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Adam, a self taught and experienced drummer, was feeling stagnant with his playing and contacted Greater Toronto Music School. Once in a while he would try to learn a new song or search YouTube for a new fill idea, but more often than not, when he would sit down behind his kit found himself playing ...
Learning an instrument has many benefits. It gives students an outlet for their creativity, opens them up to a deeper understanding and appreciation for music, and most of all, it is an extremely fun and gratifying experience. The best thing about teaching music is sharing a passion for music and s...
What do artists like Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney, Prince and Miles Davis all have in common? They are all well rounded musicians. When people discuss their favourite musicians, the phrase ‘well rounded’ often gets thrown around, so let’s dive in and unpack what it really means to be a well rounded mu...
I grew up with two parents who love music so it’s always been a big part of my life. My father is a die hard Beatles fan and my mother loves Motown music so growing up, there was always music playing in the house. I began taking piano lessons in Toronto around the age of six and showed a keen inte...
At the Greater Toronto Music School, we offer music lessons in Toronto and strive to cultivate a passion for music inside the class and beyond. With the holiday season quickly approaching, we would like to share some of our favourite musical gift ideas. It can be difficult to find the right gift fo...
Whether you're on a big festival stage, at your local open mic in Toronto, jamming with your friends or just playing on your own at home, mistakes are likely to happen and they are ok! Some mistakes may have a larger impact than others, but even the most critical don't have to ruin a performance. O...
In recent years, we have seen an increase in the prominence of online lessons. Online learning offers flexibility, comfort, saves time commuting and has proven to be an effective learning method due to simplicity and ease that students experience. Over the past few months with the social distancing...
Greater Toronto Music School is committed to the safety of both of students and teachers during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
We have been acting in accordance with the guidelines set by the Canadian Health authorities, Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organizati...
Practicing should never feel like a chore. At Greater Toronto Music School, we aim to inspire our students and cultivate a passion that will motivate them to pick up their instrument and play! Even the most inspired musicians go through phases where they lack motivation, so don't worry if you feel...