MERRIAM School of Music | Vaughan Location
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Contact Info, address & Business Hours
3175 Rutherford Rd (Unit 75)
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5Y6
(905) 660-9503
schoolvaughan@merriammusic.com
Merriam Music is able to offer in-person and online lessons at this time. For new and prospective students, please contact us for scheduling and location details. For current students, please contact the school to confirm where your lessons are being held before arriving for in-person lessons.
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Business Hours
- Monday 1:00PM - 09:00PM
- Tuesday 1:00PM - 09:00PM
- Wednesday 1:00PM - 09:00PM
- Thursday 1:00PM - 09:00PM
- Friday 1:00PM - 09:00PM
- Saturday 09:00AM - 05:30PM
- Sunday 11:00AM - 05:00PM
Google Rating
4.8 
Ana Maria Mancuso
16:12 15 Mar 22
My daughter has been taking guitar classes for the past 1 1/2 years. She has learned so much and she loves her Teacher!
Sung Ju Hong
14:15 31 Oct 21
My daughter has been taking vocal lessons for about 5 years and she loves it!
Julia Volpe
17:53 30 Oct 21
Excellent music school!!! My children have attended here for the last 10 years and the teachers Merriam employs are of incredible calibre. Also, the office staff is exceptionally friendly, helpful and accommodating. Very satisfied with Merriam.read more
Vera DiGiandomenico
17:02 29 Oct 21
My 9 year old daughter began taking piano lessons 3 years ago at Merriam. I chose Merriam over other schools as I felt the combination of teaching theory and hands on learning simultaneously naturally go hand in hand. This has proven to be effective in my daughter learning quickly. My daughter began in a group lesson and then transitioned to private lessons. Both of the teachers she has had (Nicole and Chiara) have been amazing in the way they teach and interact with her. They are supportive and gentle and aware of where my daughter is at and what her needs are, and support her accordingly. It has also been very helpful to have the support of the Manger of School Operations, Paymon, every step of the way - from the way he greets my daughter when she arrives at her lesson, to his taking the time to address any of my questions and requests for support. It truly has been a pleasure to have my daughter be a student of Merriam.read more
S LG
11:25 29 Oct 21
A very professionally run school. Staff and teachers are all kind and accommodating. My children look forward to their weekly lessons.Merriam music is a wonderful program that truly encourages progression. The 'Merriam Way' is by far superior than any other curriculum I have seen thus far. We are very fortunate to have been part of the Maple location for more than 3 years.read more
Niel Mukherjee
19:10 28 Oct 21
Excellent environment, knowledgeable and focused instructors. Paymon at the front desk is amazing and extremely helpful.
Sandy Chang
17:43 28 Oct 21
We started our son and our daughter with Merriam School of Music (Vaughan campus) a few years ago. We explored a few music schools and decided Merriam is ideal for our young kids (5 and 6 at the time)Our kids have been taking group piano lessons and later on individual piano lessons since. We are impressed with the quality of instructions. We particularly like how Merriam offers plenty of opportunities for students to perform in public (sign-up recitals) and to compete. We also like the opportunities to try and learn different instruments in the summer. Our kids have really enjoyed taking additional lessons on drums, vocal, and guitar and they're looking forward to learn more.Paymon as a manager of the school definitely is a star and a big reason why we continue to stay with the school. Paymon is professional, approachable and resourceful and is instrumental in creating and developing the "Merriam community"read more
Bao Nguyen
11:15 28 Oct 21
My son has been going here for many years and enjoys it very much. Staff is always friendly and always there to help in anyway they can to acomodate you. I would recommend this school to anyone who likes to play piano and they also teach other musical instruments as well. Thanks Merriam for your hard work in making our son enjoy music!read more
John Yeh
23:25 27 Oct 21
The staff and teachers are very helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. A good balance of theory and music in the piano lessons. And a great treat with the recitals to build confidence and show progress.read more
Aina Nguyen
21:06 27 Oct 21
"Wonderful! Professional!"My daughters have been taking piano lessons at Merriam School of Music for the past 7 years, and they love it. Paymon is super awesome, fun, and extremely helpful! Hilary & Chris are top notch teachers!Merriam School has become our second family. I would recommend one hundred percent!read more
Nancy Karanikolas
19:12 27 Oct 21
Merriam School of music has been wonderful! The teachers are fantastic and my son has learned so much in the last year. The teachers are engaging with the young students and my son is actually excited to go to Piano school! The facility is run very well and Paymon's communication is great!read more
kpetricca
17:46 27 Oct 21
Amazing school! Teachers are so patient and encouraging and management really tries hard to be accommodating to scheduling. There are lots of opportunities for kids to perform monthly if they wish and really break out of their shell. Both my kids are in piano and love it here! Thank you Merriam staff!read more
Maya DeBuono
02:51 17 Oct 21
I started my son off in piano at this school as soon as he was of age to attend. Paymon was professional, personable, and knowledgeable when explaining how it would all work and showing us around the school. He made sure our son was paired with a teacher who would suit his personality best and took time to talk with our son, ask him questions, and actually get to know him before suggesting a teacher.I was worried with our son being so young that he would lose interest, however Simon was/is FANTASTIC. He kept my son’s interest and made it enjoyable for him. We eventually switched teachers only because we needed to switch the time and date of lessons and have had Noemi teaching him since. She as well has been so professional. She has helped our son excel immensely in such a short time. Noemi has a well rounded approach focusing on and teaching all aspects of music including theory, written, sound recognition, improvisation and performing.Our son is now 8 and it’s been the biggest joy watching not only his skills and abilities grow, but his love and passion for music grow. Thank you Merriam School of Music!read more
Xu!b DONG
02:50 23 Sep 21
Bought our piano at this school, very professional advice given by David and Kalista, price was competitive too
Kirusha Akal
20:50 12 Jun 21
My son strated learning piano at Merriam Music School last year with Ms.Yolanda and then with Ms.Noemi. Both teachers are very good in teaching piano. Ms.Noemi is very understanding and kind person , she encourages my son everytime,her professional way of teaching made my son progress very fast.Mr.Paymon is a well organized person and willing to help parents anytime. I strongly recommend this school to anyone looking for piano lessons.read more
Jennifer Jean
19:10 27 May 21
We started going to Merriam about 3 months ago, my daughter love her piano lessons and her teacher!
Rebecca Nikolic
00:10 27 May 21
Paymon is so helpful and helps organize my children's lessons. Noemi has been a patient and amazing instructor for my 6 year old. He is always engaged and looks forwards to playing piano with Noemi. Greg has taught my older son to play guitar at age 7. He is so encouraging and makes music fun for his students.read more
Kavita Mehta
18:25 17 Feb 21
We have been going to Merriam Music for the last 4.5 years for piano lessons and have been really happy. The last year's pivot to virtual piano classes was seamless and my girls continue to get the high level of professional service they received when they were receiving in person classes. I highly recommend Merriam Music!read more
Eric Tai
01:15 21 Oct 20
Both of my sons attend Merriam School of Music for piano. Both of them are taught by Yolanda. She is a fantastic teacher as my sons not only have learned proper techniques and theory, but more importantly have grown to truly love playing the piano and have a true appreciation of music. In addition, we have had wonderful interactions with the Manager of School Operations, Paymon. He is awesome with the kids, a great communicator, and very accommodating with all of our requests. I strongly recommend this school to anyone looking for piano lessons!read more
Vi Tran
03:16 27 Jun 20
My daughters both attend Merriam Music school for piano. This school is wonderful . They have an excellently structured curriculum and the teachers are very knowledgeable especially my daughters piano teacher.The environment is very warm and welcoming. My concerns were always acknowledged and questions always answered. Despite this whole covid situation, the school is still able to provide my daughters’ lesson online. The quality of the learning experience is superb. Merriam music school managed to continue lessons online with ease and my kids love it!I even purchased my piano from the Merriam location in Oakville location.Overall, the environment and staff are wonderful at Merriam. I can’t imagine sending my kids anywhere else.read more
Edika Mandrake
18:02 26 Jun 20
Fantastic experience, from the admin staff to sales; and the instructors are excellent, professional, and have always had a great rapport with the kids. Merriam always ensures that instructors are not only highly educated, but work well with kids. We've been with Merriam for many years starting with group piano lessons, and now private piano and vocal. Our child has always looked forward to each lesson! I highly recommend this school!read more
marina paula
01:11 23 Jun 20
I would 100% recommend the school. The instructors are professional and friendly. My child has been taking both piano and voice/vocal lessons at this location and the instructors go beyond everyone’s expectation. Both Mrs Yolanda and Ms Lauren are incredible exceptional instructors/teachers. They motivate their students and they make learning fun. My child looks forward to the lessons and is learning something new every week.Definitely a 5 plus star rating.read more
Maria Mastrella-Marshall
19:06 22 May 20
Very friendly and positive environment. The staff and teachers are amazing and Paymon is great to work with. My teacher, Yolanda is very helpful, knowledgeable, and very patient with me (thank you Yolanda). I highly recommend Merriam School of Music.read more
Li Cai
22:04 21 May 20
Very nice and clean place. The teachers are very friendly and professional. Recitals really encourage my son to play piano and he has a lot of fun to learn music here.read more
Jing Huang
23:31 05 May 20
Lovely staff, professional teachers. This is the fourth year we are with Merriam Music Vaughan Campus. We really like this place and Miss Yolanda is very helpful. The site manager Paymon is detailed orientated and put our child at their top priorities.read more
Jing Huang
16:56 29 Apr 20
Lovely staff, professional teachers. This is the fourth year we are with Merriam Music Vaughan Campus. We really like this place and Miss Yolanda is very helpful. The site manager Peymon is detailed orientated and put our child at their top priorities.read more
Tasha Duran
20:44 01 Feb 20
Staff are super nice and helpful. Lots of types of lessons available with multiple teachers. Good for kids and adults who may want to learn to play a musical instrument 🙂read more
Sara Rezafard
17:38 06 Oct 19
Very positive and engaging environment. Her teacher Yolanda has kept my daughter interested through games and fun. Yolanda is able to teach a high level curriculum while working with my daughter's interests. She is passionate about teaching and music. We've also, always had a positive experience with Paymon for the last 2 years...he goes above and beyond for any questions or concerns that we might have about the school. I highly recommend Merriam School of Music.read more
Silvie Campos
01:17 20 Sep 19
From the administrative staff to teachers nothing but the best. Amazing and very friendly, always there if you need anything. Very accommodating hours for busy parents. I love how they have monthly recitals, helps the children build confidence and it's truly amazing to see how well they are doing. We always look forward to going to them. This is my daugthers second year and i look forward to many more. We are very happy with Merriam !read more
T La
13:15 30 Jun 19
Very friendly teacher that guide my son to where he is now after just 2 years @MerriamMusic. On top of that, as the parents, we love the fact that our school manager Paymon is very energetic, honest and always helpful. The free monthly recital which is also included with tuition fee is a big plus for my son to show off his skills and to gain public performance skill set. I'd recommend this music school to others.read more
Meera Naipaul
02:26 31 May 19
Merriam Music changed my boys motivation and enjoyment of piano lessons! The fact my teenage son wanted to quit piano 2 years ago, he now wants to keep piano lessons because of Chris. Paymon's energy and helpfulness are much appreciated too. We always feel welcome.read more
QING ZHAO
01:18 25 May 19
I believe that many people feels the same way as I do. I hoped to find a good teacher who was strict and demanding, but was kind at the same time for my daughter's piano learning. When my daughter started level 8, we finally found the perfect teacher in Merriam. Additionally, there are many opportunities to perform in public under the guidance of a very helpful manager, Paymon. This is a really great music school!read more
Stella Kim
00:29 22 May 19
Really friendly and knowledgeable staff and an amazingly talented and supportive teacher! Highly recommend it to those who are looking for an unconventional way of learning piano uniquely customized for the student.read more
Debbie omblero
00:16 22 May 19
Amazing service and staff are friendly and approachable.Have been a big help to my kids in learning music. I highly recommend this place.My 2 kids both love their teacher(D).read more
Daniel Cristant
17:07 20 May 19
Greg Stone is a friendly, extremely knowledgeable guitar instructor. He helped keep lessons fun me and my son. Also kudos to the administrative staff - always accommodating and very helpful!read more
Mel Yao
17:23 19 May 19
The staff and teachers goes above and beyond! Paymon is very helpful and easy to deal with. My two kids has been going here for almost 3 years now and enjoying it a lot!read more
Claire Gooderham
22:01 21 Jan 19
Extraordinary experience!I was in to see the Kawai KDP110 in person, learn a bit more about it, and see how it stacked up against the competition before making the big decision. I'm a timid shopper, and hate high-pressure sales. Did I ever get lucky with Merriam Music!Patrick Panus was immediately available to walk us through the instrument, demonstrate its capabilities, and give a more detailed rundown of where it fits in today's marketplace. He was wonderfully knowledgeable, polite, and most importantly: respectful. He understood what I had come for and did not try to pressure me into a big up-sell. He offered to show other models in and around my price range to give me a better idea of where I stood, and never made me feel like I was wrong about what I was interested in.Also noteworthy in his quiet, professional manner was the innate and intuitive understanding of when to give a buyer some personal space and let them try out the pianos on their own. He was still within easy range to call back for questions, but not hovering impatiently, quite content to give me the time I needed to get comfortable with my purchase.After getting a spot-on recommendation of a restaurant nearby where my husband and I could think over the different models I had tried, we were very happy to return and close the deal. The pricing was all above-board, honest, and best of all: under-budget. That only sweetened the satisfaction of getting exactly what was appropriate for my needs, and feeling confident and secure in my decision.Just when I thought the service could not possibly be any better, the gentleman looking after the front desk didn't bat an eye when we sheepishly admitted to having a Honda Civic to get the digital piano home. He sprang into action - de-boxing the components, helping to load them into the car in -18C weather (sorry!), and disposing of all the extra packaging and cardboard.TL;DR - Professional and caring staff, beautiful store (even under renovation), and service that went much further than the extra mile. These guys are the real deal!read more
Elisa Rotiroti
18:37 19 Mar 18
My boys who are 7 and 9 years of age have been attending MERRIAM since they were 3. I did a lot of research into finding the right music school for them and feel I have found it in MERRIAM. They started in group piano which was amazing. The teachers were engaging and made learning piano fun. They have been in private lessons for the past few years and have had amazing teachers throughout. Paymon, the administrator is phenomenal and has done a lot to increase the number and quality of the recitals. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a high quality engaging program.read more
Shirley Hui
03:06 18 Mar 18
Very friendly staff and great piano teachers! The music summer camp was a very educational and a lot of fun with a cute, memorable musical presentation at the end of the week. The staff to camper ratio was much lower than other camps we have tried and I appreciated the extra attention my child received. Highly recommend!read more
Nick Grossi
22:03 17 Mar 18
Our kids have been attending for 3 years now and Merriam Music has many available times to accomodate parents busy schedules. The teachers are talented and have a long history of musical accomplishments. The atomosphere is inviting and open, encouraging all children to thrive in music. They also support performances and showing all the hard work the children have achieved. I would recommend anyone to Merriam Music.read more
Jinyu Du
20:42 17 Mar 18
My son started going to Merriam since he was three. He started with the preschool music class and now he is going to Group piano class. All the teachers we met are very professional and patient. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. The manager of the school, Paymon is my son’s best friend! The recitals are once a month. It’s a good opportunity for the kids to have some stage experience and they’re very well organized. Merriam is our favourite music school 🙂read more
Ed Crabtree
23:24 16 Mar 18
I love this music school. I’ve been a music teacher for over 20 years and have recently started taking lessons again to help refine my skills in certain areas. I had driven past Merriam lots of times but had never been inside. I decided to try taking lessons there. Six months in, I’m really glad I did. The staff is very friendly, the teachers are caring and enthusiastic, and the school is extremely well organized and looked after.The regular performing opportunities and other services Merriam offers outside of the regular weekly lessons take it to a whole different level compared to other music schools.read more
Tracie Staffieri
23:20 16 Mar 18
Merriam music school has been such a wonderful experience for my daughter and myself. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, courteous, helpful and experienced in their field. We love it and will continue going!!read more
Shelley H
21:08 16 Mar 18
My son loves going to Merriam Vaughan for group piano classes. All his teachers have been professional and knowledgeable yet fun and engaging for the children. The administrator, Paymon, is fantastic. He is always so fun to be around for the children and really gets the kids excited to learn and perform. I really like how the group classes are structured. Small class sizes, learning both practical piano and theory, and having opportunities to perform in both small and large settings. The teachers are always very engaging, FUN and approachable. The classes are well organized. Most importantly, my son has thrived in his piano classes. I have seen so much learning and improvement since he began at Merriam and the greatest thing is that he loves it!read more
Julie Vitro
19:27 16 Mar 18
My son really enjoys taking vocal and piano lessons at Merriam! The teachers are extremely professional, very kind and highly qualified. There are many wonderful opportunities to perform in front of audiences where the atmosphere is very friendly and encouraging. Attending Merriam has been a phenomenal experience and we highly recommend the school!!read more
Bruna Pace
16:23 21 Dec 17
We have been coming to Merriam School of Music since they opened and my boys have always loved it! The teachers have always been excellent, but in the last few years the new manager Paymon has brought an even more positive atmosphere to the Vaughan location. He takes the time to know every child by name, he organizes a sign-up recital every month, he knows every child's ability level and is always sure to praise them. In December and June he makes sure that every child registers to the Holiday Concert and the Studio Fest which are held at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Thank you Merriam Vaughan and Paymon for providing an amazing experience!read more
Chandra Intraligi
02:33 18 Oct 17
My daughter has been a student with Merriam for about 5 years and although it is a bit of a drive, we are unable to pull ourselves away from such a dedicated and energetic team. The school has encouraged my daughter to stay motivated in her vocal learning and experience, providing her with the opportunity to expand and strengthen her abilities with confidence. We highly recommend Merriam for those seeking to explore their musical talent and interest.read more
朱江
19:13 13 Oct 17
My two sons have been studied in this school for two years. Amazing staff! Boys like their teachers and always love to learn and play, never giving up. The teachers keep motivating them and make a lot of fun while studing. I definitely recommend Merriam School of Music in Vaughan.read more
Lisa S
00:55 13 Oct 17
Our daughter takes lessons in piano and guitar. Ensembles and summer lessons add variety and create a well balanced program. Teachers are very highly qualified and professional.read more
Nadra Parsons-Midanik
00:47 13 Oct 17
Our family has been thoroughly impressed with the music program offered at Merriam. We started with our youngest in private piano lessons for the 1st couple of years and then transitioned to a group class where she has continued to thrive. The experience has been fantastic and she can't wait to go to class each week. This past summer both of our children took part in musical theatre camps offered by the school and are both excited to return next summer! Their experience was so positive they have both also joined a band program now being offered by the school.We would definitely recommend the Merriam Vaughan campus for any of our friends in the area contemplating music lessons.read more
ANICK HINTZ
00:33 13 Oct 17
Amazing staff! My daughter started in Jr 1 and is now a Jr 4. She thought about giving up many times but her teachers kept motivating her and pushing her to stick with it. Would definitely recommend Merriam School of Music in Vaughanread more
