Guitar · Leaside
Guitar lessons in Leaside
Acoustic, electric and bass, from first chords to full-band performance. A short trip from Leaside, taught by full-time faculty.
5 stars on Google
Trusted by hundreds of families
Teaching since 1965
60+ years in the neighbourhood
RCM exam prep
Certified professional teachers
Voted #1 by NOW Magazine
Best music school in the GTA for private lessons
What to expect
A guitar program built for Leaside students.
We start with a short conversation about the student. Age, prior experience, favourite music, whether they hope to pursue exams, and what a realistic practice week looks like. From there, one of our faculty designs the program.
Leaside is where our studio has lived for six decades. Families walk in from Bayview, Sunnybrook and Thorncliffe Park, and many of our students bike over after school. Our second-floor rooms at 214 Laird Drive sit right in the middle of it all.
Lessons run 30, 45 or 60 minutes and follow the school year. Students working toward Royal Conservatory of Music certificates receive full exam preparation, and students who prefer modern repertoire have a program shaped around the music they actually want to play.
First lesson
Free trial
Format
Private, 1-on-1
Since
1965
Getting here from Leaside
Under 5 minutes from Bayview and Eglinton, with parking on Laird and side streets.
Student stories
Guitar students from Leaside.
“Was in TO for 5 weeks over the summer. Originally was looking to do group lessons, but ended up with private lessons at a very reasonable rate. Other than having a great instructor (thanks Robin!), I was introduced to Cubase 5, which has now become a regular part of my drum practice repertoire (now that I am back in Budapest), which has helped improve my music reading skills immensely. Drum-learning wise, the best call I've ever made!”
Laszlo Reichel
“Amazing lessons, relaxed but focused atmosphere, great place to meet other musicians and students.”
Matija Krunic
“Great staff, friendly environment! Matthew rocks!”
Layal S.
FAQ
Guitar questions from Leaside families.
What Leaside parents ask before starting guitar lessons here.
Ask a questionDo you teach guitar lessons for Leaside students?
Yes. Guitar is one of our five core programs, and a share of our guitar students come from Leaside and the surrounding streets.
How long is the trip from Leaside?
Under 5 minutes from Bayview and Eglinton, with parking on Laird and side streets. Weekly guitar lessons run 30, 45 or 60 minutes, so most families are in and out in under an hour.
What age can a Leaside student start guitar?
Most guitar students start between ages five and seven, but we regularly begin students older, including adult beginners.
Can Leaside students prepare for RCM Guitar exams here?
Yes. Our guitar faculty prepares students from early Preparatory levels through advanced grades, at whatever pace suits the student.
Do I need to own a guitar to start?
We recommend having a guitar to practise on at home before the first lesson. We're happy to advise on beginner instruments before you buy.
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Book a guitar trial lesson.
We'll match a Leaside student to the right teacher and a time that works with the school week.
- Google reviewsRated 5.0
- Established1965 · Leaside
- CurriculumRCM exam prep
- PressVoted #1 by NOW Magazine