Starting in 2013 my son has taken music lessons at the Elite Music Academy. I have found them to be…read morevery professional about musical instruction, lesson scheduling, organizing recitals and also their fee structure and billing. Elite teachers are all very qualified to teach music and are very good at working with children. I recommend Elite Academy highly for any family looking for great musical instruction.

Dealing with Elite Music Academy has been a disappointment to put it mildly. I took my son for a…read moretrial lesson as I had read glowing reviews of this school over the internet. The administration is completely unprofessional as I was booked in the wrong time slot multiple times over email and finally when we showed for the lesson, I had to email to query on the whereabouts of the teacher- who had no idea that my son was scheduled for a lesson. I had to wait an additional hour with my son for a free time slot. If you value your time, I suggest that you look elsewhere. If you are sent to their woodbine location, N.B that there is no 'front desk' to welcome you or to provide you additional information. You are greeted to an open space with a few chairs on the left of the room. I was not even sure if I was at the right place. Also, our 1/2 hour trial lesson was only twenty minutes. Since this experience, I will inform prospective lesson seekers that there are other schools that offer FREE trial lessons. This was definitely not worth the $20. I will add that I was offered three free lessons to make up for this experience. This may sound generous; however I do value my time and I would have considered the offer if there was an alternative teacher so that both teacher and student could get off on the right start. They did not have any alternative teacher. It is also my understanding that my experience is not unique but one that is characteristic of this organization- while waiting, I had the opportunity to speak with other parents who told me that the administration is disorganized, but they return because they are happy with the teachers.

I sold a uke. Excellent service I have always found the service very professional and personal the…read morestaff is quite knowledgeable and mos helpful.

I had some hairline cracks between the bridge pins of my acoustic guitar and I was somewhat…read moreconflicted on whom to have it repaired. I do recall seeing someone bring their Gibson Les Paul with a snapped headstock, there for repair years ago. While this may be a known weakness of the Gibson neck, these guys do expert work and have a great reputation. The Luther was Anne. First of all, I was elated that they are inclusive. Not only was she totally up front about the repair, but she did an amazing job, such that it looks like it never happened. Fair prices. Realistic estimates for both cost and time to repair. Highly recommend.

I've updated my review from 2 to 4 stars. I still think the price is high, but the office has…read morereally improved a lot over the last year. Most of the teachers have been pretty good.

My son is 14 years of age, he has just gone into sports activity, he looked for particular books…read moreregarding that. He also joined summer camp by School of Rocks. At the end he said it was awesome. Highly recommended. Keep the spirits high.

I inquired about a price on an American Standard Stratocaster at their store, and they got back to…read moreme right away. The matched a price I was given elsewhere and even dug deeper to save me some coin. They were really helpful on the phone and by email, and shipped my guitar to Montreal within the week (after doing a full setup). Very satisfied, and would buy another guitar from them in a flash.

Extremely knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. A fantastic option compared to the large chain…read morestores. Paul K. Oshawa

Five star service from Frank! He is so polite and professional that he's no jerk! The selection of…read morepiano books is very vast, just like Canada! Also, Frank knows English!

Really impressed with the rental program! Great way for people to try out an instrument (go to…read moretheir website to read about it) but this completely worked out for us. Instead of investing $800+ on a saxophone, we are renting one for $35 a month to see if my husband is actually seriously about learning to play! We can also apply the monthly rental fee and buy out the sax if he chooses to or apply the money to a different instrument! Good selection of popular sheet music too. I haven't touched the piano for 15+ years but walked out with some sheet music to play for fun. Friendly staff. Saw some cute ukuleles that we could buy our nephew/niece for xmas. Price ranges from $40 and up. Lots of colors and designs to choose from.

A couple of Wednesdays ago, I was in the Bloor-Ossington area. I had parked in front of this Long &…read moreMcQuade for a couple of hours. I like backstories. I saw a heritage sign on Long & McQuade's building. It used to be the Concord Tavern. This tavern was open from 1948 till 1983. Back in the day, it was the hip location for artists and music lovers. The Concord hosted a bunch of talented musicians, jam sessions, and cool performances. Ronnie Hawkins and his band, which was later shortened to The Band, performed up to seven days a week at the Concord during the 1960's. Eventually, The Band joined Bob Dylan as his backing band and later became stars themselves. Pretty cool! Jack Long, a member of the Jack Long Trio, was the founder of Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. To date, it is Canada's biggest music store. He started his business in a small Toronto house on Carlton Street in 1956 and expanded to more than 90 locations in all ten provinces. Through a bit of research, I found out that Long had passed on September 4, 2024 at the age of 95. He was a jazz lover. He played the trumpet. He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2014. Drummer Jack McQuade of this trio, who left the business in 1965, passed away in the 1970's from cancer. I don't know who the third member of this trio was. When the Concord Tavern closed down in 1983, an Irish pub took over, but eventually closed down. Long & McQuade's moved into its current location in 1988. It's fitting that a music store gave this site a new musical life. It has a massive assortment of instruments, sheet music, accessories, and more. I looked through the window. I didn't go in because I'd be there for hours and would likely buy an instrument to attempt to play. I grew up with a lot of music. We had a local music store in the Beaches that is now gone for good. My parents got me a ukelele in grade 3. When I was in grade 9, they got me a clarinet and I played it all through high school. This massive music store is my kryptonite. From guitars, to trombones, the selection of musical instruments looked impressive. I saw a girl lugging her trumpet into the store. My guess was that she was there for lessons. I don't miss hours of practicing various musical instruments growing up and likely annoying everyone who lived in my apartment building. I'm sure that they are stronger for it... haha! This store does have a few parking spots, but they are limited. It's probably best to parking on the street and shell out of parking. Maybe when I strike it rich, you'll see me getting an electric guitar from this store. I imagine annoying my neighbours in Markham playing it. (376)

Today, I created a rental account with a clerk who was perfectly helpful in getting me all the…read moreequipment I needed. The manager who approved my account application, however, left me feeling patronized. This manager asked me for the reason for my rental, where the equipment would be kept, and if I understood that my employer wont be responsible if anything goes wrong - all in what came off as a condescending tone. My partner, who has rented from this L&M on many occasions, told me that he's never been asked any of those questions any time he's been at that very same counter, even when renting far more expensive equipment than what I got today. My expectation was that, as the only other woman in the room, this manager would have offered me a bit of kindness as another woman in such a male dominated space. Instead, I was made to feel infantilized and out of place.

I've been going to city pawn for years they're nice helpful and if something doesn't work they take…read moreit back no problem. I'm happy to stay it was only twice and the items we're movie's. I've probably spent hundreds of dollars there they have a really nice selection of jewelry that's what I'm looking for now.

From the owner: Looking to turn some of your old valuables into cash? Then visit City Pawn / Try-City Music with…read morelocations in Kitchener and Guelph. We specialize in new and used musical instruments. Bring in your jewellery, electronics and collectibles to receive cash right away. Visit us today.

Great store and great service. Repair work is top notch and Dan is extremely knowledgeable…read more Inventory is always changing and you can always find something of interest. Bought a locally made Wolf guitar there today and couldn't be happier with the purchase.

From the owner: Custom Built Musical instruments On Site Custom Repairs,…read moremodifications, Set-ups for any Musical Instrument. Luthier and Technicians available daily. Lessons in Music. Guitar. Piano. Keyboard. Violin. Viola. Cello. Bass. Drums. Sales Of New Used and Vintage gear. Consignments available.