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Willowdale School of Music
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Type:Day camp, After-school / weekend classes
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Focus:Music (multi)
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Cost:$23 to $365/week
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Ages:1 to 18
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Gender:Coed
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Main language:
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Capacity:Varies
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Programs:View 10 available; 7 TBD
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Summary
Willowdale School of Music answered our questions
Who are you as an organization?
The best music lessons and camps give children the tools to change the world for the better. Through enjoyable, educational and engaging private lessons, music classes and camps, WSM students learn discipline, resiliency, empathy, responsibility, creativity, confidence and musical skills. Book a free trial private lesson to start or inquire about our group classes or day camps!
- Special needs: Not available
- LGBTQ+ friendly community
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
"The best music lessons teach children more than just how to play their musical instrument, they give children the skills and tools to change the world for the better. Great music lessons change a child’s life right from the beginning. Our music school attracts parents who want their children to learn discipline, resiliency, empathy, responsibility, creativity and confidence, all while learning to play a musical instrument. Lessons at WSM are engaging, enjoyable and educational so that students are inspired to make music on their own at home and in public for others. Over 300+ families who love music and want to make the world a better place have chosen WSM to partner with them in their children’s musical education."
Who are your staff and counsellors?
"We hire only the most engaging teachers who are university-educated with a degree in music to teach our students. They customize each lesson to fit each student’s needs and participate in training throughout the year to level up their teaching skills. Our teachers love teaching and inspire their students to be creative and curious in their own music-making."
What do families need to know about registration?
"We welcome new students throughout the year, and offer free trial lessons to begin your musical adventure at WSM. To get started, fill out our brief Trial Lesson Request form and tell us what day/time you can come to WSM and what instrument you’re interested in. We will find a lesson time to fit your schedule and set you up with a trial lesson. Once you’ve had your trial lesson, you’ll be invited to register and start your lessons right away!
For more information about booking a trial lesson, head to our website here: https://www.willowdaleschoolofmusic.com/trials
Or contact our Office Administrator at [email protected]"
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Willowdale School of Music currently has 10 programs available; 7 TBD.
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Ages: 1Class/league/program
(Coed)Music (multi)
$23 to $270Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StMar 18-Jun 08 $23 - $270 Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StDec 04, 2023-Mar 09, 2024 Cost TBD Ages: 8 - 18+Class/league/program
(Coed)Guitar, Musical instrument training
$40 to $1,501Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StSep 27, 2023-Jun 17, 2024 $40 - $1,501 Ages: 7 - 12Class/league/program
(Coed)Vocal Training / Singing
$28 to $1,045Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193a Yonge StreetSep 27, 2023-Jun 11, 2024 $28 - $1,045 Ages: 4 - 18+Class/league/program
(Coed)Piano, Musical instrument training
$40 to $1,501Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StSep 27, 2023-Jun 17, 2024 $40 - $1,501 Ages: 1 - 3Class/league/program
(Coed)Music (multi)
$23 to $270Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StMar 18-Jun 08 $23 - $270 Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StDec 04, 2023-Mar 09, 2024 Cost TBD Ages: 5 - 18+Class/league/program
(Coed)Guitar, Musical instrument training
$40 to $1,501Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StSep 27, 2023-Jun 17, 2024 $40 - $1,501 Ages: 4 - 18+Class/league/program
(Coed)String, Musical instrument training
$40 to $1,501Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StSep 27, 2023-Jun 17, 2024 $40 - $1,501 Ages: 5 - 18+Class/league/program
(Coed)Vocal Training / Singing, Musical instrument training
$40 to $1,501Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StSep 27, 2023-Jun 17, 2024 $40 - $1,501 Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193a Yonge StreetJun 07-07 $73 Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193a Yonge StreetApr 19-19 $73 Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193a Yonge StreetFeb 16-16 Cost TBD Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StJul 15-19 $365 Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StJul 08-12 $365 Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193A Yonge StJul 02-05 $292 Ages: 8 - 18+Virtual Program
(Coed)Guitar, Musical instrument training
$37 to $925Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193a Yonge StreetDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 5 - 18+Virtual Program
(Coed)Piano, Musical instrument training
$37 to $925Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193a Yonge StreetDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 5 - 18+Virtual Program
(Coed)Guitar, Musical instrument training
$37 to $925Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193a Yonge StreetDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 5 - 18+Virtual Program
(Coed)String, Musical instrument training
$37 to $925Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193a Yonge StreetDate TBD Cost TBD Ages: 5 - 18+Virtual Program
(Coed)Vocal Training / Singing, Musical instrument training
$37 to $925Willowdale, Toronto, ON
5193a Yonge StreetDate TBD Cost TBD
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Insider Reviews & Perspectives
The Our Kids review of Willowdale School of Music
If music can change the world, Willowdale School of Music (WSM) is helping to lead that change. Offering more than just music lessons, WSM teaches the students the skills and provides the tools to make the world a better place. Started by Sarah Murley-Hauser, WSM has grown from in-home lessons to a multi-instrument music school. Murley-Hauser wanted to share her knowledge and love of music and how it can make you a better person. Lessons aren’t high-pressure, but rather engaging and enjoyable, so students want to keep going and feel confident in their abilities. Teaching staff look to inspire students and they customize lessons to each child’s learning style. Kids learn that failure and hard work are integral parts of success in music, and that neither are a bad thing. Trial lessons help kids decide if they want to continue on a musical journey, and help parents decide if WSM is a good fit.
More reviews of Willowdale School of Music
More reviews of Willowdale School of Music
Aisha Shah, Parent
Love the Willowdale School of Music!
Love the Willowdale School of Music! My daughter started virtual singing lessons last year and eagerly waits for classes. The teachers are not only friendly towards the children but also have a very wide and deep knowledge... Show More
Ximena Vales Flores, Parent
My daughter improves in her piano lessons
My Girl loves her piano lessons and her improvement is amazing all the time
Yuko Nagamoto, Parent
My daughter is confident and joyful in her music lessons
If someone worry about which violin school is good one for their kids. Please just go taking a trial lesson at Willowdale School of Music first! My daughter has learned a violin less than 1 year in Japan, but she seemed ... Show More
Joanna James, Parent
We had a great trial lesson
Thank you Willowdale School of Music for a great trial lesson for my daughter. She was resistant at the idea of learning an instrument but after meeting her teacher and learning about the violin through some fun actitivies... Show More
Margo Murley, Parent
Our teacher is patient and encouraging
Jahred is a great guitar teacher. He’s very patient and encouraging with my son. It is a pleasure to sit in the waiting room, hearing the lesson sounds from each room as many students are learning either piano, guitar,... Show More
Sarah Dicks, Parent
Our son loves his guitar lessons
As relative newcomers to Willowdale School of Music, we are so happy to have found you. Our 14 year-old son has been taking guitar lessons with Adrien and absolutely loves it. Adrien has such a positive personality and is ... Show More
Catherine Vescio, Parent
My children LOVE WSM
I cannot say enough good things about the Willowdale School of Music. We have been at this school for over a year now and both my children LOVE it. They are aged 7 and 9 years of age and are learning to play the piano an... Show More
Grace Wong, Parent
Great progress with new students
We have been with WSM for 6 months now and as brand new students, the kids' progresses have been phenomenal! We started lessons with Ms.Lori who was amazing and due to scheduling, now we are with Ms.Deborah who is just as ... Show More
Diana Grant, Camper
Adult student learning the violin
I'm an adult beginner learning the violin, and have been learning from Sarah for about five months now. I'm glad to have found her. She's a gifted teacher! Sarah is very knowledgeable, uses analogies and looks for fun t... Show More
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Location & Site Details
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Willowdale, Toronto5193A Yonge St, North York, Ontario, M2N 5P7Willowdale, Toronto5193a Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 5P7 -
What's New
Director's Message
Sarah Murley-Hauser, Director & Owner
Welcome to the Willowdale School of Music community! Founded in 2012, Willowdale School of Music has grown from being just myself driving around to student’s houses as the Richmond Hill Suzuki Studio, to an ever expanding multi-instrument music school in the heart of North York.
Regardless of lesson location, WSM’s “Why” has always been the same: The best music lessons teach children more than just how to play their musical instrument, they give children the skills and tools to change the world for the better. Put very simply, when we give children music lessons, we are making the world a better place for everyone.
When I was 3 years old, I started asking for violin lessons, and I kept asking until I was 6 years old and my parents gave in. I know that when I started violin lessons, I started practicing the skills necessary to become a better human being. As I learned how to play the violin, I learned:⠀
- the process of working hard, failing then succeeding over and over again⠀
- learning how to play and work with other people in a group⠀
- how to think critically and uniquely⠀
- how to look at a problem and figure out how to achieve success⠀
- that hard work isn't something negative⠀
- how to create goals and manage failure⠀
- that if I put my mind to it, success is inevitable for me⠀
- how to be present in the moment⠀
- how to take printed notes on a page and breathe life and colour into them⠀
- trust myself and the process that I put effort into⠀
As I become more and more invested in making the world a better place, all these skills I gained through learning the violin come in hand. ⠀
To be someone who wants to change the world, you need to:⠀
- think big picture⠀
- have empathy towards other people who might not think or feel the same as you⠀
- be present
- think outside the box and creatively⠀
- work effectively with other people⠀
And finally, when you are working toward making the world a better place, you will fail, and so you need to be resilient in failure, get back up again and try again. Music taught me that. ⠀
So I started WSM, because I believe to the depths of my being that music makes me a better person, thus I am responsible to share that with others and give the next generation the tools they need to continue the work left to do on to make the world a better place.⠀
No matter what instrument, how young or old, or how much you know about music already, there is a spot for you at Willowdale School of Music.
I can’t wait to meet you at Willowdale School of Music!
Warmly,
Sarah Murley-Hauser | Director of Willowdale School of Music
Book a free trial lesson to get started: https://www.willowdaleschoolofmusic.com/trials
Contact us for more information: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Willowdale School of Music have good reviews?
We've collected reviews from past attendees. Read 9 reviews of Willowdale School of Music here.What types of programs does Willowdale School of Music offer?
Willowdale School of Music runs: year-round programs, day camps, virtual programs. Programming specializes in: Music (multi), Guitar, Musical instrument training, Vocal Training / Singing, Piano, String. Browse the program calendar for rates and dates.What age does Willowdale School of Music start?
Willowdale School of Music has programs for children aged 1 to 18.How much does is cost to attend Willowdale School of Music?
Fees to attend Willowdale School of Music range from $23 to $365/week.Does Willowdale School of Music offer support for children with special needs?
Willowdale School of Music does not offer support for children with special needs.Does Willowdale School of Music offer busing?
No, Willowdale School of Music does not offer transportation.
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