Gerald Tillman

Review of Royal Conservatory of Music

Royal Conservatory publishing now puts the prices ...

Royal Conservatory publishing now puts the prices on their books up whenever they can. Cutting sales discount margins on the local music stores.... then aggressively selling books directly to students. My local music store has been selling RCM books for 40 years and now with my teacher discount it's not worth him stocking Royal Conservatory. RCM is pushing out the little family stores that have supported their books for decades.

There are tons of great repertoire books that are far more affordable to the average family folks. Disgusted by these new practices and greed. Frederick Harris is NOT a not-for-profit organization don't be fooled. Myself and many peers will not be using RCM as there are many equally good programs out there. You can get a great music education without Royal Conservatory. Support your local print music retailer they are dropping like flies.