3 Best Music Schools in Stratford, ON

"Long & McQuade Stratford has been serving the Stratford community for more than 21 years. They offer private one-on-one lessons custom-tailored to the needs and goals of the individual student, as well as various group lessons. Their students range from children just beginning their journey in music to those prepping for university, from young adults who like to sing to seniors who enjoy music and the social aspect. Long & McQuade Stratford instructors are highly trained and experienced in musical programs. Their teachers are carefully selected for their educational, performance, and teaching skills. Teachers of classical piano, violin, brass, and woodwind instruments, theory, and voice are required to have a university or college music degree or equivalent standing with the Royal Conservatory of Music. The music school offers summer music camps to its students. They have most of the major brands of musical instruments, music software and professional audio equipment.

"Stratford Strings Academy offers classes for kids, teens, and adults. Dini Westman is the music school instructor. The music school uses the Suzuki Method by creating an atmosphere, both in lessons and at home, stimulating the child's desire to learn to play the violin, viola, or cello. Stratford Strings Academy instructors are highly trained and experienced in the musical program. They provide a flexible approach customized to each student. They already have a set literature series with the Royal Conservatory of Music. Their classes are conveniently scheduled for parents and teachers on weekdays.

"Coda Piano Studio offers 3 types of piano/music services. Mia Masui is the owner of Coda Piano Studio. She completed a Bachelor of Music from Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, and a Master of Music from Western University in London, Ontario. Mia Masui is a member of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ORMTA). The school offers basic theory lessons to RCM exam prep lessons. At Coda Piano Studio, solfege lessons are available to be incorporated with piano lessons. The school equips an acoustic upright piano (Yamaha T118 series), a large mirror, and a music stand. Coda Piano Studio offers a free consultation session.