First 3 Lessons Just $49.00
We teach music lessons on piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, violin, viola, cello, drums,
clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba & recorder.
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clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba & recorder.
Click the Register Now link to take advantage of this great new student offer
or click the Contact Us link or call 519-204-9222 for more information!
Ukulele Lessons (Ages 5+)
Ukulele lessons are currently available with the teacher(s) listed below and are open to all ages 5 and above. Students must have access to their own ukulele for practice at home. A method book will also be required, and we advise that you wait until your first lesson before purchasing a book so that the teacher can assess and recommend appropriately, which book to purchase. All of the above instruments & supplies as well as additional supplies that may be useful for ukulele lessons are available for purchase and/or rent from School of Music Arts. Please refer to our Rentals page for further details on instrument rentals.
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jordan dotson

Jordan is a singer, song writer and professional musician with ample experience spanning across multiple mediums such as writing, recording and performing music all across Ontario. Jordan dedicated his life to music at the early age of 11 and he has attained an extensive understanding of music as a multi-instrumentalist working on countless projects over the years, playing guitar as his main instrument. Jordan is an experienced teacher dedicated to helping students reach their full potential through an adaptive approach to teaching that is student centered. In appreciation that each individual learns at their own pace in their own way, Jordan uses an integrative approach including both textbook and a flexible curriculum to maximize retention. Patience and the ability to make learning fun every step of the way is a skill he prides himself on. Jordan teaches acoustic, electric and bass Guitar Lessons, and ukulele lessons.
Joel Heinbuch

Joel is currently entering his second year of Masters in Oboe Performance at Western after completing his Bachelor’s in Music Education. He has performed in many operas and musicals and has filled in for the London Community Orchestra as well as the Stratford Orchestra. While his main focus is the oboe he plays guitar and saxophone and has taught for 2 years previously at another music school in St. Thomas. Last summer he travelled to Italy for a 5 week opera program and also travelled to Guatemala to learn from the community and teach music with a group from Western University. This past year he taught senior students how to play oboe through the New Horizons program hosted at Western. At School of Music Arts, Joel teaches Guitar and Bass Guitar Lessons, ukulele lessons, Saxophone Lessons and oboe lessons. Joel focuses on how to create confident musicians through encouragement, inspiring students to learn more.
katarina meneses

Katarina was self-taught in piano for 5 years at the age of 12 - 16. When she realized how much she had a love for music and specifically the piano, she wanted to pursue a career in the field. She's currently in her final year of her undergrad degree in Music at Western University, and then she'll go to teacher's college where her ultimate goal is to be a music teacher for secondary school. Since being in University in 2015, she has discovered a love for a plethora of other instruments that include: guitar, ukulele, violin, clarinet and cello. All of which she enjoys discovering what she learns and relaying them to her students. Katarina has stepped into the music teaching world as of September 2020, and she hopes that it continues to be exciting, energizing and full of musical energy. At SMArts, she teaches Piano Lessons, ukulele lessons and Violin Lessons.
huy nguyen

Huy is a professional guitarist, music producer, clinician and guitar instructor from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With more than 15 years of teaching experience, Huy has worked to help hundreds of students, guitarists from different ages and skill levels. Besides teaching guitar, Huy also played music professionally on TV and in different venues from all over Vietnam such as The Voice Vietnam, X-factor and Vietnam Got Talent. This gave Huy many opportunities to work with numerous professionals and also helped him gain real-world experience for his teaching career so he can help his students to reach their goals and take their playing to a higher level of excellence.
More than that, Huy is also a music director for the Vietnamese community in Toronto and helped them with many music shows and festivals. Huy holds a Bachelor of Education as well as a degree in Pop and Rock Performance of Trinity College from England. His teaching method focuses on showing students how to feel and play music the way they want and also guide them to play creatively in order to make new music themselves. At School of Music Arts, Huy teaches acoustic, classical, electric and bass Guitar, and also ukulele.
More than that, Huy is also a music director for the Vietnamese community in Toronto and helped them with many music shows and festivals. Huy holds a Bachelor of Education as well as a degree in Pop and Rock Performance of Trinity College from England. His teaching method focuses on showing students how to feel and play music the way they want and also guide them to play creatively in order to make new music themselves. At School of Music Arts, Huy teaches acoustic, classical, electric and bass Guitar, and also ukulele.
Andrew Noseworthy - online only

Andrew is a guitarist and composer from Newfoundland and Labrador, currently working towards a PhD in Music Composition at Western University. He holds a Masters in Music Theory and Composition from New York University's Steinhardt School as well as a Bachelors in Music (honours) from Memorial University of Newfoundland, where his applied instrument was guitar. Andrew and his written music has been performed at numerous venues across Canada and other parts of the world. As a teacher, Andrew's background and resources have developed over 10 years of teaching guitar and bass Guitar Lessons, ukulele lessons and theory privately, coordinating music enrichment programs, classroom teaching, and many other community music engagements. Andrew's teaching style focuses on providing students with the guidance and skills to pursue their own passions and interests in music.
What Are Your Rates?
We've learned that every music teacher is different, and each has different skills. Some have Masters degrees, while others are still students themselves. For this reason, we've given the teachers the ability to set their own rates when they are hired based on their skills. The rate for ukulele lessons start at $24.00 for a 30 minute lesson.
Is 30 Minutes Enough?
For beginners the answer is definitely yes. When you are first learning, you're getting a lot of new, and in some cases, confusing information given to you. The amount of information given in one 30 minute lesson will give you a lot to work on as you practice throughout the week. Practicing is absolutely essential to learning music. As you get to more advanced skills, more time may be necessary if and when your teacher recommends it.
How Long Will It Take To Learn?
We get asked this question a lot. There is no specific date, or number of lessons. It depends on a few things including how often students practice. Although the songs may be very simple, we know we can have students playing at least one short song within 30 days. If you are hoping to play Mozart, it will take more time. But anyone can do it if they want it enough or work hard enough.
What Else Do I Need To Play?
There are additional supplies that may be needed throughout the course of your study, such as strings, tuners, capos, and picks. Also, as you progress, you will need new, more advanced method books so that you can continue to learn new songs and new techniques. We stock the basics to make sure every student has what they need to play, but other items can be specially ordered for you if needed or desired. For more information on product availability, please ask our administrative staff.