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The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music The Hamilton Suzuki School of Music

PROGRAMS

Registration Information

’Learning with Other Children’ is one of our Suzuki Principles
In addition to private lessons, children participate in regular group lessons and performances at which they learn from and are motivated by each other.

Unlike other schools, at The HSSM we include group lessons and performances in our private lessons fees because it is an important part of our program.  Visit our Principles page for more information about this and other Principles of The HSSM.

How to Register

  1. When you know what instrument lessons you are interested in, call the office to allow our administrator to customize your lessons and answer any questions regarding teacher and student availability.
  2. Click the button to register online.
  3. Contact our office to finalize the payment process that is best for you, 905-519-4104.

Register for the 2026-2027 season

Register for Summer 2026

 

Family Discount

For families with 3 or more children, each having at least a ½ hour lesson, we will deduct $50.00 per term from the total family fee.

Referral Bonus

When you refer a student to HSSM and they register for lessons, you will receive a 1-time deduction of $50 on your next fee payment. Please let the office know of any referrals.

Instrument Rentals Available to Grow with Students

Our teachers/faculty are qualified to help choose an instrument size that is the best fit for students. Depending on availability, we have instruments at different sizes for rent, and we can exchange them as needed — as they grow.

Shared Lesson Time

Please ask office administrator for more details regarding the possibility of 2 or 3 siblings (beginners only and at the discretion of the teacher) sharing a lesson time.

 

2026-2027 Term Dates

Each term is 9 weeks
Term 1 begins September 14, 2026
Term 2 begins November 16, 2026
Term 3 begins February 1, 2027
Term 4 begins April 12, 2027

2026-2027 Group Schedules: TBA

* See our 2025-2026 schedules for examples of what a year at The HSSM looks like!

2026-2027 PROGRAM FEES

Instrumental Lessons

LESSON LENGTHPer TermFull Year
(4 Terms)
½ hour $476.19$1,904.76
¾ hour$632.36$2,529.44
1-hour$755.91$3,023.64

* Fees include private lessons each week and group classes every other week.

Additional Programs

PROGRAMPer TermFull Year
(4 Terms)
Orchestra
(enrolled in lessons at HSSM)
$60.00$240.00
Orchestra Only
(enrolled in lessons outside of HSSM)
$75.00$300.00

* All Orchestra students must have a Teacher Referral Questionnaire submitted by their teacher. 
* Students applying to Orchestra Only must also audition.
Please see The HSSM Orchestra for more information.

Student Instrument Rentals

INSTRUMENTFee Per Year
Cello: 1st year$275.00
Cello: 2nd + years$450.00
Flute$200.00
Viola$200.00
Violin$200.00
* Piano/keyboard not available for rent