Music Lessons in Milton for Kids
Private piano, guitar, singing and drum lessons where kids have fun, stay motivated and make real progress. Ages 4 to 17.
A fun first visit where we introduce your child to music and find their starting point.
Interested in Lessons? Start Here.
Every new student starts with a Free Evaluation: a relaxed half hour with an admissions advisor. Your child tries the instrument, learns a fun song, and leaves with a recommended teacher and starting point. It’s an easy, no-pressure way to see if lessons are a good fit.
- 1Book a timeOnline in a minute, or give us a call.
- 2Come in for your half hourTour the school, and ask us anything.
- 3Enrol if it feels rightPick a weekly time with your teacher. Tuition is $36 a lesson, month to month.
Already playing? Nobody starts over. We’ll determine which Milton Academy level to place them in.
Pick an Instrument
Ages 4 to 17. Lessons kids look forward to, with clear goals and progress you 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
Every student gets real performance opportunities.
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 today were signed up here by his mother decades ago.
- 1-on-1 lessonsPrivate 30-minute lessons with the same teacher, on the same day and time each week.
- Teachers who are great with kidsEach teacher clears a high bar to join us and receives extensive training with our Teaching Manager. Many started here as students themselves.
- Real goals, fun lessonsA clear next step at every level, with concerts, Music Fest, exams and Music Points turning weekly wins into confidence, and free extra-help lessons before the big days.
- Unlimited reschedulesLessons six days a week. Reschedule as often as you need with only six hours’ notice. Month to month, no contract.
- Free instrument rentalTake home a guitar, keyboard or drum kit free for the first month. No need to buy an instrument to get started.
- Bands, choirs and piano groupsStudents have the opportunity to play in groups, where they make friends, build community and learn to play with others.
Prize Wall
Small Wins, Real Prizes
We believe goals matter. Music Points let teachers reward students for accomplishing their weekly practice assignment, and students save them up to spend at the Prize Wall.
- Practise your instrument
- Earn points
- Pick a prize
“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 Milton Academy Curriculum
Six levels. One clear path.
Meticulously curated, updated and refined for more than 40 years.
- 1Level
- 2Level
- 3Level
- 4Level
- 5Level
- 6Level
- Beyond
Guitar, drum and singing students also pick songs of their own. Level names, and what comes after Level 6, vary by instrument.
What it all adds up to: a lifelong love of music.
- Group programs
- Rock Bands
- Choir
- Piano Band
Winter Concert
First Class Honours
Music Fest awards
Music Fest medals
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, and what’s included
$36 per 30-minute weekly lesson, billed monthly. One-time $39 registration. No long-term contract.
- Free Evaluation to start
- First month of instrument rental free
- Free extra-help lessons before exams, concerts and Music Fest
- Music Points and the Prize Wall
- Two concerts a year on a real stage
- Unlimited reschedules with six hours’ notice, rebook within 60 days
Not the right teacher fit? We’ll match your child with someone who is. Full pricing 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?
Every level mixes genres, from classical and jazz to pop and kids’ songs, and guitar and drum students also pick rock and pop songs of their own. 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?
Each level ends with an Academy exam, and every student is invited to perform in concerts. Neither is compulsory; 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 will a month cost, and can we stop?
- Most months are four lessons, $144; five-lesson months are $180
- 45-minute lessons are $54 each, 60-minute lessons $72
- Stop any time: tell us by the 15th and the next month is not billed
Start With a Free Evaluation
A fun introduction to music, where your child tries an instrument and your family gets all the info.
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.