I’m not a huge fan of practicing, and as a grown-up Suzuki child, I know my mum hated it too. I’ve met a few rare musicians who really...

April is Practice Month at Upper Beaches Music School! We are pumped to share more tips, games and blog posts with you on how to practice...

This week we celebrate International Women's Day, and we want to recognize some amazing women in Toronto's east end. As a music school...

I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine. We’ve been friends for almost seventeen years now. I can come to this friend with anythin

There are many group activities available to children in East Toronto; karate, dance, art, gymnastics, and much more. By contrast, Suzuki gr

It's shopping season, and nothing feels better than finding the perfect gift for the musical child in your life.  Read on for my top gif

If you're like me, and you want to encourage your young children to love music, you likely want to pull from as many resources as possib

I didn't start on the violin. My musical journey started long before formal lessons began, with my sister being enrolled in group piano...

While generally, all classical music is good for kids to listen to, some has been written expressly for children.  In particular, programmat

Do you ever wonder if it was worth it? The hours spent in lessons.  The time wasted at the piano when you didn't feel like practicing.