LET YOUR KIDS PLUG IN TO THE POWER OF MUSIC

Your kids can enjoy the benefits of learning an instrument with some of these great Richmond Hill music classes.

One of the best extracurricular activities that you can encourage your children to try is learning a musical instrument. Playing an instrument can benefit kids in a number of surprising ways. It’s been shown to improve academic performance — with music’s emphasis on keeping the beat and counting particularly helping with math skills. Learning an instrument can also help with motor skills, developing discipline and practice habits, improving social skills and more. With so many great benefits, it really does seem worth having your kids give it a try. There are a number of great music classes and schools in the Richlands neighbourhood, you can see some of our top picks below:

The Royal Academy of Music and Arts
126 Tower Hill Rd.

The Royal Academy of Music and Arts offers a comprehensive range of music and fine arts programming that can help put your kids on the road to true prodigy status. There are courses for everything from piano to woodwinds to stringed instruments and more, with both private and ensemble classes available.

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Arcadia Academy of Music
10909 Yonge St.

With over 20 years of providing exceptional music instruction to students in the Richmond Hill area, your child can’t go wrong with the programs available here. Arcadia boasts one of the largest band programs in the region — featuring 9 plus bands comprised of 60 students. This unique format gives your kids the opportunity to get live performance experience at a number of local competitions and events, including Canada Day celebrations, the Santa Claus Parade and the local Farmer’s Market. They offer lessons in all the standard instruments, so check them out today to start rocking out.

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88 Keys
70 East Beaver Creek Rd.

88 Keys also offers all the standard instruments, and can help your child progress through the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum with a great team of highly trained instructors. What really sets 88 Keys apart is their special programs for infants and toddlers. These special parent and tot kindermusic programs let your little ones discover a variety of different instruments, while learning about rhythms, sounds and patterns. These stimulating and fun classes are the perfect way to help even your youngest children tap into the amazing benefits of music.

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Cosmo Music
10 Via Renzo Drive

Of course, the first step to becoming a great musician is actually buying (or renting!) your instrument. In Richmond Hill, there’s no better choice for all your instrument and music needs than Cosmo Music. This music superstore sells all kinds of instruments, does repairs, and even has excellent monthly rental options for those trying out new instruments for the first time. Plus, Cosmo even has its own school of music.

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Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St.

One of the best ways to encourage your child’s own interest and drive in music is to give them a first-hand look at how the professionals do it. With a great calendar of events year-round, Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts is the perfect place to give your family a first-hand look at true musical excellence.

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