you want by extending your registration.
$50 Annual

Step 3: Assessment Credits

Pay-as-you-go as you complete each unit. An Assessment Credit guarantees that an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) will review your work and provide detailed feedback.

  • Required to submit assignments for each unit.
  • Your first credit adds you to our Ministry of Education enrolment register.
  • Most courses consist of 4 units plus an exam (5 credits total).
$50 Per unit/exam

Optional: Teacher Time

Want direct instruction? You can purchase Teacher Time credits whenever you need to talk to an educator.

  • Book a 30-minute 1-on-1 video conference with an OCT teacher.
  • Review complex concepts or ask specific questions.
  • Available as needed throughout any course
$50 Per 30-min session

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