Community Schools

Your Neighbourhood Music School in
Bloor West Village since 1990.
2352A Bloor St. W., Toronto

Bloor West Music Studios opened its doors in 1990, offering private music lessons at 2352A Bloor St. W., between Willard and Windermere. Since then it has become a music school of prestige, training serious musicians, hobbyists and people who just want to have fun. We are a family run community service directed by Doug and Karen Hibovski and staffed by 17 talented and dedicated teachers. Private lessons are available in all levels of guitar (rock, classical, blues, jazz and contemporary), piano (classical, jazz and contemporary), voice, violin, wind instruments, drums and bass guitar to students of all ages (from 4 to 84). Students also may join our popular Rock Band program. We welcome you to try a lesson for free. Look for us on our Facebook page!

416-604-3176

bloorwestmusicstudios@gmail.com

Independent studio of Derrick Lewis
and Meri Dolevski-Lewis.
Piano, clarinet, theory, trombone,
organ, ear training.
Eastern/central North York, or your home

Derrick Lewis and Meri Dolevski-Lewis, a husband and wife team of teachers with 45 years experience between them, have been offering a comprehensive music curriculum that includes both RCM and non-RCM material using technology to enhance student learning, including composition and arranging, for the past ten years. We offer lessons at our Bayview/York Mills location at a church with a Kawai grand piano or at your home in most areas of the 416 area code. We teach students from beginners to ARCT level, from four years old to adults. Our students have earned high marks on RCM exams, have played in ensembles such as the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra and Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, and are accepted in university music programs with large scholarships. Scholarship/work-study programs are available to students who demonstrate financial need.

647-520-8802; 647-238-2921

donmillsmusicstudio.weebly.com

Main instrumental and toddler programs from September to June, with lessons and group classes in summer as well.
Instrumental program for children from 3 to 18. Pre-instrumental class for 2 to 4 year olds.
Central Etobicoke, serving Etobicoke and surrounding area

Every music school teaches kids how to play music — we teach them how to live it. We believe that learning music should be a joyful experience. Our approach to teaching is based on the philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki: that talent can be taught and every child can learn. Our children begin their musical odyssey as young as age three — first learning to play by ear and by heart. Primary registration is in spring and summer for the fall, but students are accepted throughout the year.

ESM is recognized as one of the oldest and finest Suzuki programs in Canada. Our teachers have extensive training in the Suzuki Method and an average of over 18 years teaching experience. We are a not-for-profit community-based comprehensive music program, nurturing children’s abilities for over 30 years.

Ann Balmer, administrator

416-239-4637

info@essm.ca

etobicokesuzukimusic.ca

For children from birth to 5 years.
Fall, winter, spring and summer semesters.
Various locations in Toronto: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave.; Sorauren Park Fieldhouse,
50 Wabash Ave.; Redsandcastle Theatre,
922 Queen St. E.; Trinity Bellwoods Community
Centre, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth
Ave.; Creswell Dance, 2181 Queen St. E.;
Emmanuel Howard Park United Church,
214 Wright Ave.

Music Together is an internationally acclaimed music and movement program for young children and the grown ups who love them! Mixed age classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and instrument play. New music each semester — nine collections in all! CDs and songbook are included in tuition. We have sibling discounts and mixed age classes, and we accept credit cards.

416-283-0589

funwithmusictogether@rogers.com

funwithmusictogether.ca

Winner of the Consumer’s Choice Award for
the best private music school in the GTA.
Winner of the Royal Conservatory of Music Gold Medal for teaching excellence.
4981 Highway 7, Unit 8, Markham

The International Music Academy (iMA) offers professional music education at the highest international standards for all ages, levels and instruments. The iMA provides a complimentary initial assessment in order to discover the personal learning style and music potential of the student as well as to create a personalized program, tailored to his/her individual goals and objectives.

Music lessons are taught by highly inspiring and motivating professionals. All teachers have a master’s degree in music and a minimum of 15 years teaching experience. Most also have degrees in music pedagogy and are certified to teach in Ontario. All teachers are also registered with the Royal Conservatory of Music. The tuition fee is the same for all instruments, levels, teachers, and students. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

905-489-4620

info@InternationalMusicAcademy.ca

InternationalMusicAcademy.ca

2848 Bloor St. W., Toronto

The Kingsway Conservatory provides a vibrant and nurturing environment where students can learn, share and explore their creative side. Beautiful facilities, professional faculty and a fantastic breadth of vibrant programs for all ages set the stage for “inspired learning.” Classes for babies, toddlers and tots tap into little ones’ innate sense of rhythm and musicality. Three- to six-year-olds find their inner musicians through Orff/Kodaly/Eurhythmics classes of singing, movement and instrument-play. Exciting ensembles such as the Ukulele/Recorder Ensemble, Kingsway Children’s Choir, Suzuki Strings and GLEE Club offer many tangible benefits plus the exhilaration of making music together. KCM’s private studios are electric with learning including lessons in piano, voice, guitar, strings, winds and drums, from classical to jazz. Step into an inspired learning environment at the Kingsway Conservatory — our doors are always open!

416-234-0121

info@kingswayconservatory.ca

kingswayconservatory.ca

Year-round programs for all ages.
4588 Bathurst St., Toronto

The Koffler Centre of the Arts music department consists of a dedicated and accomplished faculty who specialize in both private and group instruction for adults, teens and children in piano, violin (including Suzuki), cello, viola, guitar, voice, flute, clarinet, saxophone, percussion and drums. The Koffler Centre is also home to the Koffler Chamber Orchestra, directed by former TSO concertmaster Jacques Israelievitch, and produces a number of concerts and music events throughout the year. The Koffler offers music classes and lessons out of our studios at the Prosserman JCC on the Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., just north of Sheppard Ave. Check our website for full details.

Serra Erdem

416-638-1881 x4333

serdem@kofflerarts.org

kofflerarts.org

Program dates: September to May, Tuesday afternoons.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre,
750 Spadina Ave., Toronto

Our Suzuki program offers a friendly community and supportive atmosphere in weekly violin and cello group classes with level and age appropriate enrichment consisting of note reading ensembles, theory and/or musicianship. All classes take place on Tuesdays, late afternoon through early evening. All students are required to take one weekly private lesson, either at the MNjcc (if time and space permit) or at the home of the private teacher. Our students range in age from three to 18 years. All of our Suzuki teachers are accredited and registered through the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA).

416-924-6211 x0

suzuki@mnjcc.org

mnjcc.org/youth-classes/suzuki

Leaside, Toronto

MUSICA Music School was established in Leaside in 1991 and specializes in early childhood music instruction: Music Pups for students from four months to four years old, Sunrise for two and three year olds, and the dynamic keyboard based Music for Young Children program for students from three to nine, now with five certified MYC teachers on the faculty. MYC grads usually complete their group studies with their Grade 1 Royal Conservatory exam and then move into private lessons with one of the many highly qualified private teachers offering instruction in piano, guitar (group and private), percussion, voice and theory to students of all ages. Private piano lessons can also be offered in students’ homes. Students proudly share their progress during the twice yearly recitals.

Liselotte Jongedijk, director

416-696-0905

musica88@rogers.com

musicamusicschooltoronto.com

ormta.org

74 Pembroke St., Cabbagetown, Toronto

The New School of Classical Vocal Studies (NSCVS) offers a range of vocal, choral and musical instruction for students of all ages. Operated by classical voice teacher and operatic impresario Maestro Daniel Eby, the NSCVS provides classical vocal technique, performance opportunities, preparation for competitions and exams, singing lessons for actors, summer programs for youth singers, language studies (Italian, French, and German diction) and much more. The NSCVS also works closely with the Cabbagetown Classical Youth Choir and seeks to promote young voices into its ranks as well. All of this is available at very affordable rates. Scholarships are also available.

647-701-5033

maestro_enterprises@yahoo.ca

nscvs.com