Voice lessons for Yonge-Eglinton families

ABC Academy of Music offers private voice lessons in Yonge-Eglinton, Toronto, taught from our Lawrence Park studio at 2180 Bayview Ave (at Lawrence and Bayview), North York M4N 3K7. We have offered voice instruction in Toronto since 2003. Regular private lessons are $55.38 for 30 minutes or $64.81 for 45 minutes; students preparing for auditions or working on extended repertoire can book 60-minute sessions. An introductory lesson may be available at $20; see our rates and payment page for current options. Our voice teachers hold university music degrees or equivalent conservatory credentials. Private voice begins at age 5 and continues through teen and adult levels, with repertoire drawn from classical, musical theatre, pop, and folk styles depending on what each student brings to the room and where they want to go. Rating: 4.8★ from 150 students on Google.

Getting to the Lawrence Park studio from Yonge-Eglinton

The Lawrence Park studio sits at the corner of Lawrence Avenue and Bayview Avenue, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by transit from Yonge and Eglinton. The most direct route is east along Eglinton Avenue East, then north on Bayview Avenue. By bus, take the 34 Eglinton East from Eglinton Station, transfer to the 11 Bayview northbound, and ride to Lawrence Avenue East. On foot from that stop, the studio at 2180 Bayview Ave is less than two minutes away.

By car, the drive up Bayview from Eglinton is under ten minutes in typical weekday afternoon traffic. Parking is available in the small lot behind the building, in the paid lot across Bayview, and at metered spots along Bayview Avenue. The studio sits near Lawrence Park Ravine and is a short drive from Sunnybrook Park to the east and Bayview Village to the north. Families already making a weekly trip to that part of the city often find it easy to pair a lesson with an existing errand.

What voice lessons cover

In the first six months, students focus on breath support, posture, and finding their speaking-to-singing connection. The voice is unlike a piano or guitar: the instrument lives inside the body, which means technique begins with understanding how breathing and resonance work together. A teacher will spend those early weeks building a student’s awareness of where their sound comes from before asking them to perform a piece.

Children who start at age 5 or 6 work on pitch matching, simple songs, and developing the ear-to-voice feedback loop that strong singers rely on. Teenagers often enter lessons having already been singing informally, so the work tends to focus on healthy production, breath control, and expanding their comfortable range. Adults benefit from instruction that meets them where they are, whether they are returning to singing after years away or picking it up for the first time.

Lessons run 30 or 45 minutes. Younger students and beginners typically start with 30 minutes; 45 is common for students preparing for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams, school auditions, or building a repertoire list over a full season.

Singing student at vocal lesson in Toronto

Regular private voice lessons are $55.38 for 30 minutes or $64.81 for 45 minutes; 60-minute sessions are also available for advanced students. See the rates and payment page for current pricing and seasonal block details. We teach at our Lawrence Park studio at 2180 Bayview Ave, North York M4N 3K7, and at our Conway studio at 12 Conway Ave, Toronto M6E 1H2. Both locations serve private-lesson students year-round.

The nearest studio to Yonge-Eglinton is our Lawrence Park location at 2180 Bayview Ave (at Lawrence and Bayview), North York M4N 3K7. From Yonge and Eglinton, take the 34 Eglinton East bus to Bayview, then the 11 Bayview bus north to Lawrence; travel time is roughly 15 to 20 minutes. Parking is available behind the building, in the paid lot across Bayview, and at metered spots on the street. We also offer private voice lessons at 12 Conway Ave, Toronto M6E 1H2, in the St. Clair West area, which may suit families who live or work west of Yonge.

The main differences are coverage and continuity. With an independent teacher, lessons stop if that teacher travels, falls ill, or moves on. At ABC Academy, we work with students and families to make sure they get a good experience when any teacher situation changes, because the school has been running since 2003. We have multiple credentialed teachers, a guaranteed teacher-match policy, and two Toronto studio locations. Our teachers support students preparing for RCM exams when that is the goal, and work equally well with students who simply want to sing better without any exam structure. Recreational learners are as welcome as conservatory-track students.

Yes, in most cases. Young children naturally explore their voices, and early lessons reinforce that instinct with technique. At age 5, a voice lesson focuses on pitch matching, breath awareness, and enjoyment. Children who have been in Music Together® group classes often arrive with a well-developed ear and take to private instruction quickly. By age 7 or 8, most students are reading simple notation and working on short pieces with real musical depth.

Completely. Technique is what teachers teach; repertoire is chosen to keep students interested and motivated. Breath support, resonance, and healthy vocal production matter in every style. A teacher trained in classical methods can apply those skills to contemporary repertoire without making a student feel like they are studying something they did not sign up for. Many students move between styles over the years as their interests shift.

We work with students on audition and performance preparation regularly. If there is a specific piece, a deadline, and a style requirement, the teacher will orient lessons around those requirements in the months ahead. It helps to let us know at registration so we can match your child with a teacher who has audition-coaching experience. We support students choosing the RCM path and those preparing for school or community programs. Get in touch to tell us what you have in mind.

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