Merriam School of Music – Vaughan Campus
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5.0 
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
