Music Lessons in Trenton, Ontario.

Established in 1967, Arden's Music is one of the most trusted names in music education in Ontario.

As our Belleville location grew, so did the need for top notch music education in the neighboring town of Trenton. In 1990 we opened our doors in the small town next door, when we acquired the Canadian Conservatory. We have been a downtown staple in the decades since, and continue to provide high quality music education!

WE OFFER LESSONS FOR

Piano/Keyboard
Guitar (Acoustic, Electric, Bass, Lap Steel)
Banjo
Voice
Drums & Percussion
Ukulele
Theory
Brass & Woodwind

OUR TEACHERS

Alison Burke: Guitar, Ukulele, Voice

Alison has been an active member of the music scene in Quinte for many years. Winning a multiple of performance arts awards in her youth, Alison now does session work in vocals, solo performances, band performances and more. Teaching since 2023, Alison's main focus is Pop, Folk, Rock, Soul, and Blues.

Ben Vandergaast: Piano, Drums, Guitar, Voice, Ukulele

Ben is a graduate of the music program at Centennial College and has been a mainstay in the Quinte music scene for most of his life. He currently performs solo, as well as as a session musician with many local acts including Miss Emily out of Kingston. Ben has been teaching at Arden's since 2017. His main focus is Contemporary, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Folk.

Courtney Keywan: Guitar, Piano, Drums, Ukulele

Courtney is a graduate of New England Conservatory Of Music and has been teaching and performing for most of his life. Courtney has been teaching at Arden's since 2020. His main focus is Rock, & Jazz.

Graham Flett: Piano, Guitar, Ukulele

Graham studied music in Canada, Netherlands and the UK (York University, Koninklijk Conservatorium, and Brunel University, respectively) and has worked mostly as a contemporary composer and songwriter. As, a teacher he taught many styles of music to a range of students for numerous years. He has been teaching at Arden's since 2022.

Michael Baker: Piano, Voice

Michael studied at Roberts Wesleyan University and holds a bachelor of Science, Music Education as well as being qualified by the Ontario College of Teachers for Instrumental/Vocal education from Junior to Senior Divisions. He has been a staple teacher in the Quinte area for many years, teaching piano as well as voice, brass & woodwind. He has been teaching at Arden's since 2022. His main focus is RCM, Contemporary, & Classical.

Ron Nicholas: Guitar, Piano, Mandolin, Banjo

Ron got his start studying classical guitar & from there branched out to spend years on the road in touring bands. He has been teaching at Arden's since 2008. His main focus is Blues, Rock, Folk, and Bluegrass.

Taylor Van Kessel: Guitar, Bass, Ukulele

Taylor has been an active member of the music scene in Quinte for many years. Holding a wide skill set between performing classical guitar as a solo artist, to the other end of the spectrum with metal acts. Taylor has been teaching at Arden's since 2017. His main focus is Rock, Classical Guitar, and Metal.

HOW DO OUR LESSONS WORK?

Our music lessons are half-hour, weekly, one-on-one sessions that are held at our in-store teaching facilities. Our lessons are run on a monthly automated billing period.

HOW MUCH DO LESSONS COST?

We charge monthly for lessons. The amounts charged take into account the number of weeks, Holidays and closures with the exception of the Christmas break. The closure at Christmas will be deducted automatically from December Lessons.

Lessons are $113.00 Monthly

**Monday Lessons are $108.00 Monthly to Compensate for Statutory Holiday closures

Automatic billing occurs on the 1st of every month.

WHEN ARE THE LESSONS AND HOW DO I SIGN UP?

You can sign up at any time! For lessons availability and to sign up call or email us at:

Trenton: (613) 392-6300, Email Trenton

WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE A LESSON?

We do not offer makeups for student absences. Any store closures will be posted on our social media, and makeup lessons will be scheduled in a timely manner.

HOW DO I CANCEL MY LESSONS?

To cancel lessons, email your store below. All cancellations MUST be made by the 15th of the month prior to prevent billing for the following month.

Trenton: Email Trenton