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Beginner guitars and a Roland digital piano available for instrument rentals in Newmarket

Renting vs. Buying: The Smart Way to Get Your First Instrument

Your child has come home talking nonstop about guitar. Or maybe you have finally decided it is time to learn piano yourself. Either way, one of the first questions is a practical one: should you rent an instrument or buy one? Many families in Newmarket and Aurora face this same decision, and the right answer

Child balancing homework and piano practice during a busy fall schedule

Balancing Music Lessons with Homework and Fall Extracurriculars

The Fall Schedule Crunch Is Real By October, the calm of summer is long gone. Homework has picked up, sports and clubs are in full swing, and most families in Newmarket and Aurora are juggling more evening commitments than they were just a few weeks earlier. If you are wondering whether there is realistically room

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Teacher of the Week – David (Piano)

David began teaching at The Piano Studio last fall, and has been a welcome addition to our Teaching Team.  Thank you David, for your dedication, and for answering our questions! 1. When did you first start playing your instrument? I started playing piano at 5 years old. 2. Who was your favorite piano teacher and

Teacher of the Week – Stephanie (Piano + Saxophone)

Stephanie began teaching Piano and Saxophone five days/week back in the fall; she has been a very valuable asset to The Piano Studio and our Teaching Team!  Thank you, Stephanie, for your thoughtful answers to our questions! When did you first start playing your instrument? I started piano lessons at age 7 and started playing

Teacher of the Week – Dina (Piano + Flute)

Dina has made a welcome addition to our Teaching Team this year, teaching both piano & flute.  She also teaches our Yamaha group classes at the Newmarket location.  Thank you, Dina, for answering our questions! When did you first start playing piano & flute? My mom took me to piano lessons when I was 4.

Teacher of the Week – Flora (Piano)

Flora continues to teach piano at The Piano Studio on Saturdays,  while attending Teacher’s College during the week. We are grateful for her commitment!  Flora is also one of our trained and certified Yamaha instructors.  Here are Flora’s answers to our questions. When did you first start playing your instrument? I started playing piano when