Connecting people
to the music they love,

THEIR WAY

Learn what excites you, not what you’re told to.

In-home piano, guitar, singing, drums and more, plus DJing, music production and songwriting at our Recording Arts Lab in Toronto. For kids, teens and adults, with teachers who meet you where you are and help you make music you actually love.

10+

Years of teaching

1000+

STUDENTs TAUGHT

5.0

Average Rating

ALL AGES

Ages 4+

four ways to learn

Where do you want to make music?

Hear & Now offers the best music lessons in Toronto for kids, teens and adults — including in-home piano, guitar, voice, violin, ukulele, bass and drums lessons, plus group recording arts, DJing, songwriting and music production programs at our studio in The Beaches. From living-room lessons to studio programs, camps and school workshops, every student is matched with a vetted teacher who builds confidence, musicianship and a lasting love of music.

01 / In your living room

In-home lessons

In-Home Private Lessons

One-on-one lessons in piano, guitar, singing, drums and more, taught in your home by a teacher matched to your goals. Choose music you love while building technique, confidence and musical skills.

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02 / In our studio

the recording lab

IN THE RECORDING STUDIO

Create beats, learn to DJ, write songs and explore music production in a real recording studio in The Beaches. Programs are available for kids, teens and adults, with age and experience levels varying by class.

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03 / In your school

workshops

in your school or community

Hands-on music workshops for schools and community groups — in person across Toronto or live online, anywhere. We bring the instruments and the gear, or run it on the devices you already have.

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04 / at a music camp

summer & march break camps

at a music camp

During school breaks, students can explore songwriting, recording and music-making with a finished project to share. Check current camp dates and age groups.

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Not sure which instrument or format is best for you?

FIND YOUR NEXT STUDIO CLASS

RECORDING ARTS LAB CLASS SCHEDULE

Music production, recording, DJing and songwriting for ages 6 to adult — all under one roof at The Recording Lab in The Beaches, Toronto.

Browse the studio classes below. Want to try one before signing up?

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1971 Queen St E unit 210

Studio Rental

Looking for a recording studio in Toronto?

PRIVATE PRODUCTION & RECORDING STUDIO RENTAL

Book the room for your own project, or add a producer, engineer or vocal coach. The studio is in The Beaches, Toronto, with hourly blocks and multi-session options available.

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HEAR AND NOW IN CONCERT

A REAL STAGE. A LIVE BAND.

This is our student concert: a downtown Toronto venue, a live band made up of our teachers, and students playing their songs for family and friends. Not a recital in a church basement.

WHAT PARENTS SAY

Heather

Parent, Riverdale

"The work they assign varies from traditional chords, scales and theory, to adaptations of popular songs that meet and improve on my son's current abilities. We feel really lucky to have found a service like Hear and Now - The teachers are approachable, professional, and seem to genuinely love what they do."

Caroline

Parent, Beaches

“For years, Hear and Now has been my sons' weekly bit of sunshine. Our teacher has always been amazingly positive and fun when teaching my children. He easily connects with his students, so the combination of their deep musical/technical knowledge and his fun, hip vocabulary make him an ideal teacher. I highly recommend Hear and Now!"

June

Student, Scarborough

"Lessons are really fun, and the teachers are amazing. They really care about the students, always patient, and I know they’ll always be there for me."

Christie

Parent, Midtown

“My boys both enjoy piano with Hear and Now and look forward to learning new pieces each week. They started 7 years ago and have never wanted to stop! It speaks volumes to Hear and Now's fun and engaging approach to teaching music and their relaxed but thoughtful rapport with them. They make playing music for them a pleasure, not a chore! Thanks for bringing music into our home."

Madison

Student, Bloor West

"Thank you so so much!!!! You made piano so fun, best teacher I could ask for!"

Ruby

Student, Downtown

"I was supposed to study for my exams, but I found a song I really wanted to play on the piano… and ended up playing for 4 hours! I just couldn’t stop!"

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WHAT SETS US APART

Lessons in your living room, a working recording studio open to ages 6 to adult, and student concerts with a live band — three things you won’t get from a typical music school.

WE COME TO YOU

In-home piano, guitar, voice, drums and violin lessons anywhere in Toronto playing the music you actually like. No commute: just you or your kid one-on-one with a great teacher, in the most comfortable practice room there is: home.

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A REAL RECORDING STUDIO

The Recording Arts Lab in The Beaches is the first one of its kind in Toronto. Students from age 6 to adult learn production, DJing, songwriting and sound design. Rentals are available as well.

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Student Music Concerts in Toronto | Musical Instrument Lessons

CONCERTS, NOT RECITALS

Every year our students play real shows at downtown Toronto venues, backed by a live band made up of their own teachers. Family and friends in the crowd — and a kid who can't wait to get up there.

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Tips & Resources

Level up your musical journey

Explore our blog, browse FAQs, book a consultation, or learn more about our new recording studio — everything you need in one place.

Your first private lesson is free.

What are you waiting for?

No strings attached. No pressure. Just come see what makes Hear & Now different.

Connecting people
to the music they love,

THEIR WAY

In-home piano, guitar, singing, drums and more, plus DJing, music production and songwriting at our Recording Arts Lab in Toronto. For kids, teens and adults, with teachers who meet you where you are and help you make music you actually love.

10+

1000+