Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Education Partner in Toronto
Founded in 1957, Lippert Music Centre has been a cornerstone of music education in Toronto for over six decades. Our mission is to nurture musical talent across all age groups through personalized instruction tailored to individual needs. With a faculty of more than 30 qualified instructors, we offer comprehensive lessons in piano, guitar, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, drums, and music theory. Our educators bring extensive experience in classical, rock, pop, jazz, and blues genres, ensuring students receive well-rounded training. We provide flexible learning options including in-person, online, and in-home lessons to accommodate diverse schedules. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Royal Conservatory of Music-accredited classical instructors and our track record of preparing students for performances, auditions, and examinations.We foster a supportive environment where students can earn high school music credits and participate in annual recitals, festivals, and community events. Our state-of-the-art facility features 10 studio spaces and an audio recording studio, complemented by an instrument rental program with special promotions. With a legacy built on Joseph Lippert Sr.'s original vision of musical excellence, we continue to evolve while maintaining our core dedication to quality education. Our students consistently achieve success under our guidance, as evidenced by testimonials praising our patient, professional, and talented teaching staff.
Services
Piano Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Voice Training
Music Theory
Summer Camps
Online Instruction
In-Home Lessons
Drum Lessons
String Instruments
Composition Classes
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We offer 65+ years of proven music education expertise in Toronto
- Our faculty includes 30+ Royal Conservatory-certified instructors
- Flexible learning options: in-person, online, and in-home lessons available
- Comprehensive preparation for music exams, auditions, and performances
- State-of-the-art facility with 10 dedicated teaching studios and recording equipment
Associations and certifications
- Royal Conservatory of Music
What people say
Excellent teachers
Fantastic music school
Personal touch
Professional staff
Great progress
Services
Piano Lessons
Our piano lessons develop technical proficiency and musical expression through classical and contemporary repertoire. Students learn proper hand positioning, sight-reading, and performance techniques from experienced instructors. Lessons cater to all skill levels from beginners to advanced players preparing for conservatory exams.
Guitar Lessons
We offer comprehensive guitar instruction covering acoustic, electric, and bass guitar techniques. Students explore various genres including rock, jazz, classical, and blues while developing chord progressions, fingerpicking, and improvisation skills under the guidance of professional musicians.
Voice Training
Our vocal coaching focuses on breath control, pitch accuracy, and stylistic interpretation across multiple genres. Students receive personalized instruction in classical, pop, jazz, and musical theater styles while developing proper vocal technique to prevent strain and injury.
Music Theory
These courses teach fundamental musical concepts including notation, harmony, and rhythm. Students learn to analyze compositions and develop their own musical ideas through structured curriculum aligned with Royal Conservatory standards for all proficiency levels.
Summer Camps
Our seasonal programs provide intensive group instruction in various instruments and ensemble playing. Campers participate in collaborative projects, performance workshops, and music technology sessions while developing technical skills in a fun, immersive environment.
People
Charleen Beard
Director
Charleen Beard holds a Master's in Music Education and Royal Conservatory piano certification. With decades of teaching experience, she leads our faculty in maintaining high educational standards while continuing to teach private students.
Narek Abrahamian
Piano Instructor
Narek Abrahamian, a University of Toronto piano performance graduate, specializes in classical technique and music theory. He brings advanced pedagogical methods to his piano instruction while maintaining an active performance schedule in Toronto.
Jessamyn Greene
Multi-Instrumentalist
Jessamyn Greene offers 20+ years of teaching experience across guitar, piano, and voice. A blues award winner, she adapts classical and contemporary techniques to suit each student's musical interests and learning style.
Mike Wark
Woodwinds Teacher
Saxophonist Mike Wark holds advanced jazz performance degrees from Toronto and Humber College. He teaches woodwind instruments with emphasis on improvisation and genre versatility while maintaining an active jazz performance career.
Kayla Ruiz
Vocal Coach
JUNO award-winning soprano Kayla Ruiz offers expert vocal training based on her York University and Toronto performance degrees. She specializes in classical technique while preparing students for contemporary performance opportunities.
Questions
What music lesson formats do you offer?
We provide in-person lessons at our Toronto studio, online virtual sessions, and in-home instruction through our Lippert-On-The-Go service.
Do you teach all skill levels?
Yes, our instructors accommodate complete beginners through advanced students preparing for conservatory exams or professional performance opportunities.
What instruments can I learn?
We offer instruction on piano, guitar, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, drums, ukulele, and music theory with specialized teachers for each instrument.
Are group lessons available?
Yes, we offer group music classes and summer camps in addition to private one-on-one instruction for most instruments.
How qualified are your instructors?
Our 30+ teachers hold university music degrees and include Royal Conservatory-certified instructors with professional performance experience across multiple genres.
Can I earn school credits through your program?
Yes, we offer curriculum-aligned music courses that qualify for Ontario high school credit recognition through approved documentation.
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Reviews (6)
Erika Yerkie
Dec 22, 2020
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Can't say enough about how much we love Lipperts! Everyone in our family is taking lessons here. We have had many teachers for different instruments and have been happy with them all! An amazing team of talented people!
David Larcina
Aug 19, 2019
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Great Muscians and overall teachers as well. I had a Great VOCAL teacher...Love Lippert and Charleen thanks so much.
Fawn Edwards
Jul 28, 2018
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I'm an adult student taking private guitar lessons and I love it! I never would have thought I'd be this good after only 6 months. The classes are only 1/2 hr but I feel like I learn a lot every week. Ask for Michael, he knows his stuff and is super nice.
Billie-Jane Bolton-Rojo
Dec 18, 2017
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This is a unique review as it goes for 2 generations! I was a former student of Mrs. Beard for many years. And she helped me to successfully complete my ARCT before heading off to university! What an accomplishment!! Of course, once I had 3 children of my own, there was no one else I wanted to entrust them to. And I made the weekly trek from Ajax to Pape/Danforth. She and her teachers assisted all of my children in not only passing their exams with first class honours but also placing in the top 3 in their performances at the Lippert Music Festivals in multiple years. Further, my eldest daughter
Nick Iliev
Oct 13, 2017
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I am a Lippert Music Centre student second year in a roll and I am learning piano, guitar and voice with 4 amazing teachers. I do recommend Lippert Music Centre to anyone, who wants to learn music. Keep up the great work, Lippert Team and congratulations on the 60th Anniversary! :)
Markus C.
Aug 04, 2017
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The school I heard had a good reputation, because it's been there for some time, but unfortunately I had my two girls enrolled there, and I have to say, they learned more in public school, and no my kids have absolutely no learning disabilities, it's just that Lippert hires junior teachers that do not have little to no experience, and their teaching methods are not very good,. My one daughter had some younger girl that could barely speak English, and my little one could barely understand, and my older daughters teacher wasn't much better, the only time they learned anything, is when the actual
