Music Lessons in Milton, Designed for Kids
Piano, guitar, singing and drums. Lessons kids look forward to, progress you can hear at home, and a teacher matched to your child. Ages 4 to 17.
The first visit is free and relaxed. No audition, no test.
Pick an Instrument
Ages 4 to 17. Lessons kids look forward to, clear goals, and progress you can hear at home every week.
Piano lessons
Ages 7 to 17. Songs they’re excited to play, real technique, and the fundamentals of contemporary music.
Guitar lessons
Ages 7 to 17. Songs kids enjoy, real improvement, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Vocal lessons
Ages 7 to 17. Big fun, real drumming, and progress you’ll hear through the floor.
Drum lessons- Also at the Academy:
- Ukulele
- Bass
- Adult Lessons
Why Milton Families Choose the Academy
A family-run music school, run by teachers.
Joanne Parker bought the school in 1982; her son Sean grew up here as a student and runs it today. Some of the parents signing up their kids were signed up here as kids by his mother.
- Teachers who are great with kidsWe meet your child before choosing their teacher, and every teacher trains and co-teaches with our Teaching Manager before taking students of their own.
- Real goals, not just lessonsA clear next step at every level, with concerts, Music Fest, exams and Music Points turning weekly wins into confidence.
- Built around family lifeSix days a week, month to month, reschedules with six hours’ notice, and shared lesson notes so a make-up with another teacher picks up right where they left off.
- Bands, choirs and piano groupsFriends who play, a place to belong, and more time on stage.
“Our daughter attended the Academy of Music in Milton for over 10 years, taking guitar lessons, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience… The teachers are not only incredibly talented, but also kind, patient, and genuinely dedicated to their students. Over the years, we felt more like part of a family than just clients.”
Anita M. Google review, 2026
The Free Evaluation
Every new student starts here: a relaxed half hour with our Studio Manager or a senior teacher.
- 1Book a timeOnline in a minute, or give us a call.
- 2Come in and try the instrumentA fun first go for your child, a tour of the school, and every question answered for you.
- 3Enrol if it feels rightWe recommend a teacher and a starting level. Tuition is $36 a lesson, month to month.
Already playing? Nobody starts over. Singing students begin with a free trial class instead. See singing lessons.
What your child gets to do
- Try the instrument
- Learn a fun song or musical idea
- Tour the school
- Get a recommended starting point
Where Lessons Lead
The Milton Academy Curriculum
Six levels. One clear path.
Our own curriculum, meticulously curated, updated and refined for more than 40 years so it stays at the forefront of music education. Every level is a carefully built set of material.
- Beginnerconfidence and first achievements
- Developingstructured levels, rewards, independence
- Advancedmusicianship, exams and bigger stages
- Level 1First songs to show off1Level
- Level 2Reading music, playing favourites2Level
- Level 3Technique that unlocks new songs3Level
- Level 4Bigger pieces, more styles4Level
- Level 5Finding their own sound5Level
- Level 6Performance ready6Level
- Level 7 and upRoyal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada, with Grade 11 and 12 creditsRCM / CCBeyond
Six levels, from first real pieces to performance ready, then the Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada.
Every level includes repertoire, technique, reading and ear training. Exams are recommended, never required; lessons are tailored to each student. Piano and singing use Levels 1 to 6; guitar and drums use six named levels. Detail on each instrument page.
What it all adds up to: a lifelong love of music.
- Group programs:
- Rock Bands
- Choir
- Piano Band
Every student gets real performance opportunities.
Academy Students on Stage
Level 1 exam, First Class Honours
Music Fest awards
Music Fest medals
Rock Band on stage
Choir
Winter Concert
More From Milton Families
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“Both of my children take piano lessons here, and their teachers have been fantastic—patient, encouraging, and truly skilled at bringing out the best in them… Highly recommend this academy to anyone looking for quality music education for both kids and adults! 🎶”
Questions Parents Ask Us
Clear pricing, month to month
- $36 per 30-minute weekly lesson, billed monthly
- Month to month, no long-term contract
- Unlimited reschedules with six hours’ notice; a banked lesson can be rebooked within 60 days
- A free month of guitar, keyboard or drum kit rental with registration
- Free extra-help lessons before exams, concerts and Music Fest
- Not the right teacher fit? We’ll match your child with someone who is
Full pricing is on every instrument page.
What age can my child start, and on what?
Piano from age 4. Guitar, drums and singing from age 7. From 7 up, start with the instrument they are excited about; if you are not sure, the Free Evaluation is where we work it out together.
Do we need an instrument at home?
Not to start. Registration includes a month of free rental (guitar, keyboard or drum kit), then $20 a month for a guitar or keyboard and $40 for a drum kit, with a $50 refundable deposit. Singing students need nothing at all.
Will my child enjoy it, and what if they don’t practise?
Lessons are built around music your child likes, and Music Points reward the small weekly wins, so most kids want to come back. When practice slips, the teacher adjusts the week’s goal rather than piling on; progress is the point, not pressure.
Are exams or performances compulsory?
No. Academy exams are recommended at the end of each level and concerts are open to every student, but nobody is required to do either. Some students move through the program at a more relaxed pace, and that is fine.
What if we miss a lesson, or the teacher isn’t a good fit?
Cancel with six hours’ notice and the lesson is banked; you have 60 days to rebook it, with your regular teacher or another teacher trained for your child’s level, who sees the lesson notes. If the teacher is not the right fit, tell us and we will match your child with someone who is.
What does it cost, and what if music isn’t for them?
- $36 per 30-minute weekly lesson, billed monthly; most months are $144, five-lesson months $180
- One-time $39 registration fee, which includes the first month of instrument rental
- 45-minute lessons $54, 60-minute lessons $72
- Month to month, no long-term contract; cancel by the 15th to stop the next month
Start With a Free Evaluation
Nothing to prepare. No obligation to register.
555 Main St. E., Unit 7, Milton (by J&D Tire). Get directions · (905) 878-7090
Monday to Friday 3 to 8:30 p.m. · Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Students 18 and up? See Adult Music Lessons.