Refinery School of Music is much more than a place students come for music lessons. It is a community of musicians – teachers, students, and supporters alike – who are dedicated to musical and personal growth and success.

When many students begin their lessons, they find they want more than just instruction. They desire a community that is dedicated to their success. Students at Refinery School of Music find peers and teachers committed to their development in an inviting facility that fosters artistry, confidence and success through music lessons and classes, performances, events and supportive relationships.

In addition to detailed technical and musical training, students at Refinery learn how to practice and maximize their time, how to use their body according to their instrument, and how to interpret in order to create beautiful musical performances. As a result, our students gain the confidence and the desire to practice and perform and to share their gift with others.

While the thoughts and challenges of studying music may deter some, our students are enabled to succeed because we develop their unique talents and address their unique needs. We believe a key component of our mission at Refinery Music School is to develop the lessons for the individual, so that students can develop as a person as much as a vocalist/musician.

Beyond our student-centred teaching practice, we host a variety of events by faculty and students in our school, and in our community. This is in line with both our educational philosophy and our mission of developing people because we believe you cannot have one without the other. Our students need audiences, just as our community needs the arts. Many of our students achieve greatness as a result of these diverse groups coming together.

We invite you to join our community at Refinery Music, regardless of your musical ambitions. The skills you will develop at our school extend well beyond the scope of learning how to play an instrument, even if that is your only goal.

Everyone is welcome at Refinery, our students range in age from toddlers and young children through to adult and retirement age students, 

from beginners or hobbyists to advanced students or music professionals. We're certain that you will find your place here at Refinery School of Music.