Business Details
50 Years
experience
Expert Music Lessons in Nepean, ON
Founded in 1976, we have dedicated ourselves to nurturing musical talent across generations. Our institution boasts over 600 students annually, guided by 15+ experienced instructors specializing in diverse instruments and genres. We offer tailored private lessons ranging from 30 to 60 minutes, accommodating all skill levels from beginners to advanced performers. Our curriculum integrates classical training through Royal Conservatory of Music certifications alongside contemporary styles like jazz and pop. Students benefit from performance opportunities twice yearly, fostering confidence and stage presence.Our band programs cultivate collaborative skills, while our youth jazz combo and summer camps provide immersive musical experiences. We maintain an in-house recording studio for hands-on digital audio production training. Our faculty combines pedagogical expertise with professional performance backgrounds, ensuring comprehensive musical development. We prioritize personalized instruction, matching students with instructors based on learning style and musical interests. With decades of community engagement, we remain committed to making music education accessible and transformative for all ages.
Services
Piano Lessons
Drum Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Voice Training
Digital Audio Workstation
Summer Music Camps
Band Programs
Violin Instruction
Woodwinds Lessons
Brass Instruments
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized instruction with 15+ experienced music educators
- Our faculty includes Royal Conservatory-certified instructors
- We provide performance opportunities twice yearly for student growth
- We maintain an in-house recording studio for digital audio training
- Our band programs foster collaborative musical experiences
What people say
Knowledgeable and friendly teachers
Made tons of progress
Comforting atmosphere
Like a family there
Successful band programs
Services
Piano Lessons
Our piano faculty teaches classical foundations and modern techniques across all skill levels. Students learn sight reading, composition, and performance skills while incorporating personal favorite songs. Instructors prepare students for Royal Conservatory exams and recitals, balancing technical proficiency with creative expression.
Drum Lessons
Drum instruction focuses on technical development through diverse rhythmic exercises and genre-specific training. Students explore rock, jazz, and contemporary styles while learning proper technique and musicality. Theory components enhance understanding of time signatures and rhythmic complexity for improved performance capabilities.
Digital Audio Workstation
DAW lessons teach digital recording, editing, and music production using industry-standard software. Students learn virtual instrument integration, effects processing, and mixing techniques. The curriculum covers both technical skills and creative applications for modern music production and home studio operation.
Voice Training
Voice lessons emphasize vocal health, technique development, and performance skills across musical genres. Instructors guide students through proper breathing techniques, pitch control, and stage presence training. The program prepares singers for solo performances, choir participation, and audition preparation.
Summer Music Camps
Our summer camps provide immersive musical experiences combining instrument instruction with ensemble playing. Participants engage in collaborative projects, performance workshops, and music theory games. The program accommodates various skill levels while fostering creativity and musical camaraderie in a supportive environment.
People
Atakan O.
Sound Engineer
Specializing in digital audio production, Atakan brings industry expertise to our DAW instruction. With professional recording experience, he teaches modern music production techniques while mentoring students in studio operations and sound design.
Brennan A.
Music Instructor
Multi-instrumentalist Brennan teaches piano, saxophone, and woodwinds while directing our jazz band program. His performance background spans classical and contemporary genres, offering students practical insights into diverse musical styles and ensemble dynamics.
Chris C.
Band Coach
Chris specializes in guitar, bass, and vocal instruction while leading ensemble programs. With extensive performance experience, he focuses on developing technical proficiency and stage presence through practical application in both solo and group settings.
Emily S.
Drum Instructor
Emily teaches drumming techniques while also offering guitar and bass instruction. Her approach combines technical exercises with genre-specific training, helping students develop rhythmic precision and creative expression across multiple instruments.
Robert W.
Jazz Band Coach
Robert leads our jazz ensemble programs while teaching guitar, piano, and bass. His instruction emphasizes improvisation and ensemble coordination, drawing from professional experience in jazz performance and music education.
Questions
What music lesson types do you offer?
We provide private lessons for piano, guitar, drums, voice, violin, woodwinds, brass, and digital audio production. Group options include band programs, summer camps, and ensemble classes.
Are your instructors qualified?
Our faculty includes Royal Conservatory-certified teachers and professional musicians with extensive performance and pedagogy experience across multiple genres and instruments.
What age groups do you teach?
We offer lessons for all ages from children to adults, with specialized programs for youth development and flexible scheduling to accommodate different age groups' learning needs.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
We host biannual recitals and maintain active band programs, including our popular youth jazz combo, providing regular performance platforms for student development.
What are your operating hours?
Fall/Winter/Spring hours: Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-9:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 AM. Hours may vary seasonally, so please check our website for current schedules.
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Reviews (6)
Joan F.
Nov 01, 2021
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Imagine selling your music school to this school and then working for them, getting paid half what they charge for lessons. This is what their main teacher is all about, slowly paying them back for buying you out lol. They also harass clients with their mask policies with threats that rival 1945 regimes. Take your business to Barrhaven Music Academy, we did.
Aynsley Grooms
Jan 05, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
Professional, kind and experienced! The teachers are highly qualified and the school follows health and safety protocols. Great experience with Hummingbird School of Music and would recommend to anyone of any age.
Professional, kind and experienced! The teachers are highly qualified and the school follows health and safety protocols. Great experience with Hummingbird School of Music and would recommend to anyone of any age.
Crystal Logan
Dec 28, 2020
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As a child, I took both guitar and voice lessons at Nepean School of Music and was excited to bring my own child there to start piano lessons in recent years. The teachers are passionate about music and this is passed on directly to their students. The level of professionalism and kindness from this business is exceptional. I would highly recommend them anyone looking for music lessons (and already have!) It's also amazing to see how many students from my generation have gone on to careers in music - this is a direct reflection of the quality of instruction at NSM.
Janet Edwards
Dec 03, 2020
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I enrolled my son in piano lessons at Hummingbird Music, and it was a fantastic experience for him. He had already begun lessons at school but wanted to take it up a notch and learn with a professional. Even after just a short month of lessons, I could hear how much more fine-tuned his playing was and how his confidence in himself had sky-rocketed. Tammy Raybould was his teacher, and I would highly recommend her. She is patient, professional, and very talented!
David Santry
Nov 23, 2020
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Hello,
I am one of the teachers at the Nepean School of Music. Each teacher approaches music education differently, which makes NSM extremely versatile in this respect. Teacher-student relationship is very important; I would not, for example, teach Jazz methods and pop classics, but I do have over 25 years of experience in the classical music and Royal Conservatory approach. Learning an instrument long-term can be one of the most rewarding pursuits in life, both academically and as a hobby. It is also a delicate pursuit, as there are so many distractions in life. Communication with teachers about
I am one of the teachers at the Nepean School of Music. Each teacher approaches music education differently, which makes NSM extremely versatile in this respect. Teacher-student relationship is very important; I would not, for example, teach Jazz methods and pop classics, but I do have over 25 years of experience in the classical music and Royal Conservatory approach. Learning an instrument long-term can be one of the most rewarding pursuits in life, both academically and as a hobby. It is also a delicate pursuit, as there are so many distractions in life. Communication with teachers about
Heather Johnston
Oct 14, 2020
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I have taken guitar, piano and vocal lessons here and all were great experiences for me. The teachers are all professional, knowledge and friendly. The teachers came up with fun and creative ways to help me learn to read music better, which I thought was really awesome and made it way more fun especially when I was younger and did not fully appreciate the skill of reading music yet! I love that there is always lots of opportunities to perform and the teachers helped me learn to be a better performer as well as a better musician. All of the staff, not just my own teachers, are always very supportive
