What is the background and experience of the instructor?
Find an instructor that “knows their stuff”. They should not only have a well-studied musical background, but also significant performance and teaching experience. Without this very important experience, it would be like learning to drive from someone who knows the rules of the road but has never actually driven a car. Note that all instructors teaching youth should have a criminal background check.

What do current and past clients say?
Word of mouth is by far the best form of advertising any business, and especially teaching, can have. If the clients aren’t raving about the quality of instruction and the service you may want to keep looking. Have you been invited to go to the lounge at any time to see for yourself, and ask questions, about what is happening? This offer is a great indicator of the calibre of the staff and institution.

What else does the music school offer its students apart from lessons?
A good music school will provide its members with lots of opportunities to perform. Let’s face it, having a weekly lesson, practising in your room for a ½ hour per day and waiting until your next lesson is just not enough. T-Rox Music Academy is very active in this aspect. One of our most popular programs is our Band Factory program. But you still need to have an outlet. We host all-ages Jam Nite on the last Sunday of every month as well as two Show Time recitals per year. There are several other performance opportunities as well.  T-Rox Music Academy has a stage in this year’s Southside Shuffle in Port Credit where some of our instructors and students will perform.