Horizon School of Music

Learn • Create • Play

Transformative Music Education

Tailored to Your Diverse Needs, Aspirations, and Schedule

Playing music is so much more than reading little black dots on a page.

It’s an opportunity to express yourself creatively with a universal language. Our job is to help you participate in the music you love, coach you on a variety of skills and inspire your musical journey.

It all starts with having fun and understanding the music that moves you.

Horizon School of Music offers expert-led music lessons in Vancouver for students of all ages and skill levels.

We’re a Great Fit For

Customized Lesson Plans

 

We understand that every student is different. Whether you’re eager to learn your first full song or seeking the tools and inspiration to reach the next level, our passionate instructors will guide you with efficiency, enthusiasm, and a lesson plan tailored to your needs.

Flexible Scheduling

 

We value your time and offer unparalleled flexibility. Our simple-to-use booking system and friendly staff help you schedule lessons on a weekly, biweekly, or drop-in basis, giving you the freedom to learn at your optimal pace.

Adults & Children Alike

 

Our programs are designed to inspire and empower anyone with a passion for music, whether you’re just starting out or returning after a break. From young learners to lifelong musicians, we’re here to support your journey.

Our Available Lessons

From theory to performance, our diverse music classes help students grow in skill and musical understanding.
Ukulele Lessons
We specialize in private music lessons that offer one-on-one attention and flexible scheduling in Vancouver.
Composition & Theory Lessons

Patience, Fun, Encouragement,

Professionalism, Convenience & Community!

These words embody our mission to guide you on your path.

Join our community and put your dream to play music within reach.

Why Choose Horizon School of Music?

Travis Cadieu
16:23 13 May 25
Kelly with Horizon School of Music is an awesome guitar teacher. He is a career musician who is fun to learn from. I would definitely recommend him to any guitar player from beginner to advanced.
Response from the owner 20:16 14 May 25
Hi Travis, thank you very much for your review. We are very grateful to have Kelly as one of our best guitar teachers on the team. Thank you for the recommendation and being a part of the Horizon community.
nigel sabitz (ns)
01:19 12 May 25
Response from the owner 23:44 12 May 25
Thank you very much for the great review!
Nikolaos Zoumperis
04:46 10 May 25
My son had a great experience with Oswin and came home happy after every lesson and has improved so much in the time we've been with him. Couldn't recommend him more.
Response from the owner 21:52 10 May 25
Thank you! We're so happy your son had a great experience and made real progress with Oswin. It’s exactly the kind of connection we hope every student has with their teacher!
Hugo Masefield
20:55 08 May 25
I have been having piano lessons for a bit over a year with Alison and couldn't have been happier to have firstly decided to start this journey and also to have fortunately found Horizon and Alison to guide me. The Horizon team are very friendly and helpful, and Alison is a great teacher who brings passion and a ridiculously in-depth knowledge of music, artists and genres to add color to what we are learning. I am so happy with how far I have progressed in this time and look forward to continuing. Thank you Alison and Horizon!
Rose Toyoken
18:22 07 May 25
Rocky is an awesome piano teacher to my son.
Response from the owner 21:54 10 May 25
So glad to hear this — thank you! Rocky has a great way of connecting with students, and we’re happy to know your son is thriving in his lessons with her.
Jessica's the best! One of the nicest people you'll ever meet, the patience of a saint & makes her a great guitar teacher! Everyone should come hone their skills here at Horizon!
Jamie Noda
22:59 06 May 25
I’ve had the privilege of having two amazing drum teachers to teach me how to drum to the songs I have to preform and the techniques to help me succeed.Ricky and Julia have been amazing teachers but current because of my crazy schedule, I have been taking lessons with just Julia.I look forward to my lessons each week and it’s the best part of my day. I would highly recommend both teachers to anyone who wants to learn how to play the drums.Wowie wow woo.
Andy Hill
21:07 06 May 25
Andrew Balboa is the greatest teacher!
Kathryn Harris
21:06 06 May 25
Andrew is the best! He is truly a wonderful piano instructor. He’s not only a gifted musician but he is an excellent teacher. He is encouraging, patient and motivating. I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone looking to take piano lessons at Horizon.
Randa Khalil
00:43 08 Sep 24
Great place to learn guitarVery flexible and readable costI have been for 2 yrs having amazing teacher Andrew , started from scratchYou just feel at home.Love it.
Sara
04:56 04 Sep 24
I’ve been taking Bass classes with Tim and I can say he’s the best Bass teacher I’ve ever had. He pays attention to how I learn, and explains everything in detail.I’m very busy, and it’s been hard to find the time to practice, but Tim’s style of teaching is in a way that’s made me want to practice everyday.
Frances Montgomery
22:48 27 Aug 24
Love my musical journey with guitar teacher Kelly Brown. He clearly sees what I need to work on, always has a lesson at hand to fit my abilities and has given me many insights and AhHa musical moments!
Sarah Robins
22:09 23 Aug 24
Dario Galdamez
18:21 20 Jul 24
After almost three months taking classes, I am proud to say that I have noticed progress in my learning process and it inspires me to continue, not only have I found excellent instructors but also a group of people eager to help and always attentive to any requirements that their students may have. ,
Enae Chang
18:40 04 Jul 24
I have had very positive experience so far at Horizon. Upon sign up the team took time and effort to understand my need and offered suggestions for multiple teachers. They were open, kind ,caring and not pushy at all. There were a lot of communication back and forth and made me feel heard and they also acknowledged my effort to start learning something new which gave me a lot of confidence going in my first class.I got matched with Ricky who is my drumming teacher. I had a WONDERFUL first class! I went in a bit nervous but was impressed by Ricky's passion for drumming, honesty and openness. He is also fun and knowledgeable. I had a lot of questions and English is not my first language but he was very patient and eager to answer them and understand me. I bought my first drum kit after the class coz i was so exited to start practicing. I will be continuing classes at Horizon for sure :DSo If you are looking to start learning music. I highly recommend horizon and Ricky if you are looking into drumming. Whatever need you have I'm sure they will make you feel heard and let you take things at your own pace!
Shuheng -
07:56 14 Jun 24
I have learned guitar with Kelly for two years. Kelly is a talented musician and the best teacher I can imagine. I’m surprised how much progress I made in two years. Kelly broke down all the difficulties into small goals. With his step by step guidance, both theory and technique were covered. He will always find the pieces I’m interested in and fit my skill.Kelly also organized group lessons once a month. It’s very different experience from private lessons. Learning playing guitar with others is enjoyable and helpful.
Erica Branda
23:43 10 Jun 24
Anyone who thinks that they can learn music from an online course has never experienced the magic of learning from Kelly Brown. He has a sixth sense... he just seems to know exactly what you need to advance to the next level, and then he pulls just the right tool or bit of knowledge out of the vast library that lives in his head. And as a coach, he pushes you just the right amount with patience and kindness. I always leave my lessons with a feeling of gratitude for his time and excitement to go home and try the new things I discovered.
Jenny N
22:22 02 Jun 24
I have been learning piano at Horizon music school for about 5 months now and I am so grateful for my teacher Dominique who is so patient, kind and a wonderful teacher. It’s so hard to learn when you are an adult and it’s even incredibly difficult to find a teacher who you love and enjoy learning from . I am so lucky Dominique is so supportive and encouraging on my journey to learn piano and helping me every step of the way. Everyone needs a teacher like Dominique in their lives. 11/10 recommended. So grateful
nikki yang
20:29 28 May 24
Very good teacher nice and knowledgeable
Deepti S
19:07 28 May 24
My son loved his first class with Dom. We are looking forward to more...
Jacob Allen
02:43 10 May 24
I have been taking lessons with Andrew Balboa for over two years. Andrew is a phenomenal music instructor - patient, kind, knowledgeable and passionate. He's like a musical mother duck, taking care of all his musical ducklings. I strongly recommend taking lessons with Andrew.
Josanne Dubeau
01:19 10 May 24
Andrew is an amazing teacher whether voice, piano or guitar. He has lived experience as a performer and is an intuitive and inspiring teacher. He is extremely supportive, humorous and has some cool tricks to get you moving forward in your learning. So glad I have the opportunity to learn with him and to be a part of the Horizon community
Karen Labate
01:53 09 May 24
Learning drums at 37 with little practice time isn't easy, but Julia Geaman makes it so enjoyable! She's super fun and knows her stuff inside out. Even with my hectic schedule, I've been seeing real progress every class. Highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn, no matter their age! Thanks, Julia❤️ Thanks Horizon!
Gavin Pattman
17:10 08 May 24
We have been taking weekly vocal lessons from Rocky Riobo at Horizon for over a year now. She is an excellent instructor and highly skilled professional musician. We have greatly enjoyed our lessons with her, and have noticed significant gains in our confidence and ability as a result.Horizon also puts great effort into hosting events and workshops to supplement individual lessons, such as group jam nights, student concerts, and weekly choir (also taught by Rocky!). These events really help connect the school into a larger community, and offer opportunities to explore musical skills in new ways.
Julia Schmidt
00:16 08 May 24
What a wonderful place! Kris has great leadership across the studio. Mojo is continually helpful with any of our questions. Monique consistently helps us with scheduling needs. And then the teachers... amazing! Our kids are with Ricky (drums) and Danny (guitar) - they are very talented musicians and inspiring to our kids with low pressure and high quality instruction. So much that our kids are not complaining about practicing!?!
Response from the owner 18:33 08 May 24
Hi Julia, thank you so much for the amazing feedback on our school. We are so happy that your kids are really enjoying their lessons with their teachers. Thank you for being a part of our school community.
Kathryn Ng
19:47 07 May 24
Both my kids have been learning music (ukulele, piano & vocal) from Rocky Riobo for like 2 years. Rocky is an amazing musician who could play multiple instruments and has an amazing voice! She has great energy and always cheerful. She listens and guides my kids, and very flexible, meaning my kids are having fun learning music!! Music should be fun, and I am very thankful that I have Rocky as my kids’ teacher.As of the Horizon School of Music, the owner, Kris Schulz, and his management team are great. Kris helped me to pair up with Rocky after learning what I am looking for. The match was a success! They have other group lessons and sessions for teenagers and grown up, and yearly students concert allowing students to shine and experience their possibilities. I could feel teachers at the school have passion in music, and teaching music. I highly recommend this music school.

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