What do you get when you combine some of the most talented music students in Toronto, and around the world (literally. We had students from Mexico Greece this summer!) with the best music teachers in the city? The best summer at Toronto Music Camp in our 11 years. Fun fact: The videos this year areContinue Reading
Do you hear a strange sound as you play your piano? Maybe, there is something wrong with it, and you should find out fast. Just like any other instrument, piano parts weaken, loosen or wear out. But, you can avoid these things if you know how to keep your piano in tip-top shape. This articleContinue Reading
Back in my day (1990s), when I took piano lessons I had to do written theory homework every week. At each lesson, the teacher would go over my mistakes before I was even allowed to touch the piano. Back then, I wasn’t just a kid taking piano lessons; I was a young and empowered musician because I knew the language of music.Continue Reading
Is your New Year’s resolution to become the next Drake or Hendrix? From losing weight to spending less/saving more, we often dream up grand ambitions and set high expectations every January. Would it be any surprise that only 8% of us will be successful? Every Christmas season at Elite Music, we sell musical instruments toContinue Reading
If you are interested in signing your kid up for guitar lessons in Toronto, we suggest taking a trial lesson with a couple different guitar instructors. Ask each one about his or her approach to teaching children. You’ll be surprised to learn that some may use structured method books while others discourage it. Either choiceContinue Reading