ELITE MUSIC ACADEMY
822 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON M4J 1L6 Directions
Since 2001
Here’s The Deal:
"Located in the middle of East York, Elite Music Academy opened its doors in 2001 as a friendly neighbourhood music institution and instrument store. The academy accepts learners of all ages who are eager to be learning each facet of musical performance. With a staff of over 30 of Toronto’s best music educators, lesson coordinators, and instrument technicians, you will still find the same family environment that made them strong. Whether you prefer group or private music lessons, they provide various performance opportunities at exciting venues around the Greater Toronto Area. Only the best music teachers can run their school’s highly acclaimed group classes like Rock Camp, Rock Band, Musical Theatre & Little Sound Bites. The academy is offering a 30-mins free trial lesson to anyone interested in signing up. Elite Music Academy is also located in 2007 Danforth Avenue (Woodbine) & 895 Lawrence Avenue East Suite 206 2nd Floor (Don Mills)."
SPECIALITY:
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Rock, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Flamenco, Piano, RCM, Hip-Hop, Synth Pop, Singing, Opera, Pop, Musical Theatre, Drums, Metal, Afro, Latin, Violin, Classical, Fiddling, Saxophone, Voice, Music Therapy and Greek Bouzouki Lessons, Online Music Classes, Recording Studio, Workshops, March Break & Summer Camps
Price: Starts from $25 (Trial Lesson)
$35.75 per 30 minutes (Regular Weekly Lessons)
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SINGER'S EDGE
5 Clarence Square, Toronto, ON M5V 1H1 Directions
Since 2013
Here’s The Deal:
"Singer's Edge features over 15 vocal coaches with over 100 decades of combined experience in the music industry, and another 15 instructors specializing in piano, guitar, and drums. The music school uses the world's most advanced vocal methods and innovative, contemporary singing programs used by award-winning singers & international music academies. With over 3,000 square feet, they have a beautiful lobby and a parent-friendly waiting area. Their rooms are stocked with everything you want for music lessons. Their clients can also enjoy a spacious, professional student lounge with Wifi, comfortable chairs, reading materials, magazines, etc. In May and December, many of their students choose to perform in their biannual recitals in a first-class professional music venue and modern rock performances (It is free for their current students). Every student here is on a month-to-month basis. Free weekly group classes are offered for performance skills, harmony singing & songwriting."
SPECIALITY:
Guitar, Drums, Beginner Singing, Singing for Youth, Professional Vocal Training, Contemporary Music, Rock, Pop, R&B, Folk/Indie, Group Lessons in Background Singing, Performance, and Jamming, Songwriting Coaching & Make-up Lessons
Discount: Save $35 with a free registration when you mention ThreeBestRated
Toronto’s best Music School in 2014 and 2015 by Top Choice and Consumers Choice
Price: Starts from $43 (30 minutes)
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NEIGHBOUR NOTE
45 Runnymede Road, Toronto, ON M6S 2Y1 Directions
Since 2011
Here’s The Deal:
"Neighbour Note is a family music institution owned by a local couple and staffed by some of the music's best minds. The music school employs highly educated Canadian teachers and real-life rock stars, Grammy & Juno-nominated players. They offer music education throughout Toronto in students' homes or their engaging and supportive studios. They provide various range of classes and programs, each expressly tailored to a student's skill level & desired outcome. Neighbour Note also has trained vocal coaches and artistic development consultants. With their summer camps, programs, workshops, group lessons, and events, Neighbour Note creates a complete musical framework that helps pupils unlock new doors to life experiences. Their string initiative chamber five days music camp runs by award-winning musicians from the Univ. of Toronto's graduate music programs. Gift certificates are available at Neighbour Note. Get a free 30-minute trial lesson here."
SPECIALITY:
Guitar, Bass, Violin, Viola, Classical/Jazz Piano, Drums, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Cello, Trombone, Ukulele, Oboe, Bassoon, Bagpipes, Accordion, Sopilka, Harp, Banjo, Tuba, Oud, Euphonium, Baritone, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Songwriting, Composition, Theory, Harmony, Artist Development, Digital Music Production & Recording
Price: Starts from $30 per half-hour (Studio Rates for Individual Music Lessons)
$33 to $35 per half-hour (In-Home Rates)