Welcome to On The Off Beat Music School! We’re conveniently located at 1113 Queen Street East in the heart of Leslieville, Toronto, Ontario. We offer an exciting array of music lessons for children and adults. Our inviting studios inspire creativity, and our exceptional teachers are among the best musicians in the city. Discover the joy of singing, mastering an instrument, reading and composing music, and even taking the stage to shine! If you’re undecided, we offer trial lesson packages to help you along before committing to a term.
Private Music Lessons for Kids
Depending on the instrument, children can generally attend private music lessons at the age of 5. We suggest one of our trial music lesson packages, which offer opportunities to work with various musical instruments and teachers. Our regular term music lessons for children last 30 minutes. We schedule them for the same day and time each week. As their skills improve, the teacher can recommend longer sessions.
Performing is a vital part of the musical journey. At our school, students enjoy ample opportunities to showcase their talents. Our Spring and Winter recitals, community events, and popular “Music and Munchies” mini-recitals help motivate students and boost their confidence. Let’s embrace the musical arts and start this incredible journey together!
Private Music Lessons for Adults
Are you just starting your musical journey? Do you want to brush up on your musical skills after taking a break for several years? Our private music lessons for adults are flexible, accommodating busy schedules. You can learn to play a variety of musical styles, including classical, country, jazz, pop, and rock. We also teach improvisation, composition, and reading chord symbols. Additionally, our trial lessons allow you to meet various teachers before selecting the one that best suits your needs.
Private Music Lesson FAQs
Depending on the instrument, kids can start private lessons as follows:
Age 5+ – piano/violin/ukulele.
Age 6+ – drums, guitar.
Age 7+ – bass.
Age 8+ – voice.
Age 10+ – electronic music/DJ.
Children 4 years old and under are welcome to join our “Little Beats” group classes.
Yes, absolutely! Our trial lesson packages allow you to do precisely this!
Yes, we have several adult students taking lessons on various instruments. It’s never too late to start learning a musical instrument.
Yes, you are welcome to sit in on your child’s lessons. It is beneficial for younger children as they become familiar with their teacher. After the first few lessons, you can discuss your child’s best needs with the teacher. As they develop their relationship and routine, your child can become distracted by your presence every week. Regardless, we recommend checking in with the teacher at the end of each lesson. This way, you will stay informed about the practice sessions required at home.
Our latest rates are listed on our registration page.
“Littlest Beats” and “Little Beats” classes (baby to age 4).
After School Programs (ages 6 – 10).
Rock Bands (ages 10+).
Summer Camps (ages 6 – 12).
Private lesson memberships run from the time of registration until the end of June of that year. Payments will be processed on your payment method on file on the 1st of every month. If you sign up mid-year, your first payment will be prorated.
You can cancel your membership at any time during the year by providing us with four weeks’ notice.
Scheduling conflicts can arise with both students and our teachers, who are professional musicians.
Please review our School Policy, which outlines the procedures to follow in these circumstances and the rules for makeup lessons.
We offer a diverse range of musical styles, from classical to rock, pop, and even DJ and Electronic music. Our teachers are professional musicians with both performing and teaching experience. Here’s more about us.
We teach lessons from 3:30 – 9:00 pm on weekdays and 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on weekends. Lessons and classes run 7 days a week.
We have musical instruments available for learning in the studios; however, students also need instruments to practice at home. You can rent or buy guitars and ukuleles from Long and McQuade, and violins from Remenyi House of Music. Be sure to get the correctly sized instrument for your child.
Pianos, keyboards and drum sets need space in your home. Additionally, sound transmission can be a problem in townhouses and apartments. We recommend signing up for trial lessons to ensure this is a worthwhile investment.
You will need an instrument for online lessons.
