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Woodwinds · East York

Woodwinds lessons in East York

Flute, clarinet and saxophone for concert band, jazz and RCM tracks. A short trip from East York, 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 woodwinds program built for East York 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.

East York families have been part of the school for generations. Our studio sits at Laird and Eglinton, minutes from Thorncliffe Park, Todmorden and O'Connor. Evenings and Saturdays are especially popular here.

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 East York

Direct from the DVP via Millwood or Overlea, or a quick trip up Broadview.

Student stories

Woodwinds students from East York.

  • 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

Woodwinds questions from East York families.

What East York parents ask before starting woodwinds lessons here.

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  • Do you teach woodwinds lessons for East York students?

    Yes. Woodwinds is one of our five core programs, and a share of our woodwinds students come from East York and the surrounding streets.

  • How long is the trip from East York?

    Direct from the DVP via Millwood or Overlea, or a quick trip up Broadview. Weekly woodwinds lessons run 30, 45 or 60 minutes, so most families are in and out in under an hour.

  • What age can a East York student start woodwinds?

    Most woodwinds students start between ages five and seven, but we regularly begin students older, including adult beginners.

  • Can East York students prepare for RCM Woodwinds exams here?

    Yes. Our woodwinds faculty prepares students from early Preparatory levels through advanced grades, at whatever pace suits the student.

  • Do I need to own a instrument to start?

    We recommend having a woodwinds to practise on at home before the first lesson. We're happy to advise on beginner instruments before you buy.

First lesson is on us

Book a free woodwinds trial.

We'll match a East York student to the right woodwinds teacher and a time that works with the school week.

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  • Google reviewsRated 5.0
  • Established1965 · Leaside
  • CurriculumRCM exam prep
  • PressVoted #1 by NOW Magazine