Headquartered in the prestigious TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, this 125-year-old institution has an expansive array of music instruction programs. These include the Royal Conservatory School, offering community-based classes and lessons to children and adults; the Young Artists Performance Academy, offering advanced training to promising young musicians; and the Glenn Gould School, offering college-level diplomas and bachelor's degrees to serious musicians pursuing musical careers. The conservatory also hosts numerous classical, jazz and world music performances for the public throughout the year.
The Royal Conservatory
TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning
273 Bloor St. West
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W2 Canada
rcmusic.ca
This music school offers private and group instruction for children and adults, beginner to advanced, in genres ranging from classical to rock. Lessons are offered in piano, voice, violin, electric and acoustic guitar, drums, bass and even bouzouki. Group jam sessions, jazz ensembles and music camps are held regularly.
Elite Music Academy
822 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario, M4J 1L6 Canada
416-406-5355
elitemusic.ca
The Faculty of Music at this university offers a comprehensive college-level curriculum, with degrees ranging from bachelor's to doctorates, in fields of study that include music performance, theory, composition, music history and culture, opera, and music education. Admission to the program is selective and is based on an audition, interview and educational requirements which include basic music theory.
University of Toronto
Faculty of Music
Edward Johnson Building
80 Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5 Canada
416-978-3750
music.utoronto.ca
Through its School of Creative and Performing arts, this college offers several music education options, focusing on jazz and contemporary forms. Options include a certificate program in jazz/commercial performance, and a Bachelor of Applied Music (Contemporary Music) degree, which focuses on music business, technology and performance in contemporary styles. The school also offers community-based music instruction for children and continuing music education for adults. Admission to higher education programs includes an audition and ear training/music theory testing.
Humber College
205 Humber College Blvd.
Toronto ON, M9W 5L7 Canada
416-675-5000
creativeandperformingarts.humber.ca