Horizon School of Music

Life Is Too Short To Learn Music You Don’t Love

FastTrack Premium Music Experience

 FastTrack is our most personalized, results-focused learning experience, designed for students who want to make meaningful progress with a clear roadmap, high accountability and dedicated coaching. 

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.

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Music Lessons Built Around You

No two musicians are alike. Whether you’re learning your first song, returning to music, or developing advanced skills, we’ll match you with the right teacher and create a personalized learning experience around your goals and the music you love.

Music Lessons That Fit Your Life

Your schedule matters. Choose weekly Reserved Lessons, biweekly sessions, or flexible drop-in options. Our friendly team makes scheduling simple, so you can spend less time organizing lessons and more time making music.

Music Is for Everyone
From adults finally making time for music to teens finding their creative voice, children taking their first steps, and seniors rediscovering a passion, Horizon welcomes every age and experience level. It’s never too early or too late to begin.

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

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A structured, high-support program that delivers real results.

Your Music. Your Goals. Your Journey.

A Different Kind of Music School.

At Horizon, we believe learning music should be inspiring, personal, and genuinely fun. Whether you’re just starting out or taking your skills further, we’ll connect you with the right teacher and help you make music you love.

Because life is too short to learn music you don’t love.

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We couldn't be happier with Horizon! My son is loving his drum lessons, and every instructor he's worked with (Enzo, Eric, and Ricky) has been incredibly personable, encouraging, and skilled. Whether it's letting students go with the flow or building solid core technique and fundamentals, they really know how to engage young musicians. He's made amazing progress in a short time and is always excited for his weekly class. Highly recommend Horizon to any family looking for supportive, top-quality music instruction.
2 months ago
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The experience was wonderful. I gained valuable insight as to where I was actually at with my skill level. A very valuable starting point. During the 12-week Program, I worked closely with Robert to identify gaps in my knowledge, solidify a consistent practice habit and most importantly and perhaps fundamentally, begin to get a real FEEL for jazz piano. This has been the biggest leap for me. Robert's knowledge and mentorship helped me unlock the block that had been keeping me from the piano for years. Now I'm playing with joy, having fun and being more creative at the piano!
2 months ago
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Just started my little one at Horizon Music with Rocky a few months ago. Rocky has a wonderful balance of formal classical instruction and improvisation, She brings a deep love of music and an infectious enthusiasm to every class. She meets her students where they are at and finds ways to help them excel. We look forward to it every week! The extra perks at Horizon music of recitals and gatherings brings an extra community feel. I'm so happy that my little one has started her musical journey here.
2 months ago
Google
I'm glad that I started taking Piano lessons, after many years since my childhood, I started learning again with Jack. I learned all the basic concepts and still learning with him Jack helped me out a lot by explaining the whole music notes and sheet, writing me custom notes based on my interest, making the whole procedure most welcoming, and also challenging me by giving me some hard sheet and making me to at least try to get used to it, 4 weeks ago I was seeing Music sheet as "Black Ants" lol But now I can actually read it and play by both ear and music sheet. I'm glad that Jack is explaining everything to me to make sure I understand and know what I need to do on my side to learn instead of just pressing keys Thanks again!
3 months ago
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I’ve been taking drum lessons here for about two years, and I’ve had a great experience with Paul Drummond. I feel very lucky to have found a teacher who understands my musical tastes and makes every lesson both enjoyable and productive. His lessons are always encouraging, and I leave each one feeling very motivated to keep practising. He's great at identifying both the broader areas I need to work on and the specific adjustments that can improve my playing, and he always comes up with varied, targeted exercises to help. I also really appreciate how flexible he is in shaping the lessons around what I need. There's always a balance of fun (and metal!) songs and technical exercises. I enjoy hearing about and learning from his experience as well, and it adds to the relaxed and engaging atmosphere of the lessons. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, attentive, and encouraging drum teacher.
4 months ago
Google
My son and I's experience with Horizon School of Music has been very positive and encouraging, with the staff's kindness and understanding (my son has special needs) and flexibility. "Mister Rob" as my son calls Robert, his piano teacher, has been amazingly patient and creative in trying to teach my son while building trust. My boy now looks forward to his classes with Mr. Rob.
4 months ago
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Dom is such a fabulous teacher! I love every single session we have together. She is patient with me and understood my learning disability immediately. Music was always something I loved but never pursued because I had negative experiences in band as a kid, but learning banjo with Dom has totally changed that. I’m always so impressed with Dom’s musical talents and her shows and performances she does. Long story short, Dom is the greatest and you should learn to play music with her ❤️
5 months ago
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I am so happy my friend told me about this music school!! A place with people who are passionate about helping students to discover their passion and to grow as musicians! The school also provides plenty of opportunities to perform and connect with other students, extra workshops…many resources! Kyla, my drum teacher is cool, talented and encouraging! Teaching me the foundation with music I enjoy which keeps me excited to practice! Teresa, my singing teacher, is amazing, fun, easy going, supportive. She’s teaching me to sing with ease and joy which is exactly what I want to learn! Mojo and the rest of the staff are all very helpful!
6 months ago
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I’ve been drumming with Julia for over a year. Just sharing my experience in case you’re looking for a drum teacher. I’m the kind of person who needs structure when learning. Otherwise I feel a bit lost (and stressed when teachers ask “what do you want to do today?” because I don’t always know). And Julia is the first one who’s given me a real sense of structure and ease. She’s not just a great drummer, she’s really good at teaching drums. She’s patient, engaging, and good at explaining things in different ways to me until it clicks. She also sends notes after every class, so I always know what to practice, which makes a huge difference. I’ve walked into lessons knowing exactly what I want to work on, and other times not knowing at all, or just feeling tired or off. She always has something solid (and interesting) to offer based on how I learn and what I respond to. I've also had times when I needed extra classes to prepare for a performance, and she was always there for me. Over the past year, I’ve gone from “hitting things looks fun” to “I need to stay healthy so I can keep playing when I’m old” 😂 I think it's becoming part of me. I guess what I’m trying to say is, she really knows what she’s doing and how to meet you where you are. Also did I mention she’s super fun and just a genuinely good human?
7 months ago
Google
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
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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Response from the owner
1 year ago
Thank you very much for the great review!
2 years ago
Google
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
2 years ago
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!
2 years ago
Google
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!
2 years ago
Google
Rocky is an awesome piano teacher to my son.
Response from the owner
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Google
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!
2 years ago
Google
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.
2 years ago
Google
Andrew Balboa is the greatest teacher!
2 years ago
Google
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.
2 years ago
Google
Great place to learn guitar Very flexible and readable cost I have been for 2 yrs having amazing teacher Andrew , started from scratch You just feel at home. Love it.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago
Google
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!
2 years ago
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2 years ago
Google
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. ,
2 years ago
Google
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 :D So 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!
2 years ago
Google
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.
2 years ago
Google
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.
2 years ago
Google
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
2 years ago
Google
Very good teacher nice and knowledgeable
2 years ago
Google
My son loved his first class with Dom. We are looking forward to more...
2 years ago
Google
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.
3 years ago
Google
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
3 years ago
Google
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!
3 years ago
Google
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.
3 years ago
Google
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.
3 years ago
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