When people think of piano lessons, many picture a disciplinarian teacher standing overhead, holding a ruler…ready to strike at the first possible mistake. While we’ve (thankfully) moved passed such torture for piano students, surprisingly the content of those very lessons still lingers within the piano education community. One of Merriam Music’s biggest and most obvious differences is that we focus on so much more than just right notes or exam scores.
We teach music in a ‘linguistic’ sense, meaning that we teach the grammar, vocabulary, and repertoire of the musical language. Then we combine an unmatched number of performance and ensemble music making opportunities so that those skills get used in a relevant, engaging way.
Merriam Pianos has been at the heart of the piano industry not just in Toronto, but across the world, for 25 years. Merriam has built strong ties to many of Canada’s largest and most prestigious universities like McMaster University, University of Western Ontario, Queens University, Humber College, and the University of Ottawa. We also have close and highly respected relationships with our carefully chosen suppliers, like Mason & Hamlin, Kawai, Roland, Perzina, and Korg. And perhaps most importantly, we’re all pianists! Alan Merriam, founder and president, himself an accomplished pianist with an extensive professional playing background, has carefully surrounded himself with like-minded team members, so when you walk into Merriam Music for your new digital, upright, or baby grand piano, you know you’ll be talking with a highly experienced piano professional.
Arcadia Academy of Music is Canada's largest franchise music school and one of the fastest growing academies. Founded in 1984, Arcadia has become a symbol of excellence in the music community because of it's dedication to music education, it's successful music schools and their commitment to giving back to their communities. Arcadia delivers the highest standards of music education to over 9500 students and their families each year. At Arcadia Academy of Music, we encourage every child to love, enjoy and appreciate music in a safe, welcoming and exciting environment. We believe that studying music opens up a whole new world for students, helps them focus, increases their self-esteem and self-expression, and develops their creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
All three of my kids have lessons here and they absolutely LOVE their teachers. That is such a difficult thing to find, connection.
Can’t say enough good things!Read more
At Drumland, we provide a very warm and inviting environment to help our customers feel comfortable and welcome. It can be very intimidating walking into a specialty drum shop and asking for assistance. We make it real easy and fun for everyone. We provide drum lessons and cater to all types of drummers from many different musical backgrounds, skill levels and tastes. It's not uncommon to answer a phone inquiry regarding a double pedal for a metal drummer, then sourcing out a great Jazz ride cymbal for a player in the store.
We are a full-service music store including sales and repairs of all stringed instruments. We also carry music accessories such as cases, amplifiers, music sheets/books and more.
We also specialize in musical instruction and have a small performing arts centre.
No Registration Fees! No Taxes! Our focus is to provide a musical experience for each customer backed by decades of academic and product knowledge. The store has a lively vibe with a comfortable setting. When you enter Allegro, you will always be greeted with friendly, dedicated staff who are professional musicians.
Chords Canada. Chords is the only stocking distributor specializing in traditional Japanese musical instruments and accessories outside of Japan. We carry a varied selection of products. Most items are in stock in our warehouse in Toronto, and others are available by special order. Chords does not offer e-commerce or online shopping at the moment. We prefer the old-fashioned way of doing business, namely two-way communication with our customers.
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We are proud to be the very first official School of Rock in Canada!! Performance-based music lessons, Summer Camps!
We teach guitar, bass guitar, keys, drums and vocals from 5-Adult
I went in for some drum lessons and found the staff very knowledgeable and professional. I was able to walk away with lots of new skills in the kit. I highly recommend School of rock!Read more