Toronto School for Strings

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The Suzuki Association of Ontario (S.A.O.) is a non-profit provincial organization of Suzuki violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, harp, guitar, recorder, and early childhood education teachers. The Association has its mandate to support and promote Suzuki talent education programs across Ontario. Its goal is to build a Suzuki community throughout the province by facilitating communication among teachers, parents and students.

The Sound Post

The Sound Post is a full-service supplier of bowed stringed instruments and related goods and services.We look after a string player's every need. We repair, maintain, evaluate, buy and sell violins, violas, cellos, basses and their bows. We have special interest and experience in the area of antique instruments — Toronto, Canada.

Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra

The Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO) is a high-level orchestral training programme for talented musicians aged 22 and under. TSYO alumni are found in virtually every major performing organization in Canada, and many have embarked on successful solo and chamber music careers worldwide.

Long & McQuade

Long & McQuade is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada, with 26 locations from British Columbia to Ontario. This means that if you're a touring musician, you'll have the benefit of dealing with a familiar store with consistent sales, supply, service and support – no matter where your home base is.

Geo. Heinl & Co.

Since 1920, musicians have trusted the Heinl name for top quality musical merchandise and craftmanship. Our dedication to service encompasses decades of knowledge and experience. We offer a wide selection of instruments in the violin family for students and professionals as well as complete lines of strings and accessories. Luthiers have long come to Heinl's for their making needs. You'll find all that you need whether you are just getting started or are a seasoned veteran of the craft.

SAA - Suzuki Association of the Americas

The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America. The SAA is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by a staff in Boulder Colorado. With the International Suzuki Association (ISA) and other regional associations, the SAA promotes and supports the spread of Dr. Suzuki's Talent Education.

Tina Torlone's Pro Voce Studios

Vocal Instruction : Bel Canto - Jazz - Broadway
Centrally located in downtown Toronto
Tina Torlone holds an Associateship Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music (Gold Medal) and a Vocal Performance Degree from the University of Toronto. She studied Lieder, opera and oratorio in Vienna at the Konservatorium der Stadt Wien and at the Hochschule fur Müsik. Additional studies include vocal pedagogy at Oberlin College with Richard Miller, in New York with Dr. Michael Warren and Liederwith Hans Hotter at the Britten Pears School in Aldeburgh.

Modern Music Artworks

Paintings of Violins and Cellos by Lena Karpinsky

RCM Examinations

RCM Examinations offers students around the world a third-party music examination system based on the renowned curriculum of The Royal Conservatory of Music.
ARCT (A.R.C.T. - Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music) Exams, Music High school credits, Theory Examinations, Practical Examination - Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Singing, Speech, Speech arts, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello. Introductory Grade Piano.

SmartMusic

MakeMusic, Inc., is the world leader in software and systems for music educators and musicians. Among our leading products are Finale®, the world's best-selling music notation software and SmartMusic®, the complete music practice system that features Intelligent Accompaniment® and the world's largest interactive accompaniment library.

Melos Rosin - High Quality Handmade Rosin

Does not contain any chemicals (glucose, sugar etc.)
Is especially designed for every different instrument (violin, cello & bass), and for two seasons (dark color - winter, light color - summer)
The user can mix different MELOS rosin types to have the results that prefer for every occasion.
Is always fresh (made only upon an order).
Is a 100% hand-made product.
Is made of high quality Greek pine-tree colophony.
Is made by a musician who respects the right hand of his colleagues.

A Tribute to Dr. Dawson

Tony Dawson taught at the Royal Conservatory of Music for twenty years, and was admired by his colleagues and beloved by several generations of his students.

AG Professional Piano Services Tuning & Repairs

Providing professional quality service in Toronto, GTA, Aurora, Brampton, Concord, Maple, Markham, Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Thornhill, Vaughan, Woodbridge, and York Region since 1992.
Tuning, voicing, regulation, and repairs are some of our core competencies.

The Fisher Quartet

Bronson Kwan, Tak Kwan, violin, Julian Fisher, viola, Mary Fisher, cello.
The Fisher Quartet can provide music for the most discriminating listener of classical music as well as for those whose taste is in a lighter or more popular style.

Music In Summer

JVL Summer School for Performing Arts (SSPA) — Summer Music Camp
Summer Music program for Strings and Piano. Preparatory, Intermediate and Advanced Studies. North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Director: Jacob Lakirovich (JVL Violin Studio - Toronto, Thornhill)

Remenyi House of Music

Music Instrument Experts, Makers & Dealers Since 1890.
The Remenyi collection of rare master violins, violas, cellos and bows always provides a wide choice for the discriminating player. Each example from the collection reflects the high standards upon which the firm's reputation stands. This standard is upheld regardless of price range.
Stores in Toronto and Richmond Hill (Ontario, Canada).

Sheet Music Plus

If you're looking for sheet music, we recommend Sheet Music Plus. They have the world’s largest selection, guaranteed low prices, and great customer service.

Benjamin Zander - "Art of Possibility"

The Art of Possibility offers a set of breakthrough practices for creativity in all human enterprises. Infused with the energy of their dynamic partnership, the book joins together Ben's extraordinary talent as a mover and shaker, teacher, and communicator, with Rosamund Stone Zander's genius for creating innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment. In lively counterpoint, the authors provide us with a deep sense of the powerful role that the notion of possibility can play in every aspect of our lives.