Toronto Arts Academy
538 Eglinton Avenue West M5N 1B4 Toronto, ON, Canada

Here we see Dizzy Gillespie speaking about his time working with Chano Pozo, who played an enormous role in Gillespie's musical development. Their hit song "Manteca" is widely considered the first Jazz Standard to be rhythmically based on the clave! Decades later Bobby Parker wrote his own hit song, "Watch Your Step", based on "Manteca", and according to John Lennon this tune was the inspiration for Beatles hits "I Feel Fine" and "Day Tripper". It's incredible the way music... is able to tie together histories and times, from Dizzy and Chano in 1920's North Carolina and Havana, to John Lennon and The Beatles' Liverpool! There are so many elements of music to be shared! So much history and culture entangled in the sounds of the songs we love! While Chano Pozo passed away at a young age, and we haven't been able to find interviews of his to learn more of his own influences and inspirations, we're lucky to have this footage of Dizzy Gillespie enthusiastically sharing his musical memories of their time together!

Today in 1996, the Spice Girls were at No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut release 'Spice Girls.' The Spice Girls were at No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut release 'Spice Girls.' Five singles were released from the album. You might be familiar with some such as 'Wannabe' or 'Say You'll Be There'. "Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want So tell me what you want, what you really, really want, I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna, (ha) I wanna..., (ha) I wanna really, really, really wanna get awesome music lessons ah" . . . . . #todayinmusichistory #musichistory #SpiceGirls #Wannabe #torontomusic #musicschool #musiclessons #torontomusiclessons #voicelessons #guitarlessons #drumlessons #pianolessons See more

Today we want everybody to join us in shining a spotlight on the Magnificent Michael!!!!!!!!!! Michael is an amazing Drummer & Guitarist whose friendly and kind approach inspires students every day! We love Michael! Right now, and All Time, Michael’s favourite song is Under Pressure by Queen . .... . . . #Torontoartsacademy #teacherappreciation #teachingmusic #musicteacher #learnmusic #onlinemusicteacher #learnmusiconline #onlinemusic #onlinemusiclessons #musiclessonstoronto #toronto #torontomusic #torontomusicians #fun #celebrate #voice #piano #guitar #drums #music #signer #singing #songwriting See more

We’re celebrating Canadian musicians! Today is Fred Penner! Some of our parents and older students may remember watching his hit show Fred Penner’s Place on Saturday mornings while munching on cereal. Everyone should know his classic songs The Cat Came Back and Happy Feet, but if you don’t we highly recommend giving them a listen! What’s keeping your feet happy and toes tapping these days? #canadianmusician #toronto #torontomusiclessons #torontomusic #childrenssong #thecatcameback #happyfeet #fredpennersplace #fredpenner #rock #onlinemusic #onlinemusiclessons #learnmusiconline #learnmusic #legend #canadianicon #canada #canadianmusic #musiclessons #torontomusiclessons #vocallessons #drumlessons #guitarlessons #pianolessons

What's your choice? #bobmarley #legend #musicislife #desertisland #IslandVibes #positivevibrations #IsThisLove

Less than a month away until submissions for our upcoming winter performance are due! Students, that means just 3-4 lessons left to practice that perfect piece! Performances are free for students, so we encourage every single one of our students to participate! If you have not registered yet, be sure to reach to to the front desk for more info! . . . #toronto #music #lessons #winter #performance #voice #piano #guitar #drums

This week we’re listening to Frank Ocean’s 2016 album Endless, quietly released just before his hit release Blond. Have you heard this one too? What are you jamming to this week? . . . .... . . #frankocean #blond #Endless #albumoftheweek #musiclessons #torontomusiclessons #vocallessons #voicelessons #pianolessons #guitarlessons #makemusic #Achieve #Learnonline #learnmusiconline #onlinemusiclessons See more

Today we'd like to highlight of one our current student, Nancy T! She has been with Toronto Arts Academy for a little over a year now and one of her current favourite songs is "At Last" by Etta James!