Music

http://www.ocom.ca/

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1-800-728-3828 905-286-1133
3 to 93
Teaching music for over 72 years, they’ve made music fun, exiting and educational for over 1 million Canadian families. Unique, progressive, instructional methods for pre-school, guitar, piano, vocal, drums, bands and combos and music theory. Free in-home music evaluation for school-aged children.

http://www.88keys.ca/

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905.881.2893 
all ages
Early childhood music education using Kindermusik, Yamaha and Suzuki curricula. Parties.

http://www.soundofmusic.ca/

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all ages
June 16 – 19, 2011. Free festival. Enjoy the parade, carnival, family zone, downtown streetfest, food, market, soiree, etc. See website for band line-up. MusicEd is the musical education segment of the festival presented at the Burlington Art Centre Saturday June 18th. Taking it to the Streets is a unique music theatre program for children ages 4-12 in age appropriate groups. It’s an interactive workshop introducing children to drama, singing and movement to music theatre songs. Sessions are free and 45 minutes long. E-mail [email protected] to secure a spot as space is limited. 

http://www.coc.ca/Home.aspx

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416-363-8231  1-800-250-4653
all ages
Free Concert Series. Largest producer of operas in Canada. Programs, workshops, tours and resources for all ages. Youth Opera Lab with free dinner, free workshop and 2 free tickets! Summer Youth Intensive, Living Opera etc. After school program, March break and summer programs. Kids create their own operas. Programs for families and schools. 

http://www.flamencos.net/

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416-595-5753 
6 to 15
Providing concerts and performances capturing the essense of flamenco. Available for touring locally, nationally, internationally as well as for private functions. Dance lessons for adults from beginners to professionals and also has a popular children’s program. Also lessons for flemenco guitar. 

http://www.irdance.ca/

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416-239-1496 
2 to 18
We offer dance lessons – jazz, tap, ballet, musical theatre, lyrical, hip-hop, kinderdance and acro.

http://www.rainbowsongs.com/

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416 535 5247 
0 to 5
Music programs from birth to 5 years old. Sessions are designed to be attended by children with their parents or caregivers to create a musical bond. 17 locations. 45 minute interactive music show for birthday parties with parachute fun and jamming with instruments. 

http://www.rugcutterz.com/

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905 660.4169 
all ages
Tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, musical theatre, acro, beginner, parties. 

http://www.yorkprofessional.com

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905-841-1314  705-342-7345
3 months to 12 years
Summer day camps ages 5 to 12 years old, overnight camps, child care centres, kindergarten, before and after school kids’ clubs, emergency and home care. 

http://www.afroculture.com/

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519-766-9240 
all ages
Black history and school programs, school and community workshops in dance and drumming. African Hand Drumming classes for kids and adults.School workshops like story telling projects, performances, book reading, drumming, dance and Afrifest. Corporate workshops. Adwoa Badoe is author, story teller, educator and African dance instructor and a favorite for schools during Black History Month.

http://www.allegromusic.ca/

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416-483-7203 
5 and up
Music school and retail store. Lessons, rentals, repairs to many instruments, amplifiers and speakers; instruments and gear; books and DVDs and events. Over 40 years teaching music for guitar and bass, piano and keyboard, drums, violin and fiddle, woodwinds, voice, accordion, theory and harmony, composition and digital recording. Events like Spring Recital – free admission. 

http://www.applegrovecc.ca/

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416-461-8143 
all ages
After-school program includes theme days like baking, cooking, creativity arts, music, drama, games, and kids’ choice Fridays. School year teen drop-in program for ages 13 to 18 is popular. Summer Day Camp for ages 6 to 12, and Leadership Program for youth 12 to 14 years of age. Programs for infants/parents, adults and seniors. 

http://www.artbarnschool.com/

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416-518-6108 
3 and up
Programs for kids and adults. Kids classes like Faraway Tales, MiniArt + Music, cartooning, Painting Throught the Ages and Arty Sundays. Kids parties. Scholarships for ages 5 to 12 based on financial need and artistic potential. 

http://www.beachmusicarts.com/

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416-698-3449 
3.5 and up
Lessons are tailor made to suit the wants and needs of the students. Royal Conservatory or university entrance exams. Guitar – all styles – pop, rock, folk, jazz, blues, country and classical etc., electric bass, band workshops, banjo, piano and keyboard, recorder, violin, vocal, theory, Orff for pre-schoolers age 3.5 to 4. Transcription service also available. Free parking.

http://beachesconservatory.com/

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416-694-4792 
all ages
Teaching all levels, all styles including popular, RCM, American Idol, classical, jazz, blues, contemporary, country. Private and group lessons. Piano, guitar, singing. 

http://www.bodylanguageacademy.com

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416-763-1100 
0 to teens
Dance and music programs for babies up to 6 years old. Future Stars Dance and Musical Theatre Programs for ages 6 years to teens. 

http://www.bravoschoolofmusic.com

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416-928-0330 
1.5 and up
All ages and all levels. Private and group music lessons for beginners and advanced students in piano, keyboard, violin, guitar, double bass, bass guitar, drums, clarinet, trumpet, vocal, music theory and music history. Also special programs for toddlers and pre-school children. Free children’s choir every Monday. Gift certificates. Summer camp, master classes, adult classes and choir. 

http://www.brendacarol.com/

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416-467-7959 
all ages
Vocal lessons for beginner to professional. Block lesson times available upon request. Also beginner piano, guitar and theory lessons. No audition required. First come, first served. CD and performance info on her website. Also available for bookings with the jazz band ClaireVoyance.

http://www.buddiesinbadtimestheatre.com/

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416-975-9130 
15 to 25
Theatre company. Queer Youth Arts Program provides an artistic meeting space for queer youth aged 15 to 25 to network. Young Creators Unit, Pride Cab to create, produce and perform a cabaret-style show etc.

http://www.boulevardclub.com/families-fs.html

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416-532-3341 , ext 119 
all ages
Chidren’s Centre open for ages 4 weeks to 6 years old. Monthly theme-based activities. Junior group for age 4 to 12, adult classes for ages 13 and up. 

http://www.wasdellcentre.org/index.html

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905-426-3241  1-888-525-2385
pre-K and up
Academic mornings, drama, swimming, outings in afternoon.

http://www.canadamusicacademy.ca/

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416-207-0884  905-918-0791Fun, personalized programs for children, teens and adult beginners. Music school, academy concerts, music store, musicians for events. Private lessons at home or in studio. Certified Teachers, annual concerts. RCM exams, college and university preparation, professional studio recordings. Guitar and bass, piano and keyboard, voice, brass, string and woodwind, drums and percussion, songwriting, DJ+. 

http://www.canadianchildrensopera.com/

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416-366-0467 
3 and up
The only permanent children’s opera company in Canada that commissions and produces operas for children on a regular basis. School Tours, in-school visits. Also after school programs like OPERAtion KIDS for ages 8 to 13 running Sept. to May at a cost of $20 per participant. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience, knowledge or ability. Workshop includes acting, singing, prop-making, costumes, writing scripts, creating sets and stage management. Students will create an opera that will be written, designed and performed by the students. 

http://www.centraleglinton.com/ 

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416-392-0511 
all ages
Programs offered for families and caregivers, older adults, March Break camp and after school program. Summer day camp for ages 4 to 12 with trips and theme days. Lunch, evening and Saturday programs for adults.

http://www.bloorview.ca/centreforthearts

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416-425-6220 , extension 3317 
4 to 30
Year round art and music programs, workshops and special events for children and youth of all abilities. Priority given to those with special needs unless otherwise stated. See website. Dance, drama, visual arts and unique arts/nature programs, March break, music and summer camps. 

http://www.cherrybeachschoolofmusic.com/

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416-461-4224 Hands-on education in music performance, recording and the music business. Tours available. 30,000 square foot facility contains world-class recording studio and rehearsal areas. All programs combine one-on-one training with group improv and recording sessions. Workshops. Guitar, piano and keyboard, bass, drums and vocals. 

http://www.catsdrama.com/

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905-823-5151 
3 to 18
Professional theatre school. After school and weekend programs, Summer camps and counselor-in-training program. Theatre games, group improvisation, full-scale theatrical productions. Auditions, performances. 5 locations.

http://www.cccgt.org/

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416-292-9293 
all ages
The largest Chinese cultural centre in North America! Art gallery. State-of-the-art 600-seat theatre and 8500 square foot multi-purpose hall for sports, recreational activities, trade shows and banquets. Resource centre, boardroom, studios and classrooms. Family Connections Programme, Youth Chapter, Friendship Programme, Group Tours, Cultural and Educational Services. Events almost every day! Green Summer Camp for ages 4 to 12 – children trained in both Cantonese and Mandarin. Youth Orchestra, Chinese School. Classes in Chinese Opera, music-strings, table tennis, board games, cartooning… So much to do – you must see the website!

http://www.clappingland.com

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416-220-8161 
0 to 5
Songs, movement and rhythm for young children. Birthday parties, classes.

http://www.cmccanada.com/

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416- 537-5995 
3 and up
Musical Preludes program for ages 3 and 4 to introduce basic elements of music, rhythm and pitch, live demonstrations on instruments. History, theory, children’s choir, Suzuki Strings, drumming circle, sound bites, Gleesical, Summer Camps and March break camps. Lessons on keyboard, piano, strings – violin, viola, cello, double bass, bass guitar, guitar, electric guitar, Winds – flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone, voice – classical, pop, jazz, percussion – drum kit, classical, afro-cuban. 

http://www.conservatoryofdanceandmusic.ca/416-800-1842 

all ages
All types of dance from hip hop and comtemporary to acro and pointe ballet. 

http://www.conservatoryofdanceplusinc.com/

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416-716-7416 Classes for preschoolers to adults. Beginners welcome. Learn ballet, comtemporary, tap, urban dance and more. Small class sizes, audition and RAD exam preparation, preschool day programme, Dance Camp, piano lessons, dancewear resales, space rental, dance education and career consultation, master class bookings, French and Math tutoring, high school credit information etc. 

http://www.honeynovick.com/

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416-782-7944 
all ages
Teaches creative vocalization, scat singing, vocal production. Performs and creates song and poems; Produces concerts and CDs. 

http://www.dancefusion.ca/

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416-267-8372 
all ages
Classes for kids of all ages and abilities. Kidazzle program ages 2. to 3.5, 4 to 5.5, all boys classes, recreational program, jazz, tap, ballet, musical theatre, competitive program. Private and semi-private music lessons, yoga classes for young and old. 

http://www.danceplace.ca

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416-633-2726  416-234-9771
3 and up
Also see www.etobicokeschoolofdance.com. Spacious, sprung floors, mirrored walls, female and male change rooms. Competitions, summer classes, day camps, classes in dance, tumbling, musical theatre, adult classes etc.

http://www.derryfluteband.org/ 

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8 and up
A non-profit organization of volunteer musicians who enjoy learning, playing and performing band music. Membership is open to anyone willing to make the commitment and effort. Beginners and experienced players are welcom. Instruction is free! Uniforms and instruments are provided as long as you are a member. You need to be able to read sheet music. 4 different types of flutes. 

http://www.dianadrew.com/about_lessons.htm

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905-513-1986 
6 and up
Private singing lessons for ages 6 to adult. Group vocal classes. Students can sing a wide variety of music styles and repertoire and can record high-quality CDs during classes. Get prepared for TV, film and Canadian Idol auditions! Year-end performance and show for all singing students. 

http://www.puppetadventure.com/

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416-787-8588 
all ages
Workshops for kids and adults. Shadow theatre, rod puppets, marionettes, masks, body puppets and more. Mime, music movement, script writing and voice for puppets. All workshops end with a puppet parade and an original show developed by the group. Programs like video production – create your own. Adventure phonics, Shakespeare for kids and Get Art Smart. 45 minute puppet shows for all ages, especially 3 to 8. Birthday packages. 

http://www.dramaway.com/

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416-614-1078 Customized programs for schools and organizations. Programs for individuals include theatre, dance, film, music, visual arts and puppetry etc. DramaWay is the leading provider of fine arts programs to people who have special needs. Most programs run June to September. 

http://www.elmeriselersingers.com/647-340-8592 

Programs for schools: Get Music! Educational Outreach and Leadership Programme for participating high school conductors and choirs to join the Elmer Iseler Singers in a Grand Finale to a grand year of mentoring, learning, collaboration, and choral excellence. 

http://www.e-m-p.net/

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416-248-0410 
all ages
Not-for-profit theatre company produces and performs 2 musicals a year. Families encouraged to join. Members sing, dance, act, build sets, make props and costumes, prepare publicity and everything needed to produce a show. New scholarship presented annually to a student majoring in Music Theatre who demonstrates leadership, ability and community involvement. 

http://essm.ca/416-239-4637 

3 to 18
Accomplished musicians teach the Suzuki method for violins and cellos. Free Annual Spring Concert. Hear more than 100 violin and cello students and meet the ESM community of parents, students and teachers. Private and group lessons. 

http://www.factorytheatre.ca/

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416-504-4473  416-504-9971
14 to 18
Youth Ensemble Playbuilding Workshop, no experience necessary. Workshops and education packages for teachers. 

http://www.fairlawnneighbourhoodcentre.com/416-488-3446 

all ages
Classes in arts, fitness and music from birth to Gr.6. Musical theatre arts, lego brick club, sketching, craft day. Teen Division for grades 7 to 12. Most adult fitness programs evenings and weekends open to teens on a space-permitting basis. Teen drama program. Auditions in mid-September. Adult fitness classes, arts, parenting and CPR training courses.  

http://www.familiesmakinmusic.com/

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416-225-5655  416-844-5655
0 to 5
Music and movement for families with newborn to 5 year old kids. Day and weekend classes for the whole family.

http://www.fitforlifegroup.com/fit4life/

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416-277-1626 
1.5 and up
Kinderbounce is a one of a kind gymnastics program for tots and kids. Steeles West has skill based recreational classes for ages 6 and up. Dancetrix offers pro dance tricks and acrobatics for dancers and gymnasts. Also Birthday parties. 

http://forthejoyofmusic.com/

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 Teacher of piano and voice. Individual lessons. Instructions for all levels – beginners, professionals, kids, teenagers and adults. Repertoire covers classical to contemporary. Preparation for RCM exams. Teaching is customized to suit individual needs, relaxed approach. Making music fun for kids and giving them the patience and personal attention they need. 

http://www.fortheloveofit.net/

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416-691-0253 
all ages
activities include art, nature, sports, drama, music, martial arts, archery, gymnastics, dance, yoga, hiking and active games, swimming 3 days a week, theme days, workshops and special events. Programs for 3 and 4 year olds also. Acting classes, singing lessons are all ages. Musical theatre, dance and drama camp summer camp for ages 4 to 18. ages 4 to 6 years are half-day with extended care option.  

http://www.frontandcentredance.com/

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416-916-3687  416-450-9364
all ages
Birthday parties, classes start at age 3. adult yofa and fitness classes.Mobile recording studio for kids aged 6 to 10. Summer camp, no experience required, ages 6 to 11.  Half-day mini camp for ages 3 to 5. Campers learn how to dance in the forms of jazz, hip hop, ballet, acro, musical theatre and tap. There’ll also be crafts, theme days, painting backdrops, free t-shirt, pizza party and they get to perform the show at the end of each session. 

http://www.fundamentalz.ca/

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416-913-1553 
5 to 13
Providing mentorship through sports and educational programs for children and youth throughout the GTA. School programs and fundraising. Programs include summer camps for ages 5 to 12, rec basketball, indoor and outdoor soccer, floor hockey, track and field, Sports Pak Plus, dance, crafts-to-go, yoga for kids, star search, karate kids, Y.E.S. and Y.O.U. 

http://www.garrisoncreekartcentre.ca/

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416-531-5991 
all ages
Art classes, birthday parties, March break, holiday and summer camps. Adult workshops and birthday parties. Halloween event and TDSB projets. Summer camps for ages 4 to 10 about art, music, drama and play. 

http://www.goyaschool.ca/

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416-492-8929 
4 and up
Offering lessons in a variety of acoustic and electric musical instruments like piano, guitar, clarinet, flute and saxophone. Also voice. Preparation for all levels of RCM examinations. Learn-to-play classes to those for professional musicians and music teachers. Recitals. 

http://www.gymboreeclasses.com/

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1-877-449-6932 
0 to 5
Play and learn classes, music and art classes, sports, family fun and school skills classes. Also themed parties available to members and non-members. Special events throughout the year like pajama parties, Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations, Halloween and winter celebrations. 

http://www.hssb.ca/

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416-425-2874 
10 to 24
Brass and percussion players ages 10 to 24, beginner to advanced can participate in any one of the 3 brass bands: The Hannaford Youth Band, The Hannaford Community Band and The Hannaford Junior Band. Each particpant must audition. Brass band instruments are provided. 

http://www.harbourfrontcc.ca/

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416-392-1509 
3 and up
Summer day camp for ages 6 to 12, spring programs and March break camp. Room 13 where the kids run the art studio! See www.room13canada.ca. After school programs, Pre-teen drop-in for grades 6 to 9, ballet and jazz classes for ages 5 and up, Playball Sports, Family programs.

http://www.highparkchoirs.org/

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416-762-0657 
4 to 18
Six choirs with over 120 children aged 4 to 18. Professional conductors and music educators, outstanding artistry and guest artists. Auditions in April and May for September placement. E-mail to book your audition. 

http://www.inharmonydance.ca/index2.htm

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905-898-6229 
all ages
Programs for children to adults. Newly renovated facility. Spring mini session, Summer Camp. Recitals. Tiny tots programs, creative dance. Princess Dance, ballet, jazz, acrobatics, tap, hip-hop, musical theatre, contemporary, ballet-modern, Combo Dance 101 and Birthday Parties!

http://www.interplay-dance.ca/

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416-972-1316  416-483-4325
3 and up
Dance Company providing young dancers an opportunity to rehearse in a professional atmosphere. Choreography ranges from classical and comtemporary ballet to modern dance, urban jazz, classical jazz, hip hop and musical theatre. Children’s ballet classes start at age 3. Royal Academy of Dance Ballet, Senior ballet program for ages 10 and up. Teen and adult ballet and modern dance, jazz, hip hop and tap and musical theatre classes for ages 9 and up and 7 and up. 

http://www.jccc.on.ca/

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416-441-2345 
all ages
Open to everyone to showcase Japanese artistic and athletic talents; social and intellectual events, the history and future of Japanese-Canadian community. Many Japanese cultural programs. Almost half of members are of non-Japanese ancestry, and over a third are seniors. See and learn from artisans, musicians, dancers and martial arts practitioners. Coordinates community events and programs with other ethnic organizations to build harmony among cultures.

http://www.kaosmusiccentre.com/

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416-233-2232 
3 and up
Private and group music lessons, Rock Band Camp, and Glee Club. Lessons for piano, guitar, bass, drums, woodwind, violin, vocal, Junior Music program and Music Wonderland programs. 

http://www.kingswayconservatory.ca/

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416-234-0121 
4 and up
Flute choir, private instruction for beginning students to ARCT level on piano, strings, winds, brass and voice. Summer programs. 

http://www.lippertmusic.com/

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416-425-9933 
2 and up
Music lessons, professional school, group lessons and summer camps. Year-end performance for students plus additional performance opportunities at a variety of events. Recitals for youth and adults. Lessons in drumming, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and more. Learn theory and history. 3 music camps to choose from for kids and CIT teens. 

http://www.littlefingersmusic.com/

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416-256-9849 Teaching studio offers lessons for piano, voice and guitar. School program Make a CD Workshop for classes. Charlie performs with a dancer and drummer.  

http://www.livingrhythm.ca/

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647-444-3786  705-927-0753
all ages
Rhythm-based activities using drums and other percussion instruments. Workshops from a half hour to full day events. Serving corporations, communities and schools. There are rhythm camps, baby rhythm and birthday rythym programs etc. 

http://www.long-mcquade.com/

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905-837-9785 Music lessons for a variety of instruments like guitar, piano, trumpet, violin, drums, bass, trombone, cello, vocals, saxophone and clarinet

http://youngpeoplestheatre.ca/

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416-363-5131  416-862-2222
JK to Gr. 12
Year-round classes, personal coaching, jr. ensemble, March break and summer drama camps. Theatre and drama school for kids. Performances.Class trips, workshops and professional development, teacher resources.

http://www.makingmusictogether.com/

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416-833-1231  1-800-728-2692
all ages
Families share songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance-oriented setting. 

http://www.mikkileung.com/

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647-878-1637 
all ages
One-on-one piano lessons for beginner, intermediate or advanced levels. Piano lessons offered to beginner-level students on a one-on-one basis. Theory lessons offered also on one-on-one basic or in a small group setting. 

http://www.mooredale.org

[email protected]
416-922-3714  416-587-9411
2.5 to 14
Ages 2.5 to 14. Preschool, clubs, camps, concerts, sports, recreational programs. Music, dance, fitness, art, sports, theatre, certification programs.

http://www.myc.com/

[email protected]
1-800-561-1692  613-592-7565
2 and up
Teaching musica for 31 years over 3 continents with 900 teachers to 24,000 students. Keyboarding and singing.

http://www.themusicstudio.ca/

[email protected]
416-234-9268 
6 months and up
Private instruction offered for voice, piano, guitar, bass, drums, vibraphone, hand drums, flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, French horn, violin, viola, cello, theory, harmony and music history.  Ensemble program to play music with other students. Music in Motion Children’s Program designed to bring children 6 months to 7 years old together in small age-appropriate groups to have fun together. 

http://www.funwithmusictogether.ca/

[email protected]
416-283-0589 
all ages
Music classes for infants to kindergarteners and their parents. 

http://www.musictrends.ca/

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416-285-4990 Music lessons for piano, guitar, drums, vocal, strings, woodwind and theory lessons. Preparation for RCM exams and auditions. Many styles of music. Regular recitals and jam sessions. Also a fun Band Camp in July and August. You can attend for as many days as you choose and play your own instrument or try out different band parts. Camp is supported by professional, experienced musicians and suitable for all levels of experience. Also instruments for sale. Beginners welcome. 

http://www.sophiebell.ca/

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416-484-7798 
1 to 8
Group music and movement classes for infants and children. 

http://www.nathanieldettchorale.org/

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416-340-7000 The Training Choir is a pilot project for Toronto-area TDSB high school students of Aftrican Heritage. Training in choral and vocal technique, music theory and Afrocentric history. Students chosen based on musical ability and potential to benefit from the experience of working in a professional environment. Regular rehersals. Opportunity to perform with and be mentored by they members of the professional Chorale. The TDSB works with the Chorale to provide opportunities for the Training Choir members to act as mentors and role models themselves in their own schools.  

http://www.newconservatoryofmusic.ca/

[email protected]
416-292-5959 
5 and up
Private and group lessons, theory and harmony, beginner programa and scholarships.

http://www.earlyyearslearning.com/

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416-544-0133 
18 months to 6 years
Offering half day programs for toddlers, preschool and Kindergarten children. Also lunch and after-school programs and drop-in programs in the afternoons. Summer Camp is available for 2-4 year olds.  

http://www.northyork-suzuki.com/

[email protected]
416-222-5315 
all ages
Family music with babies and toddlers, instruction in piano, violin, viola and cello.

http://www.randolphacademy.com

[email protected]
416-924-2243 x 225 
3 and up
Performances, college program, fall and winter kids programs like glee choir, dance, acting, summer camp, group workshops

http://www.rcmusic.ca/

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416-408-2825 
all ages
The finest music and arts education for over a century. Learning programs for people at all stages of their lives and learning. Also a first-rate performance centre with the launch of Koerner Hall and the Performing Arts division. 

http://www.ryrns.ca/

[email protected]
416-239-1555 
2.5 to 5
Cooking and arts classes. Also programs that help prepare kids for preschool and kindergarten.  

http://www.scarboromusic.com/

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416-699-8333 
all ages
Offering instruments, lessons, sheet music, repairs, accessories and specials. Competitively priced brass and woodwind instruments, guitars and keyboards. See showroom. Lessons for instruments and voice. Preparation for University and RCM exams. Wide selection of music, specialty and seasonal music books. They can order what you’re looking for if not in stock. Repairs to almost all instruments through their network of specialists. Guitar picks to amplifiers, metronomes, tuners etc. 

http://www.scarborougharts.com/

[email protected]
416-698-7322 
6 and up
Many programs for youth like CARES: a fully mobile, after-school program with digital equipment for youth ages 6 to 12 provided with no cost to the parent or hosting school! Phase 2 is a new collective of emerging Hip Hop artists – auditions close soon. The Borough Most Thorough is a series of music creation workshops for ages 14 to 19. I have a dream is a new dance collective movement for ages 15 to 19. The Bridging Project uses art interventions to connect communities. Also exhibitions, galleries and events. 

http://www.cobainc.com/

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416-658-3111 
3 and up
Along with performances, COBA offers a children’s dance and drumming program for ages 3 and up. Also teen and adult open dance and drumming classes. Professional Training Apprenticeship Program is a 3 year program for emerging artists looking for in-depth training in dance and/or music. Also a 1-year intesive for dancers and teachers.  

http://www.scratchlab.ca/

[email protected]
416-727-2824 
Young children to adults.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced DJ classes; Specialty Learning courses like DJ camp and school credit course. Field trips (workshops, half-day and full-day) catered to the students needs, suitable for kids 10 and up, located on the TTC route. 

http://www.sesaya.com/

[email protected]
647-439-6349 
0 to 7
Kindermusik, piano fundamentals and other music programs. 

http://www.stardanceacademy.ca/

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416-283-2572 
3 and up
Dance, music, swimming, summer camp and parties. Adult programs too. Camp for ages 4 to 10 includes dance, art, drama, music and swimming, theatre and games. Swimming lessons for ages 3 and up and recreational swimming for all ages and levels. Authorized providers of the Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Program. Dance disciplines of ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop for all ages and all levels. Piano lessons follow the Royal Conservatory of Music program for ages 5 and up including adults. 

http://www.stayathomemusic.ca/

[email protected]
647-271-3629 
all ages
Providing affordable and enjoyable private music lessons in the comfort of your own home. 

http://www.stayathomemusic.ca/

[email protected]
647-271-3629 Music lessons.

http://www.stepsdancestudio.com/

[email protected]
416-656-7837 
4 and up
Childrens Steps Programs: Introduction to Latin Dance for ages 4 to 6. Salsa, Merengue and Cha Cha for ages 7 to 11) Hip Hop for ages 6 to 12, Latin Dance Kids Performance Group. Teen Steps programs. Adults Steps programs. School workshops, student outings and more. 

http://www.studiopavas.com/

[email protected]
905-403-9435 
3 to 16
Art, music, drama and dance. Parties, March break and summer programs for ages 3 to 14, intensive programs for age 6 to 16.

http://www.sugarbeat.ca/

[email protected]
416-767-5535 
4 months to 7 years
Classes for young children in the Bloor West Village. Classes feature singing, bouncing, instruments, stories, puppet shows and creative movement. 

http://www.swanseaschoolofdance.com/

[email protected]
416-767-2842 
2 and up
Preschool dance, Superboys, ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, acro, junior and senior company, adult classes, March break camp, summer camps and birthday parties. Summer camps for ages 3 years and up, half-day and full-day. Camp weeks like The Rockin’ Rodeo Show, The Spectacular Space Adventure, Ursula’s Underwater Universe, ZuZu’s Zany Zoo and Seuss It Up!

http://www.torontodanceindustry.com/

[email protected]
416-285-4470 
all ages
6 state-of-the-art dance studios. Dance classes for fun, fitness and skill. Dance Decades loyalty program. Recreational and competitive programs. Summer programs. 

http://www.torontofacultyofmusic.com/416-231-4424 

all ages
Music Theatre Camps for March break and summer like Oliver and Kids on Broadway. Extended hours available. Also private lessons for piano, guitar, bass voice, drums, violin, viola, cello, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone and French horn. Theory and keyboard lessons also. Programs include String Orchestra, Jr. and Sr Rock Shop, Rock Shop Syllabus, Music Theatre Choir, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Combo. Preschool Music includes Orff, Kodaly and Dalcroze methods. 

http://www.torontofluteschool.com/

[email protected]
416-782-5091 
4 and up
The largest Suzuki flute program in the GTA is for young students and older students participate in the Ensemble Programme.  All students receive weekly lessons and bi-weekly group/ensemble classes. Students can also prepare for Royal Conservatory exams, competitions and university auditions. Biannual concerts, yearly recitals, master classes and workshops. 

http://www.torontoschoolforstrings.com/

[email protected]
416-968-0303 Lessons for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, guitar and electric bass. Opportunities to rehearse with a professional accompanist, play with small ensembles or orchestra. Private and small group lessons in theory. The store sells strings, rosin, mutes, metronomes, tuners, music books etc. Summer day camp too. Check website for the many programs. 

http://www.tso.ca/ 

[email protected]
416-593-7769 x 373 
all ages
Both the Young People’s Concert series and the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra offer opportunities for musical development beyond school hours. There are also many programs for schools to choose from including the Adopt-a-Player programme. Auditions, open call, competitions too. 

http://www.tropicanacommunity.org/

[email protected]
416-439-9009  416-296-7154
all ages
Caribbean Ball Carnival, child care, counselling services, educational and employment services and youth development. Operating out of 5 main offices, plus satellite locations. Youth counselling for agression and employment, daycare centre for children 3 months to 2.5 years, plus 2.5 to 12 years old. ProTech Media Centre offers free digital arts (animation, web design, digital photography, audio and video editing) and technology training such as Microsoft curricula to improve computer literacy skills. Scarborough Youth Resource Centre at Scarborough Town Shopping Mall is a drop-in centre for youth ages 12 to 24 and offers a variety of activities and many programs. See website for program descriptions.  

http://www.universitysettlement.ca/m&a.html/

[email protected]
416-598-3444 x 243, 244 
all ages
Providing affordable, quality music and arts programs for over 85 years. See website for list and bios of faculty. Programs are for absolutely everyone – see School Mandate section on website.Individual and group classes for piano, violin, viola, introductory cello, guitar, clarinet, saxophone, accordion, voice, drums and percussion, flute, recorder, ear-training and theory. Benefit concert is Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 7:30pm at St. George the Martyr Church, 197 John St., Toronto. Admission is pay what you can, but $10. is suggested. All proceeds to be donated to the Music and Arts School. 

http://www.vpdc.ca/

[email protected]
416-699-8277 Ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, modern/contemporary, technique and lyrical. Beginner, junior, senior, primary, pre-junior levels etc. Competition Company, events and Summer Dance Camp for students aged 7 to 17. Musical Theatre by audition. 

http://www.yamahamusicschool.ca/

school@yamaha.ca
416-224-5590 Providing instruction on a wide variety of musical instruments like drums, keyboard, flute, violin, guitar, saxophone, cello etc. For children and adults, beginners to advanced. Also programs like Tunes for Twos, Music Wonderland, Junior Music Course Year 1 and Young Musician’s Course. Summer Rock Camp for ages 10 and up.

http://www.ymcagta.org/en/index.html

memberservices@ymcagta.org
416-928-9622  1-800-223-8024
all ages
For families, adults, youth, kids and newcomers. Programs in child care, health, fitness and recreation etc. Adult services. Youth outreach, youth leader corps and camps. Camps for kids aged 5 to 15. Day camps, summer clubs, Cedar Glen overnight camp, Camp Pine Crest, Future Leaders program and Camp Pine Crest Family Camp. 

http://www.ocom.ca/

info@ocom.ca
1-800-728-3828  905-286-1133
3 to 93
Teaching music for over 72 years, they’ve made music fun, exiting and educational for over 1 million Canadian families. Unique, progressive, instructional methods for pre-school, guitar, piano, vocal, drums, bands and combos and music theory. Free in-home music evaluation for school-aged children.