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Learn Piano with Merriam School of Music
Merriam Music’s top-rated piano lessons ensure that all students have a holistic music education from a great piano teacher. From ear training and learning how to read music to music theory and improvisation, our piano students are exposed to all facets of music and musicianship. Our holistic approach has helped countless students of all ages grow both musically and personally.
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Best Private Piano Lessons in Toronto
Top-Rated Piano School
Whether you are a beginner looking to take their very first lesson or already playing at an advanced level, our private music classes will ensure that your musical journey is set on the path to success. Our proprietary education approach is based on extensive research and administered by some of the very best private piano teachers in the world. Young children and adults alike can experience the joys of music education at the Merriam School of Music.
Teaching piano lessons for kids is a unique art that requires a very specific approach in order to sustain relevance, motivation, and excitement for the student. This is why we have gone to painstaking lengths to devise a curriculum and approach that gets meaningful results and develops important life skills. From their first class, your child will be emanating confidence and enthusiasm like never before.
Good Fit Guarantee
Love Your First Piano Lesson, or It’s Free
Your first lesson with a new tutor is protected by Merriam’s Good Fit Guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with your lesson, you don’t pay. No questions asked.
Expert Instructors
Every musician knows that successful music lessons rely on two ingredients: a motivated student and a well-matched teacher. That is why we match every student with the perfect teacher that best suits their learning style as well as their musical style.
Convenient Scheduling
Merriam Merriam is open to students 7 days per week via two GTA-based locations in Oakville and Vaughan. With over 150 teachers to select from for either in-studio, in-home, or online lessons, your music lessons will always be at your convenience.
RCM Exams
The Merriam School of Music offers RCM prep courses for all grade levels. We are also one of very few music schools on the continent that is a fully accredited private school offering students the ability to earn full high school university credits through their music education.
HD Performance Videos
We ensure that your close family and friends never have to miss one of your special musical moments ever again. Students that participate in concerts receive a personalized High-Definition Video Log of all of their performances each year.
Ensembles & Bands
With a variety of ensemble and band opportunities, some of which are free, Merriam Music offers piano students the unique opportunity to expand their learning beyond the realm of solo classical piano.
15+ Recitals
Merriam students have the opportunity to workshop the skills they develop through private lessons in performance situations with over 15 concerts and recitals each year. Performances range from informal to formal and from solo to group.
No Long-term Contract
We know you will love your lesson education experience with Merriam Music, but, if you need to stop your musical journey for any reason, you can end lessons at anytime without financial penalties with 30 days written notice.
5-Star Google Rating
Serving over 3000 music students weekly, Merriam Music is proud to be the most reviewed and highest-rated music school in the area. Join our school today to see why we have earned a customer satisfaction rating of over 97%.
Piano Lessons in Person or Online
In-Studio, In-Home & Online Piano Lessons
We all know that finding time for our passions and hobbies can be quite difficult. That is why Merriam Music offers a variety of lesson formats to ensure that you are able to fulfill your ambition of private piano lessons at your convenience.
You can access private one-on-one lessons with our internationally renowned teachers through in-studio, in-home, or online sessions. You can also choose the lesson length that best suits your needs.
Piano Teachers with Degrees
The Perfect Piano Teacher For You
With Merriam School of Music’s wide selection of 100+ piano instructors, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect fit for you and your family.
Get matched with the perfect teacher, who understands your style of learning, the type of music that excites you, and who can encourage and coach you towards your goals.
MSM coaches have degrees in piano performance from prestigious universities such as Juilliard, Berklee, University of Toronto, Laurier, Humber College, Western and more.
Dedicated Customer Support Team
Exceptional Customer Service
Merriam Music’s customer service is unparalleled thanks to our incredibly dedicated staff that works full-time and around the clock to ensure that your needs are being met at every step of your musical journey. Our customer care representatives have close relationships with our teachers, administrators, students, and families. This is ultimately what makes Merriam Music more than just a music school.
Our customer service staff helps the Merriam School of Music to offer the highest quality private piano lessons for students of all ages and levels.
Earn School Credits with Music Lessons
Earn Highschool Credits
Merriam Music is proud to be one of the very few private music schools in North America that offer high school credit programs to our students. Through our unique program, students can learn Ontario high school credits which further incentivizes students’ music education.
If you’re interested in earning high school credits through your musical studies, please let us know. As a leader in private piano instruction and music education, we are happy to extend our internationally acclaimed and university-endorses programs to new students.
Piano Classes & Programs
Private • Group • Enriched • Online
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Group
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Private Piano Lessons
One-On-One Piano Lessons
Learning piano can be challenging at times as is. However, learning piano without a proper coach is much more difficult. We ensure that your private piano teacher is the perfect fit for you. In addition to offering limitless inspiration, they will work with you closely to make sure you are on the path to accomplishing your goals.
Connecting with the right teacher early on is particularly important for young children that are just beginning to learn piano. This is why we put an incredible amount of time and energy in hiring the very best music educators in the country.
Group
Group Piano Program
Group Piano Lessons
While private piano lessons are always available, some students, particularly young children, stand to benefit greatly from the social setting of group classes. In conjunction with learning tangible musicianship skills, students will also build confidence and teamwork skills as well as make new friends. This leads to the development of indispensable life skills.
Online education has become a facet of all of our lives. This is the reason why Merriam Music has invested so heavily in developing the very best online platform for music education. Private piano lessons online should not be deprived of any of the nuance, quality, or level of engagement as in-person lessons. To make the experience between these formats seamless, we collaborated with our teachers and students and analyzed every tiny detail of in-person lessons. This culminated to the November 2019 launch of our state-of-the-art online lesson platform.
The positive feedback from students and teachers alike has been overwhelming. Many students and families even claim that online lessons offered even more than in-person sessions.
Best Private Piano Lessons in Mississauga
Piano is Fun. Piano Lessons Shouldn't Be Any Different
Most people turn to music as an escape from the stresses of day-to-day life. For this reason, it is imperative that a student’s piano lessons are enjoyable at all times. The Merriam School of Music prides itself on the delicate balance it has achieved in creating a fun learning experience that gets unprecedented results.
YouTube tutorials and piano apps like Skoove or Flowkey can certainly be helpful tools, but they simply do not compare to the personalized nature of private piano lessons. Working one-on-one with an instructor that possesses years of teaching experience helps you unlock creativity and virtuosity that you never could have imagined.
Merriam Music’s specialized teaching system combines a revolutionary curriculum with a commitment to custom-tailor the lesson experience to each and every student individually. Unlike other music programs, you will see tangible results quickly from the onset which will continue throughout your entire education experience.
If you are looking to discover the pianist within you and develop cognitive abilities that will positively impact every aspect of your life, Merriam Music is the perfect place to start.
A Piano School Beyond the Notes
Music is more than notes on the page and, here at Merriam Music, we understand that. We want to equip our students with a mastery of the language of music. Whether you are eight years old or eighty years old, the benefits of a proper music education are infinite.
Extensive research has proven that playing the piano stimulates many parts of your brain simultaneously. The heightened cognitive function and physical coordination that occurs is unlike anything else. This is why piano students tend to be high performers in all fields of academics as well as being more confident in social environments.
By learning all dimensions of music, including improvising, composing, and performing with an ensemble, the mental and physical benefits are simply unmatched when compared to any other discipline or activity.
Merriam Music’s success with students is unique because of our approach. In joining the Merriam School of Music, you are opening a door to a world of endless possibilities and an experience like no other. Whatever your musical ambition is, we will help make it a reality for you.
The Science of Musical Excellence
Merriam Music has spent decades specializing in the science of musical excellence. Through that process, the importance of every detail of a student’s music education became clear. Teachers, staff, instruments, classrooms, and curriculums all play a vital role in the process and it is imperative that no corners are cut. That is why our process in selecting our faculty and designing our classrooms and curriculums is incredibly meticulous.
Our goal is ultimately help you achieve your goals. Regardless of your age, level of experience, or area of interest, the Merriam School of Music is dedicated to ensuring that every detail of your music education experience is of the highest caliber.
Whether you are taking your first class or are an experienced musician pursuing a career in music, rest assured that Merriam Music will help you achieve your goals and even reach beyond them. Our state-of-the-art facilities, internationally renowned teaching staff, and unparalleled experience offer an educational experience unlike any other.
Furthermore, the skills and benefits you acquire through your private piano lessons will have a lastingly positive influence on all areas of your life. From a heightened performance in academics, increased creativity, and greater social confidence, our students are equipped with tangible skills that will pay lifelong dividends.
The Merriam Curriculum
A Complete Music Education
Merriam Music’s approach to music education is unlike any other institution. Our students receive a broader and more holistic education that makes the process more relevant, engaging, and successful. Our students will develop creativity, expression, and confidence that will set them apart in every situation. It starts with music, but the benefits reach far beyond all aspects of life.
Private Piano Lessons
One-On-One Piano Lessons
Learning piano can be challenging at times as is. However, learning piano without a proper coach is much more difficult. We ensure that your private piano teacher is the perfect fit for you. In addition to offering limitless inspiration, they will work with you closely to make sure you are on the path to accomplishing your goals.
Connecting with the right teacher early on is particularly important for young children that are just beginning to learn piano. This is why we put an incredible amount of time and energy in hiring the very best music educators in the country.
Family Piano Program
Group Piano Lessons
While private piano lessons are always available, some students, particularly young children, stand to benefit greatly from the social setting of group classes. In conjunction with learning tangible musicianship skills, students will also build confidence and teamwork skills as well as make new friends. This leads to the development of indispensable life skills.
It is the success of our holistic educational approach that has led to endorsements from many deans of top university music programs as well as professional musicians. Join one of the continent’s fastest-growing and most successful music schools today to start building your musical foundation today.
"Our mission and purpose is to help foster and inspire creative, connected, and well-rounded lives with the power of music."
- Alan Merriam, President of Merriam Music
Common Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW MUCH DO PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS COST?
The cost for private piano lessons varies from teacher to teacher and school to school. The general price range annually for beginner piano students is $1200 per year for the lowest-priced schools to $5000 per year for the highest-priced schools. On the other hand, private piano teachers range from $25 per lesson to $100 per lesson.
Private instructors usually operate on a per lesson basis and seldom include extracurricular programs, activities, and courses. This is one of the things that separates the experience one has with a music school. Large music schools like Merriam Music offer a vast array of programs, performance opportunities, and extracurricular activities. You are not simply taking music lessons. You are joining a music community.
Merriam Music offers a variety of tuition rates depending on the program the student is enrolled in as well as the lesson length and specialization of the teacher. Our average cost per private lesson is more than smaller schools, but half the cost of similar private music institutions in North America. Annual tuition for a Merriam student usually ranges from $1500 to $3000 annually for approximately 40 lessons with some of the leading instructors in the world. In addition to your lessons, you also receive video logging of each of your performances, the opportunity to perform in over 15 concerts, and access to a multitude of camps, ensemble programs, and studio courses.
For more information and an exact quote for the program that best fits your specific needs, please call us at 647-417-1125.
WHY TAKE PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS?
Unlike group classes, private piano lessons are custom-tailored and curated individually to you. Study at the pace that you want and work towards your specific goals with one of the top piano teachers in the country. This personalized experience will undoubtedly keep you motivated, enthusiastic, and excited about your music education at all times.
The other benefit of piano lessons is that you will improve your cognitive ability, dexterity, coordination, creativity, and confidence. These skills and benefits are not merely applicable to music. Instead, they will be with you for your entire life and you will continue to experience the positive impact it has in all facets of life.
The vast majority of students and parents look back on their decision to enrol in piano lessons as being one of the best decisions they ever made. It is truly hard to fully articulate the incredible benefits that a music education provides.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE THERE IN A PRIVATE PIANO LESSON?
Unlike group classes, private piano lessons are one-on-one. You will work closely with your piano instructor to tackle your specific challenges and needs at all times. The level of care and personalization in lessons plans is unparalleled. With that said, some younger students prefer to have a parent accompany them in the early phases of their music lessons. That is usually encouraged by teachers for certain age ranges as having an involved parent that can help ensure that proper practice is happening at home is one of the keys to success.
However, eventually, it is beneficial for students to attend lessons without a parent. Not only will this help foster a closer relationship with their instructor, but it will also instill a sense of personal responsibility and promote greater maturity in the student.
WHERE CAN I FIND A PRIVATE PIANO TEACHER?
Finding the right teacher for private piano lessons can be a daunting task. Thankfully, Merriam Music has you covered. We have a faculty of over 100 of the best piano instructors in not just the country, but the world. Our teachers go through an extensive hiring and training process to ensure that only the best of the best are in our ranks.
We are also fortunate to have a very diverse faculty in which each instructor has a unique set of experiences and specializations that allows us to pair students with the perfect teacher that fits their needs, learning style, and interests. Rest assured that we will fully assess your situation and place you with the teacher that best aligns with your goals.
Furthermore, if your interests change and you become inspired to pursue other genres or styles of music, you will conveniently be able to continue your musical journey at the same school with one of our amazing instructors that specialize in the area that interests you.
DO PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS COST MORE THAN GROUP LESSONS?
Generally speaking, private piano lessons cost more than group lessons. However, there are of course exceptions depending on the program, level, and age range. While group lessons certainly have a plethora of social benefits that are particularly important to younger students, the personalized nature of private one-on-one lessons is as individualized of an experience as you can possibly have when studying piano.
Given the fact that your music instructor will tailor every lesson plan to your specific needs of that particular moment in your musical journey, you will ultimately have your own unique curriculum that is built fully around you. Consequently, private lessons usually come at a premium in comparison to group lessons. For more information about program and teacher options as well as pricing, please contact us.
WHAT IS A GOOD AGE TO START PIANO LESSONS?
Four to six years old is perfect. Anything up to 10 is ideal, and virtually any other age still affords a high probability of success with the right support and motivators. There is much research out there on the benefits of starting young, but we’ve found that once a child is comfortable in a structured learning environment (i.e. started Junior Kindergarten), creating and delivering engaging lesson plans becomes easier, with more consistent results.
We offer Preschool programs starting at 2, and other instruments, such as guitar or drums, require a student to be more physically developed than piano; we start them at 6 or 7, depending on the child.
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