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279 Dundas Street East - Waterdown, ON
(at the corner of Dundas St. & Hamilton St. in the Subway Restaurant plaza)
Save $60 on music lessons
with Waterdown Music Academy.
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"Signing my daughter up for lessons here is honestly one of the very best decisions I have made."
- Vesna Backo-Trickett
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"We sent our son to Waterdown Music Academy this past year, and we cannot say enough about how pleased we have been."
- Michelle Helder
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"My daughter joined this music school almost a year back and her progress has been phenomenal."
- Devesh Seth
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"The teaching style at Waterdown Music Academy has been a key factor in our son’s progress. The method is age appropriate, fun and engaging."
- Mitra Brown
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"My daughter has been taking piano lessons at Waterdown Music Academy for 5 years. Her teacher is cheerful, encouraging, dedicated and experienced."
- Lan Gao
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"Amazingly patient with kids, and they bring out the drive in them to be better. My daughter has made leaps and bounds on the piano."
- Auz D.
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"What an amazing business! The teachers have been awesome and have helped two of my kids improve and learn an amazing skill."
- Denise Perri
Learn music with our expert teachers.
Our professional teachers have thousands of hours of teaching and performing experience and are here to help you reach your musical goals.
Whether you or your child are getting started with music for the first time or are an experienced musician looking to continue their musical education, you're in the right place!
Benefits of Becoming a Waterdown Music Academy Student
No Long Contracts
Unlike other music schools, we don't require semester minimums for lessons. If you're ready to start, you have nothing to lose - our students truly want to be here and we won't commit you to a long contract.
Free Makeup Lessons
Need to miss a lesson? No problem. Just sign up for one of our free group makeup lessons. Yes, free!
Trophies & Rewards
We're the only school in Waterdown that gives students awesome wristbands and trophies as rewards for completing challenges. We love to see the smiles on our students' faces when they're rewarded for practicing!
Free Recitals
We're pleased to provide our students with two optional recitals every year - and the best part is that they're completely free! You'll never have to pay any performance fees or buy any tickets.
A Track Record of Excellence
Our students have achieved at the highest levels, from earning 1st Class Honours from the Royal Conservatory of Music to placing first in music festivals to earning admission to schools such as the world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
4-Point Family Safety Plan
Our students' well-being is our top priority; that's why our safety plan includes security cameras in each classroom, windows in classroom doors, background checks for teachers and an open-door policy that allows parents to be present in the classroom whenever they like.
Contests & Spirit Weeks
Waterdown Music Academy ups the "fun factor" by holding contests and Spirit Weeks. Our students love showing off their school spirit!
Qualified Teaching Staff
Our warm and friendly teachers have post-secondary and/or Royal Conservatory of Music accreditation as well as professional performance and teaching experience.
Online Lesson Options
Snowed in? Feeling under-the-weather? No problem - you'll always have the option to have your lesson via Zoom instead!
Picture Day
Every year, Waterdown Music Academy offers a free Picture Day for our awesome students! We team up with a photographer to offer free, professional portraits that make a great keepsake.
Lessons on Popular Instruments
Our students take private lessons for piano, guitar, voice (singing), drums, violin, ukulele, bass, flute, music theory and songwriting.
FAQs
Have questions about lessons at Waterdown Music Academy?
There are some of the most asked questions about lessons with us. Have another question? Feel free to contact us by phone, text or email anytime.
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How much do lessons cost?
Our lessons are $34 / 30 minutes and include:
- One-on-one instruction with a professional music teacher.
- Free group makeup lessons in case you need to miss a class.
- A chance to play in two recitals each year.
- The amazing Musical Ladder System, rewarding students with personalized trophies, wristbands and certificates for completing challenges in their lessons.
- Contests and Spirit Weeks.
- Picture day with a professional photographer.
Lessons are available Monday-Saturday, scheduled once-a-week.
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When can we start?
Our academy has open enrolment, so you can start any time!
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Is there a discount for enrolling two or more of my children for lessons?
Yes! When you enrol two or more children from the same household for lessons, you'll receive beginner lesson books for FREE! Also, the registration fee will apply only to the first child.
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How long are we committed to lessons for? What if we want to stop?
Our lessons are month-to-month - there are no long-term contracts or semester minimums, so you can take lessons for as long as you want! If you need to stop, just let us know by the 15th of your last month.
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What happens if we need to miss a lesson?
No problem! Just sign up for one of our FREE group makeup lessons.
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What age can kids start at?
We start private lessons at age 5.
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Do you teach adults as well?
Yes! We have many adult students learning all instruments that we offer at our school.
Fun fact: a study shows that while 20% of children learn to play music, 70% of adults WISH they had learned… check this off of your bucket list! -
Do we need to have an instrument at home?
It's important to own or rent an instrument of your own so that you can practice between lessons… but that doesn't mean that you have to buy an expensive instrument to get started!
Piano
Many of our students start lessons on a 61-key portable keyboard. We have these available for rent for $20/month. They are also easily purchased from any music store, and often even Costco or Best Buy.
Guitar
We'd be happy to help make purchase recommendations if you're looking to buy your first guitar. And if you're not ready to purchase, we have 3/4-scale acoustic guitars (perfect for kids) available to rent for $20/month.
Ukulele
Beginner ukuleles are typically in the $60-100 range and easy to find - any local musical instrument retailer or Amazon should have them available.
Drums
Electronic drum kits are a popular choice for beginners - we can help you out with making a rental or purchase decision when you're getting started with lessons. Another popular and inexpensive option for beginners is to purchase a "practice pad".
Violin
We'd be happy to help make recommendations if you're looking to rent or purchase your first violin.
Flute
We'd be happy to help make recommendations if you're looking to rent or purchase your first flute.
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Contact Us
Phone: 905-690-8010
Text: 519-489-0626
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Location
279 Dundas Street East - Waterdown, ON
(at the corner of Dundas St. & Hamilton St. in the Subway Restaurant plaza)
About Us
Established in 2001, Waterdown Music Academy is Waterdown's longest-running music school. Winner of multiple Flamborough Review Reader's Choice Awards, our school has grown based on word-of-mouth and its great reputation in the community. Prior to June 2019, Waterdown Music Academy was known as Keynote Music Studio.
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