Music Box New Westminster's Music Academy
630 Carnarvon Street V3M 1E5 New Westminster, BC, Canada

We Wish You A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A Happy New Year

Three new GROUP MUSIC LESSONS for Tots, Kinders & Kids! These Small Group Lessons of only 3-4 aspiring musicians are a great way to introduce your child to the wonders of music! Come learn and explore with us as your teacher introduces a variety of instruments and teaches the language of music through engaging musical activities. For these group lessons, we will be using Kids & Youth in Motion's Dance Studio for a safe group class setting. Location 465B East Columbia Street/

Looking for an AWESOME last-minute gift for an aspiring musician in your life? We got you covered with MUSIC LESSONS in a wide variety of instruments from toddlers up to adults! We will see you at Music Class Visit musicboxnw.ca for more information.

Want to learn how to keep a steady beat and add some groove into your life? Feel free to email us about taking drum lessons at: [email protected]... or Request Info at: https://www.musicboxnw.ca/request-info/

On this day in 1965 - "The Doors recorded their first demos at World Pacific Jazz Studios in Los Angeles, California!"

Did you know that early clarinets were made of boxwood or ebony? In those days, the reed was secured in place by windings of string instead of being attached by a ligature. Today, grenadilla is now the most commonly used material for clarinet making! We offer clarinet lessons alongside an array of other instruments at Music Box!... If you're interested, feel free to email us at: [email protected] or Request Info at: https://www.musicboxnw.ca/request-info/

On September 1st, 1977 - Blondie signed their first major record company contract with Chrysalis Records. https://youtu.be/StKVS0eI85I

Fun fact: "When Adolf Sax first introduced the saxophone in the early 1840s, the instrument was a source of curiosity, disdain, and outright mockery. However, there were a few loyal fans and patrons who were immediately drawn to the revolutionary properties of the instrument. The first composer to champion the saxophone was Hector Berlioz, who wrote a gushing editoral about the new instrument in a Paris magazine known as Journal des Debats. " It's come a long way since the...n to become one of the world's most popular instruments! Did you know we offer saxophone lessons at Music Box? Email us at: [email protected]

On this day in 1957, Elvis Presley appeared at the Empire Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. This was the third time Presley had ever performed outside of the U.S. and for Elvis it would be the last. 26,000 fans attended the show with tickets costing $1.50, $2.50 and $3.50. Check out this little blog about Vancouverites remembering his concert here! http://www.elvis-history-blog.com/elvis-vancouver.html

We don't teach the dill piccolo but we do teach a wide variety of other instruments! Feel free to email us about taking music lessons at [email protected] or... Request Info at https://www.musicboxnw.ca/request-info/

A little post of appreciation for audio engineers and live sound engineers! They're always behind the scenes, dealing with tech, and making the music/show sound amazing! Each sound engineer is a well trained and accomplished musician with a great ear! They combine their knowledge of music and tech to bring us the best possible presentation of a song. Being an audio engineer is an excellent career option for new musicians to pursue (especially if they have an interest in technology). It provides lots of opportunity and usefulness in the modern music industry.

A tiny instrument that's lots of fun to play? Ukulele! Feel free to email us about taking music lessons at [email protected] or Request Info at https://www.musicboxnw.ca/request-info/

On August 29th, 1987 - "Rick Astley's debut hit 'Never Gonna Give You Up', started a five-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart. It became the biggest selling single of 1987 and the song won Best British Single at the 1988 Brit Awards." https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ

We're beginning to get our in person lessons up and running again! Feel free to email us about taking music lessons at [email protected] or... Request Info at https://www.musicboxnw.ca/request-info/

What's a portable in-person social distancing instrument? Guitar! Feel free to email us about taking music lessons at [email protected] or... Request Info at https://www.musicboxnw.ca/request-info/