Welcome

About Us

Welcome to the Avenue Road Music & Performance Academy, where music comes to life.

We're a registered charity with a passion for spreading the enchantment of music to people of all ages and backgrounds. Situated in the heart of Toronto in a charming heritage building, our academy is dedicated to providing access to the joys of learning and playing music.

Our exceptional faculty is ready to help you on your musical journey. We offer personalized lessons to align with your individual goals and desires, because one size does not fit all when it comes to music education.

Join us for our in-house concert series and adult masterclasses by internationally acclaimed artists and educators in the Gordon Lightfoot Concert Hall home to Gordon Lightfoot's own grand piano.

Enroll now and take the next step in your musical development. Click below to explore our incredible teachers and board of directors. 

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teaching lessons

Music Lessons

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Upcoming Classes

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Donation Heroes

The academy is grateful for the heartfelt donations received to date. Click here to learn more about the Academy’s valued donors, and to learn about opportunities for supporting endowments in memory of remarkable people.

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After School Programs

In partnership with Brown JPS

Discover our exclusive after-school programs for students of Brown JPS. Enrich your child's education with Dance, Music, and Theater. Click below to explore further and secure your spot today.

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Announcements

November 9, 2023
New Group Classes: Winter 2024

Now offering Rock Band, Improv, Intro to Yoga

June 27, 2023
Top 80 Over 80 - #1 Joan Zarry

Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy Presents: The Top 80 Over 80 Honouring Remarkable Canadians Aged 80 or Better.

April 29, 2023
Two Academy Adult Amateur Pianists headed for the Provincial Finals!

Mark Fabbi and Fabian-De'on Fulsom, regular performers in the Academy’s bi-weekly piano salons, have been selected to perform in the Provincial Finals of the Ontario Music Festival Association!

Upcoming Events


December 9, 2024
Concert
"Works for Piano Trio" - Kayaleh, Dolin, Porter - Marbin Monday Series


December 14, 2024
Concert
"Gemini Duets" - Guitarist Sam Dickinson - Marbin Matinée Series


January 4, 2025
Concert
"Piano Masterworks: An Evolution of Form and Colour" - Megan Lo - Marbin Matinée Concert Series


March 10, 2025
Concert
"Beethoven's Waldstein, and more" - Daniel Tselyakov - Marbin Monday Series

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Be Part of the Dream

The Avenue Road Music and Performance Academy is building a future of musicianship for Canadians of all ages and economic means, no matter how distant their communities.
This would not be possible without your help. 
Your tax-deductible donation can be made by clicking below or by sending an e-transfer to gifting@avenueroadmusic.com

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